Julie O’Leary is a writer and poet from Moate, Co. Westmeath, with a passion for bringing the past to life through story. She writes primarily in the genre of historical fiction and is currently working on an ambitious trilogy of novels. Guided by her mentor, Shane Dunphy, bestselling author of 26 books, Julie has honed her craft and developed a distinctive voice that blends historical depth with lyrical storytelling. She has recently been signed by Mercier Press, Ireland’s oldest independent publishing house, based in Cork, where she is continuing her literary journey.