

Welcome
Welcome to The “Dear J” Letters. In this epistolary style collaboration, authors Jill Yoder and Julie Kusma deliver short stories revealed through alternating penned letters their characters exchange. Each series of exchanges shares a title and a featured image. This … Continue reading Welcome

Polarized, Entry Five
Therapy entry, November 5 Judith, Okay. Fine. So, I can’t get rid of you. However, I can fight you at every turn. At least I’ll try to. Wait, perhaps I’ll show you just how strong I am. You think of … Continue reading Polarized, Entry Five

Polarized, Entry Four
Therapy entry, October 29 Jorja, There is no getting rid of me. Dr. Medford is a fool. We’re entwined, sprung forth from the same soul into this miserable world. Although I must say, my world is a little more pleasant … Continue reading Polarized, Entry Four

Polarized, Entry Three
Therapy entry, October 22 Judith, No! Dr. Medford told me you left—forever, and for good. How did you find me? How did you find my journal? I hid it, where nobody would ever think of looking. I’m confused because there … Continue reading Polarized, Entry Three

Polarized, Entry Two
Therapy entry, October 15 Dear Jorja, Surprise, I’m back. In truth, I never left. Did you think I would slip into the background— integrate and become consumed by you? Admit it, I’m the loyal confidant you spoke of, not the … Continue reading Polarized, Entry Two

Polarized, Entry One
Therapy entry, October 8 Dear Journal, Since a two-week stay in the mental health unit at Evergreen Heights Hospital, I missed our alone time. You and your pages are my loyal confidants. Dr. Medford insisted he read everything, so I … Continue reading Polarized, Entry One

They, The Complete Series On Audio
Jill and I are pleased to announce the release of all five parts of “They” as an audio collection. Parts 1, 3, and 5, written by Jill Yoder, were narrated by Jacqueline Belle. Parts 2 and 4, written by Julie … Continue reading They, The Complete Series On Audio

Reunion, Part Five
Jolyne, Fate is funny. You weren’t sure why you reached out to me, and I wasn’t sure why I replied. Now we both understand. We needed to release ourselves from our pasts once and for all. Why do we think … Continue reading Reunion, Part Five

Reunion, Part Four
Dear Jim, You say you don’t know why you decided to reply to my second email, and I must tell you I’m also surprised you answered. As for seeing you in town, I thought I had. It was someone else, … Continue reading Reunion, Part Four

Reunion, Part Three
RE: Reunion Dear Jolyne, I’m not sure how to begin my response or why I’m writing one, but I believe we must reach some degree of closure. I suppose a part of me wants you to acknowledge I didn’t deserve … Continue reading Reunion, Part Three