• Her books, speaking, and mentoring opportunities focus on surrender issues and chocolate mentions.
  • She’s the author of the small-town romance series featuring Christian surrender themes, SURRENDERING HEARTS.
  • Book 1, ANCHORED HEARTS, and Book 2, Repairing Hearts, is free for Kindle Unlimited.
  • Book 3, Building Hearts, will release September 2025.
  • Her other romance series is SURRENDERING TIME (EntrustedEntangled, Engaged).
  • She also co-wrote a YA series with her daughter, SURRENDERING STINKIN’ THINKIN’ (You’re Beautiful, You’re Amazing, You’re Brilliant).
  • Her stand-alone romances include MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN and RESTORING CHRISTMAS.
  • Julie maintains a blog at juliearduini.com. She also has a weekly Substack, To Be Honest, where she shares her authentic thoughts in a fake world.
  • She resides in Ohio with her husband. daughter, and rescue beagle, Milo.
  • Writes relatable Christian themes.
  • Incorporates small-town Upstate NY settings in her romances.
  • Part of the Dogwood Creek Matchmakers series. Her first novella, Clean Sweep, releases November 2025.
  • Directs the women’s ministry at her home church.
  • Enjoys mentoring girls/women.
  • Lives with husband of 28 years, who also works from home.
  • Lives with college-age daughter.
  • Is also a mother to a son who is married and teaches American History and Economics at the school he graduated from.
  • Has two adult children who live in Wisconsin, making her a step-mom/grandmother.
  • Loves a TV re-watch podcast!
  • Plans Fridays as DQ day with family. Favorite? PB Buster with chocolate ice cream.
  • Embraces gray hair.
  • Reads up on all the curly hair products.

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