About

Writing: Jessamyn Violet is a writer out of Venice Beach, CA. Originally from Massachusetts, she graduated with a BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College. She went on to earn an MFA in Creative Writing from California College of the Arts. Her poetry book “Organ Thieves” was published by Gauss PDF. She’s placed short fiction in Ploughshares, Lit Angels, 805 Art + Lit, Adelaide, and more. Her debut novel Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar was published by Three Rooms Press in April 2023. Her sophomore adult novel Venice Peach is forthcoming from Maudlin House press June 10th, 2025.

Music: Jessamyn began to study classical piano and music theory as a child and went on to perform Chopin at Steinway in New York City at the age of 18. While writing her first novel about musicians, she was inspired to start drumming. She’s now the drummer for the instrumental psych rock band Movie Club and has worked with legendary artists in all types of settings—studios, shows, tours and festivals. Some of the significantly awesome people she’s collaborated with include Tony Berg, Bob Clearmountain, Rami Jaffee, Jessy Greene, Eva Gardner, Tim Lefebvre, Jesus Coomes, and Kii Arens.

Acting/Production: Jessamyn has been cast in short films, commercials and music videos. She also has experience working behind the scenes, with a passion for producing, directing and editing. You can view her IMDB page here.  

Contact

Public Relations/Inquiries

Katz Domino - Junkfood PR katz@junkfoodpr.com

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jessamyn.violet@gmail.com