In Ichi-ban Goes Hiking by Julie Maurer, Ichi-ban shares her first hike, explaining how she suffered from a short tumble and a close encounter with a cactus while she explored rocky terrain and cold streams. Readers watch the puppy grow into an adult dog as...

In the four sections of Embracing Grief, Julie Maurer guides you through her encounters with grief, helps you acknowledge your emotions, provides coping strategies, supplies poetry that may put words to your feelings, and delivers sixty-six journal prompts. Maurer briefly shares her experiences with her...

Between Worlds by Julie Maurer is a collection of poetry that uses modern free verse to explore topics like genealogy, grief, loneliness, family, regret, and nature. Maurer’s work has a touch of the paranormal and nostalgia, adding a layer to her reflections on life. Drawing...

In her memoir Embracing the Unknown, Julie Maurer talks to us about the sudden loss of her husband to suicide, and the avalanche of emotional and practical challenges that followed. She speaks on her husband's battle with professional setbacks, depression, and a reluctance to seek...

Ichi-ban Goes Hiking in the Fall by Julie Maurer is the second book in the Ichi-ban series. Ichi-ban is happy because Mom is taking her on a fall hike in the Colorado Mountains. It’s a long drive but when they finally get there, Ichi-ban is...

Ichi-ban Goes Hiking All Year Long by Julie Maurer is a children's adventure book featuring Ichi-ban, an active dog, as the narrator. This tale follows Ichi-ban's hiking adventures throughout the four seasons, sharing the joys, surprises, and challenges of exploring the great outdoors. Each season...