Julie B. Campbell Author Bio

Julie B. Campbell is a Canadian author whose titles include children’s books such as An Ogre Ate My Sparkles (co-authored with her sister, Laura Campbell), The Elephant-Wolf, Finding Manda’s Sunshine, and Pounce! (co-authored with Amanda Giasson), as well as the Perspective fantasy fiction book series, which she co-writes with Amanda Giasson.

Life and Background

Julie lives in Ontario, Canada. She grew up in Rexdale, a northern Etobicoke community that is now part of northwest Toronto. She currently lives about an hour outside the city, surrounded by far too many plants and never enough books.

From kindergarten through Grade 13 (O.A.C.), Julie was educated in the French Immersion program. She later attended York University’s bilingual Glendon College, where she earned her Bilingual B.A. in Canadian Studies (EN/FR). More important than her degree, however, was meeting her best friend and co-author, Amanda Giasson, while waiting in line at the Glendon bookstore.

Writing Career

Following university, Julie launched her freelance writing services company while living in downtown Toronto. It was during this time that she and Amanda began developing what would eventually become the Perspective book series. The story started in a university class (yes, they passed notes), and took 15 years of collaboration before its publication.

Through the Perspective series, Julie has had the opportunity to attend book clubs, Comic Cons, festivals, and markets. A passionate cosplayer, she often appears at events in handmade ballgowns and masquerade costumes as her main character, Irys Godeleva. She’s also taken on other characters from the series, including Aésha Stargrace, Remms Neajet, and Gveyldna.

Other Creative Ventures

Under the name Rosy JulieBC, Julie spent several years as a blogger and YouTuber, sharing her journey with rosacea and testing various products and therapies. That platform also allowed her to explore topics like sustainable living and low-waste lifestyles.

Personal Life and Interests

Julie is an avid audiobook listener, consuming several hours of fiction and non-fiction a day. She also enjoys science-themed podcasts and speaks openly about her experiences with mental health, including social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and depression.

She’s a proud participant in the Terry Fox Run and supporter of several local charity events, as well as her local library (and its amazing staff!), and nearby farmers, growers, and artisans. Despite only having a balcony for outdoor space, Julie grows a robust container garden every year, harvesting everything from tomatoes and strawberries to carrots and potatoes.

While she doesn’t consider herself an extreme sports enthusiast, she makes an effort to say “yes” to new experiences, whether it’s tandem skydiving from over 10,000 feet or spelunking through underground cave systems.