Two Types of Mysteries
Juanita loves two different types of mysteries. One leaves you with questions, the other leaves you with answers.
One is linear, the other is not – she suspects both may be mathematical.
One deals with unexplained phenomena and the other deals with ‘fairplay’. The first may never be understood, the second is fully explainable.
Unexplained Mysteries
Early on, Juanita understood that different people are aware of different levels and manifestations of energy. She saw things not everyone saw. Others saw things she didn’t. The world was a confusing place; different versions of the same world and the veils between those versions were very thin. After many years of questioning and observing she has come to the conclusion that magic is alive and well in the world – available to those who are willing to work to be available to it.
‘Fairplay’ Mysteries
The puzzle or ‘fairplay’ mystery are those mysteries in which the reader or audience are given all the clues and information needed to solve ‘whodunit’. As part of Juanita’s training in writing corporate mystery entertainment, she spent many years reading and dissecting the works of Dame Agatha Christie – the master of the ‘fairplay’ mystery, Rex Stout, the illustrious creator of Nero Wolfe, and other fine ‘fairplay’ authors such as Ellery Queen.
Using this research Juanita has created a geometric formula for the creation of a ‘fairplay’ clue trail, which she calls MYSTERY BONES.
Talks and Workshops
Juanita is available to speak, consult and give workshops or seminars on either of these two types of mysteries and the MYSTERY BONES method. Whether you are an inspiring writer or an enthusiastic reader, you will never look at mysteries the same way again. If you want to write you will learn how to hide the evidence in plain sight. If you want to solve you will learn to pay attention to what’s happening when that shiver goes up your spine.
Waking Up In Banff
(Bi-lingual – English & Japanese)
A simple children’s story printed on watercolour paper for painting or colouring. Written and published in 1987 this book is a tribute to the Banff, Alberta of the 1960s and the natural forces that live there.
Author Juanita Violini captures the magically quality of her home town through the eyes of innocence. The majesty Rocky Mountains are indeed a special place to grow up and Juanita spent many hours outdoors, playing with friends and wandering through the forests and by the Bow River .
Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible and the Ignored
365 days of impossible occurrences, fantastic treasures, and incredible true tales will amaze, confound, and remind us just how mysterious this world really is. A magical daily read.
Chances are good that you have had a brush with the unexplained, even if you didn’t recognize it. Psychic or paranormal experiences don’t always announce themselves with bells and whistles sounding off, lights flashing or a spontaneous knowing that something unusual has taken place. More often that not it can be a subtle “What was that?” taking place out of the corner of your eye or the edge of your attention.
Paranormal activities, anomalies, and unsolved mysteries are all around us. They happen everywhere, all the time. Many encounters are recorded; many more are not. If you have ever wonder your own unusual experience has happened to anyone else, chances are, yes, it has.
Endorsements for Almanac of the Infamous
“From the Crystal Skull to Peking Man, this is the only believable history of the world I have ever encountered.”
—Lemony Snicket
“Juanita Rose Violini’s Almanac of the Infamous, Incredible and the Ignored is 365 days of wonder and fascination. It is amazing what peculiar things happen to people in this ever so strange world of ours. A mind-opening (and bending) delight!”
– Whitley Strieber author of Communion and founder of UnknownCountry.com
“This is really delightful—Charles Fort would have endorsed it enthusiastically!”
—Colin Wilson, author of The Outsider
“The Almanac makes a charming and often enlightening read. Enjoy.”
—Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D., a.k.a. Dr. Quantum, author of Dr. Quantum’s Little Book of Big Ideas
“Juanita Rose Violini’s Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible and the Ignored is delightfully odd, wonderfully weird, and anything but normal. Filled with historical curiosities and esoteric advice, the book explains legends, the paranormal, and the people who experience the fringe. Have fun, but don’t get too close … this book may be contagious.”
– Jeff Belanger, author of The World’s Most Haunted Places, founder of Ghostvillage.com and host of 30 Odd Minutes
“Juanita Violini delivers a world most of us can’t even begin to imagine. This is something quite beyond strange occurrences. Rather, Violini brings us a whole year’s worth of unexplained mysteries with which to confuse our staid little hearts: a new one, each and every day. Be afraid. This one could change your life.”
– Linda L. Richards, author of Death Was the Other Woman
“If you’re looking for a daily dose of inspiration, dive into any page and you’ll find life a little less dreary and full of possibilities. Charmingly illustrated and lovingly researched, Ms. Violini has compiled a compendium of curiosities that reinforces one’s faith that the world is more than it seems, and is truly full of wonder.”
