• A colorful painting of a garden landscape with trees, flowers, a pond, and a pathway.

    Stories that move beyond the page—cinematic, poetic, and unforgettable.

  • An impressionist painting of a small pond surrounded by green grass, trees, and bushes, with a path crossing over a small bridge, under a partially cloudy sky.

    Stories that move beyond the page—cinematic, poetic, and unforgettable.

  • A person with black hair wearing a white shirt is jumping or dancing in a field of colorful wildflowers under a blue sky with a yellow sun.

    Stories that move beyond the page—cinematic, poetic, and unforgettable.

SJ Stanawich-Nell is a novelist, poet, and painter whose work explores resilience, memory, and transformation.

The author of four novels and two poetry collections, SJ’s stories are rooted in vivid imagery and cinematic scope, balancing deeply personal truths with powerful social undercurrents.
This site is a showcase of books, poetry, and original artwork available for literary and film representation.

Featured Works