What’s Jasper?

Jasper is both my name and a vibe. The vibe? Internet whimsy a la the early 2000s, when we were all so curious and green.

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Ya’ll remember LiveJournal?

Jasper Joyner

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July 21, 2022

Ya’ll remember LiveJournal? Reading your friend’s latest Backstreet Boys fanfic, penning your own angsty rant after an agonizing few minutes of this sound? Wait, wait, no—how many of you recall scrolling on Tumblr, getting inspired to watch some random film thanks to an iconic photo spread? My hope with Jasper is to capture that spirit of discovery. That whimsy...

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Who’s behind Jasper?

Hi! My name is Jasper “Jaz” Joyner, and I’m an author and humorist. My work’s been featured in Teen Vogue, The Offing, HuffPo, Pride.com, and others.

I’m Black, trans, and from the south (Memphis, TN, to be exact). I’m constantly learning how much those facts influence my work.

I chose the name Jasper after the stone because it symbolizes a lot of traits I hope to exude, like comfort and reassurance, feelings of optimism, and freedom from fear.

Cute, right?!

Even when life’s kicking my ass offline, I hope that Jasper, the newsletter, bears those same elements for you.

Enjoy!

Jasper