JEM Freelance Writing - Joe Milliken

09/02/2026

Local Press: Published in The Message of the Week/Vermont Journal

The ongoing Abenaki Springs housing development project has been delayed, due to a misunderstanding between the selectboard and developer...

08/26/2026

Local Press: Published in Vermont Journal/The Message of the Week

Voters narrowly rejected a proposal that would have had the Town of Walpole applying for a bond of up to $3 million for a new police station.

08/24/2026

Coming Dec.10 from author Joe Milliken ("Let’s Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars") comes his latest rock biography titled "Livin’ on the Edge! The Life and Times of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry."

With foreword penned by long-time Joe Perry/Aerosmith manager, Tim Collins, "Livin’ on the Edge" chronicles the rock icon’s early life, rise to stardom, then Aerosmith's notorious collapse and miracle comeback.

This definitive portrait also explores the guitarist’s adventures as a solo artist, entrepreneur, and the Joe Perry Project and Hollywood Vampires, while also intertwining the author’s nearly 50-year personal archive with interviews from childhood friends, contemporaries, and other industry professionals.

Book pre-orders are available now at www.bloomsbury.com.
Please visit www.joeperrybook.com www.facebook.com/JoePerryBook www.instagram.com/joeperrybookproject.
Media inquiries: [email protected].

08/21/2026

After a crazy eight weeks of meeting all the publisher’s final deadlines, (with huge help from my trusty editor and friend, Father Frank) I am now happy to announce these recent measures will ensure the December 10 release date for "Livin’ on the Edge! The Life and Times of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry."

Now . . . that said and without further ado, I am excited to reveal this final book cover design, and also thankful to announce that former Joe Perry and Aerosmith manager, Tim Collins, has been gracious enough to write the foreword for "Livin’ on the Edge." I have interviewed Mr. Collins extensively over a three-year period, and this project would not be nearly complete or as close to the truth as possible, without his honesty and trust in my work and ‘giving him my word.’

For those who may not know, Tim Collins was instrumental in resurrecting Joe Perry’s solo career before reuniting him with songwriting partner, Steven Tyler, and his other band mates. He then become Aerosmith’s manager as they reformed and recaptured their magic in the late 80s and sky-rocketed to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Mr. Collins helped steer Joe and then the band’s ship for nearly 15 years, and this author is convinced they would not have reached those lofty heights the second time around without Tim’s early financials, dedication, faith, and discipline.

I could never thank Tim enough for all the time and effort he not only put into our interviews, but also for his extra care, insight, and for going the extra mile for the book when he certainly did not have to . . . and now authoring the foreword just leaves me feeling more thankful, and proud to call Tim my friend.

Please stay tuned for more announcements soon, including updates on the new "Livin’ on the Edge" website, the scheduling of book-related interviews, podcasts, and more book testimonial posts as well. We appreciate your continued interest and support, and remember that "Livin’ on the Edge" can now be pre-ordered by going to the Bloomsbury Publishing website at www.bloomsbury.com. (cover image by Katarina Benzova)

08/18/2026

Local Press: Published in the Bellows Falls Shopper News

Since mid-July, the mobile unit has started weekly alternating deployments to Brattleboro and Bellows Falls...

08/06/2026

Local Press: Published in the The Message of the Week/Vermont Journal

08/01/2026

Book Update: Hello everyone!
. . WARNING Will Robinson WARNING . . .

A couple of friends have just messaged me saying they have received an “event invite” from me, thinking it was about my upcoming book event(s).
If you receive something like this DO NOT open it or you’ll get hacked! Any book event announcements from me will not be coming for a few months yet, as we get closer to the release date on Dec. 10. I am SO very sorry that there are losers out there with nothing better to do but try to hack people. UGH
More book updates coming soon, that are genuine and from me, which I will make perfectly clear when I post. Thanks for all your continued support! ~ Author Joe

07/29/2026

Local Press: Published in the Vermont Journal, Ludlow, VT.

hester native and Vermont Academy (VA) graduate, Kaiden McCarthy, recently made Vermont baseball history...

07/28/2026

Published in The Message of the Week, Claremont, N.H.

There have been a variety of new businesses popping up in the Claremont area, mixing nicely with already established companies...

07/18/2026

Local Press: Published in the Bellows Falls Shopper News

Fall Mountain Pharmacy, located at 78 Atkinson Street in Bellows Falls, will soon be opening a second pharmacy location in Brattleboro...