Julie is an author, mother of twin sons, and grandmother of two beautiful granddaughters. She has endured the trials of the spiritual wilderness and emerged as a seasoned and matured woman of God. Her interests include geology, especially plate tectonics and sedimentary rocks. She also enjoys archaeology, history, and reading mysteries. Julie is a musician, and currently plays the flute and lever harp. She and her cat, Max, live in North Texas, where they enjoy blistering hot summers and mostly mild winters. Her books are meant to encourage believers, especially women, in their spiritual journey as they seek to know Jesus Christ in a close, loving relationship. Her motto is to never, never, ever give up (Winston Churchill).