Daniel Johnson's Blog, page 10

New paper on gold plates

The blog has been quiet lately, but there are things going on in the background. Book signings and firesides are being planned for this summer and later in the year. Based on accounts from our publisher and our own efforts, we estimate that over 1300 copies of our book have been sold. Overall, that's a pretty good number for a book like this from a small publisher and market. But we would always like to do more, so check it out if you haven't done so yet.

In the meantime, Daniel has written a ...

Catching up in the new year and a new online article

It has been a while since we have made any posts, so it's time to get caught up. Daniel and Derek attended the Book of Mormon Archaeological Forum annual conference last October, which was well attended. There were some well-known speakers who shared some great information. Daniel also did some book signings and firesides. He also put on a fireside in Spanish that was very well attended and enjoyed. Some of the other events did not bring in so many numbers, but stormy weather and the Swine Fl...

Events in Utah this October

Daniel will be going to Utah this month for the annual Book of Mormon Archaeology Forum's annual conference and other book signing events and firesides.

The BMAF's forum will be held at the Red Lion Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday 17 October. It will be from 9:00-5:30 and there are some great speakers lined up, so there is a lot to learn from the presenters. Daniel will be attending and selling the book in between the sessions. For more information, click this image:

That evening, Da...

Our first Spanish fireside

Daniel gave a fireside on the 6th of this month at the Oakland multi-stake center next to the temple. It was the first one in Spanish, finally. All in all, it went okay, but he will have to brush up on some more vocabulary if it happens again. Many attendees asked if our book was available in Spanish, but sadly, no. That would be a great idea, but if it ever happens, it's a long way off. We were told that up to 160 people attended the fireside, so that is a good turnout.

Daniel was even told t...

Spanish fireside this weekend

Recently, Daniel was asked to give a fireside at a chapel in Sonoma. It was sort of last minute, but that's what we live for. It went well and many people asked where they could get the book. He will also be doing a fireside this Sunday evening in Oakland, at the stake center right next to the temple. This one will be in Spanish, so he has been busy translating sections of the PowerPoint presentation and trying to bone up on some needed vocabulary. Let's hope everything goes well. If you are ...

Back from Utah and yet another fireside

Daniel got back early this week after a jam-packed book trip to Utah. Since Derek and his family live there now, he was able to join him in the book signings. It was a bit different than the events held in California, but we had a good time and there were many opportunities to talk to many people about the book. Even with the short amount of time there, Daniel was able to give two firesides that were well attended. Many people asked questions and wanted to know about the places we went and wh...

Book signing news

Earlier this month, Daniel attended our first book signing events in California. The first was at Beehive Bookstore in Campbell. He had a great time meeting the people that worked there and talking to patrons who came in. A lot of books were sold for the event and people were very excited to discuss the details of our trips. If you're in the South Bay, Beehive is a great place to stop in for a friendly chat and a good selection of LDS books and merchandise.

If you are anywhere near Fresno, Far...

June events and a new article online - Metalworking

Our summer is beginning to fill with events. On Saturday 6 June, Daniel will be at Beehive Bookstore in Campbell, CA from 12 to 2 pm for a book signing. This is our first official book signing at a store, so we are looking forward to it. Just a couple of weeks later on the 20th, Daniel will be at Far West Books in Fresno from 11 am to 1 pm to meet customers and sign books. He will also give a fireside at the Fresno Stake Center on the evening of the 21st at 6 pm. The odd thing is that we stil...

Upcoming firesides and book signings

The past few months have been very busy ones for us, but sadly with things other than book-related issues. Now with summer approaching, we have some events to get ready for. This Saturday, June 6th, Jared and Daniel will be doing their first official book signing at an LDS Bookstore in Campbell, CA. Two weeks later on the 20th, Daniel will be at the Far West bookstore in Fresno, CA for a book signing, tentatively scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Sunday evening the same weekend, Daniel will...

New article now online - Horses

Our midday forum at the Santa Rosa Junior College Institute went well. Daniel and Jared gave an abbreviated version of the latest presentation, focusing on accounts taken directly from the Book of Mormon. We had some nice discussions with the students afterward and everyone had a good time.

In addition, we are very excited to announce that the Book of Mormon Archaeological Forum has accepted an article adapted by Daniel from what we hope is our forthcoming book. They have published it on their...