Julie Watson
@julieoniw.bsky.social
Writer on the Isle of Wight, UK. Published books and stories on travel and nature. Kayaker, cat companion, volunteer teacher of refugees, whale watcher. From Coventry to Cowes, by way of the world.
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Julie Watson
@julieoniw.bsky.social
· Jan 4
Looking for some #travel inspiration for 2025? Travel Takeaways will transport you across continents and oceans with stories to inspire #globetrotters. New self- published second edition released just a few days ago on Amazon:
#travelwriting #goodreads
#travelwriting #goodreads
Not a great picture I know, but the resident #kingfisher crowned my visit to #Newtown marshes #IsleofWight earlier this week.
#birdlife #iow
#birdlife #iow
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Not a great picture I know, but the resident #kingfisher crowned my visit to #Newtown marshes #IsleofWight earlier this week.
#birdlife #iow
#birdlife #iow
#Travel stories with a difference - one of my new collection of short travel stories published in 'The Other Side of Hope':
othersideofhope.com/the-promise-...
Like it? First vol (Travel Takeaways: Around the World in Forty Tales) available on Amazon.
#booksky #travelwriting #writersandauthors
othersideofhope.com/the-promise-...
Like it? First vol (Travel Takeaways: Around the World in Forty Tales) available on Amazon.
#booksky #travelwriting #writersandauthors
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
#Travel stories with a difference - one of my new collection of short travel stories published in 'The Other Side of Hope':
othersideofhope.com/the-promise-...
Like it? First vol (Travel Takeaways: Around the World in Forty Tales) available on Amazon.
#booksky #travelwriting #writersandauthors
othersideofhope.com/the-promise-...
Like it? First vol (Travel Takeaways: Around the World in Forty Tales) available on Amazon.
#booksky #travelwriting #writersandauthors
A moment of still reflection in the busy heart of #Lisbon - pondering the secrets of the #naturalworld
#Portugal #TravelTakeaways #travel #writing
#Portugal #TravelTakeaways #travel #writing
November 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A moment of still reflection in the busy heart of #Lisbon - pondering the secrets of the #naturalworld
#Portugal #TravelTakeaways #travel #writing
#Portugal #TravelTakeaways #travel #writing
The exotic pink flowers of the Silk Floss (or Painiera) tree seen everywhere in the streets of #Lisbon in October.
#Portugal #TravelTakeaways #writing
#Portugal #TravelTakeaways #writing
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The exotic pink flowers of the Silk Floss (or Painiera) tree seen everywhere in the streets of #Lisbon in October.
#Portugal #TravelTakeaways #writing
#Portugal #TravelTakeaways #writing
Ready for the rush! At the local author marketplace today @iowlf.bsky.social . Drop by for a chat about #travel.
October 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Ready for the rush! At the local author marketplace today @iowlf.bsky.social . Drop by for a chat about #travel.
The #NaoVictoria is berthed in #Cowes today. Replica of the sixteenth century ship that circumnavigated the world with Portuguese explorer #Magellan .
#IsleofWight
#IsleofWight
September 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The #NaoVictoria is berthed in #Cowes today. Replica of the sixteenth century ship that circumnavigated the world with Portuguese explorer #Magellan .
#IsleofWight
#IsleofWight
It's time for the #fungi. Beautiful boletes springing up all over the grounds at #OsborneHouse #EnglishHeritage
September 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It's time for the #fungi. Beautiful boletes springing up all over the grounds at #OsborneHouse #EnglishHeritage
A little shoal of fish going about their business in a creek. Each one just half a finger in length !
#isleofwight #Shalfleet #fish #nature #wildlife
#isleofwight #Shalfleet #fish #nature #wildlife
September 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A little shoal of fish going about their business in a creek. Each one just half a finger in length !
#isleofwight #Shalfleet #fish #nature #wildlife
#isleofwight #Shalfleet #fish #nature #wildlife
Reposted by Julie Watson
Book Now! A brilliant day for writers on the island, great talks, meet other writers, make friends! It sold out last year so be quick!
