J.R. Jamison

Creative Nonfiction Writer

Muncie, IN

Indiana US

Website:

www.jrjamison.com/

Twitter/X:

@JR_Jamison

Author's Bio

J.R. JAMISON is the author of HILLBILLY QUEER and host of the NPR show: The Facing Project. His work has been featured in The Guardian, Harlem World Magazine, The Huffington Post, and in numerous literary journals. He lives in Indiana with his husband, Cory, and their dog, J.J.

J.R. is represented by Julie Stevenson of Massie & McQuilkin Literary Agents in New York City.

Education:

Ball State University MA

Writers Retreats:

Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference and Bookfair

Literary agent:

Julie Stevenson of Massie & McQuilkin

Publications & Prizes

Book:

Hillbilly Queer: A Memoir (Facing Project Press, 2021)

Personal Favorites

Favorite authors:

Nonfiction: Samantha Allen, Ashley C. Ford, Dave Eggers, Dave Isay, Cheryl Strayed -- Fiction: Julie Murphy, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Kathleen Glasgow, Leah Johnson, Becky Albertalli, Benjamin Alire Saenz

More Information

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

Identifies as:

American, LGBTQ

Fluent in:

English

Born in:

Raised in:

Cowan, IN

Indiana

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Last update: Aug 06, 2021