I find research fascinating and always conduct some before I begin writing, and then fill in the rest as needed. I read stacks of books and also had the opportunity to travel to England to do more research. — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
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… — 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
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