#isleofwight #isleofwightwritersday #writingcommunity @gowenjean @theboldbookclub @felicityfairthompson
#isleofwight #isleofwightwritersday #writingcommunity @gowenjean @theboldbookclub @felicityfairthompson
September 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Book Now! A brilliant day for writers on the island, great talks, meet other writers, make friends! It sold out last year so be quick!
#isleofwight #isleofwightwritersday #writingcommunity @gowenjean @theboldbookclub @felicityfairthompson
#isleofwight #isleofwightwritersday #writingcommunity @gowenjean @theboldbookclub @felicityfairthompson
Between sessions, don't miss the Local Author stands in the Marketplace (on your way to the cafe). Come and chat to us and browse some more books.
#isleofwight #writers #newbooks #goodreads
#isleofwight #writers #newbooks #goodreads
The countdown is ON! ✨
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival returns 8–12 Oct 2025 📚
✍️ 🎤 With writers & speakers to inspire, entertain & spark conversation.
🎟️ Tickets: www.iwlitfest.com
#IWLitFest #IWLF2025 #IsleOfWight #BookLovers
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival returns 8–12 Oct 2025 📚
✍️ 🎤 With writers & speakers to inspire, entertain & spark conversation.
🎟️ Tickets: www.iwlitfest.com
#IWLitFest #IWLF2025 #IsleOfWight #BookLovers
September 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Between sessions, don't miss the Local Author stands in the Marketplace (on your way to the cafe). Come and chat to us and browse some more books.
#isleofwight #writers #newbooks #goodreads
#isleofwight #writers #newbooks #goodreads
Reposted by Julie Watson
📅 Here’s the Isle of Wight Literary Festival 2025 SCHEDULE!
www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/_files/ugd/b...
With so many incredible authors and speakers joining us for our 14th year, there’s something for every bibliophile - imagination, stories, big ideas & more. ✨📚
🎟️ www.iwlitfest.com
www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/_files/ugd/b...
With so many incredible authors and speakers joining us for our 14th year, there’s something for every bibliophile - imagination, stories, big ideas & more. ✨📚
🎟️ www.iwlitfest.com
September 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
📅 Here’s the Isle of Wight Literary Festival 2025 SCHEDULE!
www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/_files/ugd/b...
With so many incredible authors and speakers joining us for our 14th year, there’s something for every bibliophile - imagination, stories, big ideas & more. ✨📚
🎟️ www.iwlitfest.com
www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/_files/ugd/b...
With so many incredible authors and speakers joining us for our 14th year, there’s something for every bibliophile - imagination, stories, big ideas & more. ✨📚
🎟️ www.iwlitfest.com
Reposted by Julie Watson
New children's book features art by Anya Lauchlan and helps fund hospice care
#iwnews #IsleofWight @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
#iwnews #IsleofWight @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
New book combines illustration and storytelling to support Mountbatten and Ukraine
New children's book features art by Anya Lauchlan and helps fund hospice care
onthewight.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
New children's book features art by Anya Lauchlan and helps fund hospice care
#iwnews #IsleofWight @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
#iwnews #IsleofWight @mountbatteniw.bsky.social
Don't miss the local author marketplace at #IsleofWightLitFest. The great news is that the #shortstory is back in vogue!! So I'll be there on Sat. 11th Oct. 10-2pm with #TravelTakeaways - around the World in Forty Tales. Drop by for a chat about #travel or #nature #writing
#Cowes #IsleofWight
#Cowes #IsleofWight
📚 WRITE ON WIGHT APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON THE 31ST JULY 📚
If you would like to be part of “AUTHOR AUTHOR” or the “LOCAL MARKETPLACE PLACE” event apply head to www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/write-on-wight
📝 We will contact successful applicants in September to confirm scheduling.
If you would like to be part of “AUTHOR AUTHOR” or the “LOCAL MARKETPLACE PLACE” event apply head to www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com/write-on-wight
📝 We will contact successful applicants in September to confirm scheduling.
