Julie Christine Johnson's first novel, In Another Life (Sourcebooks), debuted in February 2016, and her second, The Crows of Beara (Ashland Creek Press), will launch in September 2017. She is also the author of several published short stories and essays. She holds undergraduate degrees in French and psychology and a master’s in international affairs. Julie leads writing workshops and seminars and offers story/developmental editing and writer coaching services. A hiker, yogi, and wine geek, Julie makes her home on the Olympic Peninsula of northwest Washington State.