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Stolen Lives

Summary: The fire took more from Tessa than she can remember. When a stranger barges into her home, she must fight to keep her family together. With magical dangers awaiting at every turn, Tessa will do anything to protect her sister even if it means fighting a dragon.

Number in series: book 1 of Stolen Lives series

Category: Novel

Published: December 1, 2019

Cover: New cover updated 2021 by BettyMar Design. (Previous 2019 cover art was hand drawn by author)

Approx. written and edited: April-November 2019

Find on amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Stolen-Lives-Julia-Coldwell/dp/1709147679/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=stolen+lives&qid=1597939070&sr=8-9

 

Fred's Friends Hold a Contest

Summary: Fred, the bunny is different from the other bunnies. He has two best friends who help him see that his own special talents are important.

Category: Children’s book

Published: July 18, 2020

Cover: drawn by hand then improved digitally by author

Approx. written and edited: Easter 2020 drafted, continued spring and summer of 2020

 
Find on amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Freds-Friends-Contest-Julia-Coldwell/dp/B08D51CK92/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RA9WBDIAESJ0&dchild=1&keywords=fred%27s+friends+hold+a+contest&qid=1597939110&sprefix=fred%27s+friends%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1

 

Spoken Waves

Summary: A collection of free verse poems that offer an exploration of words, cycles, and relationships. The poems bring together observations of water, light, and dark imagery interspersed with playful use of language. They draw on life experiences in Nova Scotia with a stir of creativity.

Category: Poetry collection

Published: August 28, 2020

Approx. written and edited: Individual poems written over many years; collection assembled in summer of 2020
Find on amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08GV91W63?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860&fbclid=IwAR3wEHKnkjbEWuXwMvvlv2J8G2_RGVPh0RS0rtQfej_-NQgICn4C7zUEnhE

 

Captured Minds

Summary: Tessa's mission to save descendants and keep her family safe from an evil sorceress is tested in this sequel to Stolen Lives. As magic discoveries are made, the danger of the prophecy grows.

Number in series: book 2 of Stolen Lives series

Category: Novel

Published: March 23, 2021

Cover: Hand drawn by author

Approx. written and edited: November 2020-March 2021
Find on amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08ZVVPT3V/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1616536758&sr=8-1

Patches of Sunlight

Summary: Patches of Sunlight is a collection of free verse and shape poetry surrounding the emergence from a dark time and reigniting life passions while lingering memories both hold us back and propel us forward towards our goals. The collection mirrors our life journeys using contrasting stillness and movement, colour and shadow, floral and fire, and dark and light imagery. The poems feature filmmaking allusions, as well as drawing inspiration from location in Nova Scotia to provide a sense of memories being captured along the way to happiness.

Category: Poetry Collection

Published: April 26, 2022

Cover: created digitally by author

Approx. written and edited: Individually written poems. Most poems written between 2020-2022, some older poems. Collection assembled in early 2022.






Hidden Truth
Tessa's mission to rescue descendants from The Witch leads her far into the kingdom of Mourne. Along the way, her comrades discover new alliances and enemies.

Summary: Tessa faces her greatest trials after the death of her aunt. With her usual crew sidelined, Tessa must use all her strength and determination to face the challenges ahead.

Number in series: book 3 of Stolen Lives series

Category: Novel

Published: Oct. 22, 2023

Cover: created digitally by author

Approx. written and edited: January to October 2023 

- Julia May




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