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 was 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, has serveral profound messages such as,
'Follow your heart'
'You can rise above hurtful situations'
'Help can come in some miraculous ways'
And this story 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 performed by adult students
of the late actress (Family Matters) Rosetta Lenoire,
founder of the AMAS REPERTORY THEATRE in New York City.
Julia continues to write and author original plays
and musicals (lyrics). She 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.
Caleela is a camel, born near the city
of Nazareth in Palestine.
Through circumstances, she becomes
one of the camels transporting
the three wise men
to the manger housing Jesus.
Despite their immense knowledge,
the three lose their bearings and
Caleela receives divine guidance,
to go to the appropriate location.
opening up a new era for camels.
In subsequent years,
the flying camels load up packs
and deliver sweets.
One camel encounters another
who cannot fly and she has been
beaten by her master.
After a great deal of convincing,
the beaten camel finally realizes
that she CAN fly and she takes off.
the camel is eventually accepted
into her family.
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