In this episode, JJ Lee and I go behind the scenes of his anthology of Christmas stories.
JJ Lee is a former CBC host and producer. He’s also the author of the popular memoir, The Measure of A Man: The Story Of A Father, A Son, And A Suit.
JJ tells me what led him to curate imperfect Christmas stories. We discuss the role of the editor as a curator, what happens when trust gets broken between an editor and their client, and he tells me the secret to remaining consistent on his artistic journey.
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About Better Next Year
Recollections from acclaimed Canadian authors combine with emerging voices from across the country in an anthology that debunks the popular depiction of Christmas while delivering its messages of hope and renewal.
About JJ LEE
JJ Lee is the editor of the nonfiction anthology Better Next Year.
He wrote the memoir The Measure Of A Man: The Story Of A Father, A Son, And A Suit.
He teaches creative nonfiction at The Writer’s Studio, Simon Fraser University, and writing at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby, British Columbia.
His essays and features have appeared in ELLE Canada, ELLE Man, Flare, Fashion, Montecristo, and Nuvo magazines.
He lives in New Westminster.
Guest’s links
JJ’s website: https://jj-lee.com/
Get Better Next Year: https://www.tidewaterpress.ca/better-next-year-2/
Get Upon a Midnight Clear: https://www.tidewaterpress.ca/upon-a-midnight-clear/
Host’s links
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/journeyoftheartpod