Hi, I’m Jules.
I’m Julie Lyles Carr: bestselling author, ghostwriter, speaker, and podcast host. I believe words have the power to change how we see ourselves, each other, and what’s possible next.
For most of my career, I’ve helped other people tell their stories. Through ghostwriting and collaborative writing, I’ve helped bring almost 30 books to life with publishers like HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, and Hachette. I’ve written my own books, too: Raising an Original (Zondervan/HarperCollins, 2016), Footnotes (Abingdon Press, 2019), and my newest, Positive and Encouraging Truths About Anxiety (K-LOVE Books, 2026).
My Next Chapter
After decades of helping shape other people’s stories, this next season is about telling more of my own. That means more of my own books, my first novel, and teaching what I’ve learned about how books actually get written.
The novel. My debut is a romantic thriller with historical twists: a legal case from 17th century Scotland that history simply walked away from, and a linguist in modern Dubai who was never supposed to find it. If you’d like character notes, location research, and a peek at my writing process as it comes together, join my Fiction First Look list.
The writing. Almost 30 books have taught me a lot about where writers get stuck, how a nonfiction book really comes together, and what it takes to get to the last page. I’ve gathered those lessons into resources for your writing journey. Sign up here and you’ll get instant access to my free guide, The Write Stuff: A Field Guide to the Writing Life.
Where You Might Know Me From
I host the allmomdoes and God on the Go podcasts with CRISTA Media, where thousands of listeners each month join me for honest conversations about faith, family, work, and the life you’re actually living. I’m also a voice artist and audiobook narrator with more than 30 titles in my voice. You’ll find me on conference stages and at retreats, too, talking about story, calling, and the permission to start something new in any season.
The People Who Keep Me Grounded
I married my college sweetheart, Michael, more than three decades ago. We’re the proud parents of eight, I’m a mother-in-law, and I’m “Sissy” to two grandchildren. My big, beautiful family is still the inspiration behind my writing, my speaking, and my passion for helping people live out their original design.
Here’s How We Can Work Together
Ghostwriting
You have a story or a message that deserves a full-length book. I’ve spent decades helping authors, leaders, and experts get those books written and traditionally published, and I’d love to hear about yours.
Speaking
From conference stages to corporate retreats, I bring warmth, humor, and real substance to every room. If you’re looking for a speaker your audience will still be talking about, let’s connect.
Consulting
Through CarrConsult, my media and communications company, I help individuals, teams, and brands find their voice with content strategy, voice development, and organizational communication.
what they’re saying
Voices from the Work
“We are forever indebted to Julie Lyles Carr for her editorial help, keen insight, and ongoing support in bringing our stories to life. Julie, you’re the Nancy Meyers of the book world: someone who knows how to shape a chapter into a cozy and intimate experience for the reader.”
Stevie and Sazan Hendrix
Digital creators
“Julie’s message of your unique calling to raise your one-of-a-kind child is one every parent needs to hear. You will finish it feeling confident and purposeful and up for the task.”
Natalie Hanson
Writer and mother of seven
wife of Taylor Hanson
“We love this book! Julie has given every parent an incredible gift, to see through the eyes of their child. It’s revolutionary. You won’t be the same parent after you read this fantastic book and use the proven personality tool.”
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott
#1 New York Times bestselling authors
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts
“I extend my appreciation to Julie Lyles Carr, whose expertise, feedback, and attention to detail helped shape this book into its final form.”
Chris Robinson, Maxwell Leadership, USA Today bestselling author
Short Bio for Event Hosts and Media
Julie Lyles Carr is a bestselling author, ghostwriter of almost 30 books, speaker, and host of the allmomdoes and God on the Go podcasts with CRISTA Media. Her books include Raising an Original (Zondervan/HarperCollins) and Positive and Encouraging Truths About Anxiety (K-LOVE Books). The founder of CarrConsult, she is now writing her debut novel. She lives in Austin, Texas.
