Julie Harthill-Turner is an out and proud bisexual writer and senior litigation paralegal whose work explores perspectives from the edges of society. Her writing has appeared in prestigious publications including The Christian Science Monitor, Curve, and Foreword. A passionate theatre critic and member of the Richmond Theatre Critics Circle, she brings a thoughtful and nuanced perspective to her reviews of local productions.

Her debut novel "A Date with the Fairy Drag Queen," inspired by her experiences volunteering at an AIDS hospice in the early 1990s, explores themes of chosen family, queer platonic love, and learning to live while letting go of the past. The novel is scheduled for publication by Koehler Books in June 2025.