“For my second novel, The Apothecary's Daughter, my editor encouraged me to think of another unusual profession for a woman to have. That led to the main character, Lilly Haswell, who finds herself doing the work of an apothecary at a time when it was illegal for women to do so.” ThinkingCharacterNovelDaughterProfessionIllegalEditorsUnusualMain CharactersApothecary Author:Julie Klassen
“I've managed to include only enough historical detail to give the "flavor" of the time period while keeping the characters and story focal.” GivingEnoughCharacterStoriesPeriodsHistoricalDetailsFlavorTime Periods Author:Julie Klassen
“I believe a novel must first of all be a good story. My hope is that the spiritual message is woven in so well, is such a part of the fabric of the story and of the characters' lives, that it is subtle but meaningful. This is difficult to do well and is something I constantly endeavor to improve.” FirstsBelieveWellsCharacterStoriesSpiritualI BelieveDifficultNovelMessagesMeaningfulSubtleEndeavorFabricGood StoryWoven Author:Julie Klassen