Jenna Cornell
Words have Power
People, Places, and Things
Jenna is a huge supporter of other artists, venues, and organizations. Scroll through to find some amazing new people, places, and things.
Bosse's Newstand
One-hundred and twenty-four years ago, in 1898, Joe Bosse started a newsstand, tobacco shop, and a newspaper and magazine distribution business on the corner of Cherry & Adams Street in downtown Green Bay. He hired 12-year old Norman Liebert to work for him as a paperboy in 1922. Norman took over the business when Joe died in 1943. Norm's son, Steve, started helping at the store at a very young age in the 1950s, and took over the business when his father retired in his 80s. Steve's daughter Lisa and son-in-law Steven now run the business. Bosse's carries local authors in their shop. Jenna's connection: Jenna's poetry collection is available here.
Paine Art Center
The Paine Art Center and Gardens is private, non-profit organization (501c3 tax-exempt) that is governed by a Board of Trustees and operated by a professional staff with the assistance of volunteers. The institution is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Nicky Charles
Nicky Charles is a writer and publisher who became an author by accident. In January 2009 Nicky wrote a fanfiction for an old TV series called "Scarecrow and Mrs. King. She became hooked on story telling soon thereafter. Over the next few months Nicky began to write her first romance entitled Forever in Time. Soon after, she wrote The Mating, and followed it with The Keeping, and The Finding. The three stories formed a loose paranormal trilogy called The Law of the Lycans. Nicky continues to expand the Lycan series with a long list of possible plots waiting in the wings. In 2017 her eighth book in the series, Deceit Can be Deadly, made the Smashwords Self-Published Best Seller List.
Jeff Clayborn
Jeff creates a twist on traditional country for the modern era. Jenna's connection: I had the honor of interviewing country music star Jeff Clayborn when I was a DJ with NASH FM 104.9 in Green Bay, WI. On April 3, 2019, Jeff and I sat down to talk music, football, and songwriting. Originally posted on NASH FM 104.9 Facebook page and aired on NASH FM 104.9. .
Wisconsin Writers Association
Founded in 1948, the Wisconsin Writers Association is a creative community dedicated to the support of writers and authors. WWA sponsors and hosts year-round workshops and events throughout Wisconsin, offering discounts and exclusive resources. We aim to share experiences and knowledge while encouraging our members in their pursuit of this most noble art. Develop your craft. Discover resources. Expand your network. Build your audience.
Film Girl Film Festival
The festival was founded by Andrea Thompson, who became inspired when people in the local film community and Hollywood insiders alike started having in-depth discussions of the obstacles and disparate treatment women in the industry continue to endure. As the festival grew, Andrea decided to rename it the Film Girl Film Festival to foster partnerships across the worldwide community while featuring and supporting the Chicago arts scene.
Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac disease is one of the world’s most prevalent genetic autoimmune diseases, affecting an estimated 3 million Americans, 70-80% of whom are undiagnosed. Causing the body to attack its own small intestine, it can lead to many other devastating health conditions, including cancer. Through strategic investments in research, education, and advocacy, the Celiac Disease Foundation seeks to remedy this by accelerating treatments and a cure. Jenna's connection: I have celiac disease and understand the struggles that people experience with it.
Rob Anthony
Combining the harmony of midwest Americana with singer-songwriter sensibility and outlining an acoustic instrumentation with a rock edge Rob Anthony is truly at home. His music reaches into the soul, grabs the struggles of the inner man, and weaves it into a solid personal connection between musician and listener.
Appleton Rock School
Appleton Rock School has been the Fox Valley's top spot for music lessons since 2011. We feature an excellent staff of instructors offering individual one-on-one lessons on: guitar, piano, voice, bass, ukulele, saxophone, flute, clarinet, and drums. Jenna's connection: Appleton Rock School was a venue that held our NSAI meetings several years ago.
