After spending her teenage years as the odd one out, she endeavors to give everyone a place to belong. She writes stories that give readers the courage to find their place in the world—stories of found family that make fictional worlds feel like home. On a regular day she can be found drinking her fourth cup of coffee, wrangling her four siblings, and obsessively training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Her short story, Ghost in the Garden, was published in Voices of the Future Volume Four: Stories of Adventure and Imagination, which sold over 1,000 copies in its first two months. To connect with Julia, you can find her squealing about her favorite shows and cosplay on instagram (@julianausauthor) or join her email list for regular travel and writing updates.