“Julie’s books are always winners. She is probably the most underrated author. Her storylines are well developed, and characters are enjoyable.”
—Amazon review, Anchored Hearts
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About Julie Arduini
Julie Arduini’s books feature faith, family, chocolate, and stories that feel like home. Her writing invites readers to slow down, breathe deep, and discover the gentle ways God meets us in ordinary places.
She’s the author of the Surrendering Hearts series, including Anchored Hearts, Repairing Hearts, Building Hearts, and Reframing Hearts (2026). Each story explores what happens when imperfect people let God rewrite their stories. The series is available in paperback, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible.
In 2025, Julie joined Leah Atwood, Robin Bayne, JoAnn Durgin, Dawn Kinzer, Lisa Prysock, and Lori Soard in the small-town romance series Dogwood Creek Matchmakers. Her first novella, Clean Sweep, is available in Kindle Unlimited. Her second Dogwood Creek Matchmakers release arrives in September 2026.
Julie’s earlier releases are available through Amazon, Draft2Digital, and Hoopla.
Julie lives in Ohio with her husband, their daughter, punk beagle Milo, and sweet Goldendoodle Bluey.
Fun Julie Arduini Facts
- Uses Upstate New York settings to spotlight little gems she discovered growing up.
- Celebrated 30 years of marriage with a trip to Frankenmuth on a cuckoo clock quest.
- Lives in Ohio.
- Has been a patient Bills fan since 1990.
- Adores milk chocolate.
- Loves a good crime show.
- Has four children. Two joined the family through marriage, and two were born into it. All are grown.
- Has five grandchildren, all in Wisconsin.
- Receives questions about her gray, curly hair.
- Encourages women of all ages through prayer and mentoring.
- Serves at church through hospitality and Life Groups.
- Is undone by a sunset.
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Hi Julie – I love your words and have subscribed to your newsletter (but I’m hard pressed to surrender the chocolate) LOL !!! Thanks for being my FB Friend and I look forward to following your successes !!! Here’s a little bio about me: As you can probably tell from my FB page, I am passionate about any living creature that has a face, a heart or a mama. I especially love dogs and cats – currently have three rescues and one fat 18-year old cat who thinks he owns the house !!!! I am married and work as a… Read more »
Nice to meet you.
Love your site. I signed up for the newsletter. Can’t wait for the first issue.
I am a multi-published mystery author, recently branched into metaphysical. http://www.cindydavisauthor.com. I am also a freelance editor. Ecstatically happily (sorry for the adverbs) married to a man I met on a dating site.
Not hard for me to give up chocolate, but hubby…that’s another story.
I haven’t read any of your books yet. Looking forward to getting to know you and your books. Just signed up for your email.
Barbara, thanks so much for stopping by! I look forward to connecting with you!