Julie Swanson
@jules9swan.bsky.social
MG & YA author, SCBWI, Authors Guild, she/her; I love reading, long walks, beaches/water, kids, making things... interested in gender, dreams, psychology, spirituality. Find me at my website www.julieswanson.com or blog https://julieaswanson.wordpress.com
I'm featured as one of Bold Journey Magazine's "entrepreneurs and creatives" in their homepage article titled: Perspectives on Being an Optimist. boldjourney.com/perspectives...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I'm featured as one of Bold Journey Magazine's "entrepreneurs and creatives" in their homepage article titled: Perspectives on Being an Optimist. boldjourney.com/perspectives...
If you like to skip the interviews that come before mine, use this link:
boldjourney.com/meet-julie-s...
If you like to skip the interviews that come before mine, use this link:
boldjourney.com/meet-julie-s...
Another good girls' basketball book...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Another good girls' basketball book...
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I really enjoyed this MG book set on a family-owned island where an estranged extended family reunites at their lake home under mysterious circumstances. Two 12-year-old cousins trying to figure out what happened that caused the rift start hunting around the island for clues…
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October 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I really enjoyed this MG book set on a family-owned island where an estranged extended family reunites at their lake home under mysterious circumstances. Two 12-year-old cousins trying to figure out what happened that caused the rift start hunting around the island for clues…
#northoftomboy
#northoftomboy
A friend sent me this. She & her kids were in our C'ville B&N and saw this display. Wow, even 1 copy on a shelf would've been fun to see!
I do have a signing at B&N Sat, Oct 25 (2-4), but still... Thanks to store manager Stacie! And to K & her cute kids for a great pic.
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I do have a signing at B&N Sat, Oct 25 (2-4), but still... Thanks to store manager Stacie! And to K & her cute kids for a great pic.
#northoftomboy
October 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A friend sent me this. She & her kids were in our C'ville B&N and saw this display. Wow, even 1 copy on a shelf would've been fun to see!
I do have a signing at B&N Sat, Oct 25 (2-4), but still... Thanks to store manager Stacie! And to K & her cute kids for a great pic.
#northoftomboy
I do have a signing at B&N Sat, Oct 25 (2-4), but still... Thanks to store manager Stacie! And to K & her cute kids for a great pic.
#northoftomboy
Keynote speaker Mychal Threets stopped by our VAL booth today! Also enjoyed meeting/re-meeting fellow SCBWI authors Erin Teagan, Meg Eden Kuyatt, Susan Metallo, Terry Jennings, Alana Tyson, Deb Shumaker, Ginjer Clark, Leslie Tayloe, Cynthia Cliff, Andrew Auseon, Gaby Aldeman, & Janelle Washington.
October 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Keynote speaker Mychal Threets stopped by our VAL booth today! Also enjoyed meeting/re-meeting fellow SCBWI authors Erin Teagan, Meg Eden Kuyatt, Susan Metallo, Terry Jennings, Alana Tyson, Deb Shumaker, Ginjer Clark, Leslie Tayloe, Cynthia Cliff, Andrew Auseon, Gaby Aldeman, & Janelle Washington.
Join me for my first author event, Saturday 9/20 at 1 pm:
Glen Lake Community Library
10115 W Front St
Empire, MI 49630
Glen Lake Community Library
10115 W Front St
Empire, MI 49630
September 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Join me for my first author event, Saturday 9/20 at 1 pm:
Glen Lake Community Library
10115 W Front St
Empire, MI 49630
Glen Lake Community Library
10115 W Front St
Empire, MI 49630
It's been a long time coming, and I'm so happy NORTH OF TOMBOY is officially out in the world!
Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me and/or my book along the way.
Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me and/or my book along the way.
September 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It's been a long time coming, and I'm so happy NORTH OF TOMBOY is officially out in the world!
Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me and/or my book along the way.
Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me and/or my book along the way.
Today's the last day for a chance to sign up to win a free copy of NORTH OF TOMBOY in my GoodReads Giveaway...
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August 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Today's the last day for a chance to sign up to win a free copy of NORTH OF TOMBOY in my GoodReads Giveaway...
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
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Why I Chose Writing Semi-Autobiographical Fiction over Writing Memoir
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August 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Why I Chose Writing Semi-Autobiographical Fiction over Writing Memoir
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Do you know a child who's gender nonconforming, gender creative, or suffers gender dysphoria? A little misogynist?
My book, NORTH OF TOMBOY, is for them. And maybe for you.
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My book, NORTH OF TOMBOY, is for them. And maybe for you.
julieaswanson.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/f...
#northoftomboy
August 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Do you know a child who's gender nonconforming, gender creative, or suffers gender dysphoria? A little misogynist?
My book, NORTH OF TOMBOY, is for them. And maybe for you.
julieaswanson.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/f...
#northoftomboy
My book, NORTH OF TOMBOY, is for them. And maybe for you.
julieaswanson.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/f...
#northoftomboy
I’ve enjoyed many Lois Lowry books: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, Son, Number the Stars, A Summer to Die... So when I saw this and read what it's about–“Estrild is not like the other girls in her village; she wants to be a warrior.”–I bought it.
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August 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I’ve enjoyed many Lois Lowry books: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, Son, Number the Stars, A Summer to Die... So when I saw this and read what it's about–“Estrild is not like the other girls in her village; she wants to be a warrior.”–I bought it.
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#NorthofTomboy
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#NorthofTomboy
I’m giving away ten copies of my new middle grade novel, North of Tomboy, to be released September 2nd. Want a chance to win? Head over to my Goodreads Giveaway page: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... !
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#giveaway #bookgiveaway #newrelease #middlegrade #NorthofTomboy #goodreads #booklover
July 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I’m giving away ten copies of my new middle grade novel, North of Tomboy, to be released September 2nd. Want a chance to win? Head over to my Goodreads Giveaway page: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... !
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #newrelease #middlegrade #NorthofTomboy #goodreads #booklover
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #newrelease #middlegrade #NorthofTomboy #goodreads #booklover
“. . . a moving exploration of family dynamics and personal growth.”—Midwest Book Review
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June 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“. . . a moving exploration of family dynamics and personal growth.”—Midwest Book Review
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My first review of NORTH OF TOMBOY came in today...
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May 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
My first review of NORTH OF TOMBOY came in today...
readersfavorite.com/book-review/...
#northoftomboy
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 20/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Day 20/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
February 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 20/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Day 20/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 19/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Day 19/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
February 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 19/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Day 19/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 18/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Day 18/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
February 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 18/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Day 18/20 #BookSky 💙📚 #20DayBookChallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 17/20
Day 17/20
February 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 17/20
Day 17/20