Jonah Svihus

Jonah began as a copywriter at Drake Cooper in 2025. After years of experience working in-house and agency-side with clients like St. Luke’s, Banner Health, Visit Boise, and University of Idaho, Jonah brings his A-game to all things creative. A graduate of Lewis & Clark College and the University of Oregon, he is a published author and enjoys crafting narratives and worlds for both literary audiences and savvy consumers. His short fiction has appeared in Meat for Tea: The Valley Review, Paper Plane Press, and was recently awarded in The Cabin’s Writers in the Attic Contest. Away from the keyboard, Jonah loves reading, fly fishing with his wife, and preserving American roots music through his participation in the Idaho Bluegrass Association. He’s a bassist in multiple Boise-based bands and loves playing jazz, blues, and folk music.

Q&A

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Wandering a new city or some windswept beach, with absolutely nowhere to be and nothing to do except walk and chat with my wife at my side.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I buy whole bean coffee from Slow by Slow (and my wife hates me for it).

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Stellar. Groovy. Dope. Yo. Word. Heard.

Who or what is the greatest love of your life?

(Borat voice) Ma Wife!

Which talent would you most like to have?

Perfect pitch.

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