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Julia Witmer

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Julia Witmer is the Christian fantasy author of The Ophelia Brown Series, a whimsical middle grade fantasy filled with mysterious creatures, hidden worlds, and magic masked in the everyday. Raised in Chiang Mai, Thailand, she grew up surrounded by vibrant cultures and stories, sparking a lifelong passion for writing about magical encounters and complex worlds. Follow along on her writing journey to explore tales of hope-filled whimsy in the midst of darkness.

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Average rating: 4.38 · 50 ratings · 34 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Ophelia Brown and the Unseen (Ophelia Brown, #1) 4.77 avg rating — 13 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Wilted Willow: Revised & Updated Edition 4.29 avg rating — 14 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ophelia Brown and the Mythical Menagerie (Ophelia Brown, #2) 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Wilted Willow: A Land Lost, but Not Forgotten 3.92 avg rating — 12 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A Wilted Willow now $0.99 on Kindle!

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I just wanted to let you know that "A Wilted Willow: Revised & Updated Edition" is now permanently $0.99 on Amazon Kindle. If you've been waiting to get a copy, now's a good time to!

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Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1)

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