Julia Drake is the founder and owner of Julia Drake Public Relations (JDPR), a Los Angeles-based boutique literary publicity company that represents authors and publishers across the globe. JDPR specializes in tailored press campaigns, social media marketing, innovative book tours, author websites, and promotional videos. Julia has appeared as a speaker on many literary industry panels, including Independent Writers of Southern California, Women’s National Book Association, Lambda Literary Foundation, and Publishers and Writers of San Diego. She holds a bachelor's degree in film from UCLA, and a master's degree in screenwriting from the American Film Institute.