About Julie

Hi! I’m Julie.

I’m a Philly-based writer who grew up queer in evangelical circles in Texas.  I wrote a memoir about that experience called Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story. If you’ve ever loved a community that couldn’t or wouldn’t love you back, this book is for you. And if you’re curious about the inner workings of one of the most powerful political forces in the U.S., you might like this book, too! 

I’ve written about queer issues for outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, The Daily Beast, and beyond. My story is also featured in Pray Away, a documentary about conversion therapy in Christian communities. I sporadically write newsletters on Substack, so join me there if you want surprises in your inbox every so often.

In the day-to-day, I’m deeply invested in movements working to build a world without police and prisons. I love biking around Philly, stories that center friendships, cats, poems, and exploring cities on foot. I love the resilience and creativity of the queer community. I love the mountains, the ocean, fall, winter, spring, and summer. I absolutely love being alive.