Jamie Micah

About:

I'm an award-winning writer, musician, and educator exploring the dark intersections of technology, society, and human connection. As a high school literature teacher specializing in Gothic literature, I bring Edgar Allan Poe's timeless themes into dialogue with contemporary fears and social upheaval.

Featured in the LA Times, my artistic work spans multiple mediums, challenging genre boundaries and exploring complex societal themes. My screenwriting has earned recognition from HorrorHaus, Lift Off NY, 13Horror, and Short Encounters, reflecting my ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with modern audiences.

Current Project: 

THE EMPATHIZER

A debut speculative horror novel that reimagines Poe's "Masque of the Red Death" in a technologically fractured America.

In my debut novel, set in a pandemic-ravaged America torn by civil war, a Jewish neuro-streamer discovers that the technology promising to unite humanity has a darker purpose. Set against the backdrop of a nightmarish masquerade, THE EMPATHIZER blends horror and political satire to examine resistance, identity, and the dark side of enforced unity.

As my first novel, THE EMPATHIZER represents the culmination of my work across multiple creative disciplines, bridging my experience in Gothic literature education with contemporary social commentary. It creates a narrative that challenges readers to examine how connection can become control.

Creative Works:

Music

Writing

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