Affirmation Station
Colette Stasiewich
Edmonton, AlbertaI hired Jen because I had a story in my heart and journals that I wanted to tell but had no idea where to begin. Jen gave me courage to start. Her astute questions cause me to dig deeper and carefully guide me to the more authentic version of what I want to say. Her positive comments encourage me to keep going, and I greatly appreciate the flexibility Jen has allowed me. I have loved my interaction with Jen. The only frustration has been that I don’t have more time to work with her!
From the Blog: Story Water
All the Way Here
As an aside, I mentioned the little toe on my right foot to Amy, my ND, at our appointment two weeks ago. She was about to do cranial sacral work on me, and I’d shared what seemed pertinent within my … [Read More]
If You’re Not Having Fun, You’re Doing It Wrong
Discover the Book You're Meant to Write Preview #4 The serious part of me will never go undernourished. I mean really, I can put the ponder in ponderous. I can stew for hours with life mysteries, … [Read More]
You Don’t Have to Carry the Heavy Thing by Yourself
On heavy things like unwritten books and headboards trapped in hallways. Welcome to: Discover the Book You're Meant to Write Preview #3 (see "The Book is Not the Point; It's the Entry Point" to … [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 ]
