Julia Skinner, PhD
@bookishjulia.bsky.social
Author, fermenter, food historian, writing coach, Library Science PhD, culinary educator, forager, maker of everyday magic.
Wrote Our Fermented Lives.
Agent: Ekus Group
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Wrote Our Fermented Lives.
Agent: Ekus Group
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I got many requests (thank you!) and now offer 2 hour nonfiction proposal support sessions: come with your idea and we’ll start outlining a proposal. You’ll leave with an outline and everything you need to keep going.
Head here to book with me!
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Head here to book with me!
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Let's Write Your Book Proposal! - Julia Skinner, PhD
A 2-hour session dedicated to outlining or refining your next nonfiction book proposal: So you can leave with a proposal structure in place, ready for you to build on and submit.Are you ready to make ...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I got many requests (thank you!) and now offer 2 hour nonfiction proposal support sessions: come with your idea and we’ll start outlining a proposal. You’ll leave with an outline and everything you need to keep going.
Head here to book with me!
calendly.com/julia-skinne...
Head here to book with me!
calendly.com/julia-skinne...
Adding to my TBR pile
🎉 🎉 🎉 UK & EUROPE COVER REVEAL 🎉 🎉 🎉
The Edge of Space-Time is coming to European readers via UK publisher @canongate.co.uk on 7 May 2026! With a slightly different subtitle 😂
Preorders now open! Please support your local indie. It helps authors so much!
buythebook.online/edge-of-spac... #BookSky
The Edge of Space-Time is coming to European readers via UK publisher @canongate.co.uk on 7 May 2026! With a slightly different subtitle 😂
Preorders now open! Please support your local indie. It helps authors so much!
buythebook.online/edge-of-spac... #BookSky
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Adding to my TBR pile
Proud of my client who has been struggling to write a book proposal for three years. We put our heads together and made a plan, and he just signed with a publisher, after having 3 publishers wrestle over his book.
So, even proposals that seem endless can get done and get done well!
So, even proposals that seem endless can get done and get done well!
December 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Proud of my client who has been struggling to write a book proposal for three years. We put our heads together and made a plan, and he just signed with a publisher, after having 3 publishers wrestle over his book.
So, even proposals that seem endless can get done and get done well!
So, even proposals that seem endless can get done and get done well!
Reading this made me think of how Janice Radway’s Reading the Romance provided me with nuance in understanding romance (and its readers) after I had largely dismissed it. And now I’m like, hungry to dive back in and explore deeper.
Honestly, I didn't even think about reading romance until earlier this year. Partly because I'd read some Danielle Steele and Nora Roberts lying around in beach rentals when I was a kid and they left me cold, but also, in a really big way, because of internalized misogyny
I'm not in the least surprised Crave/HBOs Heated Rivalry, based on Rachel Reid's romances, seems to be taking off in the places I hang out on bsky.
@swordsjew.bsky.social has been documenting (hilariously) his reading romance novels. It's a perfect summary of why this readership is fascinating.
@swordsjew.bsky.social has been documenting (hilariously) his reading romance novels. It's a perfect summary of why this readership is fascinating.
November 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reading this made me think of how Janice Radway’s Reading the Romance provided me with nuance in understanding romance (and its readers) after I had largely dismissed it. And now I’m like, hungry to dive back in and explore deeper.
Reposted by Julia Skinner, PhD
I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape
October 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape
One thing that makes me happy is my coffee table, which I made out of an old type case, filled with favorite rocks and bits gathered from my travels.
November 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
One thing that makes me happy is my coffee table, which I made out of an old type case, filled with favorite rocks and bits gathered from my travels.
Reposted by Julia Skinner, PhD
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
Hiring a coach or teacher (or whatever language you use to describe mentors) is NOT just about subject matter expertise.
It’s about the ability to be a leader and to help others in a genuine way. Coaching itself is a skill, not just ‘I know about X subject, so can tell others about it to get money’
It’s about the ability to be a leader and to help others in a genuine way. Coaching itself is a skill, not just ‘I know about X subject, so can tell others about it to get money’
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Hiring a coach or teacher (or whatever language you use to describe mentors) is NOT just about subject matter expertise.
It’s about the ability to be a leader and to help others in a genuine way. Coaching itself is a skill, not just ‘I know about X subject, so can tell others about it to get money’
It’s about the ability to be a leader and to help others in a genuine way. Coaching itself is a skill, not just ‘I know about X subject, so can tell others about it to get money’
Reposted by Julia Skinner, PhD
Just a reminder that ordering books through an author’s @bookshop.org affiliate links supports independent bookstores AND authors.
In other words, your favorite authors get a lil’ extra money, as do actual bookstores (not that one billionaire website). A win-win.
In other words, your favorite authors get a lil’ extra money, as do actual bookstores (not that one billionaire website). A win-win.
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Just a reminder that ordering books through an author’s @bookshop.org affiliate links supports independent bookstores AND authors.
In other words, your favorite authors get a lil’ extra money, as do actual bookstores (not that one billionaire website). A win-win.
