Media
TV/Radio/Online Magazine/Press
- WHCP Radio, "Shore Writers," Emily Rich interview, 3 February 2025
- WBAL Radio, Jayne Miller interview, 20 April 2024: Listen here (begin at 15:20-26:15)
- WMAR TV interview, "Midday Maryland," 15 February 2024: Watch here
- Author Interview. WE Magazine for Women, 11 July 2024: Read here
- "Rising Star" VoyageBaltimore Magazine, 11 March 2024: Read here
- An Eye for Art. "Meet Westminster Author Jean Burgess" Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug 2024 www.baltimoresun.com
- "Author crafts novel from life experiences." Beacon Journal (Baltimore), June 2024, p. 19, 21: Read here
Podcasts
- The Indy Author Podcast #299, Matty Dalrymple, "What Writers Can Learn From Theater," 4 August 2025: Listen Here
- Tiny & Big Sparks of Creativity, akaRadioRed, 14 April 2025: Listen Here
- A Book Finds You, Rob Jolles, 28 February 2025: Listen Here
- Writing and Editing, Jennia D:Lima, 6 June 2024: Listen Here
- Briggs on Books, Mike Briggs, 29 May 2024: Watch here (available until 2 July 2024)
- Going North, Dominique Brightmon, 27 May 2024: Watch here
- Fractured Not Broken, Coach Reggie Smith, 17 May 2024: Watch here
Blogs
- Book Q & As with Deborah Kalb, 8 August 2025: Read here
- Guest blog on JoyEHeld.com, 1 July 2025: Read here
- Books By My Friends, Joy E. Held, 30 May 2024: Read here
- Books and Bevies with Kerry Fryar Freeman, 10 May 2024: Read here
- Lisa Haselton's Book Reviews & Interviews, 9 April 2024: Read here
- The Indy Author, 10 March 2024: Read here
- AuthorsPublish Magazine, 27 July 2023, Issue 530: Read here
- Elizabeth Holland, 14 December 2022: Read here
- Fine Arts Association Spotlight: Jean Burgess, December 2021: Read here
Press Releases
- "Maryland Writer Secures Publishing Contract for 2nd Fiction," Patch.com, 21 April 2025: Read here
- The Frederick News Post, "Get your reading and writing on: September literary happenings," 2 September 2024: Read here
- The Chestertown Spy, "Bookplate Author Jean Burgess' 'That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novel'," 18 August 2024: Read here
- The News-Herald, "Author Jean Burgess returns home to discuss new novel...," 26 May 2024: Read here
- "Maryland Author Jean Burgess' Debut Novel Now Available" Patch.com, 8 May 2024: Read here
Contact Info:
Jean Burgess
Email: jean@jeanburgessauthor.com
Website: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com
Social Media:
www.instagram.com/jeanburgessauthor
Professional Organizations: Maryland Writers' Association; National Women's Book Association: Eastern Shore Writers' Association, Authors Guild
Books Available at Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online retail outlets
Presentation Topics:
- The Inspiration, the Writing Process, and the Road to Indie Publishing
- The Road to Traditional Fiction and Nonfiction Publishing: One Author's Journey
- Historical Research Strategies in Writing Fiction
- Baltimore Music Scene in the Late 1970s
- The Search for Authentic Voice: 1970s and today
Additional Topics:
- You've Published Your Book, Now What? Creative & Practical Approaches to Direct Marketing"
- Take Your Author Reading from Drab to Dynamic: Tips & Practices to Improve Your Presentation
- Five Theatre Techniques That May Enhance Your Fiction Writing
- Turning Your Writing Into A Play: The Essentials You Need to Know
Author Bio (short):
Jean Burgess is an author, editor, playwright, and former theatre educator. She writes both nonfiction and fiction, enjoys presenting writing workshops and presentations, and volunteers as a facilitator with a local Teen Writing Club. Jean holds a Masters in Theatre from Northwestern University and Ph.D. in Educational Theatre from New York University.
Author Bio (long):
For over 40 years, Jean Burgess has told stories on stage as a theater director and actor. Her debut fiction, That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novel, was published in April 2024 by Apprentice House Press. The book has received 2024 Top Notable Title recognition by Shelf Unbound. Her contest-winning play, "Deleted," as well as two other short plays, is published in her book, Collaborative Stage Directing: A Guide to Creating and Managing a Positive Theatre Environment (Routledge/Taylor & Francis, 2019.) She presents writing workshops, freelances as an editor, and is available as a speaker on a variety of book and writing topics. Jean holds a Masters in Theatre from Northwestern University and Ph.D. in Educational Theatre from New York University. Her professional memberships include The Authors Guild, Eastern Shore Writers' Association, and Maryland Writers' Association, for which she volunteers as a Teen Writing Club advisor.