– Jeff Hoke, author and illustrator of Museum of Lost Wonder
“The world of the mysterious and the miraculous is closer than you think. Step outside your conception of reality and get ready to greet each day with a sense of wonder, possibility and magic.”
– Clint Marsh, author of The Mentalist’s Handbook
Online Reviews
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Reverent and irreverent alike this 296 page eccentric encyclopedia of everything had me laughing, crying, and thinking all at the same time. Set up by days of the year it was such fun to go to different birthdays and see what other things were going on, or even to just read it as a kinda strange non-fiction masterpiece. The author is not only smart she is an excellent artist as evidenced by her phenomenal drawings throughout this adventure.
What happened on 4/26 in France was astounding, a shoemaker in England had an interesting time on 5/25 and oh so much more. Another feature I totally enjoyed was the little quips called “secret power” and “to optimize” after each ditty. I would recommend this mirthful, fanciful bundle of info to anyone wanting to shake up the mundane a little bit, it will also give you interesting tidbits to share with others. Thanks Juanita, I didn’t know learning could be so a blast.
Love & Light,
Riki Frahmann
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“Sometimes the world’s magic leaks out.”
That’s how author Juanita Rose Violini explains the extraordinary things included in the Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible, and the Ignored
Violini provides 365 separate entries keyed to the dates in history corresponding to the bizarre and mysterious events she chronicles. Fifty-eight years ago today, for example, Yeti footprints were found on Mount Everest. Violini writes compact entries, full of facts that will satisfy trivia buffs whether or not they are familiar with the event. The Yeti footprint essay contains just enough details to relay the full story, leaving plenty of room for the additional touches that the author provides for each entry: a quote (in this case “It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lives in between.” – Diane Ackerman), the day’s secret power, and a clue for optimizing the secret power.
The infamous, incredible, and ignored topics run the gamut from fish that fall from the sky to a woman with X-ray vision, from time-traveling French women to the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis. Crop circles, UFOs, supernatural powers, and just about all other weird things you can think of grace the pages of this unique and entertaining almanac.
Violini has done a good bit of research, and she probably enjoyed every moment of it. Her MysteryFactory.com website makes her a familiar name to fans of crime fiction, but the majority of mysteries included in Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible, and the Ignored
Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible, and the Ignored
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The Almanac of the infamous, The Incredible and the Ignored is a fun book filled with unusual but factual tales that reminds me of the Ripleys Believe it or Not books I devoured as a child. Violini, however, takes on a different tact with her book and takes the almanac from a simple collection of unusual facts to a text that can be integrated into one’s daily life.
The almanac is calendar based and there is an entry for every day of the year. The stories are brief, fascinating and engaging. Each entry contains a famous quote, a secret power suggestion and a suggestion on how to optimize the knowledge gained from studying the article.
For example, the entry for January 1st contains a brief article on the Crystal Skull. The secret power for this day suggests using crystals for mental and physical healing. The Optimize section suggests spending time studying and practicing with crystals.
This is a really fun book. I’ve read it several times and every time I go through the pages I learn something different. The articles engage the intellect as well as stimulates the imagination. The suggestions made were fun and interesting to do, and with the least amount of time and effort. If you’re into unusual tales, this book is for you.
Highly recommended.
~review by Patricia Snodgrass
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The Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible, and the Ignored is a real treat to any fan of the supernatural. Its informative and thorough, yet light and entertaining.
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Frozen frogs falling from the sky, the Jersey Devil, lost cities, giant birds carrying off children. They might sound as if they’re all out of some B movie. Instead, these are all entries in the Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible, and the Ignored by Juanita Rose Violini.
Violini presents daily stories of the unusual, from Roswell to fireballs. Each short entry ends with a quotation, a secret power, and “To optimize.” The entries are interesting, but become repetitious. There are lightning episodes scattered throughout the year, listed for the day or month they occurred. Sometimes it’s a stretch to make the connection between the daily entry and the quotation. William James comments, “To change one’s life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.” I’m not sure how that relates to “Illogical Lightning,” except that it’s flamboyant. And, the “Secret Power” and “To optimize” leave me bewildered. For that same entry of Illogical Lightning, the “Secret Power” says, ” Today’s power is the ability to change circumstances in a flash.” The “To Optimize” for that day says, “Do what you are afraid to do.” I’m afraid, I just don’t get those.
My recommendation for this book would actually be as a gift for teens who enjoy the weird and the unexplained. They would gloss over the summary parts that seem disconnected, and would appreciate the Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible and the Ignored.
Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible and the Ignored by Juanita Rose Violini. Weiser Books, ©2009. ISBN 9781578634477 (paperback), 304p.