“Having been an editor for more than a decade, I thought I had a good idea of how much work was involved in writing a novel. I was wrong! Writing is a lot harder than I ever imagined - but worth it.” WritingIdeasNovelInvolvedHarderDecadesEditorsGood IdeasWorth It Author:Julie Klassen
“I found myself wondering, what would it be like to have a strange woman living in your home, nursing your child? My resulting research into the private lives of women in the 18th and 19th centuries inspired me and provided the backbone for [Lady of Milkweed Manor] novel.” ChildrenHomeFoundWonderNovelCenturyStrangeResearchOur ChildrenInspiredYour ChildrenPrivate LifeNursing19th CenturyBackboneMilkweed Author:Julie Klassen
“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
“In fact, with each of my novels I have been surprised by something that happens that I had not thought of beforehand.” Has BeensFactsHappensNovel Author:Julie Klassen
“I received so many positive comments about the quotes that I decided to continue to use them in my novels.” UseNovelDecidedComment 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
“My hope is that my novels reflect the reality of a world where good and evil exist, imperfect people make mistakes, but a perfect Heavenly Father offers forgiveness and second chances.” PeopleWorldRealityEvilFatherChancePerfectMistakeNovelOffersGood And EvilMaking MistakesHeavenlyImperfectSecond ChanceHeavenly FatherPeople Make Mistakes Author:Julie Klassen