Julie True Kingsley, is the co-founder of The Manuscript Academy, an online writing community that focuses on education on the road to publication, and co-hosts their official podcast. She has also taught everything from preschool to grad school.

A life-long Mainer, Julie enjoys all aspects of the state whether it be body surfing at Higgins Beach, noshing on BBQ in Monson, or zipping down the carriage trails in Acadia. She lives at Willard Beach in South Portland with her husband, Eric, and their rescue dog, Lulu. She is the mother of two adventurers, Jack and Rachel, who keep her on the edge of her seat as they learn to climb their own mountains.