Background & Upbringing
Julianne grew up in La Jolla, a seaside enclave of San Diego known for its stunning beaches and upscale boutiques. Her mother was a marine biologist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and her father ran a small chain of organic grocery stores. Family weekends often included trips to the beach for tide-pooling or morning hikes along the coastal bluffs.
Education
After graduating from a local preparatory academy, Julianne studied Marine Biology at UC San Diego, inspired by her mother’s career. However, she quickly discovered her real passion in creative writing courses that focused on nature and environmental storytelling.
Professional Background
Julianne worked for a few years as a copywriter for a sustainable-living nonprofit, honing her skills in persuasive storytelling. She then published her first creative nonfiction collection—lyrical pieces about La Jolla’s tidepools, surfing subculture, and the intertwining of coastal conservation with personal identity. The book resonated with eco-conscious readers, propelling her into a full-time writing career.
Places Lived
Primarily La Jolla, with a six-month internship in Hawaiʻi, examining coral reef ecosystems. She also spent a summer volunteering in Costa Rica, writing eco-travel articles.
Influences
Julianne admires the nature-centric works of Rachel Carson and the evocative coastal imagery in Joan Didion’s essays. Musically, she’s drawn to laid-back acoustic surf rock—from Jack Johnson to local beach bands—which captures the breezy, sun-soaked world she grew up in. Her writing merges environmental awareness with personal introspection, celebrating the serenity of the Pacific coast.
