It's Nice to (Re)Meet You | 2023 Catch Up & 2024 Plans

TL;DR

Jean provides an update on her career, including her PhD journey, various book releases, and future projects.

Transcript

I don't even know where to start with this video to be perfectly honest I would love it to be a super organized like chapter by chapter reintroduction SL catchup for um new and long-term viewers but what I've learned this year more than anything else is I am a disorganized mess so so hi I'm Jean you probably know that already if you're watching thi... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 The closure of the Classics Department at Jean's university limited access to the subject for working-class students.
• ❓ Jean successfully completed her PhD without any major corrections.
• 🫥 She released several books in 2023 and has more projects lined up for the future.

Questions & Answers

Q: What challenges did Jean face while completing her PhD?

Jean faced challenges due to the closure of the Classics Department at her university, which limited access to the subject she is passionate about.

Q: What books did Jean release in 2023?

Jean released two edited volumes on Greek myths, an academic book on rape in antiquity, a children's book on goddesses and heroines, and a young adult book on goddesses from around the world.

Q: What upcoming projects does Jean have?

Jean has a book on queer retellings of Greek myths coming out in January 2024 and a standalone adult historical fantasy novel in spring 2025.

Q: How will Jean's podcast, "That Ancient History," be different when it returns?

Jean plans to video record the podcast and upload episodes to YouTube alongside the traditional audio format.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jean completed her PhD amidst chaos and closure of the Classics Department at her university.

• She passed her PhD without corrections and is now officially Dr. Jean Zakari Mingus.

• Jean released several books in 2023, including edited volumes, a young adult book, and a children's book.