Radio & Podcasts
The Tenth Voice - KKFI 90.1 FM
RJ was interviewed by Elizabeth Anderson for the Sandra Moran Radio Book Club.
Westport Radio Interview (as in video above)
RJ discusses her novels and writing journey on Westport community radio.
Interviews & Articles
Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award Acceptance Speech
RJ's recorded acceptance speech for the 2018 Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award, as she was unable to attend the ceremony.
GCLS Annual ConferenceColliding Identities Panel
RJ participated in the panel on 'Colliding Identities' at the GCLS Annual Conference, discussing themes of identity in her work.
GCLS Annual ConferenceWomen of Color in Lesbian Literature
RJ moderated the panel on 'Women of Color in Lesbian Literature' and participated in 'Where Am I?' discussing diversity representation.
GCLS Annual ConferenceInterview with AJ Adaire
In-depth author interview covering writing process, inspiration, and the journey to publication.
AJ Adaire Author Interviews (no longer available online)Q&A with UK Lesfic
A great Q&A talking about 'A Place Somewhere' and other aspects of RJ's writing life with Clare Ashton.
UK LesficPast Events & Appearances
GCLS Annual Conference
Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award Winner
GCLS Annual Conference
Chicago, IL — Book launch for An Outsider Inside, Colliding Identities panel
GCLS Annual Conference
Washington, D.C. — Moderated Women of Color panel
Another Read Through
Portland, OR — Featured Local Author event
Provincetown Women's Week
Provincetown, MA — Author readings
Ireland Culture Night
Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Galway — Reading event
Music
A Place Somewhere (Single)
Sharon Murphy
The tie-in single for the novel "A Place Somewhere" — words by R J Samuel, music and performance by Sharon Murphy. A haunting melody that captures the essence of the book.
Listen to A Place Somewhere Single
Lyrics by RJ Samuel. Music composed aand performed by Sharon Murphy