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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.

First of all, on a personal note, after suffering for three months working at Read more of this blog post »
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Prophetess (The Talisman, #3). by Tam DeRudder Jackson
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A quick and easy read that I consumed in two sittings, The Prophetess is a companion novel to Warrior and is set again in the world of the ancient line of Celtic warriors and the women who love them. Although romance features heavily in this series, ...more
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The Unknown Realms by Steve  Griffin
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The final book in the Thirthas series sees young Lizzie in desperate danger. All the players for evil are assembled, and Lizzie’s life is on the line. A gripping and fast-paced adventure for the younger reader that older ones can still enjoy.

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Bedeviling by Nannette  Kreitzman
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I think this must rank among my top five short stories from this author. So much emotion packed into a few short pages. The reader is swept into the tale of Bethany, who is being subjected to hateful attacks on her self-confidence and self-esteem. I ...more
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THE GUILTY PARTY by Laura Lyndhurst
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Another tangled and twisty tale from this author, who is rapidly becoming an auto-buy for me. Penny is freshly separated from her latest partner, ageing and alone, she seeks sanctuary in the bottom of a bottle. Doctor Matt is unsatisfied with his mar ...more
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The Brief by Caroline  Blake
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There is going to be a shooting. The author makes this quite clear from the get-go, but leaves the reader to guess who, what, when, and why. As the days count down and we get to know the cast of characters, the potential victims line up, and the read ...more
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This author is an auto-buy for me, and I have enjoyed everything I have read so far by her. Having loved the Marlin and the Copper trilogy, I was delighted to find this book was very much like it, except in reverse. Nostrom is a colourful character. ...more
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The Blessing of Crows by E.L.  Williams
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Book two in the Ethereal duology, The Blessing of Crows, finds most of humanity living in paradise. Having saved those who wished to be saved at the end of the previous book, you’d think life would be easy for Storm. But being the First Ethereal mean ...more
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The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House by Jenni Keer
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This is my first book by this author, but it won’t be my last. I went into the book blind, and the story I found within blew me away. A lush and evocative Victorian Gothic mystery, with shades of Henry James and The Greatest Showman, it tells the tal ...more
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Eyes Like Whiskey by Nannette  Kreitzman
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Another wonderful tale from the queen of short stories. When a local sheriff runs across an attractive single woman living in a cabin in the back of beyond, his interest is piqued. This is no ordinary woman, though. Friend to a pack of wolves, she ac ...more
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I’m not sure what I just read. It begins as a typical angry war book, with angry male characters only happy in conflict and when they’re killing things. I did find their attitude towards women problematic, but I gritted my teeth and pushed through, u ...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.”
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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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