Julia's Blog

For most of my life I have been a list maker. The more stressed I am, the more exacting my lists become. Over coffee in the early morning is when I put together my lists of things that need to get done, those I’d like to get done, and if I have time…. So yesterday…

As a writer, as a person, I believe in hope and goodness. I believe that for every evil, rotten thing humans do to one another, they are capable of incredible kindness and sensitivity. I write these stories to inspire kindness, to foster a belief in equality, to promote tolerance and coexistence. Because we have to…

The fighters in my books are all fighting trim, no extra flesh. Some of the mates are more rounded, less lean, but they all get out and about and let’s face it, flying can be vigorous exercise. But some of the visitors are packing a few extra rolls of flesh, complicating their movements and health.…

Aside from the endless supplies of teas, all of my books have a focus on food prep, cooking food, serving food, and eating food. That is not an accident or due to my own obsession. Our understanding of culture is often wrapped up in food and customs around food. Think of how we put ethnic…

To be honest I was always in trouble as a kid for leaving things out, like my coat and my shoes. Now as an adult I am too often accused of being a clean freak. My husband just aggressively set his glass by the sink and reminded me it was his. That is his subtle…

If you have read Heron’s Bonds you will probably have a strong opinion on Heron and his worst mistake when he almost kills his mate and himself. But for those who have not yet read the story some background might be helpful. Heron is not a regular guy. As a young man he was engaged…