Author of Historical and Science Fiction.
January 7, 2019
I am pleased to announce that The Red Flag audiobook, narrated by Thomas Cardwell, is now for sale! It can be found on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. The links below will take you to Audible where you can obtain the book or listen to a sample. You will also have the option of starting a one month free trial of Audible during which time you can listen to the book for free. I hope you enjoy the audiobook!
November 30, 2018
Julia discusses her inspiration for writing The Red Flag and the exploration of the idea of villainy on the blog, Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots, in her guest blog post:
What would a villain have to do to lose support from a sympathetic audience? We as humans have a love for the underdog, for the misunderstood hero. We look to the Golden Age of Piracy for adventure, romance, and treasure. We root for the small thieves, the soul-tortured swashbucklers, and cheer when they do the right thing or grow a heart. Pirates were just trying to live a better life, after all, and weren’t real villains. Or were they? When I started The Red Flag, I had one goal in mind: to give readers the truth. Pirates were some of the cruelest people who ever lived. And they enjoyed being cruel.
Read the rest of the post here: Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots
November 23, 2018
I am excited to announce that The Red Flag is now in production for an audiobook and will be narrated by the talented Thomas Cardwell!
Tom is not just the perfect narrator, having captured the tone of the book, but he has also successfully and wonderfully brought each of the characters to life. It’s been surreal to hear Captain Boswell’s voice out loud just as I have in my head, and I hope all of you will feel the same.
The audiobook has officially entered production today which means Tom has just begun to record it. While it does not have an exact release date yet, it should be completed in about a month. Aside from being recorded, the book will also have to go through review quality checks.
I will, of course, keep you all updated as necessary. For now, spread the word, and join me in welcoming Tom aboard!
To learn more about Tom, visit his website at ThomasCardwell.com.
November 1 – 30, 2018
This contest has ended. Thank you to everyone who voted! The Red Flag‘s cover came in 5th place.
Do you love the cover of The Red Flag? Head on over to We Love Indie Books to vote! Simply hit the link below and click on the star in the corner of the cover! Voting is open until the end of November.
November 10, 2018
Julia discusses this question on the blog, Linda’s Book Bag, in her guest blog post, “Pirates!”
Ask any historian who the worst people in history were, there’s a good chance they’ll answer pirates. The Golden Age of Piracy from 1650 to 1730 saw men commit some of the most heinous crimes imaginable, well beyond the simple plundering for which they’re known. They were the terrorists of those decades. Yet some three hundred years after its end, pirates are celebrated like heroes. Today, we hold pirate festivals, participate in International Talk like a Pirate Day, and wear pirate Halloween costumes. If pirates were so terrible, then why are we so attracted to them?
Read the rest of the post here: Linda’s Book Bag
