Latest Media & Interviews
What Death Leaves Behind
Experience the personal essay by J.S. Nathaniel selected for the Capital City Presses Anthology, Volume Six (2006). Read the original text while listening to the author, and discover the voice, reflections, and storytelling that helped earn its place in this celebrated anthology.
Around the Table with the AOTR & J.S. Nathaniel
Join J.S. Nathaniel on Around the Table with the AOTR as he explores the art of storytelling, Gothic literature, dystopian fiction, creativity, and the deeply personal experiences that shape his work.
In this thoughtful conversation, J.S. Nathaniel reflects on how his fascination with the darker corners of the human experience began in childhood and continues to influence his writing today. Rather than creating characters from outlines or formulas, he believes each story begins when a character finds him.
Live Talk Radio with J.S. Nathaniel
Join J.S. Nathaniel on Peppa’s Conversations, the engaging live talk radio program hosted by Peppa and her son, Q, for an in-depth discussion on writing, Gothic speculative fiction, creativity, and the stories that shape us.
Originally broadcast on May 19, 2026, this episode features J.S. Nathaniel discussing the creative process behind his fiction, the influence of Gothic and speculative literature, character development, artistic inspiration, and the enduring power of storytelling. The broadcast follows the May 18, 2026 conversation featuring author Tricia Copeland.
Latest Media & Interviews
Road Trip to Alberta: A Conversation with J.S. Nathaniel
In this engaging conversation, J.S. discusses his creative journey, the inspiration behind his work, his approach to storytelling, and the enduring appeal of Gothic literature and speculative fiction. He also shares insights into his latest novel, Dominion of the Divine, and the themes that continue to shape his writing.
Join us as we journey to Alberta for a memorable conversation about literature, creativity, and the enduring power of storytelling.
The Relatable Voice Magazine March 2026
Issue 43
When The Story Finally Spoke Back
Featured in The Relatable Voice Magazine, this deeply personal piece explores the moment J.S. Nathaniel moved from silent endurance into honest storytelling. Reflecting on resilience, identity, and the emotional weight carried through life, the article reveals how writing became not an escape, but a confrontation with truth. Blending lived experience with philosophical insight, it captures the foundation of his work: stories shaped not by spectacle, but by what remains after everything breaks and what it takes to begin again.
The Relatable Voice Magazine April 2026
Issue 44
Harmonious Opposites
Featured in The Relatable Voice Magazine (April 2026, Issue 44), this reflective essay captures J.S. Nathaniel’s encounter with the Great Sand Dunes of Colorado as both a physical landscape and an emotional threshold. Written in the aftermath of personal loss, the piece explores grief, scale, and the quiet tension between fragility and endurance. Through vivid imagery and introspective depth, it reveals a central truth in his work: that opposing forces, pain and beauty, chaos and stillness, are not in conflict, but exist in a fragile, necessary harmony.
