Let Parrot take you on a guided tour of a small rural shelter in Vermont. One of 18 neglected cats, Parrot's adventure began when she was removed from the ceiling insulation of a trailer, rescued and finds herself at the shelter. It ends in her new forever home with a loving family. On the way Parrot will introduce you to some other animals and their stories and show you just what makes up a busy day at an animal shelter.
Julie runs a gallery in Castleton, Vermont with her husband Tom. .www.merwingallery.com Writing has been her main focus throughout her life. With a degree from RIT in the arts, very frequently her novels are interspersed with her own illustrations! She is also a supporter and volunteer of the Rutland County Humane Society where she worked in Animal Care for 9 years. A portion of the profits from her books are continually donated to this organization. She is a member of the Speculative Literature Society and the Independent Publishers of New England. She recently won an 'Indie' award for 'The Legend of Now: Wingless' together with the author. She is currently working on a YA fantasy with Vermont as its setting.