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… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
Having been an editor for more than a decade, I thought I had a good idea of how much work was involved in writing… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
I've managed to include only enough historical detail to give the "flavor" of the time period while keeping the characters and story focal. — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
My hope is that my novels reflect the reality of a world where good and evil exist, imperfect people make mistakes, but a perfect… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“I found I quite enjoyed having you under the same roof. Being able to see you, hear your voice many times a day. I… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Was it hypocritical to turn to God now, when she had done her utmost to be independent, to make her way without Him until… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Emptiness gnawed at Emma. Could she> face death without fear? If she were to show up at heaven's door tomorrow, would God even recognize… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Remember Who it is that has placed you in your present position; perhaps you have no home, perhaps you have experienced a reverse of… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“How long had it had been since she'd thought back on the evenings around the fire, number games at the kitchen table, or listening… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“At the door he turned and looked back. She stood, facing away from him, the sunlight from the window enshrouding her in an unmerited… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“The virtue of silence is highly commendable, and will contribute greatly to your ease and prosperity. The best proof of wisdom is to talk… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
But I don't think any parent can expect to escape this life without disappointing his child at some point. And the same could be… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“I have been praying, too, for the first time in my life. That parson, Tugwell, he helped me see - not the error of… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“God was good, she did not doubt. But that did not always mean He gave you everything you wanted.” — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“You are free to go, Father," she whispered. "We are all of us free." Olivia finally understood what Mr Tugwell had tried to tell… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
