Meet One of Our Knight Authors: Michelle Hood-Julien ’03

The Book Nook at UCF Knight Market this year will showcase 12 alumni authors. Leading up to the event, we will be spotlighting our Book Nook authors!

Meet Michelle Hood-Julien ’03!

Tell us a little about yourself!

My name is Michelle Hood-Julien. I am a Grenadian-American. I have a BA in Psychology from UCF.

I graduated in 2003. I went back to school in 2014 and studied Occupational Therapy Assistant. I am a knight for life. Go KNIGHTS!!!!

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

I decided to write my children’s book because I wanted my Caribbean culture to be represented.

What’s your writing process? What inspires your writing?

Whenever something comes to my mind, I just write it down. No special formula. I am inspired by my culture.

Who are some of your favorite authors?

I love indie authors. I loved my authors from the Caribbean.

What else?! What are you currently working on right now?

I just finished my second picture book, Island Eats.

My Books:

‘In Grenada, what do you see’?, a picture book about a grandfather taking his grandchildren on a tour of Grenada.

‘Island Eats, ’Grenada foodie Tour (co authored with Rosana John-Mitchell), a picture book about a Grenadian food tour which was inspired by Grenada spice foodie tour.