I thought I was going to be a writer, but life got in the way. Now my second book is out. I had a great career as a Foreign Service Officer, and now I am enjoying this new second career as an author. Join me on my writing journey as I explore the World in Print.

Award-winning author Julie Connor

GRAND PRIZE CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK AMG INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022

1st PLACE
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS
NORTH TEXAS BOOK FAIR
2021

Award-winning book

The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise

The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise: An International Adoption Story

My new children’s book tells the fictional story of one international adoption, including its difficulties, its rewards, its hope for the future—and the experience of one very special child! Appropriate for ages 2–8 years.

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eLit NATIONAL SILVER AWARD WINNER FOR TRAVEL

Savoring the Camino de Santiago

Savoring the Camino de Santiago
It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike

Are you interested in the Camino but afraid of the walking?

Do you like art, architecture, history, and culture?

Does learning about one woman’s Camino journey appeal to you?

Would you like tips on designing a unique Camino trip?

Then this book is for you.

Award-winning book

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Readers review
Savoring the Camino de Santiago

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“Her personal story is engaging and honest, the travel story is engrossing, the commentary enlightening.”

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“I thoroughly enjoyed taking this journey slowly day by day with the author.”

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“Savoring the Camino de Santiago should be required reading for anyone considering following the pilgrimage path across northern Spain”

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“If you can’t go yourself, this author’s book provides an easy-to-read description of it all.”

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“A beautiful story, very well told.”

from La Concha newsletter

“Delightful hand-drawn illustrations.”

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Book by Texas authors

Short Stories by Texas Authors: Volume 6

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Book by indie authors

Short Stories by Indie Authors Volume 2

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Read my short stories in these holiday anthologies

A Christmas anthology

‘Tis The Season: A Holiday Anthology, 2021 Season

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A Christmas anthology

‘Tis The Season: A Holiday Anthology, 2020 Season

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  • Having sangria in a plaza, one of my favorite things to do in Spain.

  • Some of my Camino books. I probably have double this number in total.

  • James and I at the Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross). We had just dropped the stones we had carried since St. Jean Pied-de-Port. My cap displays the pins I was collecting along the Way, and I wore a shell with an image of the St. James cross.

  • Me posing with Spain’s most famous writer, Miguel de Cervantes.

  • Mile markers and sign posts become very important on the Camino. Note my walking sticks strapped to my backpack—this was a flat section of the Camino! I only took my wide-brimmed hat off for the photo. Sun protection was a must—big hat and long sleeves and pants.