Author Description

I Loved You Then, and I Will Love You When By: Julie Metrejean Author Biography Julie Metrejean is a loving Mother and Grandmother that dreamed of one day writing something for her children that would convey her love for them always. As her children have grown, and now become mothers themselves, she decided to publish her book titled, I Loved You Then, and I Will Love You When. Something she always told her children, and has reminded them often, is that a mother's love is a bond that cannot be broken, and it is ok to make mistakes. Together they can conquer anything. A reminder to her children, "I was not put on this earth to judge you, I was put on this earth to love you." Julie Metrejean was raised in Morgan City, Louisiana. The foundation set forth by her parents and grandparents, instilled in her the type of parent she wanted to become. Illustrator James Smith the illustrator of I Loved You Then, and I Will Love You When, is a longtime friend and colleague. He was raised in Berwick, Louisiana, a small south Louisiana town near Morgan City. He is married to his wife, Darlene, and he is the father of one child Ja’Layiah. His love for his family inspired the art that was brought to life through his talent and creativity.