Julie Snider

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Julie's first taste of literary acclaim came in seventh grade as editor of the class newspaper. Seeing her own work in print whetted her appetite for writing pieces she could share with others. A few years later, she wrote and delivered a speech at high school graduation. After graduating with a music degree from Ohio State, she played in orchestras and then headed back to college. The rigors of researching and writing a thesis for her master's degree in natural resources, while intellectually satisfying, did little to satisfy her creative side. Decades of public school teaching and thousands of lesson plans later, Julie determined to return her focus to writing from the heart. Now retired from teaching, she enjoys bringing characters to life in ways that inform and entertain.