I’m a writer and editor
on the edge of Boston.
About me
I’m always writing—short stories, essays, the occasional poem, and songs primarily for my son’s enjoyment, among other things.
My work has appeared in The Awl, New York Magazine’s The Cut, Vulture, and places elsewhere. I also publish Enthusiasms, a weekly newsletter featuring reviews of regular stuff.
These days, you can find me at the New England Aquarium, where I help inspire people to act for the ocean and I occasionally hang out with an octopus. I’ve also been an editor with the Boston Globe’s Studio/B, as well as a copywriter and content strategist for major travel and e-commerce brands.
Selected writing
Fiction
Being, Fractured Lit – Fractured & Fused Prize, Third Place
Apparition, Black Heart Magazine
Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Toasted Cheese
7-11 – Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction, Finalist
Essays & Criticism
Which Characters from “The O.C.” Would Be Into Crypto?, Vulture
Why There Are So Many Cheap Classical Records?, WQXR Blog
I Think About This A Lot: The Pinball Episode of '“Are You Afraid of the Dark”, The Cut
Should You Spy on Your House with a Smart-Home Camera?, Intelligencer
The Story of Escape on SiriusXM, The Awl
The Most Overlooked Thing in Boston is Boston Sand & Gravel, The Awl
It’s nice to meet you
Ready to get in touch? Use the form or send a hello to: jmeburke at gmail dot com.
❤️ : cats, riding bikes, Funyuns®, baseball on the radio
💔 : sneakers that are too clean, anything a robot makes, blue ink
Photo by AbdoulNasser Mika