J M Cook is a Lancashire-based author of poetry and short stories.
Growing up in East London and Essex, around the Thames Estuary, Julie has always been fascinated by coastal landscapes and their shifting identities.
Moving north and settling in Lancashire 25 years ago, she has become intrigued by its historical past, the shape of its post-industrial present, and the challenges of its future.
julie's favourite literature ranges from the classics, through women's science fiction and poetry, to speculative and post-apocalyptic fictions.
Her debut novel Higher Ground was published in july 2019.
