
Meet the Member: Jennifer Billock on Being a Curiosity-Driven Writer, Tireless Volunteer, and Cheese Whiz
Billock, who is co-chairing the 2026 ASJA virtual conference April 20-24, says she is the world’s only professional cheese fortune teller.
Billock, who is co-chairing the 2026 ASJA virtual conference April 20-24, says she is the world’s only professional cheese fortune teller.
An ASJA member who’s Muslim and has a master’s in comparative religions shares ideas for covering various aspects of the Islamic holy month.
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If you’ve been hit by an unexpected emergency that prevents you from working, ASJA’s Writers Emergency Assistance Fund (WEAF) is here for you. Review the qualifications and start your application here.

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