Memphis, TN Jasper "Jaz" Joyner (they/them) is a Memphis-based author, writing instructor, poet, and managing editor at Focus Magazine. Their work has been featured in The Offing, Oldster Mag, Huffington Post, Bitch Mag, the anthology book OUTSIDE THE XY, and many others. They also mentor at the Sam & Devorah Trans Youth Project. Jasper's chapbook, A FLAMBOYANCE, with Bottlecap Press, and their YA novel, JUNIPER LEAVES, are out now. PANSY: A BLACK AMERICAN MEMOIR is coming in October 2024. jasperjoyner.com