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I’m Julie, an author and lifelong reader drawn to the darker edges of story.
In 2023, I lost my husband to cancer. What remains with me is the way he chose to meet his death: with bravery and faith in something beyond this life.
It’s shaped how I see the world.
I write because stories matter.
Because in the right story, we find something of ourselves reflected back: our fear, our endurance, our capacity to continue.
In my writing, women walk through shadow.
And, in doing so, begin to uncover their own strength.
towers and spires
Read about the Motorcycle Church Challenge.
Before he died Richard got on his motorcycle to raise money for charity.
We found Kings, drowned towns, and faith in turbulent times.
Towers and Spires
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The Whispering Wind: A Gothic Motif in Classic Literature
Why the wind? From rattling shutters to howling moors, the wind is one of the most evocative elements in Gothic fiction. It slips under doors, moans through corridors, and sweeps across lonely landscapes, reminding characters, and readers, that the world around them...
The Journaling Journey: From Overwhelm to Clarity and Peace
Have you ever sat down with a journal and not known where to begin? Maybe your mind is too busy, or you’re simply exhausted. Maybe you’ve tried journaling before, but gave up because it didn’t give what you hoped for. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many...
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The first Church Walk Challenge
How we found strength in grief on a walk challenge to 5 churches and raised over £900 for Teenage Cancer Trust. Read more here
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