Author
Joni Marie Iraci
NEW BOOK!
Coming April, 15, 2025!
"This one is brimming with history, reality, and intensity — a story that will keep you on your toes all the way to the end."
- Steve Berry, New York Times
best-selling author
Joni Marie Iraci's debut novel:
Reinventing Jenna Rose
Left alone after her parent's divorce, Jenna uncovers evidence of a grandmother living in New York City. Jenna resourcefully takes herself across the country and lands on the Upper West Side of Manhattan doorstep of her affluent maternal grandmother. A street-smart New York neighbor girl, a quirky therapist, a white German Shepherd, and a story-telling grandmother join forces to help Jenna overcome the hardships of her past and the shattering family secrets that soon come to light. This moving, funny, quirky novel, is infused with humor and literary references while relating a multi-generational family saga and legal thriller in the voice of a courageous young woman.
Reviews
An astute, respectful treatment of a serious issue, featuring a strong protagonist.
Kirkus Reviews
Reinventing Jenna Rose is an intriguing, emotional, intense, compassionate and captivating novel.
Amazon Review
About the Author: Joni Iraci
After years working as a nurse in New York City, Joni, in 2013 at the age of 60, earned a BA in liberal studies with a concentration in writing and literature from Sarah Lawrence College; in 2017, she earned an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University.
Joni went on to publish several short stories in literary journals. Her debut novel, Reinventing Jenna Rose, was published in May 2019 and recently won The Firebird Book Award.
How can I help?
Author Joni Iraci is available for speaking engagements to discuss the writing/publishing world and the joys and angst of returning to college in one’s later years. MFA creative writer available to tutor college-bound high school students with essay writing and college applications; and to assist aspiring writers with editing, proofreading and formatting works to prepare for publication submissions. Reasonable rates.