About

Julia J Simpson’s debut novel, Ashes Swept, was released in 2017. She’s currently working on her next novel.

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What I Write

Set against post-collapse and far-future backdrops–speculative fiction with a romantic twist!

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Ashes Swept

Synda May Ivey must choose between the freedom she craves and her duty to change her flawed nation.

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Writer. Reader. TV junkie. Mother of Four-Legged Creatures.

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January was slow, February is cruising. There are so many books to read and write. So many places to go, and an endless parade of tasks, both domestic and authorly. It's a struggle not to feel overwhelmed. So, for the rest of the month I'm focusing on moving forward, whether by inches or miles. How is your February panning out? #writerslife #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #amreading #booknerd #writingcommunity
It took 527 days, but January is finally over. I did manage to use the long, slogging month to do a lot of prep work ahead of diving back into my revision this week. It feels like things should go a bit more smoothly this time around. Fingers crossed! How do you feel about revision? Love it, hate it, or just part of the job? Any fun tips to share? Have a great month, everyone! #indieauthor #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersofig #authorsofig #indieauthorsofinstagram
#booksofmanycolors Week 4 Sun & Fire books! I had a heck of a time framing this one up, thus renewing my mad appreciation for bookstagrammers who make it look so easy! (@juliablakeauthor - Can you see Lost & Found being shy there in the candlelight?) By the way, that's the White Barn Fireside candle, and boy does my writing room smell amazing right now! Have a great week, everyone! 💖 #indieauthor #indiebooks #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writersofinsta #writersofig #writingcommunity #authorssupportingauthors #amreading
Wellll... I'm two weeks behind on the #booksofmanycolors challenge, so here are my selections for "earth colors" and "sea colors." If you could make all the book spines on your shelves one color, would you? What color would you choose? [Cute little fisherman in the sea colors photo is art by my dear friend @world_i_draw] #indieauthor #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #authorssupportingauthors #authorswhobookstagram #booknerd #amreading #writingcommunity
The first story I ever wrote was about a dinosaur ballerina. Okay, I was five or six, but I remember finding it in a box when I was older and thinking it was so funny and sweet. When I found this little lady while shopping a few weeks ago, I got a little misty-eyed and put her in my cart. 😂 I had to bring her home with me! What was the first story you wrote as a child or young adult? Do you remember? #indieauthor #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writersofinsta #writersofig #writingcommunity #writerslife
I wanted to do a shout out today to one of my favorite YouTube channels, The Florida Trailblazer. If you need a moment of zen during your day and can't get outside, Joe's videos capture the Florida wilderness so vividly, you'll feel like you're walking right alongside him. His videos are so peaceful and beautiful, you'll feel super relaxed and be inspired to get outside yourself as soon as you can! I discovered his channel when I was writing Ashes Swept, and his videos were instrumental in helping me imagine the Old Florida style "tractlands" and Synda May's long hike to Silver Glen. You can follow him here on Instagram as well as on Facebook and YouTube! 🌲🌴🌳 Keep up the amazing work, Joe! #writerslife #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #writingcommunity #writinginspiration #momentofzen