7 days until summer!
Between working and raising a family, Misty fits in writing like other people fit in breathing. Misty writes in the Romance, Young Adult, and Religious genres. She lives in Utah with her husband, her Wii-addicted son, and her curly-haired daughter. They spend a great deal of time laughing and the rest of it eating pizza.
Daughter of Helaman is her first published novel. Learn more on the Daughter of Helaman Facebook fan page.
Visit Misty on her blog: Misty Moncur.
Follow Misty on Facebook: Misty Moncur and Twitter: @MistyMoncur
Find Misty on Goodreads.
LDSWBR: If you had an entire day to read (on the beach, at the lake, by the pool, etc.), what book(s) or genre would you reach for first?
MISTY: If I had the entire day to read, I would reach for a romance. I don’t understand stories that don’t have romance in them, and I’m always disappointed if I get to the end of a book and nobody has fallen in love. I particularly like western romances. I could read any genre, but please, let someone fall in love!
LDSWBR: What book(s) do you look forward to reading the most this summer?
MISTY: I’m currently in the middle of The Vivatera: Secrets of Everstar by Candace J. Thomas. I just bought Carla Kelly’s Borrowed Light and I can’t wait to read it. The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners by LuAnne Rice (my favorite and most influential author because she portrays the complicated love within families so well) is also at the top of my to-reads. I’ve also got a lineup of books from writing group members and friends that have yet to be published. I love reading these because it’s so fun to have input in shaping the final drafts.
LDSWBR: What is your favorite outdoor cooking recipe? (Can be grill, campfire, Dutch oven, etc.)
MISTY: My favorite outdoor recipe is my dad’s Dutch oven Jambalaya. Mmmm, so yummy. Good with french bread (any bread) and butter, any type of melon, and a nice, tossed green salad.
3-4 chicken breast halves, diced
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 c vegetable oil
3 c uncooked, parboiled rice
(example: Uncle Ben’s)
1 1/2 tsp salt
5 c water
2 (15 oz) cans Cajun-style tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp Cajun spice
1/2 to 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
In a 12 inch Dutch oven, brown chicken, sausage, and scallions in oil until chicken in done and onion is transparent. Add rice, tomatoes, water, salt, and spice. Cook over low heat 15 minutes. Add shrimp. Stir and cook 10 to 12 minutes longer until rice is tender and most of the liquid absorbed. Serves 10 to 12.
LDSWBR: Misty, thank you!
Daughter of Helaman by Misty Moncur (Cedar Fort; May 2011) is available for purchase through the Daughter of Helaman website, Cedar Fort, Deseret Book, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
Are you a fan of Jumbalaya? How often do you get to enjoy it?
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***Countdown to Summer 2011 Contest***
LDSWBR will hold a drawing on June 25, 2011 for a $50 Amazon gift card, as well as a variety of books being offered by some of the LDS authors featured in the Countdown. This will be a raffle-type drawing, so more entries means more chances to win. There are several ways to enter the Countdown to Summer 2011 contest. See details below.
Book prizes generously donated by the authors:
- The Upside of Down by Rebecca Talley
- Gifted by Karey White
- Bumpy Landings by Donald J. Carey
- Captive Heart by Michele Paige Holmes
- The Perfect Fit by Michele Ashman Bell
- River Whispers by Kathi Oram Perterson
- Hazzardous Universe by Julie Wright & Kevin Wasden
- Hearts Through Time by Marie Higgins
- Double Deceit by Stephanie Humphreys
- The List by Melanie Jacobson
- The Forgotten Locket by Lisa Mangum
- The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden
- Blackberry Crumble by Josi S. Kilpack
- **Bonus Prize** An autographed copy of BLOODBORNE by Gregg Luke (released August 2011)
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- Post a thoughtful comment on the Countdown to Summer 2011 author posts. Comments can be added on any of the author posts anytime during the contest period (June 1, 2011 through June 24, 2011). Only one comment per person per Countdown to Summer author post will be entered into the drawing. Feel free to comment more than once per post if you’d like, but only one comment will be accepted as an entry.
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Let’s keep counting down to summer with some great reads!