Invite Julie to speak to your class, book group, or veterans event!
Julie is an engaging speaker and teacher. She can be booked to speak on a variety of topics, including the Power of Story, Memoir Writing, her books, and her own personal experiences as a teacher, parent, writer, and researcher.
Presentations Available:
D-Day and Beyond (45-60 minutes)
This audiovisual presentation tells the story of Stanley Edwards' WWII experience on D-Day and the year following as he struggled to survive in enemy territory, his escapes from the Nazis in occupied France, and his eventual capture and struggles in a German prison camp. Julie brings the story alive using historic photographs and a professionally produced video that includes an interview with Mr. Edwards.
Great for school visits, veterans’ clubs, and libraries, this program can be tailored for any age, from middle school to adults. The time frame is flexible, based on your needs.
The Power of Story (30-45 minutes)
What makes a good story irresistible? Learn how story hooks our emotions, affects our brains, engages our senses, and leaves us begging for more. This fascinating peek into the history and purpose of story uses scientific data as well as read-aloud examples from literature for an informative and fun presentation.
Great for book clubs, school visits, and library programs.
The Power of Story for Writers (45-60 minutes)
Learn how to use the power of story to create page-turning, heart-stopping fiction that engages your readers from the first page to the last.
Interactive presentation for writers of all ages.
Write A Memoir! (60-minute presentation or 6-hour class)
Have you thought about writing your own story--perhaps as a gift for your children or to keep
memories of the past alive? This workshop will show you how to get started and give you tips
for mining your past, organizing your memories, researching details, and making your stories
come alive.
Topics Covered:
Julie is an engaging speaker and teacher. She can be booked to speak on a variety of topics, including the Power of Story, Memoir Writing, her books, and her own personal experiences as a teacher, parent, writer, and researcher.
Presentations Available:
D-Day and Beyond (45-60 minutes)
This audiovisual presentation tells the story of Stanley Edwards' WWII experience on D-Day and the year following as he struggled to survive in enemy territory, his escapes from the Nazis in occupied France, and his eventual capture and struggles in a German prison camp. Julie brings the story alive using historic photographs and a professionally produced video that includes an interview with Mr. Edwards.
Great for school visits, veterans’ clubs, and libraries, this program can be tailored for any age, from middle school to adults. The time frame is flexible, based on your needs.
The Power of Story (30-45 minutes)
What makes a good story irresistible? Learn how story hooks our emotions, affects our brains, engages our senses, and leaves us begging for more. This fascinating peek into the history and purpose of story uses scientific data as well as read-aloud examples from literature for an informative and fun presentation.
Great for book clubs, school visits, and library programs.
The Power of Story for Writers (45-60 minutes)
Learn how to use the power of story to create page-turning, heart-stopping fiction that engages your readers from the first page to the last.
Interactive presentation for writers of all ages.
Write A Memoir! (60-minute presentation or 6-hour class)
Have you thought about writing your own story--perhaps as a gift for your children or to keep
memories of the past alive? This workshop will show you how to get started and give you tips
for mining your past, organizing your memories, researching details, and making your stories
come alive.
Topics Covered:
- Brainstorming (Finding inspiration)
- Where to begin (Anywhere!)
- Getting the details right (Research)
- Making it interesting (Writing tips)
- Organizing the project (Keep it manageable)
- Presentation (Ways to preserve and pass on your memories)