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June 12, 2015
An Update on My Next Novel
As promised, here’s an update on my next book! On Tuesday I sent my fifth novel to my publisher. I don’t have a release date or a title yet, but I’m excited that the manuscript has reached this point. (I should note that there’s no guarantee that my publisher will want it, but finding out […]
June 11, 2015
My Thoughts on the 2014 Whitney Awards
I recently emailed my editor the manuscript for my fifth book. Now that I’m done with that (at least for a while), I thought I’d catch up on some blogging. I’ll post more on the book tomorrow, but today I’m blogging about the Whitney Awards. I’m about a month late, but between taking care of […]
May 29, 2015
Blog Tour: The Tulip Resistance
When I read about this blog tour I was interested in participating for two reasons. One, the author has written a WWII novel, and two, the author grew up in Othello, Washington. I know where that is because it’s close to where I grew up. Lynne Allen graciously answered a few questions for me. But […]
March 26, 2015
Book Signing
This Saturday, March 28th, I’ll be signing books at the Seagull Bookstore in South Jordan. If you’ll be in the area, I’d love to have you stop by and say hi. The signing will be part of Seagull’s Celebrating Sisterhood event. That doesn’t mean men can’t come–they are totally welcome. What it does mean is […]
March 24, 2015
March Book Madness: 7 Editing Strategies
Today I’m over at Rebecca Belliston’s blog as part of her annual March Book Madness. Click on the picture or link below to read some tips on refining your manuscript. Every year Rebecca gets some great posts, so if you like to write, I recommend spending a little time browsing her blog. https://rebeccabelliston.wordpress.co... under: Elsewhere Online, […]
March 2, 2015
Goodreads Giveaway for The Rules in Rome
During the month of March I’m hosting a giveaway on Goodreads for The Rules in Rome. If you have a US or Canadian mailing address (and a Goodreads account), you can enter by clicking one of the links below. Good luck! Goodreads Book Giveaway The Rules in Rome by A.L. Sowards Giveaway ends March 31, […]
February 14, 2015
The Rules in Rome Blog Tour Wrap-up
Today ends the blog tour for The Rules in Rome. I’m so grateful to Stephanie at Covenant for setting everything up (I have a new baby, so it was a huge relief to have someone else help with online promotion). I’m also thankful to the bloggers who took the time to read and review my […]
February 9, 2015
Book Release: The Rules in Rome
The Rules in Rome: Don’t blow your cover. Don’t get caught by the Gestapo. Don’t fall in love with your partner. My newest book is now available in paperback, audiobook, and ebook. You won’t want to miss this action-packed novel about two American spies working in Nazi-occupied Rome. Here’s what others are saying about The […]
November 28, 2014
Just in Time for Christmas Shopping . . .
I’m excited to announce that my publisher has packaged my first three novels together as an ebook and is offering them through Deseret Book’s Bookshelf App. So if you use Deseret Book’s App and you’ve always wanted to read them, now you can read them as an all-in-one bundle. The price has been reduced a […]
November 21, 2014
Cover Reveal for The Rules in Rome
Guess what’s going to press? Okay, you don’t really have to guess because you probably saw this post’s title. The Rules in Rome is edited and has a cover. It should be available for purchase in February 2015–and that’s coming up fast! (If you’d like a reminder, please sign up for my New Release Newsletter.) […]
