by juliehartig | Dec, 2024 | Books, Story
After enduring eight months of rehabilitation following a ski accident and with all of the depressing world news, I found solace in crafting a tale that celebrates the magic of this festive time. As the holiday season draws near, I’m overjoyed to introduce you...
by juliehartig | May, 2024 | Books, Hope and Madness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the often overlooked and stigmatized topic of mental health. I invite you to join me as I look at a handful of struggles related to mental illness through the lens of my upcoming novel, Hope and...
by juliehartig | Apr, 2024 | Books, Resources
As an author, I’m always on the hunt for resources that can help me improve my craft. Today, I want to share a gem I’ve discovered: Your First Page: First pages and what they tell us about the pages that follow them by Peter Selgin. This book was...
by juliehartig | Mar, 2024 | Books, Resources
First, I must confess I’m more of a plotter than a pantser and this preference undoubtedly shapes my perspective. If you’re a budding writer looking for a guiding light, I have a recommendation for you. While I firmly believe that no writer should limit...
by juliehartig | Sep, 2023 | Books, Writing
General Information How I came to read this book The book was very popular when it was released, but the primary reason for me to read it was a protagonist with mental health issues. Overall Impression The book had some very humorous sections, but some of the...
by juliehartig | Aug, 2023 | Books, Writing
General Information How I came to read this book My daughter reads romance or horror while my husband prefers action, adventure, or drama. A difference that makes choosing a movie a challenging event in our family. When they both told me they enjoyed reading this...