J. Saylor is the pen name of Julie Gregg, a North Carolina writer and creator of Seasoned & Salty — Where life feels like it should. Her writing explores life's changing seasons, resilience, reinvention, belonging, and the unexpected beauty of starting over. With a love for coastal places, everyday humor, and the stories that connect us, she writes for readers who know that finding yourself doesn't have an expiration date. Her debut book, *Seasoned & Salty*, is a collection of reflections on life, change, and finding your way back to yourself. She is also working on *The Changing Tides of Driftwood Cove*, a novel about second chances, community, and building a life of your own.