MEET THE AUTHOR

Julie McGowan has had over 40 short stories and features published both nationally and internationally, and is an ardent playwright for the Welsh theatre. She has won numerous writing competitions over the years, as well as penning various features, a newspaper column, and a local annual town guide. Well known in her home town of Usk, Monmouthshire, for her work in the community, Julie runs a young people’s drama workshop, Stageright, as well as a full theatrical group, performing variety shows and witty pantomimes to sell-out crowds every year. She also co-runs “Is It?”, a theatre company which tours secondary schools in Wales with productions covering health and social issues. And her talents don’t stop there – Julie is also a trained pianist!

Born in Blaenavon, Julie left Wales for Kent at the age of 12. She trained as a nurse at Guy’s Hospital, London, and then as a Health Visitor in Durham, living there for 4 years after her marriage to husband Peter. The couple now have four adult children, and have lived in Surrey, Lincolnshire and Hertfordshire before returning to Wales 15 years ago. Julie has had a wide variety of jobs, including teaching piano, and serving as Town Clerk in Usk.

Julie McGowan’s first novel, "The Mountains Between", has already won the "BEST SELLER" label from several bookshops, and is now followed by her second book, "Just One More Summer” - unmissable! Julie is currently working on her third book, "Don't Pass Me By", with a fourth in the pipeline. She is available for talks, book signings, interviews, and public appearances.

Julie loves to hear from her readers, and can be emailed at .