Julia’s favorite spot is the beach. She loves a hot cup of tea and she’s never met a bookstore she didn’t like.
Julia Kay has a B.A. in English from Southwest Baptist University and a MFA in writing from Lindenwood University. She is an adjunct professor at her aluma mater, an award winning writer, and columnist. She dabbles in poetry, but also loves to wield her pen to explore and illuminate the human condition through fiction.
Contests and Awards
2024 WOW essay finalist
2022 ACFW First Impression Winner
2021 Selah Article in Print finalist
2020 ACFW First Impression finalist
2019 ACFW Genesis semi-finalist
2018 ACFW First Impression finalist
2016 ACFW Genesis semi-finalist
2007 SBU Poetry Contest, Second Place
Plays and Productions
2010 The Veil: Easter
2009 Joy…In Our Midst: Christmas
2009 Hartley’s Invitation: Lot of Love
2008 Holiday Heart: Christmas
2009 SBU Festival 10 min. play The End
Affiliations
American Christian Fiction Writers
Springfield Writer’s Guild
Other Publications
Thought of the Week Column in Bolivar Herald Free Press
2017-CurrentMustard Seed Diaries in Cedar Republican 2023-Current
