Julia Crane is both a writer and a busy mom of three. She is
honest, candid in her interview with me, and very down to earth.
She has a quality of ease about her that makes you feel like
you've known her forever.

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

Oh goodness, I’m really not sure. I was a very strange child.
Painfully shy was often used to describe me. I lost myself in
books from the time I learned to read. My bedroom had three
large bookcases double stacked with books. Writing was always
a dream, but not one I thought would come true. I still can’t
believe I’ve written six books.

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

Everything! I always got my ideas from books. I do have to say
Nancy Drew had me stuck on wanting to be a private detective,
and truth be told, it’s still a dream of mine. I always thought
I would be a secret spy, a PI, or work for the FBI. I have a
degree in criminal justice, but I never used it. At the end of
the day, I wanted to stay home with my kids.

Do you ever experience writer’s block? If so, how do you
overcome it?

I often get stuck on sections when I’m writing. I am not a planner
so I just kinda go with it, and sometimes I come to a screeching halt.
When that happens, I either walk around my apartment in circles, or
go outside for a long walk. If I let my mind wander, I usually come
up with something to move the book forward.

What has been the best compliment?

Without a doubt, it was a review from Haley at ya-aholic.com.
I still think of it and smile — it helps to counter the negative
reviews.

“This book had me on the edge of my seat
and chewing my nails with excitement
and anxiousness I just needed to know
what was gonna happen next! With that
I read it in one sitting, there was no
way I wasn't gonna finish it that night.
You could have came in my room and been
like "HALEY ROBERT PATTINSON IS DOWN
STAIRS, HE WANTS TO MARRY YOU!" and I
would have told him it is gonna have
to wait till I finish Coexist...
ya this book was that good.”
~Haley from Ya-aholic.com

What was the hardest part of writing your book?

Finding quiet time. I get easily distracted, and I need quite to
concentrate. Which isn’t the easiest thing to do with three kids —
two teens and a toddler.

Thanks for having me!

Thank you Julia. It's been a pleasure. We wish you continued success.

All of Julia's books are available here!

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A few of my favorite tweets this week on Twitter:

There should be a new term that refers to drinking at the office on Monday morning called "Monday Funday." I do not, however, condone it.

— Meena Basharyar (@MeenaDanger) April 30, 2012

Ode to a Hotdog... "Oh hotdog, The perfect meat, Eat it raw or over heat. Oh hotdog, I love thee! Thank You!

— Troy (@Troy_Sudzy) May 15, 2012

it's a last episode of every season of six feet under kind of night. #fb

— mydogwontbite (@mydogwontbite) May 1, 2012

Being 35 in the US right now feels like being the older, safer sibling in an abusive family.

— erin kissane (@kissane) May 7, 2012

Spent the past hour looking for my son's IPodand still can't find it.The damn thing is probably hiding with missing socks laughing at me

— Mom Jeans (@CynicalMother) May 15, 2012

I AM NOT SHOUTING, THESE ARE ALL ACRONYMS.

— Todd Marrone (@toddmarrone) April 16, 2012

arrrrrrrrgh this plot arrrrrrrrgh crazy-driving arrrrrrrrgh so tangled arrrrrrrrrgh brain cramp arrrrrrrrrgh

— Kristin Tubb (@ktubb) May 15, 2012

I used to think having a glass of wine and writing was romantic, in a Ernest Hemingway kind of way. Until I spilled the wine on the keyboard

— Terry McMillan (@MsTerryMcMillan) August 31, 2011

I've been neglecting my novel for too long. The characters are threatening to leave me for another author.

— Stephen Parolini (@noveldoctor) February 22, 2012

The pygmy squid in my tub is singing the theme song from Blossom. In my opinionation, this squid can’t carry a tune.

— Jeremy C. Shipp (@JeremyCShipp) May 15, 2012

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Listed as one of the world's most beautiful libraries is the
Seattle Central Library right here in Washington State.
It's easy to see how it made the list.



Eleven stories made of glass and steel, with a total of 363,987
square feet, it can house a mind blowing 1.45 million books and
other materials.



The Children's Center on the first floor looks more like a mini
wonderland; packed with books, computers, brightly colored
furniture, and oversized stuffed animals.



I'll be heading to the west side of the state in August, and when I
arrive, I am going to stop and pay tribute to this beautifully designed
piece of architecture. And then, I'm going to check out a book, and
never return it.

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Thank you mom, for all of this, and so much more.

Happy Mother's Day!

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