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"AM I NOT A MAN?"by Mark L. ShurtleffWhen offered, I lea...

"AM I NOT A MAN?"

by Mark L. Shurtleff


When offered, I leapt at the chance to receive a pre-release copy of this book and write a review. "AM I NOT A MAN?" the first novel by Utah's Attorney General, Mark L. Shurtleff, has generated a substantial amount of buzz, and for good reason. The author's research about Dred Scott's life and the era in which he lived, is phenomenal, particularly as it's observed through the prism of his battle to escape slavery using the American judicial system. The...

IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is my obnoxiously happy, chub face showing off the first copy of Dawn's Early Light! I've been waiting for this proof copy for two days, wondering why it was taking so long to get here. I was really beginning to worry because it will take two weeks from today before the books hit the store shelves.

While I waited for the UPS man, (who by the way has been a frequent visitor since I signed up for my free-shipping trial offer), I decided to organize the gifts that had already arrived. (You k...

FAMILY NIGHTS--A MODERN ARK

Whether you call it Family Home Evening or Family Night, the idea of setting aside an evening a week dedicated to family sharing, fun and instruction, established in 1915 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (the Mormons), is nearing it's 100th birthday, and this timeless program has never been more relevant nor more essential than it is today.

Politics and Sociology aside, no parent can deny that the world is becoming increasingly stressful and busy, and that stress is taking a...

BLOG TOUR UPDATE

The Dawn's Early Light Blog Tour begins shortly. Twenty-four "blog-stops" are planned, with opportunities for prizes at each one. You can also host an "Ad Stop" on your blog, or Facebook page, or by posting on Twitter. Just post the cover image of "Dawn's Early Light" or a link to http://www.laurielclewis.com/ on your social sites, and return to my blog to post a comment with your sites' address(es). You'll receive additional entries for each place you post. Easier yet, become a follower of ...

"The Reckoning" Book Trailer

This wonderful trailer provides a glimpse into Tanya Parker Mills' double-award-winning novel, "The Reckoning." Brimming with intrigue and suspense, "The Reckoning" would make a perfect gift for those on your list who enjoy an intelligent, enlightening read. Available at Amazon.

Copyright 2009 Laurie LC Lewis, (To obtain permission to copy or reprint any portion of this post, please contact the author at lclewis2007@gmail.com)

"The Reckoning" Book Trailer

Here's the trailer for "The Reckoning," an award-winning novel by Tanya Parker Mills. This intriguiing glimpse will leave you wanting more. Available at Amazon, it would make a wonderful gift for any person on your list who loves an intelligent, suspenseful read.

Copyright 2009 Laurie LC Lewis, (To obtain permission to copy or reprint any portion of this post, please contact the author at lclewis2007@gmail.com)

BIGGA-BIGGA PRIZE PACKAGE

Wanna win some great prizes? Dinner for two at Applebee's? Always dreamed of being a crafty creator of handmade items worthy of presenting as beautiful gifts? Take it from one of the craft-challenged women in the world, sometimes you need a step-by-step guide to rev up the creative juices, and then a good supper to soothe the soul.

Wanna win and also help the aforementioned craft-challenged-author-person get the word out about her new book?

I'm expecting to hold the first copy of Dawn's Early...

Bigga Bigga Prize package!

I'm expecting to hold the first copy of Dawn's Early Light in my hands in about a week. As exciting as that is, that's about three weeks behind the book's planned release date, so I need to get the word out, and I need your help. In return, I'm offering a prize package worth $60 in books and gift certificates.

Book one is a guide to designing and creating beautiful handmade jewelry titled, Elegant Wire Jewelry, by Kathy Frey. Book two, Bits and Pieces, by Karen Costello Soltys, contains patte...

BOOK NOOK REVIEW

SIMPLY SINGING TIME
by
Alison Palmer


My good friend, and eight-time author, Alison Palmer, has dedicated her talents to providing principle-based Primary supplements that enhance Sunday sharing times. Her newest release, Simply Singing Time, is a dream for choristers. Written to coordinate with the 2010's Primary theme, "I Know My Savior Lives", Simply Singing Time helps choristers reinforce powerful Gospel principles through Palmer's entertaining games.

For example, in lesson 4, "The Lord is My ...

DAILY JOURNAL OF GRATITUDE

A few weeks ago, while poking around for a photo of "gratitude" for a post on that topic, I came across a most remarkable blog--"365 Days of Gratitude". It was a photo-blog with a daily image reflecting something for which the photojournalist was grateful. I thought the idea was lovely. The anonymous blogger has evidently moved from her roots because the first shot on her blog is featured here, a shot of the prairie where she was raised. The label was, "Today I am grateful for my visit home."...