In other words, your favorite authors get a lil’ extra money, as do actual bookstores (not that one billionaire website). A win-win.
You know what I think would be cool? A cross-pollinating, interdisciplinary cohort of researchers, writers, thinkers, and artists ready to do serious research and imagining around food.
I think I’m gonna build it (I’m also going to need to apply for grant funding). Would you join?
I think I’m gonna build it (I’m also going to need to apply for grant funding). Would you join?
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
You know what I think would be cool? A cross-pollinating, interdisciplinary cohort of researchers, writers, thinkers, and artists ready to do serious research and imagining around food.
I think I’m gonna build it (I’m also going to need to apply for grant funding). Would you join?
I think I’m gonna build it (I’m also going to need to apply for grant funding). Would you join?
Reposted by Julia Skinner, PhD
Fellows of the Royal Historical Society are historians working in a wide range of sectors (in and beyond education) in the UK and worldwide.
We've a new guide about becoming a Fellow: bit.ly/48iH0oG If you'd like to join a 4000+ community of historians, please consider an application #Skystorians
We've a new guide about becoming a Fellow: bit.ly/48iH0oG If you'd like to join a 4000+ community of historians, please consider an application #Skystorians
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Fellows of the Royal Historical Society are historians working in a wide range of sectors (in and beyond education) in the UK and worldwide.
We've a new guide about becoming a Fellow: bit.ly/48iH0oG If you'd like to join a 4000+ community of historians, please consider an application #Skystorians
We've a new guide about becoming a Fellow: bit.ly/48iH0oG If you'd like to join a 4000+ community of historians, please consider an application #Skystorians
Just a reminder that ordering books through an author’s @bookshop.org affiliate links supports independent bookstores AND authors.
In other words, your favorite authors get a lil’ extra money, as do actual bookstores (not that one billionaire website). A win-win.
In other words, your favorite authors get a lil’ extra money, as do actual bookstores (not that one billionaire website). A win-win.
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Just a reminder that ordering books through an author’s @bookshop.org affiliate links supports independent bookstores AND authors.
In other words, your favorite authors get a lil’ extra money, as do actual bookstores (not that one billionaire website). A win-win.
In other words, your favorite authors get a lil’ extra money, as do actual bookstores (not that one billionaire website). A win-win.
Reposted by Julia Skinner, PhD
Please share widely! 📜
RBMS 2026 CFP (with some changes this year to session formats): web.cvent.com/event/0f0104...
The planning spreadsheet is in the re-blogged post.
RBMS 2026 CFP (with some changes this year to session formats): web.cvent.com/event/0f0104...
The planning spreadsheet is in the re-blogged post.
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Please share widely! 📜
RBMS 2026 CFP (with some changes this year to session formats): web.cvent.com/event/0f0104...
The planning spreadsheet is in the re-blogged post.
RBMS 2026 CFP (with some changes this year to session formats): web.cvent.com/event/0f0104...
The planning spreadsheet is in the re-blogged post.
Up before dawn, sitting in silence with my notebook, mapping out next projects sans screens.
The work flows faster, more smoothly, like a river over timeworn stones versus the tension of the rapids that come with using a laptop and the feeling of Being At Work versus creating my work.
The work flows faster, more smoothly, like a river over timeworn stones versus the tension of the rapids that come with using a laptop and the feeling of Being At Work versus creating my work.
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Up before dawn, sitting in silence with my notebook, mapping out next projects sans screens.
The work flows faster, more smoothly, like a river over timeworn stones versus the tension of the rapids that come with using a laptop and the feeling of Being At Work versus creating my work.
The work flows faster, more smoothly, like a river over timeworn stones versus the tension of the rapids that come with using a laptop and the feeling of Being At Work versus creating my work.
I show myself some extra love each day by choosing one meal to plate really nicely and to enjoy slowly and intentionally (this is cucumber and tomato salad with couscous-stuffed peppers).
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I show myself some extra love each day by choosing one meal to plate really nicely and to enjoy slowly and intentionally (this is cucumber and tomato salad with couscous-stuffed peppers).
Ok there are many reasons to preserve food, but one is…
So that when Barnaby mentions roasted Moroccan veg in the season 14 finale of Midsomer Murders and you get a sudden craving, you can make your own version knowing you’ve got preserved lemons and raisins on hand.
So that when Barnaby mentions roasted Moroccan veg in the season 14 finale of Midsomer Murders and you get a sudden craving, you can make your own version knowing you’ve got preserved lemons and raisins on hand.
November 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Ok there are many reasons to preserve food, but one is…
So that when Barnaby mentions roasted Moroccan veg in the season 14 finale of Midsomer Murders and you get a sudden craving, you can make your own version knowing you’ve got preserved lemons and raisins on hand.
So that when Barnaby mentions roasted Moroccan veg in the season 14 finale of Midsomer Murders and you get a sudden craving, you can make your own version knowing you’ve got preserved lemons and raisins on hand.
