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March 9, 2014
Cover Reveal: Defiance by Adrienne Monson
The story:
Leisha and Samantha barely survived the vampires and immortals six months ago. Now, an explosive battle between the vampires and immortals seems imminent.
It's more important than ever before that the prophecy child is found, but there's a problem���Leisha has lost her powers. She seems like nothing more than a human. Her newfound humanity is further complicated when Tafari, her old lover, appears with a desire for reconciliation.
C...
March 2, 2014
Book Review: The Complete Mystery of Matthew Alcott: Heritage of Secrets
Book Review
Before delving into J.M. Oborn���s The Complete Mystery of Matthew Alcott, readers will want to take a deep breath, because from the first scene, when Matthew Alcott wakes up naked in the Nevada desert, up to the last word he pens in the controversial book he has written about Mormon Church founder Joseph Smith, the tension never lessens, the suspense builds steadily, and the plot and characters prove to be convincingly unpredictable . I should insert a caveat here about adult situ...
February 23, 2014
By Small and Simple Things...
By Small and Simple Things
Lori NawinCovenant Communications
By Small and Simple Things is a book meant to be read one small section at a time. It is divided into twelve chapters, one for every month. Each month has a theme and every day of the month has a separate entry. The theme is developed with anecdotes and scriptures asl well as refences to art, literature and history. Creative lists of activities designed to strengthen the principle are included in each chapter. While accomplishing ever...
By Small and Simple Things is a book meant to be read one small section at a time. It is divided into twelve chapters, one for every month. Each month has a theme and every day of the month has a separate entry. The theme is developed with anecdotes and scriptures asl well as refences to art, literature and history. Creative lists of activities designed to strengthen the principle are included in each chapter. While accomplishing ever...
February 16, 2014
All about sequels: guest post by Lehua Parker
I liked this post so much, I stole it from Eric Bishop's blog! Actually, Lehua Parker graciously allowed me to repost it here.
My guest today is Lehua Parker, author of the Niuhi Shark Saga. Books one and two are in print and Book three is in the works.
What are the challenges in writing characters in sequels?
It all depends on whether the series is more like a burger from Five Guys or dinner at Ruth���s Chris Steakhouse.
When you walk into a burger joint, you pretty much know what you���re...
My guest today is Lehua Parker, author of the Niuhi Shark Saga. Books one and two are in print and Book three is in the works.
What are the challenges in writing characters in sequels?
It all depends on whether the series is more like a burger from Five Guys or dinner at Ruth���s Chris Steakhouse.
When you walk into a burger joint, you pretty much know what you���re...
January 19, 2014
Wolves?
As you probably know, we often visit Finland because our son, his wife and their two children live there. Over dinner one evening, our son���s inlaws spoke about the pros and cons of being part of the EU.
Evidently the euro is doing pretty well as currency,
and travel among EU countries is possible with a single passport issued by the EU. However, countries with stronger economies aren���t always so thrilled about bailing out nations they don���t think have been as fiscally responsi...
Evidently the euro is doing pretty well as currency,
and travel among EU countries is possible with a single passport issued by the EU. However, countries with stronger economies aren���t always so thrilled about bailing out nations they don���t think have been as fiscally responsi...
January 12, 2014
Our latest trip to Finland Part Two
A Red Bird theme ride for children is seen in Angry Birds Land, an Angry Birds-themed activity center within the Sarkanniemi adventure park near Tampere, Finland
January 5, 2014
Our latest trip to Finland part one
Q & A
Our Trip to Finland Part One
We travel to Finland about twice a year. Our son married a Finn and they have two children, so we get to visit this beautiful country when we see their beautiful family.
First, the Answers:
1 1 ) 12 2 ) What Mr. J said to a Finnish gentleman in the hotel elevator3 3 ) What Mr. J said after the F...
December 20, 2013
Who will be the Utahn of 2013?
From the Salt Lake Tribune: A fascinating list of the good, the bad and the ugly in Utah this year---representing a diverse group of Utahns, for sure. I wonder if they shouldn't have had a "naughty" and "nice" list, as the nominees can be clearly classified. There are some days I'm really proud to live in Utah, and I think it's a wonderful state with incredible people and resources. Then someone from Utah does something stupid or awful and I cringe and I'm hoping everyone isn't judging Utah b...
December 15, 2013
The difference a year or two can make....
Sometime between the two pictures, my best friend told me the awful truth about Santa.
December 8, 2013
Chritmas Past
When he was 18 months old, his cousins decorated him as well as our tree, while I held a new Christmas baby in my arms. Special memories, so long ago....
