About

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.

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

Beyond her creative work, Turner maintains an active career in the legal field while serving as a mentor and advocate for LGBTQ+ voices. She approaches both her writing and advocacy work with unflinching honesty about difficult subjects, from mental health to systemic racism. Her unique perspective as someone who straddles multiple worlds - professional and creative, straight-passing and bisexual - informs her mission to illuminate stories from society's margins.

Turner's most cherished roles are those of daughter, mother, grandmother ("Omi"), mentor, and wife. She currently resides in Richmond, Virginia where she continues to write, review theatre, and work toward greater visibility and understanding for marginalized voices.