WRITER
STORYTELLER
TEACHER
Julie Hartley
Welcome to my website! I’m a novelist, poet, creative writing teacher, editor, retreat leader and parrot owner. Here, you’ll find details of my books: check out my latest novel, released by Bookouture in September 2024! The novel is about a young girl living in England in 1940 whose life is changed forever when she discovers an injured German spy in the woods behind her home. You’ll also find information on this website about my annual creative writing retreats in Mexico and Costa Rica, and my creative writing classes for adults and teens. Check out my blog, too, for writing prompts and techniques, tales of travel and musings on a creative life. Oh – and there are a few stories about the parrot, too.
Her Secret Soldier is Out Now!
Her Secret Soldier tells the story of an 18-year-old girl in 1940 England whose life is forever changed when she discovers a German spy in the ancient woodland behind her home.It’s available on Kindle, in paperback on all online stores and as an audiobook through Audible!
Her Secret Soldier – From Concept to Publication
Sometimes published writers can inadvertently give the impression that their journey to publication was easier than it actually was. The truth is that finding an agent and a publisher is tough - and I mean for ALL writers. You need a [...]
Ten Terrific Historical Fiction Authors to Check Out Now!
One thing about writing historical fiction is that you read a lot of it! In the countdown to the Publication Day of Her Secret Soldier on 12 September, I’ve been re-reading some of my favourites. Here’s a list: Ellen Keith [...]
Making the Time to WRITE!
How do you make time to write in the midst of a busy schedule? Whether it’s poetry, short stories, memoir or novels you love writing, the challenge is always the same: finding the time. Here’s 10 tips for anyone who [...]