Historical fiction with a touch of magic.

I’m Julia, a writer, educator, and entrepreneur based in Virginia. I'm the author of The Song of Tiyya and Deep Calls, and founder of Nautilus Homeschool, Kid Art Show, and Zidisha.

Beta reader program now open

If you have a child or teen aged 10 and up who loves to read, I'd like to invite them to join my team of beta readers for my upcoming historical fiction novel.

An African historical mystery for young readers

I’m excited to announce that my debut novel, The Song of Tiyya, is scheduled for release this spring. Written for ages 10 and up, it’s a spooky historical mystery set at the height of the Mali Empire in fourteenth-century West Africa.

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