Book review: "An Angel on Main Street" by Kathi Oram Peterson
Every year we see a new crop of Christmas stories that warm the heart and remind us what the season is really about. Kathi Oram Peterson's newest book, An Angel on Main Street is one of those special holiday offerings.Micah Connors, his mother, and little sister have only been living in Bolton, Idaho for a few

"Mormon Mishaps and Mischief" now Available for Preorder
This will be a quick post tonight as I really need to get to bed early, since I have to leave town by 5 a.m. to get to Kanab on time tomorrow. Last week my friends D.N. Giles and C.L. Beck got their first glimpse of the cover of their new book, "Mormon Mishaps and Mischief

Come to the Boutique!
My sister Kristi puts together this great boutique in West valley City every year. Tristi Pinkston and I will be signing there all day tomorrow from 9 to 5.In other news, I've spent the past two days at my alma mater--Millard High School--talking to the English students about writing. It w

Deepest apologies
Yes, I know I promised a contest announcement for many fabulous prizes, but I'm going to have to put you all off. When I look at my schedule between now and Thanksgiving, the thought of adding one more thing to the stack makes my head hurt, so I am going to postpone until Thanksgiving weekend. Please, don't throw tomatoes (unless they are vine ripened and you promise to throw underhand--I could use some about now).Apparently I'm getting great at letting people (mostly myself) down. My Nanowrimo count is abysmal (I just love that word, and how often does one get the chance to use it in conversation?) I still haven't finished The Hidden Branch, I have interview quest

"Family Home Evening Adventures" Winner!
I know, I know, I said I would announce the winner when I reviewed GG Vandagriff's book, The Hidden Branch, but I've been insanely busy, so I haven't quite finished the book yet. Look for a review tomorrow...or possibly Friday. Yeah, I know, I'm a slacker. But the book is shaping up pretty interesting so far.I am, however, going to announce the winner of Rebecca Irvine's book, Family Home Evening Adventures. I used Random.org to make the decision for me and the winner was Julia! Julia, send me your address and I'll have Rebecca mail you out a copy.In other awesome news, I just found out today that Deseret Book and Seagull Book have decided t