King Kusma

Julie L. Kusma is an award-winning author of emotionally rich, genre-defying stories spanning YA speculative fiction, MG, kidlit, educational, and inspirational works. With advanced degrees in creative writing, health, and education, she fuses insight and imagination to craft transformative tales that awaken curiosity, spark healing, and empower readers of all ages to explore their inner worlds.A mystic-minded creator and master storyteller, Julie writes to stir the soul. Her books don’t just tell stories, they inspire, uplift, and leave a lasting mark.

My Story

There was a time when I couldn’t walk, let alone write. A severe injury left me bedridden for three months, forcing me into stillness and self-reflection. Before this, I had been pursuing a graduate degree in graphic design, but in that quiet space, I heard the call to something deeper. I shifted paths and pursued a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness, followed by a Master of Science in Health Education. Several years were spent years working as a personal trainer, helping others reclaim their strength, movement, and confidence like I had. But something in me was still hungry for meaning, for creativity, for the soul-work I knew I was meant to do.

So, I went back to school once more and earned my Master of Arts in English, Creative Writing: Fiction. That final piece allowed me to merge it all, body, mind, and spirit into something transformative: stories. Now, I write books that don’t just entertain. They teach, they heal, and they inspire. Whether I’m writing for young adults, middle grade readers, children, or fellow seekers, my mission is the same: to share stories that awaken truth, spark creativity, and guide others on their own path to wholeness.