Events

[A.L.]

Post information about book signings, launch parties, contests, and other events here.

[Julie]

I will be at the Saratoga Springs Library this evening, (April 28th), signing books from 6:30 to 8 PM.

I will have all my best-selling books there on sale for $10 each just in time for Mother's Day, so you can get one for each of the women in your life who love suspense!

There will also be several giveaways, including my famous Book Lover's Basket filled with books, treats, and everything a book lover needs. Don't miss this event!

[A.L.]

Good luck, Julie! I hope you have a great turn-out!

[A.L.]

There's an online Facebook launch party for this book's release on May 31:

Summer House Party by Regina Scott, Donna Hatch, and Sarah M Eden.

Here's a link: https://www.facebook.com/events/95218...
If you click on "going" or "interested," I think posts will show up in your Facebook feed when the party starts.

[Lucinda]

Spring Into Books is next week at the Veridian Center from 2-6pm.

Here's the FB link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/49922...

I'll be there signing my book along with tons of other authors.

[A.L.]

Voting is open for the Mormon Lit Blitz. There are 12 finalists, and I believe they're all under 1,000 words. Here's a link: http://lit.mormonartist.net/2016/06/2...

[Melanie]

I'm throwing a virtual book launch today I'd anyone is interested. There will be trivia and prizes

[A.L.]

Melanie wrote: "I'm throwing a virtual book launch today I'd anyone is interested. There will be trivia and prizes"

Congrats, Melanie! Do you have a link?

[Melanie]

A.L. wrote: "Melanie wrote: "I'm throwing a virtual book launch today I'd anyone is interested. There will be trivia and prizes"

Congrats, Melanie! Do you have a link?"

Haha! I forgot the link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/56333...

[Melanie]

My blog tour is starting tomorrow (http://blog.cedarfort.com/blog-tour-t...). Does anyone have any tips for me? I know it's better to not engage, but I don't think I'll be able to stay away from reading the reviews :0

[Laura]

Enjoy it! Sit back and soak it all in. I'm sure they'll love your story but if not, that's their loss. One of the most disparaging reviews I received on my blog tour came on my wedding anniversary. Without even knowing about it, my husband wrote a beautiful note expressing his love for me. That was the best gift he could have given me. So if you get a negative review, just remember that your family loves you and has your back. Good luck!

[Melanie]

Laura wrote: "Enjoy it! Sit back and soak it all in. I'm sure they'll love your story but if not, that's their loss. One of the most disparaging reviews I received on my blog tour came on my wedding anniversary...."

That is so sweet! Thanks, Laura! I will try not to stress about it, because you're right! This is an amazing thing and one bad review shouldn't take that away ;)

[Laura]

:)

[Julie]

Melanie, here's my bit of advice:

As a book reviewer, I always like it when the author comments on my review and at least says thank you. I spend a lot of time on my book reviews, and I feel appreciated that way. I know some say not to engage, but I think engaging in a positive way is acceptable. Go with your gut on that.

As an author myself, I always read the reviews and highlight the ones I liked the best and post a sentence or two from it on my Facebook page and blog. It drives traffic to that book review (which the reviewer will love) and it lets others know what people are saying about your book.

As a person with feelings, the publishing business can be harsh. I keep a Happiness File where I copy/paste good reviews, good comments, and fan mail into a file on my computer. When I get a bad review or am feeling down about my writing, I go through and just see all the wonderful things about my books and my writing in my Happiness File. It really works to lift my spirits!

Good luck with your blog tour! I'm excited for you!

[Melanie]

Julie, thank you for taking the time to give me advice! It's nice to see a reviewer's point of view :) I had planned to send thank you notes to each of them, since it does take a lot of effort to read a book and write about it. I love your idea for a happiness file! I think I might steal. Gosh, do I need it sometimes.

Thanks again, Julie!

[Julie]

You're welcome! It's such an exciting time when you have a new book coming out. :)

[Charissa]

Julie wrote: "Melanie, here's my bit of advice:

As a book reviewer, I always like it when the author comments on my review and at least says thank you. I spend a lot of time on my book reviews, and I feel appre..."

Great advice Julie. I love it all.

[Julie]

Aw, shucks, I'm always happy to help my fellow authors! :)

[Paul]

I know this isn't LDS Fiction (but there may be creative ways to use Green Jell-O in its pages!)

My niece has co-authored a cookbook that will soon be released (August 9th, I believe), and there is an event for those in the Provo, Utah, area. From the Facebook invite:

Saturday, August 13 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Rock Canyon Park E 2620 N, Provo, UT 84604
Can college students cook? YES! Come celebrate and eat with us! Bring a date, bring your friends, and bring something edible to share! Make something from our cookbook and get 15% off your book purchase. For more information and to order your books, visit cookingthroughcollege.com/events.

Here's the book: Cooking Through College: When You Can't Stand Instant Noodles Another Day by Chelsea Jackson and A.N. Gephart.

[A.L.]

Sounds like a fun concept for a cookbook, Paul!

[A.L.]

Every Saturday before General Conference weekend, Seagull Book has a "Celebrating Sisterhood" event with prizes, discounts, and author signings. If you live near a Seagull Book, there will be something fun going on from 9 to 11 this Saturday morning. Here's a list of some of the authors that will attend (there might be more, this is just the list of Covenant authors):

American Fork
A.L. Sowards
Frank Holdaway

Redwood
Ganel-Lyn Condie
Karen Tuft
Elder John H. Groberg

Orem South
Jennifer Moore

Family Center
Marlene Bateman

Lindon
Deanna Buxton

Spanish Fork
Julie Daines

Centerville
Clair Poulson

Mesa
Amy Hardison

[A.L.]

