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JUDITH BRILES is the author of 48 books and known as The Book Shepherd to thousands of authors she’s worked with. Her construction tools are her words and imagination.
She is a book publishing expert and coach. Judith empowers authors and works directly with those who want to be seriously successful. Her recent books include Snappy Sassy Salty: Success for Authors and Writers, How to Create a Million Dollar Speech, and Author YOU: Creating and Building Your Author and Book Platforms. Her personal memoir When God Says NO: Revealing the YES When Adversity and Loss Are Present. Her latest published book inspires authors, The Authors' Walk: Finding and Using Your Voice to Create Publishing Success. It's the one she says, "I wish I had when I started writing." Her books have all been #1 bestsellers on Amazon. Collectively, her books have earned over 60 book awards. Judith speaks yearly at publishing and writing conferences.
Rolling up her writing sleeves, she writes historical fiction with Brian Barnes. Three books are now available: The Secret Journey, The Secret Hamlet, and The Secret Rise. The Secret Awakening will be available in 2026.
Join Judith for the AuthorU: Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast she hosts on the Toginet Radio Network. Ranked in the Top Ten by Feedspot for Book Marketing and in the Top 100 by Goodpods.
Calling Colorado home, when she is not writing, she is most likely in the garden; or in the kitchen; or planning events for authors.
Reviewed by Alissa Deann for Readers' Favorite
Cooking with Judith: Comfort Foods Create WOW Eating by Judith Briles is an exciting cookbook full of tasty home meals and party dishes with detailed, step-by-step guides on how to make them using simple ingredients. Judith brings together a wide variety of easy recipes prepared with love and creativity. She organizes the book into sections for appetizers, soups, salads, sides, mains (like poultry, pork, seafood, and Mexican dishes), and desserts, with detailed guides on how to prepare each of her recipes and tips for freezing or preparing ahead of time. Judith shares her favorite dishes, personal stories, and kitchen shortcuts while also laying emphasis on the use of accessible ingredients and the joy of sharing meals with others. This cookbook is a reflection of Judith’s love for cooking, entertaining, and making people feel at home at the table.
One of the things I loved about this book was how Judith poured her heart into her writing. I felt as if she was talking directly to me. Judith wasn’t just giving instructions; she was sharing parts of her life. I loved the writing style—very friendly, conversational, and full of positive vibes. I discovered some new recipes that I would love to try out. The fact that I read Cooking with Judith without feeling pressured or less confident in my cooking skills was admirable. Judith showed a creative approach to cooking, which gave me the confidence to try out new recipes and pantry ingredients. The pictures are eye-catching and help to bring Judith’s recipes to life. I loved the little stories she shared about recipes, like how her foodie friends reacted when she served them or how guests once begged for leftovers to take to another party. Cooking is a passion, and this book made me realize that food made with love always tastes better. I recommend it to people who love tasty home-cooked meals and also to people who enjoy sharing food with family and friends. This is a cookbook that left me feeling both inspired and hungry.
