Julia was born in New Orleans, grew up mostly in California, and returned as a graduate student at Tulane University in 1987. After getting her Ph.D. in English literature a few years later, she realized she never wanted to leave the Big Easy.

Experience:

Julia works as a freelance writer, editor, and website designer. She loves promoting New Orleans to the rest of the world and is currently working on several New Orleans-themed writing and crafting projects.

From Julia Houston:

The food is incredible. The music is glorious. The massive live oaks are heavy with Spanish moss. Every block of houses is a small lesson in architecture. But the people who live in New Orleans are the reason I never want to leave. Let's enjoy this town together.