“... he had learned from repeated error not to ignore these quiet proddings, whether of conscience or of God.” — Julie Klassen Conscience Copy Share Image
I received so many positive comments about the quotes that I decided to continue to use them in my novels. — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
“The human heart, no matter what age, will only open to the heart that opens in return.” — Julie Klassen Heart 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
I've managed to include only enough historical detail to give the "flavor" of the time period while keeping the characters and story… — Julie Klassen Character Copy Share Image
“We all of us die, Miss Smallwood,' he interrupted. 'But we don't all of us make our lives count for something. How… — Julie Klassen Inspirational 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… — Julie Klassen Books 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… — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
“In 1770, a British law was proposed to Parliament granting grounds for annulment if a bride used cosmetics prior to her wedding… — Julie Klassen Annulment Copy Share Image
I find research fascinating and always conduct some before I begin writing, and then fill in the rest as needed. I read… — Julie Klassen Book Copy Share Image
“How foolish was the fox. How blind. To not see, not value the friendship, the affection, the trust the brown bird offered… — Julie Klassen Fables 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… — Julie Klassen Silence Copy Share Image
“In the end the myth didn’t matter. What mattered in reality was a person’s character, what he did with the life and… — Julie Klassen Life Copy Share Image
“I need to hear the words of this book—its truth, forgiveness, hope—as much as anybody.” Nathaniel looked up with an apologetic smile.… — Julie Klassen Bible Copy Share Image
For my second novel, The Apothecary's Daughter, my editor encouraged me to think of another unusual profession for a woman to have.… — Julie Klassen Apothecary Copy Share Image
I would never believe it of you, my boy, regardless of the schemers your mother and sister turned out to be. You… — Julie Klassen Be you Copy Share Image
“Mr. Upchurch,” she fumbled. “I . . . I must take my leave directly. But before I go, allow me to say how sorry I… — Julie Klassen Apology 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… — Julie Klassen Guidance 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… — Julie Klassen Children 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,… — Julie Klassen Bad time Copy Share Image
“Where has God promised to fulfill our every whim according to the minutia of our earthly desires? Where has He promised to… — Julie Klassen Christianity Copy Share Image
“Nathaniel Upchurch. Margaret couldn’t believe it. Gone were the pale features, the thin frame, the hesitant posture, the spectacles. Now broad shoulders… — Julie Klassen Nathaniel-upchurch 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… — Julie Klassen Hypocritical Copy Share Image
“A novel must be exceptionally good to live as long as the average cat. – Lord Chesterfield, eighteenth-century statesman” — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
“I have been praying, too, for the first time in my life. That parson, Tugwell, he helped me see - not the… — Julie Klassen Christianity Copy Share Image
I am asked to submit a 2-3 page synopsis to my publisher ahead of time, so by the time I begin writing,… — Julie Klassen Ahead of time Copy Share Image
“And therein lies the void between the sexes. Women want long looks and deep discussions, and men want to ride and shoot.”… — Julie Klassen Women want 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… — Julie Klassen Christianity 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… — Julie Klassen Christianity Copy Share Image
“The body might be engaged in the most base drudgery, but always the mind can be thinking on whatever is lovely, pure,… — Julie Klassen Psychology Copy Share Image
“Come to think of it, she did not speak a word. Yet I could have sworn she had the most beautiful voice.” — Julie Klassen Beautiful voice Copy Share Image
“Shut your trap, boy. You are hereby disinherited. Davies! I want a new will.” — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
“Words are important to me. I listen to each one, weigh and measure it. If I cannot trust your words, how can… — Julie Klassen Words Important Copy Share Image
“She smiled and feigned enthusiasm, although she cared little for the game. Sometimes that's what you did for the people you loved.” — Julie Klassen Enthusiasm Copy Share Image
In fact, with each of my novels I have been surprised by something that happens that I had not thought of beforehand. — Julie Klassen Books Copy Share Image
“The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return. MARIA EDGEWORTH, 19T" CENTURY NOVELIST” — Julie Klassen Human heart Copy Share Image
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! –… — Julie Klassen Book Copy Share Image