As someone who drove free buses (and rode free buses) in Iowa City for years: the quality of life improvement that comes from quality, accessible public transit cannot be overstated. I wish it for everyone, everywhere.
Here's an idea, double parking fees (from $1 to $2), raise utility taxes by 1%, and make buses free. Iowa City did that and reduced traffic by 5,200 cars and emissions by 24,000 metric tons of co2/year.
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
As someone who drove free buses (and rode free buses) in Iowa City for years: the quality of life improvement that comes from quality, accessible public transit cannot be overstated. I wish it for everyone, everywhere.
Hey this is in just like, 4 hours! I can’t wait to make some end of year creative magic with y’all (there are still a few spaces open if you want to jump in last minute)
I created a 1 evening container to come in connection with the parts of ourselves who unapologetically go after their desires. Name them and claim them.
It’s a space to play with meditation + energy work even if you’ve never done either before.
Come join me! $20, with recording. Learn more here:
It’s a space to play with meditation + energy work even if you’ve never done either before.
Come join me! $20, with recording. Learn more here:
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Hey this is in just like, 4 hours! I can’t wait to make some end of year creative magic with y’all (there are still a few spaces open if you want to jump in last minute)
Tomorrow! $20 includes recording and take home resources.
Come play and explore your 2026 desires with me (and lay the path for them to come to pass, using magic and intuition plus practice).
Join here: rootsandbranches.squarespace.com/sign-up/p/de...
Come play and explore your 2026 desires with me (and lay the path for them to come to pass, using magic and intuition plus practice).
Join here: rootsandbranches.squarespace.com/sign-up/p/de...
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Tomorrow! $20 includes recording and take home resources.
Come play and explore your 2026 desires with me (and lay the path for them to come to pass, using magic and intuition plus practice).
Join here: rootsandbranches.squarespace.com/sign-up/p/de...
Come play and explore your 2026 desires with me (and lay the path for them to come to pass, using magic and intuition plus practice).
Join here: rootsandbranches.squarespace.com/sign-up/p/de...
I created a 1 evening container to come in connection with the parts of ourselves who unapologetically go after their desires. Name them and claim them.
It’s a space to play with meditation + energy work even if you’ve never done either before.
Come join me! $20, with recording. Learn more here:
It’s a space to play with meditation + energy work even if you’ve never done either before.
Come join me! $20, with recording. Learn more here:
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I created a 1 evening container to come in connection with the parts of ourselves who unapologetically go after their desires. Name them and claim them.
It’s a space to play with meditation + energy work even if you’ve never done either before.
Come join me! $20, with recording. Learn more here:
It’s a space to play with meditation + energy work even if you’ve never done either before.
Come join me! $20, with recording. Learn more here:
The northern lights are a reminder that the world around us is pure magic, just waiting for us to wake up and take notice.
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The northern lights are a reminder that the world around us is pure magic, just waiting for us to wake up and take notice.
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What historians see when people claim AI is solving mysteries that have baffled historians for years.
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
What historians see when people claim AI is solving mysteries that have baffled historians for years.
WOW y’all my little curiosity-driven, playful online culinary school is ONE YEAR OLD today!
Thank you for all the support, for everyone who’s signed up for a class or taken a private lesson or shared my work with someone they love. Here’s to another amazing year of the Culinary Curiosity School!
Thank you for all the support, for everyone who’s signed up for a class or taken a private lesson or shared my work with someone they love. Here’s to another amazing year of the Culinary Curiosity School!
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
WOW y’all my little curiosity-driven, playful online culinary school is ONE YEAR OLD today!
Thank you for all the support, for everyone who’s signed up for a class or taken a private lesson or shared my work with someone they love. Here’s to another amazing year of the Culinary Curiosity School!
Thank you for all the support, for everyone who’s signed up for a class or taken a private lesson or shared my work with someone they love. Here’s to another amazing year of the Culinary Curiosity School!
Buy from a small biz + author this year:
Books on food + history!
bookshop.org/lists/my-boo...
Culinary classes + private lessons! Culinarycuriosityschool.com
Creativity support + holistic coaching (and also classes)!
Rootsandbranches.site
Great alone or bundled! DM me with any questions
Books on food + history!
bookshop.org/lists/my-boo...
Culinary classes + private lessons! Culinarycuriosityschool.com
Creativity support + holistic coaching (and also classes)!
Rootsandbranches.site
Great alone or bundled! DM me with any questions
My books
Checkout out this list on Bookshop
bookshop.org
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Buy from a small biz + author this year:
Books on food + history!
bookshop.org/lists/my-boo...
Culinary classes + private lessons! Culinarycuriosityschool.com
Creativity support + holistic coaching (and also classes)!
Rootsandbranches.site
Great alone or bundled! DM me with any questions
Books on food + history!
bookshop.org/lists/my-boo...
Culinary classes + private lessons! Culinarycuriosityschool.com
Creativity support + holistic coaching (and also classes)!
Rootsandbranches.site
Great alone or bundled! DM me with any questions
Collage-making evening
November 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Collage-making evening