Author Interview - Jumata Emill

Southern author and journalist Jumata Emill joins Emily to discuss his murderous new YA novel, Wander in the Dark. Plus! Some sage tips for celebrating Mardi Gras in style! - Jumata Emill is a journalist who has covered crime and local politics in Mississippi and parts of Louisiana. He earned his B.A. in mass communications from Southern University and A&M College. He’s a Pitch Wars alum and member of the Crime Writers of Color. When he’s not writing about murderous teens, he’s watching and obsessively tweeting about every franchise of the Real Housewives. - Jumata is the author of two YA novels: The Black Queen (bookshop.org)(libro.fm) Wander in the Dark (bookshop.org)(libro.fm) - Jumata's new book, Wander in the Dark, is a pulse-pounding thriller where two brothers must come together to solve the murder of the most popular girl in school after one of them is caught fleeing the scene of her death. The book takes place during Mardi Gras, which makes right now the perfect time of the year to pick it up! - For a video version of this author interview, check out the Friendly City Books Youtube channel! - Thank you for supporting Friendly City Books by listening to our podcast. Shop with us in store and online at friendlycitybooks.com/shop or through bookshop.org and libro.fm. - Find us on social media - Facebook: facebook.com/friendlycitybooks Instagram: @friendlycitybooks Tiktok: @friendlycitybooks Youtube: @friendlycitybooks2586 - Host: Emily Liner Guest Author: Jumata Emill Music: Rear Projection by Hartle Road Production Assistance: Neon Newt Media LLC Friendly City Books Inc. Friendlycitybooks.com