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Are Mormon Women Oppressed?

I had an interesting book signing last night. I was at the Orem Costco, sitting right across the aisle from the Jello chocolate mousse. I'd eaten dinner, but the visual of all that food was making me hungry again. Otherwise . . . I had some very interesting conversations with people about the Book of Mormon, etc. The most interesting conversation was when a woman rushed up to me. She had seen my poster at the front door of Costco. It turns out she was looking for a book on "Muslim" women...

Brainstorming AMMON and this week's schedule

Ammon Update: I'm about 120 pages into drafting my next book: AMMON. He's a compelling character to write about. I'd love to hear your comments about what you find most significant about Ammon's character. I think it's remarkable that he'd give up his kingship to be a missionary in enemy territory.

Questions I'm working on:
1. Do you think those he "slayed" with the slingshot were killed or just injured? Or was the only person he mortally wounded the leader of the Lamanite band?
2. Flocks--in m...

THANKS Everyone!

Today Mormon Times reported that Women of the Book of Mormon climbed to #2 Bestseller on the Deseret Book Top Ten bestsellers list.
A big thank you to my blog followers for the reviews and word of mouth.
My editor told me that the book is going into a 2nd printing.
Below, I included a picture of my editor (Eliza) so she can get some credit. We are posing at the Whitney Gala that was this past weekend. Also, in the red dress is Danyelle Ferguson, who has her first book coming out in June...

Book Launch coming Friday!

Some exciting news. Announcing my first ever book launch (it's about time!) for Women of the Book of Mormon.


Information in the beautiful invitation above.


There will also be refreshments!


AND . . . everyone who purchases a book will be entered into a drawing for a copy of one of the following bestselling books:


Band of Sisters by Annette Lyon
Devils Food Cake by Josi S. Kilpack
The Hourglass Door by Lisa Mangum
The Hidden Branch by GG Vandagriff
Dangerous Connections by Julie Coulter Bellon
The...

Tons of Reviews!

Thanks so much to all of the reviewers that are posting this past week. They've been rolling in and it's been fun to see what each person likes in particular.

Rachelle Christensen--Author

Sheila--Why Not? Because I Said So

Queen of the Clan--Danyelle Ferguson

Women in the Scriptures

Lu Ann's Library

LDS Women's Book Review


Also, I'm getting ready for the LDS Storymakers Conference this weekend. Annette Lyon and I are running the early morning Boot Camp. I'm also teaching a workshop and moderating a ...

Book Signings this weekend

Friday: April 16, 2010 - Lunch hour at Spanish Fork Seagull Book 12:00-1:30 p.m. Join me at Seagull Book where I'll be signing copies of Women of the Book of Mormon. 1052 N. Main, Spanish Fork, Utah.

Saturday: April 17, 2010 - Signing at Clinton Seagull Book 2:00-4:00 p.m. Join me at Seagull Book where I'll be signing copies of Women of the Book of Mormon. 1803 West 1800 North, Clinton, UT.

Today (April 15) is the LAST Day to register for the LDS Storymakers Writers Conference. No walk-ins...

Cover is here--Alma the Younger

Here is a sneak peek at the cover. Alma the Younger will be out in June:

I'll be announcing a blog tour for Alma the Younger in mid May. Stay tuned!

Also, many thanks for the reviews that have come in on Women:

Rebecca Irvine--Writer & Reviewer

Heather Justesen--Author

Queen of Chaos--Autumn Ables

Don Carey--Author

Julie Wright--Author

Cheri Chesley--Author

Taffy's Candy--Writer & Reviewer

I'm keeping a tally on the side bar of my Ammon update. I just used my 15 year old son to help with the...

Write-A-Thon & Great Signings

If you're a writer, you definitely don't want to miss out on this contest:


On Thursday, April 8, 2010 Precision Editing Group will be sponsoring a Write-a-Thon and we're inviting writers to show us how many words you can write in 4 hours! The winner will receive their choice of a $50 Amazon.com gift card OR a 50 page content edit by one of the Precision Editing Group Editors. Go HERE for more info!


This weekend, the book signings have been great. Mostly because "Women" was able to make it into ...

Week #6 Winner & Book has shipped!

Congrats to Rebecca Irvine--you are Week #6 winner! Email me at heather @ hbmoore dot com Thanks for your great comments, everyone.
The 6 week contest is ending just in time. This morning I picked up a couple boxes of books at my publisher. My husband came with me to carry boxes. He opened a book and said, "Why is it so short?" Most people would be impressed that it's so long. LOL.
Here's my daughter holding a copy.

I have two book signings this weekend. I don't know if "Women" will be at the ...

Sample Chapters for WOMEN here

You can read the Preface and Chapter One of Women of the Book of Mormon HERE .

Thanks to the following reviewers who posted reviews for Women:

Stephanie Humphreys on Write Bravely

Kathi Oram Peterson on Kathi's Writing Nook


This is the FINAL week of the 6 week book giveaway! Which means . . . Women of the Book of Mormon is almost on the shelves!

To be entered:

1. You as the blogger make a comment and answer today's question.

2. Become a blog follower (if you aren't already)

3. On Thursday I'll pick a ...