Jason Youngclaus

Poet

Author's Bio

Jason Youngclaus is the author of the dynamic debut collection "Little Planet Raisins (Spartan Press, 2020)." He lives in New England’s Merrimack Valley, where his interests include old diners & acoustic guitars. His work combines a sense of magic realism with attenuating dystopian vision.

An accomplished guitarist and songwriter, his music can be found on his website and Instagram page @jyc_music_lyrics.  He is also the composer of the aptly titled studio album, "Future Control," under the JYC Music trademark. 

 

 

Publications & Prizes

Anthology:
Trumpet Call (Swimming With Elephants Publications, 2019)
Book:
Little Planet Raisins (Spartan Press, 2020)
Journals:
Anti-Heroin Chic
,
Cathexis Northwest Press
,
Esthetic Apostle
,
Harbinger Asylum
,
Jerry Jazz Musician
,
JMWW
,
Oddball Magazine
,
Pictura Journal
,
Somerville Times
,
The Poetic Bond
Prizes won: 

Pushcart Prize nominee for "The Cliffs of Thera" from the collection 'Little Planet Raisins' --- first published in 'Harbinger Asylum.'

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Personal Favorites

What I'm reading now: 
Scrambled Eggs & Whiskey by Hayden Carruth, The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut, So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan, Gorgias by Plato, Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane, Tender the River by Matt Miller, The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke by Stephen Mitchell (translation), Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, Winter Stars by Larry Levis

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
American
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Born in: 
Boston, MA
Massachusetts
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Last update: Jul 08, 2026