This week’s Author of the Week is Julia Williams. I read Julia’s debut book Pastures New a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, so she quickly became an author to watch for me! Leah read and enjoyed Julia’s second book Strictly Love based around ballroom dancing, and Julia also has a third book due out at the end of this month called Last Christmas. Here’s a bit about Julia from her website:

“Julia grew up in North London, one of eight children, including a twin sister who also writes. She attended St Michael’s Grammar School, before going to Liverpool University to study English. While at university she met her husband, David, a dentist. They have four children and live in Surrey.

After leaving Liverpool, Julia went into a career in publishing, firstly in academic books (which she loathed) and then into children’s books (which she still loves). Following the birth of her second baby, Julia left to start a freelance career, and decided that now was a good time to start writing.”

Julia has also written several picture books under the name Julia Moffatt which are aimed at Key Stage 1 children. Last Christmas is due out on 29th October and sounds like the perfect winter read!

You can find out more about Julia on her website: www.juliawilliamsauthor.com and follow her on Twitter too: www.twitter.com/jccwilliams

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