A graduate from San Diego State University with a BA in Political Science, Julie also earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama, which has only made her better able to recognize the unhealthy, codependent relationship she has with writing. Professionally, she has worked as a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Instructor, small Business Owner/Manager, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is the author of six women’s fiction novels, including Count Down to Love, a 2011 Whitney Award finalist. When she’s not writing or seeing clients, Julie entertains delusions of being a master gardener and/or beekeeper. She has lived all over the United States, including Texas, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and Southern Utah. In December (2020), Julie relocated with her husband and Scottish Fold cat to the enchanted State of Oregon. She loves to chat with readers. Visit her at JulieNFord.com or JulieNFord.com/blog