JULIA SADD Journalist - Lyricist - Author
Writer, journalist, lyricist, JULIA SADD's career is as colorful and eclectic as her creative spirit. Her public and cultural affairs background spands from being a special aide speech writer for the Governor of West Virginia to authoring children's stories. One of Julia's profound and prophetic stories is about the courageous and spirited CALEEA, the Christmas Camel, who follows her intuitions to lead the way for others.
Julia has been a representative for National Education Television (now PBS) in New York City; a staff writer for UPI-WV and was correspondent for VARIETY Magazine. Her non-fiction articles have been published by GRIT, VENTURE INWARD, CATS and KITTENS Magazine, and the BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE.
Co-Author, KAY ADAMS, who passed away in 2004, was a musician, composer and lyricist known for her jazz performances at the prestigious clubs at the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. and also in the Charleston area with various bands. Aside from her original music compositions and lyrics, her musical career and teaching keyboard, Kay co-authored children's stories which were published nationally.
The Authors' Message: 'FOLLOW YOUR HEART'
Together, Julia and Kay followed their hearts to co-author CALEEA, The Christmas Camel, which was published by the Weekly Reader and Down Home Magazine. CALEEA, which has serveral profound messages such as, follow your heart, and that you can rise above your hurtful situations, and help can come in some miraculous ways, has received several awards including one as the radio adaptation for an original work in AUDIO IMAGES competition by the Ashland Oil Company and WVPRN.
Julia and Kay also co-authored, 'Della's Palace,' an original play with music and songs that was performed by adult students of the late actress (Family Matters) Rosetta Lenoire, who was the founder of the AMAS REPERTORY THEATRE in New York City.
Julia continues to write and author original plays and musicals (lyrics) and is very active in the community.
Click on Book (below) for Julia's website: www.juliasadd.com/ and to download and print out CELEEA- The Christmas Camel.
In subsequent years, the flying camels load up packs and deliver sweets to children on Christmas Eve. During their journey, one camel encounters another that cannot fly and has been beaten by her master. After a great deal of convincing, the beaten camel finally realizes she can fly and takes off.
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