Jen Violi :: Writer & Book Coach

published works

My first novel, Putting Makeup on Dead People (Hyperion Books) officially emerged on May 24, 2011, and in July, 2012, the paperback version was released. So now you can get the hardback OR the soft, cuddly version.

I love to do readings and signings, and I also love to do workshops. My novel is rooted in one girl's journey to transform grief, to find life in the wake of death, and it is my great honor and pleasure to create experiences for others through writing and reflection to find their own ways forward, to create new stories to live into, and to be supported as they transform and grow.

Please contact me at jenvioli@gmail if this is something your group would be interested in, and I'd love to discuss possibilities.

Check out my bio at LMQ Literary Agency, workplace of the amazingly insightful and skilled agent, Jason Anthony.

Other publications

A Plea to Writers, Burlesque Press
In Order to Write a Good Cover Letter, You Must Take it All Off, Mac's List
The Pomegranate, Burlesque Press
Networking Schmetworking: Tips for Genuine Connection in Oregon, Mac's List
Why It's Smart to Go to a Pumpkin Patch Immediately Following a Literary Festival, Burlesque Press
Salvation, fwriction: review

Recognition for Putting Makeup on Dead People

Finalist for the 2012 Oregon Book Awards.
Shortlisted for the Oregon Spirit Book Award
Shortlisted for the PNBA (Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association) 2012 Book Awards
From the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, a starred review, and a 2011 Blue Ribbon selection
From Kirkus
Interview with rock star YA author Sara Ryan
Review/Interview with Gloria Harrison on The Nervous Breakdown
From the Bookanistas
From Draw Explosions
From fellow YA novelist, Lena Roy
From Open Salon blogger, Leeandra Nolting
From the Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children

Books are available from the following places, and I encourage you to support your local booksellers!