Julia Kelly
@juliakellywrites.bsky.social
Bestselling author of historical fiction and mystery novels. 🇺🇸 in 🇬🇧. Knits a lot.
It’s here! I love the cover for the third installation of my Evelyne Redfern mystery series! A DARK AND DEADLY JOURNEY sends Evelyne and David off to Lisbon in search of a missing informant with vital information that could tip the balance of World War 2. www.juliakellywrites.com/a-dark-and-d...
March 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It’s here! I love the cover for the third installation of my Evelyne Redfern mystery series! A DARK AND DEADLY JOURNEY sends Evelyne and David off to Lisbon in search of a missing informant with vital information that could tip the balance of World War 2. www.juliakellywrites.com/a-dark-and-d...
I’m delighted to see A TRAITOR IN WHITEHALL is one of BookBub’s recommendations for Blitz-set World War 2 novels—especially given the excellent company it’s in!
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21 World War II Novels Set During the Blitz
These books offer heartrending fictional stories of ordinary people facing tragedy with strength and courage.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I’m delighted to see A TRAITOR IN WHITEHALL is one of BookBub’s recommendations for Blitz-set World War 2 novels—especially given the excellent company it’s in!
www.bookbub.com/blog/novels-...
www.bookbub.com/blog/novels-...
I am so excited that the cover for my next Evelyne Redfern mystery A DARK AND DEADLY JOURNEY is almost here! I’m sharing it with my Substack subscribers first, so make sure you’re signed up! www.juliakellywrites.com/newsletter-s...
March 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I am so excited that the cover for my next Evelyne Redfern mystery A DARK AND DEADLY JOURNEY is almost here! I’m sharing it with my Substack subscribers first, so make sure you’re signed up! www.juliakellywrites.com/newsletter-s...
When I started writing THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON, I knew that I wanted the book to be about two estranged sisters finding their way back to one another. Today I’m sharing a bit more about writing about sisters and some favorite books on my Substack: juliakellywrites.substack.com/p/writing-ab...
Writing about sisters
Plus some recommended reads if you want more sibling stories
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February 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
When I started writing THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON, I knew that I wanted the book to be about two estranged sisters finding their way back to one another. Today I’m sharing a bit more about writing about sisters and some favorite books on my Substack: juliakellywrites.substack.com/p/writing-ab...
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Happy to have been #gifted some book mail from @simonandschuster.bsky.social today; a copy of The Dressmakers of London by @juliakellywrites.bsky.social !
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February 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Happy to have been #gifted some book mail from @simonandschuster.bsky.social today; a copy of The Dressmakers of London by @juliakellywrites.bsky.social !
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I love The Dressmakers of London by @juliakellywrites.bsky.social. It's filled with fabulous historical details, family troubles, and class snobbery. You won't be able to put it down! My review was first posted on Bookreporter.com.
‘The Dressmakers of London’ by Julia Kelly: A glorious WWII novel about family, friendship, and love
Julia Kelly writes brilliant historical fiction. Her novels capture the essence of a bygone era, and “The Dressmakers of London,” her newest novel, brings wartime London to life through…
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February 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I love The Dressmakers of London by @juliakellywrites.bsky.social. It's filled with fabulous historical details, family troubles, and class snobbery. You won't be able to put it down! My review was first posted on Bookreporter.com.
I’m thrilled that my friend @msheatherwebb.bsky.social will be joining me for a virtual event presented by Warwick’s in La Jolla, CA this weekend! We will be chatting about THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON on Saturday at 10 a.m. PST. The event is free with registration: www.warwicks.com/event/kelly-...
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February 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I’m thrilled that my friend @msheatherwebb.bsky.social will be joining me for a virtual event presented by Warwick’s in La Jolla, CA this weekend! We will be chatting about THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON on Saturday at 10 a.m. PST. The event is free with registration: www.warwicks.com/event/kelly-...
I adore knitting and would go so far as to say that it’s a vital part of my writing career in that it gives me downtime to churn through and process ideas. Sewing on the other hand? Let’s just say that the seam ripper and I are great friends...
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Skills Passed Down
A potted history of my time as a knitter and sewer
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February 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I adore knitting and would go so far as to say that it’s a vital part of my writing career in that it gives me downtime to churn through and process ideas. Sewing on the other hand? Let’s just say that the seam ripper and I are great friends...
juliakellywrites.substack.com/p/skills-pas...
juliakellywrites.substack.com/p/skills-pas...
I’m on a mission to read some of huge bestsellers that have passed me by. This week, I’m reading THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. Schwab. What are you reading this weekend?
February 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I’m on a mission to read some of huge bestsellers that have passed me by. This week, I’m reading THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. Schwab. What are you reading this weekend?
Get yourself a little sister (@ishouldreadthat.bsky.social) who is happy to brainstorm business strategy with you on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. 🥰
February 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Get yourself a little sister (@ishouldreadthat.bsky.social) who is happy to brainstorm business strategy with you on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. 🥰
I’m delighted to see THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON included in Women’s World’s list of 9 Historical Fiction Books That Focus on Fashion—Glamor, Secrets & Drama Await along with some favorite authors of mine! www.womansworld.com/entertainmen...
9 Historical Fiction Books With Fashion as the Focus
Fashionable historical fiction books offer a glimpse into iconic designers, seamstresses and hidden industry secrets. Immerse yourself in the glitz with these 9 novels. Enjoy them all by @AuthorJennif...
