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Prayer & Praise (& a Giveaway)

January 28, 2020 By Julie Klassen

Hi friends. I hope your 2020 is off to a good start. In keeping with Deborah’s post yesterday about transparency on social media, I admit that my January has been filled with both ups and downs, i.e. LOWs. :} I also admit that last year I took on a “Read the Bible in a Year” program, and failed to complete it. :( (Lamentations tripped me up. Just saying). It’s January and I've only made it to … [Read more...]

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Cover Creation: The Bridge to Belle Island

January 14, 2020 By Julie Klassen

I always enjoy getting a behind-the-scenes peek at how book covers are created. Here is a video and a few photos that describe the cover design process for my newest novel, The Bridge to Belle Island. I hope you enjoy them as I did. First a 3-minute video. Turn up your volume control! Once the design direction is chosen, designer Jennifer Parker hires a model based on my character description … [Read more...]

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How I Celebrated My New Book’s Birthday

December 10, 2019 By Julie Klassen

Last week, we celebrated the release of a new novel at my annual book launch at my nearest local bookstore. This is always a highlight of my publishing year, thanks to the many friends and readers who show up to celebrate with me. In case you couldn’t join us, here’s a summary of the event: Describing the new book I’m excited about The Bridge to Belle Island, a stand-alone romantic … [Read more...]

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Love Comes Softly…Forty Years Strong

November 26, 2019 By Julie Klassen

Janette Oke’s novel, Love Comes Softly, has recently celebrated its fortieth anniversary of publication. That author and that book are often credited with pioneering the Christian fiction genre. Since then, the novel has birthed a whole series of books as well as a Hallmark television series. I first met Janette when I worked in marketing for Bethany House Publishers about twenty years ago. I … [Read more...]

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What’s On My Plate

November 12, 2019 By Julie Klassen

At this time of year, thoughts turn to the approaching holidays and the upcoming feasts at Thanksgiving and Christmas. But my thoughts are filled with writing, rewriting, editing, and launching a new book. So, while it may not be as delicious as turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pie, here’s what's in store for me. What's On My Plate For The Coming Weeks December 3: Release Date for The … [Read more...]

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