Welcome to juliesandilands.com

Who am I?

I am a new author selling my books on-line and through independent retailers.

What do I write about?

I write about anything that genuinely interests me, especially if I can draw on personal experience, or from others. Finn’s Tale is my first published book, offering an uplifting story for both children and adults.

Like any author, I am passionate about books and welcome feedback on my work.

Each book is printed and bound to the highest quality for your enjoyment and to provide value for money.

I hereby invite you to browse the information on this website. Books can be purchased via the website, by emailing me directly, or specified retail outlets.

I hope you enjoy reading the stories and thank you for your interest in my work.

Julie Sandilands
©  julie sandilands 2010 - website updated 22/01/2012
***** For information on forthcoming events where you can meet the author and buy books, check out the Stockists/Book Fairs Page ******* Available now on the 'Books' page - Red Dust, another short story for your enjoyment ******  Please look at my Guest Page. Submissions should be between 500 & 2000 words and are welcome from adults and children who want to share their work with the rest of the world! Please email your submissions to me ******* All books available on Amazon, Amazon Kindle & Waterstones.com******Christmas gift offer - signed copies of the first edition of Finn's Tale for £3.00, first come, first served.******
From January 2011, Finn's Tale is proud to support the Scottish charity, New Caledonian Woodlands.
A comment from Andy Ross, Business Development Director:

Our organisation exists to enhance the natural environment, inspire positive environmental behaviour and improve mental and physical well-being. We do this via a range of environmental projects with a focus on hands-on conservation activity.


“Finn’s Tale is a book about a boy, but it is also a book that reminds us how hard the environment works to keep itself in balance for our benefit, and therefore how hard we must try to value, appreciate and protect it.”

By Maureen Farrell Ph.D, Manchester. Miss Farrell also reviews for the publisher, Darton, Longman and Todd.

Author Julie Sandilands
Titles
Finn's Tale 2010
A Gypsy's Tale 2011
Publisher - Purple Flame Books

I feel that in Julie Sandilands work a new and gifted talent is appearing on the horizon. These tales are imaginative, engaging and different. I love the dynamic of introducing friendships and conversations with badgers. There is also a grounding in the countryside and its delicate life . Both Finn and Ryan the chief characters in the tales listed above are attractive and caring young people.
Julie seems to be able to capture in easy style the inner conversations and deliberations in a child's mind. The language of the text is clear and has its own fascination. New and perhaps unfamiliar words are introduced which should aid the extension of the reader's vocabulary.
Adults enjoy the books too in fact once started one must read on. The illustrations deserve special mention and greatly enhance the stories.
Enjoy the treat!
Maureen Farrell Ph.D Manchester.

BOOK REVIEW BY ALLAN TUNNINGLEY, The Westmorland Gazette, 21st July 2011

Finn's Tale/A Gypsy's Tale: Julie Sandilands - both books are gripping and eminently readable.

For full review, please click on 'latest news' page.
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