There's a Facebook launch party for Josi S. Kilpack's new book, The Lady of the Lakes: The True Love Story of Sir Walter Scott

Here's a link: https://www.facebook.com/events/36728...

It's on Friday, January 6, from 12:30 pm to 3pm mountain time.

[Sara]

Got this book at Deseret Book on Tues. and look forward to reading it! Her book about Longfellow was so good!

[A.L.]

I really liked Josi's cozy mysteries. I haven't tried her romances yet, but I do like Walter Scott. Let us know how you like it, Sara. Maybe I'll use it for my blue book on the summer reading challenge.

[Cathy]

A.L. wrote: "I really liked Josi's cozy mysteries. I haven't tried her romances yet, but I do like Walter Scott. Let us know how you like it, Sara. Maybe I'll use it for my blue book on the summer reading chall..."

I read this one for the blog tour and I loved it! Her Longfellow book was amazing too! You should really read all of her romances in the Proper Romance line!

[A.L.]

Cathy wrote: "I read this one for the blog tour and I loved it! Her Longfellow book was amazing too! You should really read all of her romances in the Proper Romance line! "

Do you have a favorite, Cathy?

[Cathy]

A.L. wrote: "Cathy wrote: "I read this one for the blog tour and I loved it! Her Longfellow book was amazing too! You should really read all of her romances in the Proper Romance line! "

Do you have a favorite..."

Favorites are so hard for me! I like them all for different reasons. I love the way the main character grows in A Heart Revealed. The main character in Lord Fenton's Folly is so fun. And I really loved the story in The Lady of the Lakes. If I had to pick, I'd probably start with Forever and Forever. Everything about that one was amazing!

[A.L.]

Thanks, Cathy! I'm not in the mood for straight romance very often (I think Josi writes faster than I read that genre, haha), but I'll make sure I fit one in this year. It's good to know what you like best about each one!

[A.L.]

Nominations are now open for New LDS Fiction's annual best cover contest. Here are the details:

Eligibility: Cover of a novel written by an LDS author & published in 2016.

To Nominate: Send email to ldsbookgeek@gmail.com. Put BOOK COVER NOMINATION in the Subject line. Nominate as many books as you like.

*also posted in "Chatting about Covers"

[A.L.]

This coming Saturday, March 25, from 9 to 11 am, most Seagull Books will be having their Celebrating Sisterhood events. Here's a list of some of the author signings that will be happening:

*Heather Moore and Angela Eschler (Christ’s Gift to Women) –The District in South Jordan

*Ronda Hinrichsen (One Fell Down): Layton Seagull Book store

*Lynne Larson (Witness in the Dark): American Fork Seagull Book.

*Susan McCloud (Stories of Lucy Mack Smith): Orem University Parkway store.

* Jennifer Moore (Miss Whitaker Open Her Heart): Redwood Road Seagull in SLC

*Breanna Olaveson (Sweet is the Work): Spanish Fork Seagull Book.

*Christie Gardiner (You Are the Mother Your Children Need): American Fork Seagull.

*Mark Ogletree (Preparing for Your Celestial Marriage): Spanish Fork Store.

*Larry Tippetts (Receiving Personal Revelation): Sandy Seagull Book Store.

*Carol Warburton (Petticoat Spy): Redwood Road SLC store

*Ganel-Lyn Condie (The Decision That Changed My Life): Centerville Seagull Book

*Kathi Oram Peterson (Breach of Trust): Taylorville Seagull Book

*Ranee Clark (Love, Jane): Redwood Road Seagull Book

*Gary and Joy Lundberg (Because We Love Our Marriage): Fashion Place Murray Seagull Book Store

*A.L. Sowards (Defiance): Fashion Place Murray Seagull Book Store.

[S]

Only Utah? :(

[A.L.]

All Seagull locations will have sales and gifts for the first 100 shoppers, but, yeah, I guess just the Utah locations have authors this time. (Although I only have the list of authors that publish with Covenant. There might be authors from other publishers at some locations too.)

Deseret Book typically has signings General Conference weekend. Maybe they'll have something in their out-of-Utah stores?

[Cathy]

Carla Kelly posted on Facebook that she'll be at Seagull Book in Idaho Falls, so there are probably authors at some of the locations outside of Utah.

[A.L.]

Thanks, Cathy!

Carla Kelly is absolutely delightful in person. I sat with her during a book signing once and we had fun chatting about history.

Maybe if you live near a Seagull Book, give them a call and they'll know for sure if there's a signing?

[A.L.]

New LDS Fiction is sponsoring a reading challenge this month, with lots of giveaways!

Here's a link to the challenge page: http://www.newldsfiction.com/contests...

Here's a link to the prize page: http://www.newldsfiction.com/contests...

And a link to the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LDSFi...

[Danielle]

Hi everyone!
My new romance, *A Pirate at Pembroke*, is now available for a sneak peek at KindleScout.com. You are invited to read, nominate, and even leave feedback in order for Amazon to consider offering an exclusive indie contract.

https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/1ODB...

Best of all? If you read and nominate, you'll receive the book free if it's selected by Kindle Scout for your own review.

Read, nominate, and share with your friends.

Thank you from my heart for your support. I look forward to your feedback. Any questions? Contact me at danithorne at yahoo dot com.

Link follows:

Love #janeausten? Classic #romance? Pirates, too? Click
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for a new #janeausten-inspired pirate adventure. Read Chapter 1 & nominate! #cr4u #sweetromance #bookbloggers #bookreviews #ldsauthor #kindlescout

[A.L.]

Good luck, Danielle! Let us know how it goes!

[Danielle]

A.L. wrote: "Good luck, Danielle! Let us know how it goes!"

Thank you *so* much. It's going well. <3