Finding Forgiveness to Find Freedom

In the eighties, Julie Chimes, with obligatory shoulder pads and big hair, worked in the media in London’s Fleet Street. Company director, businesswoman and part-time racing driver her world underwent a dramatic change when an out-of-the-blue attempt on her life left her for dead. Viciously stabbed repeatedly within millimetres of her life her subsequent survival was considered to be something of a miracle. She wrote a profound, yet humorous autobiographical account of her experiences both in and out of body. A Stranger in Paradise is published by Bloomsbury, London, distributed on three continents and translated into many languages. The story created a wave of positive media attention around the world and was also the subject of a critically acclaimed BBC documentary, which Julie scripted and co directed.

After facing her own mortality she vowed to ‘try on’ as many lives as possible. At an age when most singers are hanging up their vocal chords, Julie fulfilled her dream of becoming a singer. Having conquered her inhibition, she sang as soloist in a seven year partnership with a wonderfully talented accompanist, singing for her supper in some swanky establishments around Europe.

A ‘chance’ meeting some years later led to a song writing partnership with a delightful man and musical genius.  Julie has the feeling she has walked into the most important part of her destiny and the creative alchemy between her and Russell Nash is producing the most exciting work she has ever done.  Julie lives with her husband Richard in hidden corners of Europe, where they delight in finding the prettiest terraces to share morning coffee.

Meet Julie at www.chimesnashmusic.com