Julie Bausch Lent
novelist | writer | editor
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The Littlest Things in Sharp Creek (81,775 words) is an upmarket historical thriller with speculative elements. It is the striking tale of survival and the unlikely interracial friendship; a friendship so fierce that it transcends race and societal expectations. Newly married against her will, and frightened to her core, 12-year-old Cora flees the town of Sharp Creek and her significantly older husband, stumbling into the wilderness and discovering a uniquely endearing friendship with 27-year-old Pearl Gray, a free black woman living on her own deep in the forest. Pearl becomes Cora's protector, dearest friend, and mentor, helping her navigate the perils of the natural world and the harsh reality of being born female in the late 1800's. Cora masters the art of becoming as small as she can, accepting the crumbs in every situation while endeavoring to survive her abusive marriage, and protect her children, especially her youngest, partially non-verbal son, Noah.
Rime is an upcoming upmarket fiction novel with a speculative bent. Rime is the story of a young girl missing in an avalanche in the Cascade Mountains in Washington State.
A Change of Days (93,000 words) is an upmarket fiction novel. It is the story of 6 people, told in first person narrative, interwoven around the accidental death of a young girl in the a peaceful suburb of Portland, Oregon. The story follows the little girl's mother, Brook, and her journey learning to live a fractured life without her daughter. The narrative also follows the daily life of Everett, the elderly man who was driving the car that took the life of Brook's little girl, Macie. A Change of Days is an examination of what it means to be 'good' in life, and how our choices can change our lives in an instant.
All Dolled Up in an upcoming historical fiction novel. Set in 1950's Las Vegas, All Dolled Up follows a young runaway turned showgirl who accidentally witnesses a murder.
about.
Julie Bausch Lent is a novelist, storyteller and dedicated dog mom. Her writing focuses on the forgotten narratives of women throughout history. Julie endeavors to shift the lens toward those resilient feminine figures who live in the shadows of our histories.
Julie is the Managing Editor of Car Talk, the long-running, Peabody Award-winning radio show on NPR and the accompanying podcast. Her published works can be found in Forbes, The Muse and Car Talk. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Tech as well as 5 years of study in American Sign Language. Julie is regularly quoted in the press and online publications on a range of topics.
Julie's debut novel is an upcoming historical thriller titled The Littlest Things in Sharp Creek.
Julie lives in the southwest with her husband, and their two sassy doxie daughters, Cleo and Bailey.
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A downloadable book club kit with detailed questions and features will be available as soon as the book is published.
Julie Bausch Lent warmly encourages book club participation, and can be available for an Author Drop-In when discussing the work.
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