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R.J. Jeffreys is a multifaceted, versatile, and accomplished figure in the literary world, and media, with a range of contributions spanning poetry, writing, editing, and radio production.
 
Here are some key points about him:
  • Professional Background:
    • Jeffreys is a poet, writer, editor, novelist, writing coach/mentor, celebrity ghost writer, video producer, musician, and playwright.
  • Notable Associations:
    • His work with Tiferet Journal and Tiferet Talk has brought him into collaboration with notable literary figures, including Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, and former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove, who has been featured on the show.
    • He is honored to have been interviewed, twice, on NPR's "Dante's Old South Radio Show".
  • Media and Radio Work:
    • Host of The Write Step with RJ Jeffreys: One of Jeffreys' notable contributions to the literary community is his radio show. This live interview program focuses on prominent figures in the arts and letters, including authors, poets, and writers.
    • Executive Producer Digital Media: VIDA Voices & Views.
    • Senior Producer for Broadcast Interviews Media: Tiferet Journal.
    • Producer/Co-Host: Author2Author interviews with writers broadcast show.
    • Executive Producer Digital Media for VIDA Voices & Views for VIDA: Women in the Literary Arts
  • Literary Contributions:
    • Published Works: His poetry, prose, and dramatic works have appeared in numerous publications and websites, including Mass Poetry.org, 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Tiferet Journal, Saint Julian Press, and Bareback Alchemy.
    • Jeffreys serves as an associate editor at the Tiferet Journal, demonstrating his expertise in literary curation and editing. His editorial skills extend beyond his work with the journal, as he also offers services as an editorial book consultant and writing coach.
  • Anthologies:
    • His short stories have been published in anthologies such as The Darwin Murders, Tasteful Murders, Love You To Death, and Stories from a Holiday Heart.
  • Awards and Recognition:
    • Shorty Award Nominee: For "Best of the Web".
    • His WriteStep blog was recognized as one of the top 100 poetry blogs by Feedspot.
    • Featured by Networkedblogs.com: His blog, The Write Step, was listed as a "Top Ten" website for writing advice.
  • Personal Achievements:
    • Mensa Member & Phi Theta Kappa: Jeffreys is a member of Mensa, a Phi Theta Kappa Honors program inductee, and listed in 'Who's Who' of college students in North America and Canada.
    • Early Achievements: His first poem was published at the age of 15 by the Library of Congress. His first dramatical comedy play MORT was professionally produced and staged in Boston, Massachusetts when he was 26.

  • Beyond his primary work as a writer, editor, and radio host, Jeffreys has taken on several other roles in the literary world. He has worked as a produced playwright, further showcasing his versatility in writing. His experience as a graphic artist adds another dimension to his creative skillset. R.J. Jeffreys' diverse talents and contributions to literature, media, and the arts make him a notable figure in the contemporary literary scene.
Links:
 
The Write Step with R. J. Jeffreys (blog)
 
The Write Step with R. J. Jeffreys (authors and thought-leaders audio interviews
 
My YouTube channel
 
VIDA Voices & Views

Tiferet Journal

Author2Author (BlogTalkRadio)
 
Author2Author (Buzzsprout podcast)
 
Author magazine (essay A Childhood May Be Stolen, But Can It Also Be Redeemed?)

The Write Step with RJ Jeffreys

Mass Poetry.org

100 Thousand Poets for Change

The Curse of King Midas (book blurb)

Saint Julian Press

Dante's Old South Radio Show

Comendation from The Honorable Deval L. Patrick
71st Governor of Massachusetts (2007-2015)

In 2012, R.,J Jeffreys was appointed the Massachusetts Project Organizer for the global 100 Thousand Poets for Change.  He received a signed letter of commendation from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. This world-wide event became the largest single poetry reading in the history of the world and was permanently archived by Stanford University.