Author · Motivational Speaker · Coach

The greatest adventures begin when we least expect them.

Author · Motivational Speaker · Coach

What people are saying about the Portal Weaver

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I really enjoyed The Portal Weaver! The world-building was phenomenal, and the story was so creative and magical. It was such a fun and intriguing read, and it kept me hooked from beginning to end. I loved that it never felt predictable, and I genuinely wasn’t sure what was going to happen next. The characters also felt so real and relatable, which made it really easy to connect with them and get invested in their journey. Such a captivating and imaginative read! Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an immersive, magical story that keeps you guessing!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I loved every bit of this book - start to finish. Hilarious, interesting and insightful. Bought an extra copy for my niece & recommend it to everyone of all ages!!

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The Portal Weaver and the Otherworld

She was never meant to be caught. He was never meant to find her.

On a random Monday morning, twelve-year-old Luan pulls a mermaid named Surf from his fishing net. She needs his help returning to the magical world of Loselliaha. Luan needs hers too. His mother is terminally ill, and Surf's world may hold the only cure.

To save the people they love, Luan and Surf must cross worlds, face impossible magic and discover why their meeting was never an accident.

  • Fantasy adventure
  • Friendship
  • Found family
  • Ages 12 and up

The Portal Weaver Series

The greatest adventures begin when we least expect them.

Luan thought he was heading out for an ordinary morning on his father’s fishing boat. Then he pulled a mermaid from the sea, and everything he believed about the world began to change.

  • Fantasy adventure
  • Friendship
  • Found family
  • Ages 12 and up

Click to enter the Otherworld

A free preview

Catch the mermaid to unlock the first three chapters.

Surf is fast, but if you catch her, she will show you where the story begins.

Click Surf when she swims past
Or open the free chapters here
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What people are saying about the Portal Weaver

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I really enjoyed The Portal Weaver! The world-building was phenomenal, and the story was so creative and magical. It was such a fun and intriguing read, and it kept me hooked from beginning to end. I loved that it never felt predictable, and I genuinely wasn’t sure what was going to happen next. The characters also felt so real and relatable, which made it really easy to connect with them and get invested in their journey. Such a captivating and imaginative read! Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an immersive, magical story that keeps you guessing!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I loved every bit of this book - start to finish. Hilarious, interesting and insightful. Bought an extra copy for my niece & recommend it to everyone of all ages!!

Jules Dickson

Author · Illustrator · Artist

Hello, I’m Jules.

Jules Dickson is a Canadian author, illustrator, artist, movement teacher and dharma teacher with a love of fantasy, adventure and magic.

Through The Portal Weaver, Jules writes for young people who have ever felt different, misunderstood or unsure of their place in the world. Her stories celebrate imagination, friendship and the courage to trust who you are.

Jules is available for media conversations, school and library presentations, book clubs, festivals and creative collaborations across Canada and internationally.

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For general inquiries, media requests, speaking opportunities or collaborations, send a message below. Jules will reply as soon as possible.

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Your liberation is the freedom to feel completely at ease being you—to live fully embodied, deeply relaxed, and genuinely alive.

Food and nutrition as a doorway to liberation and peace.

My personal wellness journey

For years, food left me feeling unwell and powerless.

For years, I lived with PCOS and more than a dozen related symptoms. I could barely eat without experiencing pain and constant bloating. My digestion was unpredictable, I experienced ovarian cysts and my periods were irregular.

After studying nutrition and consistently applying a lower-fat, plant-forward way of eating inspired by Medical Medium information, my experience changed dramatically. I began to understand which foods and routines supported my body. Today, my cycle is regular, my symptoms have greatly improved and food no longer feels like the enemy it once did.

This experience inspired me to help other people create nourishing routines, prepare supportive foods and approach their health with greater clarity, confidence and compassion.

— Jules Dickson

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This coaching may be helpful for people seeking practical wellness support while navigating digestive discomfort, chronic symptoms, inflammation concerns, hormonal wellness or sustainable weight goals.

Jules provides educational wellness coaching, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Personal experiences are not a guarantee of results. This service is not a substitute for care from a licensed healthcare professional and is not affiliated with Medical Medium.

Motivational speaking · Creative workshops

Speaking that helps people see themselves differently.

Jules Dickson is a Canadian author and motivational speaker who uses honest storytelling, creativity and interactive reflection to help people recognize their potential, trust the way their minds work and turn what once felt like a limitation into a source of strength.

Warm, engaging and participatory, each presentation draws from Jules’s own journey—from a student with learning disabilities and dysgraphia to a published fantasy author, workshop facilitator and speaker.

  • Schools and libraries
  • Grades 5–12
  • Organizations and events
  • In person or virtual
  • Creativity, imagination and original thinking
  • Turning differences and challenges into strengths
  • Self-trust, confidence and meaningful personal growth

Truro Middle School, Nova Scotia

october 2026


Rockingstone Heights Middle School, Nova Scotia

October 2026


Alternity Cafe, Toronto

parts work writing workshop and book launch September 2026

Presentation rates

Choose the visit that fits your school.

Each visit can be adapted in conversation with the teacher or librarian to suit the students, space and learning goals.

All prices are in Canadian dollars. Travel outside Toronto is quoted separately. Library events, book clubs, festivals and custom workshops are welcome. Please inquire.

The portal is open

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Include your school, grades, approximate number of students and preferred dates. Jules will reply with availability and the next steps.

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Praise for Jules

I’d like to share that the author’s visit at Rockingstone Heights last Friday, October 2, went very well! I’d estimate that at least 50 kids were in attendance, and they welcomed Jules with so much excitement and enthusiasm.
Jules had slides prepared for her presentation, but as soon as she began, so many hands shot up with questions that she decided to switch things up and take questions first. And there were SO many questions! I had been a little apprehensive beforehand, thinking, “Oh no, they’re going to ask random questions just to be funny,” and while there were certainly one or two of those, most of the questions were genuinely thoughtful and relevant. Their librarian, Anna, had given them an overview of the author and her book, and so the kids came prepared with inquiries. They asked about how to write and publish a book, where she finds inspiration, the cover art (which Jules also created), and her process as a writer. The teachers were asking questions, too. I thought Jules answered questions in a very specific, appropriate but also accessible way so that the kids could understand.
I think the fact that Jules is so young (26) and has a learning challenge, dysgraphia, which she discussed at length in the context of her writing, really resonated with the kids. I was so impressed by how positively they responded to her.
And, in the end, they even lined up to get her autograph! It was such a wonderful reception, and I feel that the visit was a real success. I was happy to have hosted it! - Mara Nanaman, Halifax Public Library


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