My Work

As an artist and a playwright I am drawn to mythical, poetic, and archetypal narratives. I believe in the transformative power of language– particularly verse– to illuminate our modern spiritual and moral dilemmas.

As a formal poet, I am inspired by writers such as Timothy Steele, Christina Rossetti, A.E. Stallings. I am currently seeking publication for a full length poetry collection.

Poetry also plays a central role in my dramatic work, where I often combine traditional iambic verse with contemporary dialect and speech. I am interested in poetic surrealism and experimental theatre exploring the unexpected, the eternal, and the absurd.

Please contact emmajanai4@gmail.com with questions or if interested in collaboration.

published poetry

“The orange peel at your door” — BlazeVOX (forthcoming 2027)

“Offering” — Home Place Magazine 2026

“The Miracle”, “Heaven”, “That Same Snowy Wood” — Literary Hatchet (forthcoming 2026)

“Sparrows at the Well” — Months to Years 2026

“The End”— PoetrySuperHighway 2019

“Against Usefulness” — Poetry South (forthcoming 2026)

“Clockwork” — StarLine 2026

“Projection”— White Wall Review 2026

FILM

Facing the Distance - 2019

Helped direct and produce this short documentary exploring the world of elite blind golfers and the extraordinary relationships they share with their guides. Official selections include: The Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival, Dublin International Short Film and Music Video Festival, and New York City Independent Film Festival.

Prelude - 2025

A short film I produced, directed, and acted in. A visual meditation on William Wordsworth’s poem “Prelude”.

Desserts After Dark - 2026

I wrote this playful, promotional script for Los Angeles-based chef Dara Yu’s Desserts After Dark event, blending storytelling and culinary culture.