J. V. FOERSTER
ASHLAND,OR
Summary
J.V. Foerster is a three-time Pushcart nominated poet. Her work is forthcoming in the Atlanta Review. She has appeared in many literary magazines including Burningwood Literary Journal, Cirque, Amethyst Review, Quartet, The Field Guide Magazine, The Bluebird Word, The Fiery Scribe, Eclectica, Furrow edition from Green Ink Press, Loch Raven Review, Agnieszka’s Dowry, Midnight Mind, Premiere Generation Ink, Fickle Muse, Oak Bend Review, Fox Chase Review, to name just a few. She has work in Orchard Lea Anthology, and in Rosemont College Anthology. She has a poem forthcoming in the Atlanta Review. She was a finalist in an Oprelle Poetry Contest and received a First Honorable mention in the Oregon Poetry Association Members Only contest. She was a finalist and won a Merit Award from the Atlanta Review in the International Poetry Contest. She also was the runner-up In the Quartet Journals poetry contest.
She has a book, “Holy Mess of a Girl” from Kelsay Books and a mini chapbook from Quarter Press.
J.V. is also a published painter and photographer. She lives in Ashland, Oregon.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Self
Ashland, OR
08.2023 - Current
Kelsay Books published my poetry Collection Holy Mess of a Girl in 2023.
Mini chapbook collaboration with Robert Carpenter, photographer, published by Quarter Press 2023
- Collaborated with publishers and editors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content for publication.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining strong organizational skills.
- Promoted published works through social media platforms, author website updates, email newsletters, and blog posts.
Poet
Self
Ashland, OR
04.1975 - Current
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating vivid imagery and relatable themes in poetic compositions.
- Published a collection of 50 original poems, showcasing versatility in style and subject matter.
- Received recognition at the National Poetry Competition for a thought-provoking piece on social issues.
- Developed creative writing skills by participating in advanced courses and seminars on poetry composition.
- Conducted thorough research on historical and cultural topics to provide contextually relevant content in poems.
- Inspired readers through emotionally evocative literature, exploring complex human experiences and emotions.
- Contributed to various literary magazines, exposing work to diverse audiences and increasing visibility as a poet.
- Established an online presence through social media platforms, sharing original content and engaging with fans.
- Developed collaborations with artists from various disciplines to create multidisciplinary projects combining poetry with visual arts or music performances.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- Prepared works in appropriate format for publication and sent to publishers or producers.
- Conferred with clients, editors or producers to discuss changes and revisions to written material.
Education
High School Diploma -
Random Lake High School
Random Lake, WICreative Writing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Plot Structuring
- Target Audience Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Proofreading Abilities
- Character Development
- Self-Motivation
- Research Proficiency
- Originality
- Dialogue Creation
- Social Media Promotion
- Creative Writing
- Publishing Industry Understanding
- Critical Thinking
- World Building
- Revision Techniques
- Reader Engagement
- Emotional Intelligence
- Conflict Resolution
- Strong Vocabulary
- Document Editing
- Creative Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Author
Self
08.2023 - Current
Poet
Self
04.1975 - Current
High School Diploma -
Random Lake High School
Creative Writing
Marquette University