I am an independent author of contemporary romance from around the world: novels, novellas and short stories. My second novel, The Vineyard in Alsace has just been published on Amazon and my debut novel From Here to Nashville was published on February 16th, 2015. I am a proud member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and of The Society of Authors.
I blog about my self-publishing journey on this website and welcome your comments on my blog posts. You can also connect with me on Twitter and via my Facebook Author Page.
If you would like to be the first to hear about my news, you can also sign up to receive my occasional newsletters.
In January 2016, I went freelance as a writer, supply teacher and WordPress website designer and troubleshooter. I have now expanded to include other web platforms as a result of my new job working as a Communications Officer for a local charity. If you’d like to make use of my business skills, you can find my website here.
I am married and live with my family in Bedfordshire in the UK.
Hi Julie, Thanks for finding and following my blog. Good luck with your novel.
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Thanks for finding my blog too and for your likes and comments. Still plodding on with the novel ;
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Thanks for the likes and follow.Good luck with your novel.
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Thanks again. Nearing the end of my first draft now and feeling excited about the achievement 🙂
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Found your blog via Rachel Stirling on Twitter.. I am enjoying reading around and learning about your journey in novel writing..
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Hi Julie, As a way of saying thanks for supporting me in 2013 by following and reading my writing blog, I’d like to nominate you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award.
Please click below to read more about the award:-
http://sandradanby.com/2014/01/02/thanks-the-dra…-loyalty-award/
Many thanks, and Happy 2014!
Sandra
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How wonderful! It has been my pleasure to read your blog this past few months and to get to know you. Thank you very much for this award, it’s lovely. Am I able to display it on my blog? And is there anything else I should do, like you’ve done in your post about it, for example? Anyway, thank you again and I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year 🙂
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Thanks for reading in 2013! This award is a nice way of introducing new blogs to your readers, so yes please follow the rules as I have done. As well as the post, I put a message on the About pages of my 15 nominated bloggers. You can display the logo on your blog too if you like. SD
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Thank you, will do!
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Hi Julie,
I’ve just had two of my short stories published in an anthology and wondered if you would review the book on your blog?
It’s called ‘The Milk of Female Kindness’ and includes short fiction, poetry, art, memoir and medical writing on the theme of honest motherhood. Some of the writers have recently given birth, others are grandmothers. Some, like me, are childless; my writing is inspired by memories of my own mother. Some of the pieces will make you smile, others are heartbreaking.
I’d be very happy to send you an e-book or hard copy, or some sample stories.
Best wishes and thanks,
Sandra @ http://www.sandradanby.com/
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Hi Sandra,
Could I see some sample stories to start with please and take it from there? Thank you for asking me, it sounds interesting.
Julie.
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Sure, what’s your e-mail address? SD
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Have sent you an email to the address on your message starting sdan23… Hope that’s still in use!
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Yes, got it. I’ve replied. SD
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You and I are in the same boat. However, you’ve achieved much more in a shorter period of time. Congratulations and best of luck to you!
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Thank you for your good wishes and for the follow. Good luck to you too 🙂
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Hi,
I nominated you for a Liebster, check out the post on my blog and fill out the questions on your own blog about what writing means to you. Happy Blogging =)
http://greendeathwritings.wordpress.com/2014/04/23/ive-been-nominated-for-a-liebster-award/
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Thank you very much for this award, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately, the links to other people’s blogs don’t seem to work…
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Oh really? I shall fix that a little later. Thanks
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Good luck, Julie!
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Thank you! Still going but hope to get there soon 🙂
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If you keep going you will certainly get there
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Hi there! I have found you through twitter!! I am a fellow writer and book lover! I am looking forward to following your blog 🙂
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Thanks for following! Looking forward to getting to know you 🙂
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Hi. Congratulations on your book. Nice to find you today, now following your blog. 🙂
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Thank you so much for your good wishes! And welcome to my blog 🙂 Thanks for following.
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Hi Julie,
My name is Anuj Agarwal. I’m Founder of Feedspot.
I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Julie Stock – My Writing Life has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 100 Romance Book Blogs on the web.
http://blog.feedspot.com/romance_book_blogs/
I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 100 Romance Book Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!
Also, you have the honor of displaying the badge on your blog.
Best,
Anuj
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