The IMWA is excited to announce Jennifer Coburn, author, memoirist, and San Diego Writers Festival Instructor in Residence, as our Member of the Month!
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When did you begin to write, and what was your first project?
I always loved writing. I started writing articles for local newspapers and magazines, then decided to write a novel, a romantic comedy called Tales From the Crib, after my daughter was born in 1997. From there, I’ve written several novels and We’ll Always Have Paris, a mother-daughter travel memoir.
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What would you like to work on next?
The Girls of the Glimmer Factory, my second historical novel, is coming out next week, which I’m very excited to promote. It’s a story about the strength of women’s friendship, set in the Theresienstadt concentration camp that the Nazis created specifically for propaganda purposes. I just finished a shitty first draft of my next novel, loosely based on my mother’s experiences as a “beard,” a fake girlfriend for gay men, in the 1950s in Greenwich Village. Working title: The Greenwich Village Fiancée.
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What’s your favorite memoir?
Of course, Judy Reeves’ memoir When The Heart Says Go is a wonder. And I love Jerimiah Moss’s latest Feral City. I don’t know if it’s a memoir, but it’s written in such a strong first-person voice. I adore how much he appreciates the gritty side of New York City. His observations are deliciously wicked.
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What can you tell us about your upcoming book launch and other events?
After a series of pre-launch events in San Diego, I am leaving for a tour of the Midwest and South. In the spring, I will head to the East Coast. For a complete list of events, please check out jennifercoburn.com/events. My favorite part of the job is hitting the road and meeting readers! People have fascinating questions and comments, and it’s just a joy to get out there and hear them.
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Please let us know how we can reach you. Website? Social channels?
Website: jennifercoburn.com
Facebook: facebook.com/JenniferCoburnBooks
Instagram: www.instagram.com/JenniferCoburnBooks