September 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Don't miss the local author marketplace at #IsleofWightLitFest. The great news is that the #shortstory is back in vogue!! So I'll be there on Sat. 11th Oct. 10-2pm with #TravelTakeaways - around the World in Forty Tales. Drop by for a chat about #travel or #nature #writing
#Cowes #IsleofWight
#Cowes #IsleofWight
Where am I? Giant squash, hops in flower... Clue: Look between the sunflowers...
#eastcowes #isleofwight
#eastcowes #isleofwight
August 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Where am I? Giant squash, hops in flower... Clue: Look between the sunflowers...
#eastcowes #isleofwight
#eastcowes #isleofwight
Reposted by Julie Watson
🎟️ TWO DAYS TO GO UNTIL TICKETS ON SALE!
Available from our website iwlitfest.com or link in bio on Friday 22nd August at 9am.
Join us for the 14th Isle of Wight Literary Festival, 9th - 12th October at Northwood House.
#isleofwightliteraryfestival #iwlitfest
Available from our website iwlitfest.com or link in bio on Friday 22nd August at 9am.
Join us for the 14th Isle of Wight Literary Festival, 9th - 12th October at Northwood House.
#isleofwightliteraryfestival #iwlitfest
August 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎟️ TWO DAYS TO GO UNTIL TICKETS ON SALE!
Available from our website iwlitfest.com or link in bio on Friday 22nd August at 9am.
Join us for the 14th Isle of Wight Literary Festival, 9th - 12th October at Northwood House.
#isleofwightliteraryfestival #iwlitfest
Available from our website iwlitfest.com or link in bio on Friday 22nd August at 9am.
Join us for the 14th Isle of Wight Literary Festival, 9th - 12th October at Northwood House.
#isleofwightliteraryfestival #iwlitfest
Plant containers, garden furniture, birdboxe, squirrel feeders and much else besides. All very reasonably priced. Wood 'N' Things, The Phoenix Project, #Newport Industrial Estate, #IsleofWight www.phoenixprojectiow.org
August 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Plant containers, garden furniture, birdboxe, squirrel feeders and much else besides. All very reasonably priced. Wood 'N' Things, The Phoenix Project, #Newport Industrial Estate, #IsleofWight www.phoenixprojectiow.org
A #beachcomb at lowtide beside the #Medina #IsleofWight revealed a summer visitor to the UK, the #Compass #jellyfish with striking red markings.
July 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A #beachcomb at lowtide beside the #Medina #IsleofWight revealed a summer visitor to the UK, the #Compass #jellyfish with striking red markings.
July 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Positively glowing bright yellow specimen of Chicken-of-the-woods in St Mildred's Church graveyard #Whippingham #IsleofWight this afternoon
#fungi
#fungi
July 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Positively glowing bright yellow specimen of Chicken-of-the-woods in St Mildred's Church graveyard #Whippingham #IsleofWight this afternoon
#fungi
#fungi
July 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
July 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Visited #moorgreen #allotments open day this afternoon taking part in the #isleofwight #biosphere festival. Great place, great plants, and great gardeners!
#gardens #cowes #biospherefestival
#gardens #cowes #biospherefestival
June 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Visited #moorgreen #allotments open day this afternoon taking part in the #isleofwight #biosphere festival. Great place, great plants, and great gardeners!
#gardens #cowes #biospherefestival
#gardens #cowes #biospherefestival
June 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Visited #moorgreen #allotments open day this afternoon taking part in the #isleofwight #biosphere festival. Great place, great plants, and great gardeners!
#gardens #cowes #biospherefestival
#gardens #cowes #biospherefestival
Pleased to see that 'A River for All Seasons', my story about kayaking on the Western Yar, made the final list.
#IsleofWight #Biosphere #Naturewriting
#IsleofWight #Biosphere #Naturewriting
June 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Pleased to see that 'A River for All Seasons', my story about kayaking on the Western Yar, made the final list.
#IsleofWight #Biosphere #Naturewriting
#IsleofWight #Biosphere #Naturewriting