About

My name is Julia Carvel, and I am the face behind The Floral Chainsaw.

I’ve worked as a writer, editor/proofreader, English professor, tutor, and mentor.

My history includes serving as an active duty officer in the United States Navy, a college teacher in medium and maximum security Texas prison units, and being a damn good raid healer in World of Warcraft (back in the olden days).

I have a wide variety of interests and a penchant for collecting seemingly random pieces of information. My students used to call me the “Everything Professor” because I could teach just about anything, then ultimately tie it back to English.

My favorite punctuation mark is the semicolon.

I picked the name “The Floral Chainsaw” because it perfectly represents me – I love feminine things and can be a total girly girl, but I can also fix pipes, rewire lights, and yes – even use chainsaws (in multiple sizes).

Qualifications:

Master of Education (MEd), Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Adult Concentration – Regent University

Master of Arts (MA), Teaching English at the College Level; Literature (dual qualification) – Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature; Creative Writing (dual qualification) – Texas Lutheran University

Experience:

Editor/Proofreader – 5 years
Military Writer/Editor – 8 years
College English Professor – 6 years
Mentor/Coach – 12 years