• Shayla Witherwood: A Half-Faerie Tale by Tamra Torero

    Summer Reading…For Fun?

    This is a guest post by Tamra Torero.  Tamra is the mother of nine readers and author of the recently released YA novel, Shayla Witherwood: A Half-Faerie Tale. Learn more about Tamra at www.shaylawitherwood.com. SUMMER READING…FOR FUN? Simple Solutions to Get Kids Reading this Summer The … [Read More...]

  • The Foxxes back to back

    Writing Memorably

    This is a guest post by Daniel and Mary-Helen Foxx. Mary-Helen grew up during the space race at Cape Canaveral, Florida. She met and married Dan while attending college in his hometown in South Carolina. After her graduation with a degree in History and Education they moved to Utah where Dan earned … [Read More...]

  • Dr. Hatch Piano

    The Power of Music

    This is a guest post by David Glen Hatch. Distinguished international concert and recording artist and master teacher of piano, David Glen Hatch, enjoys an active performance career in prestigious venues on five continents. He has recorded a wide variety of repertoire on more than thirty compact … [Read More...]

  • WHITE OUT CONDITIONS

    The Virtues of Those Who Have Gone Before

    This is a guest post by Shelli Simmons. Shelli  was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated with honors from a local Business College.  Following the marriage to her “High School Sweetheart”, she worked in the business industry until the death of her 2 ½ month old son from Sudden Infant … [Read More...]

  • Daniel-Johnson

    Cruisin’ with Daniel Johnson

    Daniel Johnson, author of An LDS Guide to Mesoamerica and upcoming book An LDS Guide to the Yucatan, will be a headliner on a cruise down to the Carribean and Mexico this fall. The cruise departs from Port Canaveral and will stop at Cozumel (Tulum Ruins), Belize City (Lamanai Ruins), Roatan, … [Read More...]

Apr
13

How Life Prepared Me To Become an Author

Treion Muller

This is a guest post by Treion Muller. Treion is a self-proclaimed “father in motion” of five delightful―but not perfect―children. Professionally he is FranklinCovey’s Chief eLearning Architect, business book author, national presenter, and social media and online learning expert. Treion has also coauthored two business books, The Learning Explosion and The Webinar Manifesto. Learn more about…
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Apr
11

Blog Tour: The Golden Flute: The Adventures of Lilli and Zane

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New York Times bestselling author Catherine Lanigan is proud to announce the release the first of her new YA fantasy series, The Adventures of Lilli and Zane: The Golden Flute. If you are interested in joining the blog tour, please leave a comment with the date you’d like to post or contact me via email. The…
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Apr
10

Blog Tour: The Quickened Chronicles: The Rifts of Rime

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Steven Peck’s latest Middle grade novel is perfect for anyone looking for a great adventure story in the fein and flavor of the Redwall books. If you are interested in joining the blog tour, please leave a comment with the date you’d like to post or contact me via email. The book is currently available on NetGalley.…
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Apr
06

Creating Character Connections

Alicia Leppert Author of Emerald City

This is a guest post from Alicia K. Leppert. Alicia always knew she wanted to be a writer, ever since Career Day in first grade when she walked around carrying a notebook and pencil. Twenty-some odd years later, after a short stint in high school where she dreamed of being an actress, a whirlwind Internet romance including…
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Apr
05

Blog Tour: The Guardians of Elijah’s Fire

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The Guardian’s of Elijah’s Fire is the 2nd book in Frank L. Cole‘s Guardians Series. It continues the adventures of Amber Trendon and her friends from The Guardians of the Hidden Scepter as they search for, and protect, ancient Biblical artifacts (think Indiana Jones in high school). This is a great Middle Grade read that can…
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Mar
30

A Dream That Changed One’s Destiny

Erik Olsen

This is a guest post by Erik Olsen. Erik was born in Salt Lake City. He went to Brighton High School and afterwards went on a LDS mission to North Carolina. After his mission he came home and found the girl of his dreams, Wendy Patane, who decided she could put up with him, and…
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Mar
23

A Writer’s Design

Fay Klingler Author

This is a guest post by Fay Klingler. Author and illustrator Fay A. Klingler is an award-winning creative and technical writer. An often sought-after motivational speaker for women’s groups and radio and television audiences, Fay thoroughly enjoys her family, speaking and writing, sewing, gardening, hiking, and camping. Together, the Klinglers have twelve children and thirty-five grandchildren…
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Mar
19

Hope’s Journey Spring Blog Tour

Hopes Journey Spring Tour

Author Stephanie Worlton is hosting a Spring Blog Tour for her book Hope’s Journey starting tomorrow. Follow along for great reviews, interviews, and even some giveaways! Tour date Blog Name 20 Mar From the Other Side of the Mirror 21 Mar Cami’s Books 22 Mar Squeaky Books 23 Mar Mormon Mommy Writers 26 Mar The Write…
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Mar
16

Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop!

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Welcome to our stop on the Lucky  Leprechaun Giveaway Hop! First off a great big thank you to Kathy over at I am a Reader, Not a Writer and Cindy Thomas. Now, for the fun stuff. We are offering a signed copy of My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend by Elodia Strain and an ARC copy of The…
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Mar
16

Be True to You

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This is a guest post by Merrilee Browne Boyack. Boyack, is a crazed woman who loves eating and taking naps when she can. She is an estate-planning attorney who conducts her law practice from home. She graduated with High Honors from Brigham Young University with a degree in Business Management—Finance and was a summa cum laude…
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