Julia studied Music, French and English at A-Level, then French and Drama at Manchester University. After a stint as a secondary school teacher, she pursued an acting career, securing a London agent. She gained an extra qualification to become a teacher for children and students with hearing impairments and worked in London, all the while acting and writing. Her play, 'Touched', which she both acted in and wrote for Edinburgh Fringe Festival, gained acclaim and 5* reviews. 'If Everyone Knew Every Plant and Tree' is Julia's debut novel and she is currently writing a sequel. It has received excellent reviews so far. Some Amazon review snippets from http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everyone-Knew... 'I was stunned by this book' 'I am reeling from the power of this book' 'Is there another writer who captures the banter of teenagers like this?' 'It was an emotional roller coaster of a ride but in a good way' 'Julia has written a beautiful, funny and thought-provoking book that will appeal to readers from 12-80!' 'Poignant, clever, excellent characterisation, sad and yet still funny.' 'I loved, worried, laughed and cried with Ollie' 'Julia writes with an appealing, amusing and intelligent voice that keeps you turning the pages late into the night.' 'Thank goodness for Kamal, his whacky friend, who made me laugh out loud and Poppy, the focus of his adoration. A beautifully written story' 'Ollie is the new "Adrian Mole" but with so many more dimensions. ' 'One of the most intelligent books I have ever read (for any age group!)'