Julia Garcia

“The way the girl soaked in the world around her, gathered treasures, and searched for miracles-and found them right where she walked and breathed and lived her moments. Hers was a rich, deep, expansive life right there on that farm.”
― Amanda Dykes, Set the Stars Alight

“Everyone knows. I think even Clara knows, deep down, though she's convinced that advertising that the farm is wireless - for her meaning without Internet - adds to the draw of the place. So we all pretend it's not here and only use it when we have to. And life is better without it, honestly. It's nice not being constantly connected. It makes us... more connected, ironically.”
― Amanda Dykes, Set the Stars Alight

“The world is dark, so dark we sometimes forget the stars. But they are always there - we need only fight to see these brilliant places of light, these echoes of the truest story. Of a man who gave his life for another - and of a Man, centuries before him, who gave His life for the world. The One who is coming....and coming.....and coming after you. Fighting for your heart. Every breathe a gift.”
― Amanda Dykes, Set the Stars Alight

“You've brought out your best butter." [you're laying on the flattery thickly]”
― Agatha Christie, The Seven Dials Mystery