Dr. Julia Wilhelm was born on July 1, 198 in Zweibrücken, Germany. She studied English Literature and Cultural Anthropology in Mainz and Bristol, graduating in 26 with a Magistra Artium degree (M.A.). In 211, she received her PhD (Dr. phil.) for her research on Jane Austen’s influence on the literary genre of Chick Lit.Currently living in Homburg/Saar, she is the headmaster of an adult education centre (Volkshochschule).