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Final Proofs…and a Map!

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Lately I’ve been busy reviewing the final galleys (page proofs) for my next novel, The Sisters of Sea View. Next time I see these pages, they will be in a printed book! I’m very eager for you to read it come December 2022 (U.S.) and hopefully soon after in other parts of the world.

Final proof page and cover

In the meantime, I’m excited to share with you that The Sisters of Sea View will contain a map! I’ve had maps in The Tales From Ivy Hill novels and in The Bridge to Belle Island, and I’m delighted to have another in this, the first book in the On Devonshire Shores series.

Old Sidmouth Map by Bek Cruddace

All of these maps were created by Bek Cruddace, an illustrated map designer from England. I love her charming style and hope you do, too. I also hope you are looking forward to my new series. 😊 Book One is available for pre-order now.

Do you like having maps in novels?

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Julie Klassen

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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Comments

  1. I love maps in novels! I also love geneologies and character lists, especially if there are a lot of characters or it is a series that features descendants. The cover on this book is lovely, too 🙂

  2. The maps are so fun and make it easy to figure out the lay of the land. Love your cover as always. Congratulations and blessings.

  3. I loved referring to the map in your Ivy Hill series and I’m excited that one is included in your next series. Like always, your cover is absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait for December!

  5. Yes, I love when there is a map in a book! I’m so glad you put one in this novel, and I can’t wait to have my own copy of your newest story 💛.

  11. I really like maps in novels. It’s fun to see where locations are in relation to other places. I”m looking forward to reading your new book.

  13. Yes, i love the maps. I always refer back to it while reading the story. Another reader mentioned genealogies…those are great too, especially for triologies.

  14. I appreciate maps to refer back to when reading a novel or series. Excited for your new book! Congratulations!

  15. I refer to the map when I’m reading so it all makes more sense to me. I love the maps!

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