Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

All of my stories begin at the dinner table

I wasn’t the first storyteller in my family. Even though I’m the first to write stories down and publish them, there’s a long history of tale-spinning in my family. Anyone who has sat at our dinner table can confirm it. … Continue reading

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Creating an inspirational writing environment

Where’s your spot? Writers, you know what I’m talking about. The spot where you do the majority of your writing or creative thinking. Most of us have one. For a long time, mine was the left side of the bed. … Continue reading

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My name is Julie, and I’m an adult … really

Accepting adulthood was a process for me. My path to adulthood was unusual. In many ways, I grew up more quickly than my peers. High school teachers were quick to compliment my maturity and good grades. Outwardly, I seemed to … Continue reading

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The latest additions to our home library

Over the weekend, I visited a library book sale to stock up on children’s books. Even though the husband and I don’t have children yet, we’re getting a head start on establishing our home kid lit library. We want to … Continue reading

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Free ebook! Get first Sarah & Katy book for Kindle

It’s Children’s Book Week this week! In honor of the annual celebration of reading and children’s literature, “Sarah & Katy and the Imagination Blankets” is free all week via Amazon and Kindle. Every child who wants to read deserves to … Continue reading

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