May 142012
 

I (Mindy) have some exciting news! I was asked by Heather Frost, the author of Seers, to be one of the blogs revealing the cover of her new book Demons, Book 2 of the Seers Trilogy, before it is officially released in September.
Here is the link to the review I did for Seers.

“Kate’s life is far from normal. She can see auras, her boyfriend is immortal, and her powers make her a target. But now that the Demon Lord is hunting her, things are about to go from dangerous to truly deadly. Packed with action, mind-blowing plot twists, and characters you can’t get enough of, this is a fast-paced, heart-pounding read from cover to cover.”

Here is the gorgeous cover…

Nov 102011
 

I first read about the Variant book bomb on Twitter. I followed the link to Larry Correia’s blog where I read about the best idea I’ve seen in a long time. Larry has designated today as the day to “book bomb” Robison Well’s new release, Variant.

Those of you that have followed LDSWBR for a while know that Robison Wells holds a special place in our hearts as the first author to be interviewed on our podcast. Through our experiences with him as he launched the Whitney Awards, we have seen his dedication and hard work.

Rob and his wife have always been friendly and gracious toward us. They have sacrificed and been through a lot over the last few years, yet they have soldiered on despite health issues and employment struggles, taking what life has dealt and making the best of it. I have always had great respect for Rob and his wife.

Recently, life had settled a bit for them. Then, one year to the day of his last layoff, Rob was laid off again due to health issues.

If you haven’t read our Combined Review of Variant yet, go read it now. Then go buy it on Amazon today and help bring Variant up in the ranks. Buy a copy for you and another for your sons, daughters, nephews, nieces, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Then buy another copy or two to donate to your county library and school library.

At only $10.98 for hardcover and eligible for Super Saver Shipping, you’ll be getting a good deal and an awesome book to read as well as helping out a talented author and his amazing family.

I bought a copy at the Variant launch party and plan to buy two more today after finishing this post. Help us spread the word about the Variant book bomb on Facebook, Twitter and anywhere else you can. Thank you!

 

**LDSWBR is not affiliated with Amazon in any way. The links to Amazon that we provide on the website are for the reader’s convenience. Other than the occasional free review copy of a book, LDSWBR receives no compensation of any kind.**

 

Jun 222011
 

Summer is finally here!

I’m not just talking about the official “First Day of Summer” that we’ve been counting down to on the LDSWBR blog. I’m talking about the sun! I think I saw the number 90 on the forecast for this week, too.

Speaking (reading?) of the Countdown to Summer 2011there are less than three days left to enter to win one of 14 great summer reads as well as the $50 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs.

The fastest and easiest way to get the most entries is to comment on each Countdown to Summer 2011 author post. We have really great authors presenting really great books so go check it out, leave a comment and who knows- maybe you’ll be one of our lucky winners!

And speaking (ok, reading) of great books, The Golden Spiral by Lisa Mangum is now available in paperback!

That’s right. Book 2 in Lisa’s highly-enjoyable The Hourglass Door series has been released in paperback and is available for purchase from Deseret Book, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.

In May of this year, The Golden Spiral was awarded the Silver Medal for the Benjamin Franklin Award and is currently a finalist for the ForeWord Review’s 2010 YA Book of the Year Award.

Congratulations, Lisa!

Lisa also donated a hardcover copy of Book 3 in The Hourglass Door trilogy, The Forgotten Locket, as a prize in our Countdown to Summer 2011 contest. Thanks, Lisa!

So go comment right now. The LDSWBR Countdown to Summer 2011 contest ends Friday, June 24, 2011 at Midnight MDT!

Apr 152010
 
Recently, Sheila, Hillary and I were able to sit down with Karen Hoover, author of The Sapphire Flute, and Candace Salima, president of Valor Publishing for Episode 43. We had spoken briefly with Karen at the Valor Publishing Book Launch in March, and it was nice to be able to speak with Karen about her book in greater detail. Candace is teaching at the LDStorymakers Conference taking place April 23-24 at the Provo Marriott Hotel.
If you’re still debating about attending the LDStorymakers Conference, listen to Episode 43 and learn how much the Conference helped both Karen and Candace in their success as authors.

Today, April 15, is THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER for the LDStorymakers Conference. There are no walk-ins this year, so don’t delay- register today!
Apr 142010
 
In Part 2 of Episode 42, we take some time to speak with Candace E. Salima, President of the Valor Publishing Group. Candace shared with us the how and why behind Valor Publishing, as well as some big things that will be happening for Valor Publishing in the near future. Candace had great things to say about the new authors at the March Book Launch, as well as those who have helped make Valor a success. Visit Valor Publishing at www.valorpublishinggroup.com for more information.

You can listen to Episode 42 Part 2 on the LDS Women’s Book Review Podcast website as well as in iTunes.

Here are some more photos taken at the Valor Publishing Book Launch on March 16, 2010: