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May 26, 2015 By Julie Klassen

2015 will be the first year I’ll have two books releasing. In July, I’ll have a new book with a new-to-me publisher. The book is called Lady Maybe. The publisher is Berkley/Penguin in New York.  I am enjoying working with a new team, but I am continuing to work with my beloved Bethany House as well. They are publishing my December release (The Painter’s Daughter), and I’ve recently signed a new contract with them, too. I’m so thankful for great publishing partners!

Signing my first contract with Berkley/Penguin.

Signing my first contract with Berkley/Penguin.

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Lady Maybe is about a woman whose startling secrets lead her into unexpected danger and romance in Regency England. I can’t wait to see what readers think of it!

Here’s what one special lady wrote after reading an early draft:

“Just finished your riveting, heart-wrenching, wonderfully romantic, tender, & inspiring novel. A fabulous read.” –Marietta Terry

To gear up for the release, I’m giving away a few Advance Reading Copies. If you’re interested, enter here by 5/29/2015. (US mailing addresses only. Sorry Rosie! :)) Either way, I hope you will enjoy the new book when it comes out!

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JULIE KLASSEN loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her novels have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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  1. Tamera Alexander says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:54 am

    Your new book sounds marvelous, Julie! Great cover too. Wishing you all the best!

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks, Tamera!

  2. lynnaustin says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:46 am

    Congratulations, Julie! You’ve been a busy woman. Blessings on both books!

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks, Lynn. Yes, I’m tired. 🙂

  3. Sonja says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:03 am

    That is so exciting. Congratulations!

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks, Sonja!

  4. Shirley Chapel says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Is Berkley Penquin a Christian publisher? I only like to read books put out by Christian publishers. I’m not trying to be picky but that’s the type of books I’m most comfortable reading. I haven’t heard of these publishers before.

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Shirley. Penguin publishes a lot of different genres. Lord willing, my books will reach new readers this way, as well as my current ones. We’ll see how it goes. 🙂

  5. jcp says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Congrlations! I’m sorry the giveaway is only for Facebook users so I’ll have to get it when it releases.

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      You can use your email to enter via the link as well. But might as well wait for the one with the pretty cover! 🙂 Thanks!

  6. Carrie Lynn Lewis says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Julie,

    How exciting! Two books in one year! Wow!

    Lady Maybe sounds interesting (I love the title), but I’m especially interested in The Painter’s Daughter, since I am an artist myself. Can’t wait to hear more about that!

    Best wishes on both books.

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks, Carrie Lynn. What sort of artist are you?

  7. Andrea Cox says

    May 26, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Julie, congratulations on working with a new publisher and also resigning with Bethany House. However you get those books out to us readers, I am happy! May you have many more exciting moments such as those contract signings throughout your career.

    Blessings,
    Andrea

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks, Andrea!

  8. Courtney says

    May 26, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    I can’t wait for your book, Julie! I’ll be in my last few weeks of pregnancy then, so I am looking forward to the pleasant distraction while I feel enormous during the heat of summer!

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Oh, man, Courtney. I feel for you. Hope the final weeks of pregnancy go smoothly–and coolly!

  9. Janet says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Love all of your books and can’t wait to read these new ones. Thanks for being such a great writer!

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      You’re welcome, Janet. Thank YOU!

  10. Ingrid says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Vow two books in one year , you are one busy lady . I love all your books . You are a fantastic author. Looking forward to reading many more.

    • Julie Klassen says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you, Ingrid. I appreciate it, and I hope you will enjoy the new books.

  11. Pauline Cotton Osborne says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:08 am

    Julie,
    I love this title and the pretty genteel lady on the cover, I am anxious to read this one…Happy you are still with Bethany House, they are wonderful folks.
    Hope both of your books do well….

  12. Emilee Douglas says

    May 27, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I entered! I love your books!
    Thanks!

  13. kim amundsen says

    May 28, 2015 at 8:17 am

    Looking forward to reading your books.

  14. Rosie W says

    May 28, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Congratulations on another book that I know will keep me from housework! 🙂

  15. Danielle Hull says

    May 29, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    The e-mail said we had until today (29th) to enter, but when I tried, the rafflecopter said it ended yesterday (the 28th) 🙁

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