Welcome to the cozy book nook where my curiosity, creativity, and caring have all come to meet and mingle with yours. I hope you’ll enjoy exploring the pages with me. Thank YOU so much for supporting independent artists/authors like me while caring for yourself at the same time! Every purchase helps to nourish a family of four, plant trees or seeds, and protect a small woodland wildlife sanctuary. Bulk discounts are also available for anyone ordering a minimum quantity to use for gifts, educational, charitable, or resale purposes.
My most recent book is the first in a Curious Collection of Coloring Books featuring Wisps and Whims Amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was inspired by the fascinating ways various things interact, overlap and intersect in the web of life. All 33 scenes were hand-drawn and scanned straight from a sketchbook over the course of a few years. They are infused with a deep reverence. You can enjoy the communion with nature whether you choose to add color or not! The scenes can also be used as writing or poetry prompts. Delve into a peaceful creative escape with a modern twist on the folk art of Appalachia. It’s now available on Amazon (my affiliate link).
My second book, Born to Bloom Bright, features a bouquet of lovely artists from all over the world! It’s also a wonderfully affordable way to collect art from the awesome contributors. I’m thrilled to be able to offer it in hardcover and paperback versions (Amazon affiliate links). It has been such a wonderful collaborative effort to fill it with vibrant art. You’re invited to the Full Bloom Party & Storytime to enjoy a sneak peek and help celebrate! You can learn more about that book at ThriveTrue.com/BloomBook.
My first book, The Girl Who Dances With Delight, is now available at Amazon andBookshop.org (which supports independent book stores). It is available as an ebook as well! That makes it more affordable to share worldwide with no shipping costs, takes up less space and paper, and is easy to pack. You’re invited to dance with me and your own Sacred Spirit. The D.A.N.C.E. acronym represents many encouraging and empowering options to explore the wild wonder within and around us in a symbolic dance of life. You can see a book trailer video that was made as a tribute offering in honor of inspiration and flow at ThriveTrue.com/dancebook.
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Kind words about The Girl who Dances with Delight:
To read this book is to follow a pathway of glittering crumbs to the forgotten city of the Self. It leads the way to radical self love & self awareness and sparkling soul with the voice of a trusted friend and a soundtrack that sings life awake! We follow her because delight awaits us around every curve. Every daily dance brings us closer to our own delighted spirits! I look forward to the companionship of this book, flipping it open for inspiration for years to come!
~ Julia Alter, Creative Force at Seize the Dazzle Studio, Artist, Poet, & Author of Walking the Hot Coal of the Heart
This gorgeous gem of beauty, light and wisdom from an equally gorgeous author-artist-soul is something you should not miss. From the opening poem, through the many magical, delicious daily rituals, to the D.A.N.C.E. steps and closing words, we’re invited to lighten up, liven up and vibrate with joy! This book is truly a gift. Through its pages I quickly and unapologetically recognize myself as a kindred sacred fool on this wild ride!
~ Laura Di Franco, MPT, Physical Therapist, Poet, Author of Brave Healing, A Guide for Your Journey & many more books
This book is inspiring, well-written, engaging, fun, nourishing and truly a pleasure to read! It is the ultimate guidebook for cultivating self-love, self-nourishment and self-discovery. It will enhance your sense of wonder, appreciation, and joy in each moment regardless of the circumstances you may currently be facing in life. Julia’s DANCE steps will inspire you, guide you, and help you feel deeply connected to your own radiant soul.
~ Corinne Zupko, Ed. S., Author of From Anxiety to Love, Counselor, Coach, Professor, and Mindfulness Instructor
Julia’s love and exuberance for life shines brightly in each sweet daily chapter. She shares deeply and personally about her journey, her joys, her sorrows, her highs and her lows. You feel you are sharing an intimate conversation with a dear friend. I love how she weaves her story with a multitude of songs from every genre. After reading, I began to dance daily to greet the day. I loved her book so much that I bought two of them, one for me and another for a dear soul sister who I know will love to D.A.N.C.E. with Delight.
~ Janette Stuart, Author of On a Path of Joy Series of Devotional Books
I did a full mandala blessing of the first book with prayers and wonderful wishes for all of those who choose to receive it. You can watch that video at: ThriveTrue.com/BookBlessings
So much more than a guide to a daily ritual, this book invites us to open our eyes and hearts to new ways of seeing and being, using the acronym D.A.N.C.E, and associated activities, as a guide. Julia’s vulnerability and honesty encourage us to be and express ourselves freely and without reservation each day. I’ve incorporated the daily DANCE ritual into my life and, in just a short time, have almost magically received myriad benefits for my body, mind and soul. I am grateful for Julia’s courage and willingness to share her beautiful process with the world.
~ Kerri Aab, Fitness Instructor, Wellness Coach, Mental Health Advocate and Complex PTSD Thriver
What a refreshing approach to living life on our terms! Julia gives us precious tools with her lovely D.A.N.C.E. prompts to hear the music over the loudness of fears (Face Everything And Recover). Life gets messy, hard, sad, scary, and at times, downright painful. Julia helps us shift out of the accepted drudgery to experience more joy in our lives. I have a tendency to be a little over serious. So, it is a true blessing to have the guidance offered within to help us stay more in the light, the true intelligence of the heart.
~ Jeanette MacDonald, Artist & Author of Lady And The Fox
Thanks again for supporting artists/authors like me! 🙂
May we be blessed with the strength to dance in the rain and beautiful rainbows after the storms in our lives. Wild Wonderful Wishes to You!
Love,
Jules
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