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February 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I’m delighted to see THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON included in Women’s World’s list of 9 Historical Fiction Books That Focus on Fashion—Glamor, Secrets & Drama Await along with some favorite authors of mine! www.womansworld.com/entertainmen...
I'm spending the afternoon dreaming up new adventures for Evelyne Redfern and David Poole! Where would you like to see their next investigations take them?
January 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I'm spending the afternoon dreaming up new adventures for Evelyne Redfern and David Poole! Where would you like to see their next investigations take them?
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So happy to have my hands on @juliakellywrites.bsky.social latest historical novel The Dressmakers of London. Can’t wait to get stuck in! Out February 2025. Thank you so much Julia!
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January 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
So happy to have my hands on @juliakellywrites.bsky.social latest historical novel The Dressmakers of London. Can’t wait to get stuck in! Out February 2025. Thank you so much Julia!
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Latest read: I absolutely ADORED this beauty by @juliakellywrites.bsky.social, the story of 2 estranged sisters fighting to save their dressmaking store. It's warm, heartfelt & engulfing, with that indefinablehappy-making quality. Out next month.
January 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Latest read: I absolutely ADORED this beauty by @juliakellywrites.bsky.social, the story of 2 estranged sisters fighting to save their dressmaking store. It's warm, heartfelt & engulfing, with that indefinablehappy-making quality. Out next month.
The Gentleman treated me to an early birthday trip to Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire this weekend! It’s probably not a huge surprise that I have loved her novels for years, so it was really special to get to see the house where she wrote them.
January 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Gentleman treated me to an early birthday trip to Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire this weekend! It’s probably not a huge surprise that I have loved her novels for years, so it was really special to get to see the house where she wrote them.
My latest historical novel THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDO is nearly here! This part epistolary novel set in 1942 tells the story of Izzie and Sylvia, two estranged sisters reunited after they inherit their mother’s struggling London dress shop. juliakellywrites.substack.com/p/read-your-...
Read Your Exclusive Excerpt from The Dressmakers of London
Start the year with a sneak peek at my latest historical novel!
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January 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
My latest historical novel THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDO is nearly here! This part epistolary novel set in 1942 tells the story of Izzie and Sylvia, two estranged sisters reunited after they inherit their mother’s struggling London dress shop. juliakellywrites.substack.com/p/read-your-...
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Charlotte Vassell’s THE OTHER HALF late last year, so I was thrilled when I received THE IN CROWD for Christmas! I’ve found these books wry and witty, and I enjoy the dynamic between detectives Caius, Matt, and Amy. What are you reading right now?
January 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Charlotte Vassell’s THE OTHER HALF late last year, so I was thrilled when I received THE IN CROWD for Christmas! I’ve found these books wry and witty, and I enjoy the dynamic between detectives Caius, Matt, and Amy. What are you reading right now?
Reviewers, there is still time to request THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON on NetGalley! Good luck, and happy reading! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
The Dressmakers of London
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January 8, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Reviewers, there is still time to request THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON on NetGalley! Good luck, and happy reading! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
We are so close to the release of THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON, and my publisher is kindly hosting a new giveaway for readers to celebrate! You can enter to win 1 of 75 print copies of the book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
(Please note, this giveaway is open to US readers only.)
(Please note, this giveaway is open to US readers only.)
January 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We are so close to the release of THE DRESSMAKERS OF LONDON, and my publisher is kindly hosting a new giveaway for readers to celebrate! You can enter to win 1 of 75 print copies of the book: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
(Please note, this giveaway is open to US readers only.)
(Please note, this giveaway is open to US readers only.)
Really living on the edge here doing social media work on a train with wifi that drops in and out.
January 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Really living on the edge here doing social media work on a train with wifi that drops in and out.
Congratulations and happy release day to Fiona Davis! Her eighth historical novel THE STOLEN QUEEN came out today! I love Fiona’s NYC-based historical novels, and I can’t wait to read this one!
January 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Congratulations and happy release day to Fiona Davis! Her eighth historical novel THE STOLEN QUEEN came out today! I love Fiona’s NYC-based historical novels, and I can’t wait to read this one!
Just a few of the tools it takes to get the author business up and running again after two weeks off for the holidays…
January 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Just a few of the tools it takes to get the author business up and running again after two weeks off for the holidays…
It’s the most wonderful day of the pre-Christmas season…cupcake day! These cupcakes have become legendary in my family. They’re send every year by one of my publishers, and we all look forward to them!
December 17, 2024 at 11:25 AM
It’s the most wonderful day of the pre-Christmas season…cupcake day! These cupcakes have become legendary in my family. They’re send every year by one of my publishers, and we all look forward to them!
I run an interview series called Ask an Author with writers of some of your favorite new releases! I'm rounding out the year with the wonderful @hazelgaynor.bsky.social and @msheatherwebb.bsky.social and their delightful book CHRISTMAS WITH THE QUEEN! juliakellywrites.substack.com/p/ask-an-aut...
Ask an Author with Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb
‘Tis the season for Christmas reading, and I could not be more delighted to bring you an Ask an Author interview with two very talented authors, Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb!
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December 17, 2024 at 9:58 AM
I run an interview series called Ask an Author with writers of some of your favorite new releases! I'm rounding out the year with the wonderful @hazelgaynor.bsky.social and @msheatherwebb.bsky.social and their delightful book CHRISTMAS WITH THE QUEEN! juliakellywrites.substack.com/p/ask-an-aut...