Julia Heywood

Author/Writer/Poet

Welcome to my little corner of the internet. Stories live here. Some funny, some, deep, all a bit unexpected. I'm sure you'll find exactly what you didn't know you were looking for...

About MeI’m a daydreamer turned storyteller.Born in Yorkshire, I’ve never really settled in one place, whether that’s due to wanderlust, itchy feet, or a deep-rooted resistance to staying put, I’m not sure. But each new postcode has brought its own magic, and along the way, I’ve collected stories, characters, and a deep curiosity about how people tick.

How I Started WritingMy writing journey began when a sudden illness brought everything to a halt. One minute I was full steam ahead, the next I could barely move. It was a shock, but it also became an invitation to pause and write. Writing became my outlet, my therapy. When I couldn’t move, my imagination ran marathons.

The Way My Brain Works (It’s Very Colourful)Here’s something a bit quirky - I experience synesthesia, which means my brain connects things in colourful ways. Every word, name, number, thought, and feeling has its own unique hue. It’s like my inner world is constantly colour-coded, sometimes chaotic, always vivid. This magical miswiring spills into my stories, giving them extra texture and depth.

What I WriteMy stories are playful, thoughtful, and just a little bit philosophical. I love sneaking big ideas into small moments, whether it’s a snail learning to slow down, a dolphin dazzled by a mermaid, or a thought-provoking memoir that feels like Bridget Jones accidentally wandered into an ashram.I believe stories can be both light-hearted and profound. Preferably at the same time.

Where Inspiration StrikesInspiration usually visits me in the bath or in my dreams, but never both at once (Not a good idea to fall asleep in the bath!). I write with humour, heart, and a touch of mischief, because that’s just how my brain works.

My Wish for YouWhether you’re five or ninety-five, I hope my books leave you smiling, thinking, and maybe seeing the world in a slightly more magical way.

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The Snail Who Wouldn't Go SlowThis gutsy garden snail doesn't do slow motion, she's turbocharged. But is it a blast in the fast lane or is the world passing her by?Join Gail the Snail and a delightful cast of creatures on a whirlwind, rhyming adventure. Will Gail discover that every pace has its place?Age 2-7

The Dolphin Who Wants To Be A MermaidA young dolphin goes overboard trying to model herself on a beautiful mermaid. Will her makeover go swimmingly, or will it sink without trace?Travel with Daisy on her journey of self-discovery as she learns about the power of friendship and positive body image.Age 2-7

The Vacuum Cleaner Allergic To DustLife sucks for this brave little vacuum cleaner. Can he achieve domestic bliss, or is he destined to live a life unplugged?Meet Vinny Vac on this hilarious and heartwarming journey as he hatches a clever plan to fix his problem.Age 2-7

She answered a curious job ad. She got a barefoot mentor and a journey that changed everything.Tired of the daily grind and quietly craving something more, she never expected to be chosen. Or to be guided by The Barefoot Indian; calm, wise, and wonderfully unconventional.What follows is a gently profound, often funny, and surprisingly relatable adventure into what it really means to live fully, trust deeply, and become who you were always meant to be.The Barefoot Indian, The Making of a Messiahress is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, searched for meaning, or just needed a nudge to remember who they are.

She found wisdom in the one place she’d never thought to look; within herself. Now, it’s her turn to help others do the same.After a life-changing journey, she’s been handed a new task: to guide others back to their own inner knowing. No robes. No rituals. Just simple, powerful lessons woven into everyday life.Wherever she goes, she meets people on the edge of something and offers gentle challenges that open unexpected doors.Miracles Are Made of This is a warm, quietly magical story about the extraordinary hiding in the everyday, and the wisdom we rediscover when we finally turn inward.Because sometimes, a miracle isn’t something that happens to you.
It’s something you remember how to allow.

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