Julianne Harvey is an author, educator, and nurturer. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia and a Certificate in Counselling Skills from Vancouver Community College. Julianne works with teachers, librarians, writers, and readers on creative practices, writing, and wellness. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her family and two unruly, badly behaved cats. For more info please see julianneharvey.com and rubyfinchbooks.com.
Jameson Harper is a sixteen-year-old actor in Vancouver on the verge of her big break, but her overprotective mom wants her to quit acting to focus on her academic future. When Jamesy books her first TV role, proving that she’s got what it takes to succeed in a cutthroat industry, she must decide if pursuing her dreams is worth risking the stability of her family.
Like a flower pushing its way stubbornly through the snow-covered grass, I feel that my heart is turning to the sun again. Change is brutally hard, but nothing good is gained without pain and effort. I want to keep growing for as long as I'm alive. I spent a lot of years being afraid, and therefore stagnant. Now I want to move forward. I’m eager for the spring. - From essays in Winter to Spring
Do you often worry about owing others? Do you struggle to say no when someone asks you for help? Does failing crush you? Changing our habits comes with a price tag. Some of your relationships might be challenged. But wouldn’t it feel great to know that you don’t have to do what someone else wants you to do? You are worth this investment. From this point forward, It’s On You.
Do you want to be happy? The more authentic you are, the happier you are. This book offers 5 steps to dismantling the barriers you have in place against your true self. When you are genuinely yourself, you have what you need inside of you to create your own happiness.