Julia Scheeres

Julia Scheeres is an author and journalist based in the Bay Area.

Born in Lafayette, Indiana, she drew from her experiences growing up in a conservative Christian family to write her bestselling memoir "Jesus Land." Scheeres also authored "A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Jonestown," which is being adapted into a film.

She teaches memoir and creative nonfiction writing, both online and in San Francisco, and works with private clients on their book projects.

Her work often explores themes of religion, family, and identity.