Who I am:

I am the author of Bang the Keys: Four Steps to a Lifelong Writing Practice (Penguin) and the creator of the Bang the Keys writing exercise APP. (Links below). I'm a writing coach, workshop leader and editor with years of experience. Since May, 2009 I've hosted a weekly blog column on Barnes and Noble.com called "Writer to Writer". I created this interview blog to give exposure to as many writers as possible. I love working with writers of all stripes -- experienced pros, newbies, but most of all those whose theme song is "Stuck in the Middle With You." My whole life is built around writing and helping other writers. Other than that all I can tell you is that I've been undressed by kings and seen some thing that a woman ain't S'POSED to see. I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me...
Drop me a line at JillDearman@gmail.com


www.bangthekeys.com

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bang-the-keys/id412669850?mt=8

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:

Bang the Keys (Penguin)
Queer Astrology for Men (St. Martins)
Queer Astrology for Woman (St. Martins)

Media outlets that I currently write for:

Barnes and Noble.com (Weekly blog, "writer to writer")

My writing is:

Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:

Yes

Services I offer to other writers:

I am a writing coach and editor and I lead writing seminars. For all the skinny: www.bangthekeys.com

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:

The Writers Room, Bang the Keys

My professional associations:

Part-Time Professor of Journalism, New York University
Former Panelist for NYFA Nonfiction Grant