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Julia Blake

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I was born and raised in the beautiful historic market town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, where I live still with my kid, one crazy cat and a succession of even crazier lodgers. I'm a multi-genre author which basically means I write whatever story floats into my head and worry about what genre it fits into afterwards. So far, I have written in contemporary fiction, romantic suspense, YA fantasy, folklore fantasy, sci-fi, short stories, poetry, and even a fabulous steampunk retelling of the Snow White story.

I have been writing stories and poems since I could first pick up a pen, and I promise there are many more books in the pipeline. I write the kind of books that I like to read myself. Books I can escape into and that make me laugh, cry a
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Julia Blake As time to write is such a precious commodity for me, what with working full time and raising a daughter, when I do sit down to write it's like a tap …moreAs time to write is such a precious commodity for me, what with working full time and raising a daughter, when I do sit down to write it's like a tap has been turned on and all the thoughts and conversations that have been banging around in my head for days, screaming for release, come flooding out. Writers block is, thankfully, something I've never had to deal with.(less)
Julia Blake Without a doubt Beatrice and Benedict from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. I love the merry war they wage at the beginning, the way they think t…moreWithout a doubt Beatrice and Benedict from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. I love the merry war they wage at the beginning, the way they think they've been tricked into admitting their love for each other when really it was obvious right from the start how crazy they were for one another. (less)
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On Publishing & Promoting

It really has been the longest time since I last blogged. My life suddenly became so busy, I was barely able to make it through the days, let alone find the time to sit down and blog about them. So, again, I am sorry, if you are reading this, sorry that it has taken so long for me to catch you up on all that has happened.

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A beautiful and lyrical read that twists through the reader’s mind like the brambles in the tale. The writing is menacingly lush with a bitter aftertaste like fine wine or the darkest of chocolate. The author gently takes the reader by the hand and l ...more
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What a wonderful book. The Butterfly Witch is a standalone paranormal fantasy spanning centuries that delivers on all fronts. It was also a refreshing change to have a “done-in-one” read rather than investing so much time in book series that are long ...more
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The Body in the Bookshop is book 7 in the Thornton Mysteries. This series is set in the 1920s and 1930s in the affluent society of Melbourne, Australia and features the Thornton family. Wealthy and sophisticated, they also have a knack for falling ov ...more
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The Last Howl is an enchanting collection of short stories to accompany the brilliant Mangy Wolf trilogy. Telling tales about the already known and much-loved characters we met in the trilogy, this collection gives intriguing backstories and answers ...more
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An intense and powerful story of the chance encounter between the mild-mannered and ordinary Rob and the flamboyant, charismatic and obscenely wealthy Lexington Black, and the passionate love affair that ensues. This is a breathlessly and unashamedly ...more
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A fun read with older female characters, which is always a refreshing change from idiotic teenagers doing idiotic things because the main male character is hot and has a serious attitude problem. Izzy and Mae used to be best friends before they had a ...more
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When family lawyer Charlotte suffers a mild heart attack, her doctor insists she view it as a wake-up call. She must change the pace of her life and learn to relax. Taking a brief holiday on the wild Northumberland coast, Charlotte wonders how she ca ...more
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“I have always felt that a good story is a good story, and that it transcends setting and genre”
Julia Blake

“Expertly smudging on eyeliner and a bright slash of scarlet lipstick, Isabella studied her reflection and decided she would do.”
Julia Blake, Kiss & Tell

“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
Toni Morrison

“I have always felt that a good story is a good story, and that it transcends setting and genre”
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A.L. Kent So nice to meet you, Julia, here & on Instagram. I look forward to reading your work. Best to you, Lynn


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