top of page
Hey, I'm Olivia J. Bennett, and I'm a writer, artist, educator, and lover of all things cozy and aesthetically pleasing! My debut novel, A Cactus In the Valley, was published when I was a 17-year-old senior in high school. I hold a National Gold Medal in Flash Fiction from Scholastic Art & Writing. I live in Illinois and am a writing and art educator.
​
When not creating, I can be found baking cookies, binge-watching TV with my partner, or cuddling my two cats.
About Me
a road trip sundae
with existential crisis whipped cream
and a cherry of murder on top
An all-new Upper YA contemporary novel from award-winning author Olivia J. Bennett.
Journey through the Pacific Northwest with aspiring serial killer Hendrix Williams and his none-the-wiser road trip buddy, earnest yet angsty Michelle "Arden" Campell, as they crash in motel rooms, meet fellow travelers both intimidating and heartfelt, and keep secrets from each other that will rip their lives apart.
Olivia offers comprehensive literary services, from simple copy editing and intense developmental work, to ghostwriting and book consulting. As an award-winning author and English graduate with a professional educator license, Olivia has extensive knowledge of not only literary technique but the right methods to help every writer be their best!
Olivia also works in commissions for artwork on physical mediums such as canvas, wood, or fabric. If it can be done in acrylic, she can bring it to life!
write, edit, create
bottom of page