It passed my knees, then my hips and reached my shoulder. I planted the seedling and watched it grow. I had never been a gardener before and wondered how I would manage this task. The famous writer gifted his students with seedlings to care for and grow. This fondness occurred when I was at a writing masterclass. Grace’s Mystery Seed was inspired by my love of gardens. In March, my first picture book Grace’s Mystery Seedhit bookshops. I’m pinching myself, as my dream has become a reality. My belief was and still is that learning is forever, no matter our age. Being a primary teacher this is what I loved to do. My room was filled with paper, books, pencils and an environment that embracedlearning. The world of the classroom and sharing books with children occupied my days, after I graduated from university.

I’ve had a passion for storytelling from a young age, enjoying my mother reading to me and attending Storytime at the library.

Let me introduce myself, I’m Juliet Sampson, the author of four young adult novels, Outback Wonder, Dance Demons, Bon Voyage!and Behind the Mask. ‘Spread seeds of kindness and watch them grow,’ this was how the story started. Please tell us your story behind the story. Her other passions are travelling, dancing and sketching. Juliet lives in Melbourne near the bay where she is surrounded by family and friends. She loves to inspire others and her quote ‘spread sunshine and inspiration,’ has reached a global audience. As well as writing five books, Juliet has written various articles for magazines and online blogs. She wanted her stories to reach a wider audience. She was also one of ten finalists for 2016 Author of the Year in the same competition. Her other three books are Behind the Mask, Bon Voyage! and Outback Wonder. Grace’s Mystery Seed is her first picture book.Īfter several successful years as a primary teacher, Juliet made a commitment to full time writing and became a novelist. Juliet is an award winning author. Dance Demons, her third novel won 2016 Book of the Year in the Reader’s Choice Awards in the AusRomToday competition. Today I’m delighted to introduce you to Juliet M.

Dance Demons by Juliet M. Sampson