J. E. Miller NEM GDPsych GDEd BAEngLit is a favourite at local schools, where she runs workshops, presentations, and writers in residencies. She has received public endorsements from the Australian War Memorial's education department, and has delivered keynote addresses at several significant events around Australia, including Remembrance Day and Anzac Day services. A chronic overachiever and lover of acronyms, Julie is a professional member of the ASA, BBA (Brisbane Book Authors), CBCA, QCT, QWC, and SCBWI. She is thecoordinator of BBA and is a Public Relations Director of Rotary. In her spare time, she is a trainer and team leader for the SES. Julie has received a Queensland Meritorious Service Citation (2011), Commissioner's Commendation (2014), Queensland Meritorious Medal (2019), and a National Emergency Medal for significant service (2022).