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From the Blog: Story Water
Hold the Place Where it Hurts
This afternoon a neighbor came by to bring me flowers, and I had a panic attack. I was sitting in my grandma's old La-Z-Boy, editing a manuscript, when the screen door rattled with repeated knocks. … [Read More]
For the Writer Who Feels It’s too Late to Write
Last night I had a little airport drama that gifted me with an insight and made me want to write to you immediately. So here I am. My flight from Pittsburgh to Atlanta was delayed enough that when … [Read More]
All I Know is to Make Something
In a moment of desperation yesterday, I made crepes. I'm not sure how to write about violence against women, and about it happening directly above where I sleep, last week, in the middle of the night, … [Read More]
About Jen
Jen Violi is the author of Putting Makeup on Dead People, a BCCB Blue Ribbon Book, finalist for the Oregon Book Awards, and shortlisted for the PNBA and Oregon Spirit Awards.
As a mentor, editor, and facilitator, Jen helps writers unleash the stories they’re meant to tell, from blogs to websites to award winning books.
With advanced degrees in theology and creative writing—devoted to creating sanctuary for stories and their humans—for twenty years Jen has facilitated retreats and workshops and mentored and nurtured hundreds of writers as they find their voices, hone their manuscripts, and take creative leaps and plunges.
Jen is a columnist and regular contributor for Sweatpants & Coffee and has been a featured presenter at The Louisiana Book Festival, Wordstock, the Antioch Writers’ Workshop, A Frock-alicious Life is Calling, and the Saints & Sinners Literary Festival.[ Read More ]
