Julia Bartz is an American author and practicing therapist based in Brooklyn, New York. Initially known for her short fiction appearing in publications like The South Dakota Review and InDigest Magazine, Bartz transitioned to novel writing in 2023 with her debut thriller, "The Writing Retreat," which quickly garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Her work is characterized by suspenseful plots and psychologically driven characters, often exploring themes of trauma and recovery, reflective of her professional background as a therapist.