JULES VAN MIL

Creativity is the driving force in my life. I’ve taken a few detours along the way - working in education, fashion and fine arts - but I’m finally fulfilling my dream of writing.

In 2018 I signed a two book publishing deal with PanMacmillan Australia for an exciting middle grade fiction series for 8 -12 year olds. Book 1, Gemma Riley and the Fashion Fiasco, was published in 2020.

A Remarkable Woman, my first adult novel, was released in June 2022. Available in paperback, audio and e-book, this historical fiction is set in Melbourne, Australia in the 1950’s, and tells the story of Avril, a French immigrant in search of a new life. The sequel to A Remarkable Women, A Curious Daughter, was released in 2023.

I feel like I’ve come full circle, drawing on all the creative experiences I’ve accumulated as a teacher, designer, business owner and artist. You never know where life will take you.

What I have discovered along the way, no matter what it is you long to pursue – painting, writing, photography, music – whatever it may be, there will already be a lot of people in that creative space. I never realised so many people painted until I started having exhibitions. The same goes for writing. Once I dipped my toe into the writing pond I noticed writing events and writers everywhere. Just remember, there’s always room for new ideas, new stories and your unique touch of creative magic.

So go for it!  Believe in yourself and good luck.

Enjoy your creative life!  Jules