J. H. Authors

One Woman. Three Names. Many Books.

Julie Hennrikus

Fun in Bethesda

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I will be at Malice Domestic this week. I hope you find me if you’re there. I’ll mostly be at the Sisters in Crime table, but I’ll also be going to panels.

When I first started going to conferences, I didn’t know anyone. I saw authors on panels, laughing with friends, and signing books. And I was gobsmacked.

Then I went to more conferences, and I got to know more people. And they became friends. Years later, I became a published author, and that dream came true.

Here’s the thing, writer friends. Community makes all the difference. For many writers, the thoughts of meeting new people paralyzes them. You need to take care of yourself, and recharge. But get out there, and meet people. If not at a conference, at a library event or a bookstore event.

I’ll be posting pictures from Malice on my personal Insta account, so follow me at @jahenn.

Sleepless in Seattle-Conference Time!

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I will be at Left Coast Crime this week! Here’s my schedule:

On Wednesday I am being a fan. I love Laurie R. King’s Mary Russell series. In celebration of 30 years since The Beekeeper’s Apprentice was published, she is hosting Russell & Holmes Days at several conferences this year. I’ll be at the one in Seattle. I love the series for the stories, and I admire them as a writer. So glad I’ll be there. PLUS I’ll be learning how to pick locks, which is perfect.

On Thursday at 1pm I will be on a panel:

Twenty Panels in One!
Robert Lopresti (M)
Ellen Byron/Maria DiRico
David Corbett
Julie Hennrikus/Julia Henry
Matt Witten

On Sunday I will be moderating a panel at 10:15:

Is It Indie, or Is It …
Julie Hennrikus/Julia Henry (M)
Shelley Adina
Puja Guha
Vinnie Hansen
Laurie Rockenbeck

I will also be sitting at the Sisters in Crime table, attending the New Authors Breakfast, and chatting with folks in the bar. Make sure you say hello! Follow me on my personal Instagram account @jahenn for live pictures.

The journey.

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I am a mystery writer. A reader of all sorts of books. An audio book fan. A theater lover. An arts administrator. A podcaster. A blogger.

That’s the professional me. There are, of course, other aspects of my life and my personality. I’ll discuss those here as well.

I’m also rebooting. So far I’ve published ten mysteries under three different names. I’ve several other books, two of which are pretty good. Others helped me learn.

The writing journey is what I can control. The publishing journey is a bit more out of my control. Nevertheless, I persist.

I hadn’t been blogging here for years, but now, in late March 2024, I’ve decided to start. Partly for myself, Partly for accountability. Partly to keep a record.

My name is Julie Hennrikus. I write as J.A. Hennrikus, Julia Henry, and Julianne Holmes. If necessary, I will write other another name for a new genre, a new series, a reboot. That’s the publishing part.

I’ve written two cozy series. I’ve written one traditional series. Now I’m interested in writing suspense mysteries, more stand alones. I’m musing a few new ideas, and am going to work on one. I’ll let you know how it’s going.