Julie Moriva
JULIE MORIVA earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin. She received her teaching degree and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley College in Boston. Moriva enjoyed a successful career in business and teaching but eventually made a significant decision to change her career direction and pursue her dream of becoming a professional songwriter. Jenna's connection: I met Julie at a Fox Valley NSAI workshop she facilitated.
Holiday Music Motel
Built in 1952 and lovingly restored in 2009, this well-kept classic in the heart of historic downtown Sturgeon Bay is the world’s only fully operational motel featuring live music, collaborative songwriting retreats and a radio station exclusively broadcasting the music created within its own walls. When you stay at The Holiday you’ll not only get the experience of retro charm with modern comforts, you’ll also find yourself just steps away from the waterfront and the city’s finest shops, restaurants, music, theater, galleries and museums, while our location makes us a great home base and launching point for further exploration up the peninsula.
Carla Landreth
Landreth, is a Texas native and eldest of four. She grew up in the small town of DeLeon. She was married to Darrell Landreth until his death in 2007. She has three children, Georgeanne, Marion and Stanton. Landreth took writing courses through Writers Digest for short story writing and later novel writing, where she was mentored by authors William G Tapply (Brady Coyne Series) Nan Williams, Michael Garrett (Hot Blood Series) and Charles Chupp (I Got No Reason To Lie).Landreth appeared in several of Sandy Shelton's Poetry Press books, National Arts Society, National Library of Poetry, Sparrowgrass Press Book of Poetry and World of Poetry. She recieved Golden Poet, Bronze and Sliver Poet award from Edie Lou-Cole Foundation and was Editors Choice from International Library of Poetry. Landreth also has schooling in Private Investigating which she attributes to her writing.She has written several novels including My Sin and Silk Stocking Road.
Gregg Luke
I began my literary career writing and illustrating short stories. I have always loved the craft of writing. An author takes a handful of words and, just by the way they are aligned, can cause a reader to sit on the edge of their seat, laugh, cry, reexamine their life, lose sleep, and sometimes, fall asleep. This fascinates me. And ever since I first held a book in my hands and was able to read the words on the page, I have wanted to learn to write. And, of course, to be published.
Tyler Whitesides
While attending the University, Tyler got a part time job at a middle school as a night custodian. Wandering the halls of the middle school each night sparked the ideas which eventually led to the JANITORS series. Tyler wrote the first draft of JANITORS in 2009, and after connecting with his first agent, Rubin Pfeffer, landed the series at Shadow Mountain Publishing. JANITORS was published in 2011. Over the next five years, the JANITORS series was developed and published, with the fifth and final book hitting shelves in 2015. During the course of the series, Tyler had the opportunity to visit many states, presenting at more than 600 schools across the country. He is now represented by Ammi-Joan Paquette of Erin Murphy Literary Agency.
Gabino Iglesias
Gabino Iglesias is the author of the Shirley Jackson and Bram Stoker award-winning novel, The Devil Takes You Home, as well as author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning novels Zero Saints and Coyote Songs. He is a writer, journalist, professor, and literary critic living in Austin, Texas. He is the horror columnist for the New York Times Book Review.
Danielle French
Danielle French is a nomadic singer/songwriter based out of Calgary, AB who has been writing, recording and performing for 20 years. In 2012 Danielle was invited by creative director Pat mAcdonald (Grammy-nominated songwriter, formerly of the band Timbuk3- he wrote “The Future’s So Bright I Gotta W ear Shades”) to participate in a series of songwriting intensives at the Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Phil Marinucci
A seasoned Technical and Multimedia Developer with 20+ years of experience in Marketing/Brand Development, Graphic Design, Web Development, Film Production, 3D Modeling/Animation, Print, Email Marketing and Consumer Electronics. Expanding into wearables, smart home automation, cloud computing, digital assistants, health/fitness, iOS/Swift and more. Hit up Phil for all your marketing and brand development needs. He is a talented singer-songwriter in his own right.