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Interview with Ashley Collins: Life as Performance Art

June 29, 2020 by Jesse S. Smith

My guest today is Ashley Collins, playwright and creator of “The Breakup Diaries” vlog series on YouTube and Instagram, featuring personal experiences, insights, and interviews.

Interview with Jon “Armadel” Rigby

April 3, 2020 by Jesse S. Smith

Recorded way back in January of 2009, this interview features author Jon “Armadel” Rigby reading excerpts from his illustrated “Everstone” trilogy: “The Everstone,” “Under the Stone,” and “The Golden City.” The Everstone trilogy is a magical, metaphorical tale of wonder and adventure.

“Chicken Soup and a Shot of Jack” by Clarence Poet402 Barbee: A Book Review

January 21, 2020 by Jesse S. Smith

My review of “Chicken Soup and a Shot of Jack” by Clarence “Poet402” Barbee: a thoughtful collection of poems and short essays on a variety of relevant topics, including racism in modern America, communication in the information age, and the nature of time itself.

Jesse S. Smith’s writing explores everything from self-help to science fiction and beyond with a wry sense of a humor and a unique narrative voice. A multimedia creative and Nature lover from the Pacific Northwest, Smith is best known beyond the world of books for his work as a music teacher, a small business owner, a local political candidate, a member of a movie crew, an adventurer, a runner, a producer, a performer, and a parent. He lives in rural Oregon with his wife of 20 years and their family.