The Julie Avery Mystery Trilogy: Part 1 – Her New Book!

Beverly J. Graves

Beverly lives in Pella, Iowa with husband, Don. She is retired and volunteers in community events that keep her busy. She’s been actively involved with community theater for almost 40 years performing and directing in 50+ productions. She has written several plays and skits and seen them brought to life on stage. Her love of theater encouraged her to organize a children’s drama group at church than ran for eleven years. Beverly says “It is a joy to see young actors grow up to become confident, outstanding young adults”. For thirty years she has performed a one-woman show entitled The Reluctant Pioneer written by her dear friend Muriel Kooi. It is the story of Mareah Scholte, the wife of Dominie Hendrik Pieter Scholte, the founder of Pella, who came to America from the Netherlands for religious freedom. Tour groups, women’s groups, church groups, bank club groups, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs have enjoyed this historical piece. Performances for tourists at the Annual Tulip Festival in the historic Pella Opera House have been especially important for Beverly to share about her community. Beverly loves writing and hopes to continue with more stories. Watch for Part 2 – Apartment 5B coming soon.