Julie's writing life began when she was fifteen years old. She was never happier than thinking up stories of adventures in wild jungles, ancient castles, Cornish smugglers' coves, capturing foreign spies and out-witting aliens from space. However, she had a second passion - she became an accountant. But writing was never forgotten, for she is an avid reader of all genres. She now continues this through her historical Georgian/Regency novels. She is a sought-after speaker; is an active member of the Romantic Novelists' Association. At their Golden Anniversary Conference year she was thrilled to achieve third place in the Elizabeth Goudge annual writing award. Following this she was a finalist in the Joan Hessayon New Writers' Award; and the winner of Reading Writers', The Don Louth Writer of the Year Award 2016. While her next novel is awaiting publication and her latest manuscript is being edited under her very critical writing eye, Julie is drawing together her vast collection of short stories - The Kaleidoscope Series - a mixture of genres, lengths and emotions. She loves the outdoor lifestyle. When the children flew the nest, her adventurous husband bought a BMW 1000cc motorcycle and they exchanged family caravanning for a two wheeled magic carpet that has taken them to the far corners of the United Kingdom and Europe. You can find more about her work at: www.julieroberts.me.uk Twitter: @julieoroberts Facebook: @julieoroberts