Nancy Campbell Allen is the author of 11 published novels, which encompass a variety of genres from contemporary romantic suspense to historical fiction. Her Civil War series, Faith of our Fathers, won the Utah Best of State award in 2005 and two of her historicals featuring Isabelle Webb, Pinkerton spy, have been nominated for the Whitney Award. She served as the Teen Writers Conference chair in 2011 and 2012, and is currently the contest coordinator for the conference. She has presented at numerous conferences and events since her initial publication in 1999 with Covenant Communications.
Her formal schooling includes a B.S. in Elementary Education from Weber State University and she has taken on work as a freelance editor for the past two years, contributing to the recent release, We Knew Howard Hughes, by Jim Whetton. Additional work as a freelancer has included content and line edits on several YA paranormals for indie authors, editing companies, and Pendrell Publishing.
Nancy loves to read, write, travel and research, and enjoys spending time laughing with family and friends. She is married and the mother of three children, and lives in Ogden, Utah with her family and one very large Siberian Husky named Thor.
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LDSWBR: What books do you plan/hope to read this summer?
NANCY: I am currently reading “The Girl in the Steel Corset” by Kady Cross, and I will also be reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” with my bookclub. Complete extremes!
LDSWBR: Did you ever go to summer camp, and/or what is your most memorable camping experience?
NANCY: I attended girls camp each year from 12 to 18 and I have so many fun memories–they all run together in my mind. I suppose my most memorable would be the summer I accidentally threw my retainer into the fire–I had taken it out to eat s’mores because, come on, you don’t want that stuck to your retainer–and I wrapped it up in a napkin. When I was all done, I threw my napkins and paper plates into the fire and then FREAKED OUT. My parents were, thankfully, not angry enough to kill me.
LDSWBR: If you could have a summer home anywhere in the world, where would it be?
JESSICA: I would have a summer home in Martha’s Vineyard, or somewhere along the North Atlantic coast. YUM.
LDSWBR: Thank you, Nancy!
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The sun burns brightly over the ancient isle of Greece as former Pinkerton spy Isabelle Webb returns for her most rousing adventure yet. Legend has it that the location of a fantastic treasure is revealed only when three mystical jewels are united. In an effort to locate the elusive trove and the power it promises, shadowy organizations and greedy men have tirelessly pursued the three hidden stones for centuries. Isabelle and her trusted companions — including her dashing fianceé, James Ashby — are in possession of one of these legendary jewels, while nefarious treasure hunter Thaddeus Sparks retains another. The third stone, the Jewel of Hades, is rumored to be concealed on the rocky shores of Greece. As good and evil converge on this fiery island, the final battle for possession of the jewels — and their anciently protected secret — begins. When events take a deadly turn, Isabelle must rely on her keen instincts and indomitable spirit as dastardly forces threaten to make her first Greek expedition her last.
Have you ever accidentally thrown something in the fire or garbage?
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