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Author Interview – Sandra Worth, on Writing and Lecturing

Thank you for joining us for part two of our conversation with author Sandra Worth, who wrote “Lady of the Roses.” If you missed part one, click here to catch up. Sandra, may I compliment you on your writing — your tone is smooth, your descriptions are beautiful. Yet I notice your education is in economics and political science. You’ve obviously developed both the right and left sides of your brain. Do they ever war with each other? First, thank you for the compliment! I’m delighted you feel this way. I think my right-side has atrophied over the years from … Continue reading →

Author Interview—Marianne Arkins

Today we are joined by author Marianne Arkins. Marianne, thank you for agreeing to chat with us today. On your site, you describe your books as “sassy, sweet romance.” Can you tell me a little more about that? The “sassy” comes from the fact that I have a difficult time keeping a completely straight face in my writing. There are exceptions, of course, but for the most part my heroines have a little snark, or I have strange secondary characters or unusual pets. The “sweet?” That’s because, at least thus far, none of my stories or novels have fully consummated … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Carole Schutter

We are joined today by author Carole Schutter. Carole, you wrote the screenplay for the movie “September Dawn,” starring Jon Voight. This movie is about the Mountain Meadow Massacre in southern Utah. Can you tell us a bit about your research and your writing schedule? Christopher Cain, the director/producer and co-screenwriter and I researched the Mountain Meadow Massacre extensively for two years. As I had never written a screenplay before, it was a learning process for me. Chris was up at 6 AM and would start sending me emails then. I am a night writer so I was still awake … Continue reading →

Author Interview: Amanda Young

We are joined today by Amanda Young, author of “Silent Prisoner,” which is based on a true story of a young woman’s journey through child abuse and domestic violence, and how she uses her faith to overcome the traumas she has experienced. Amanda is herself the victim of violence in her own life, and now works as a registered nurse. We are honored to have her here with us today. Amanda, your recently released book is about your experiences as a victim of abuse and the ways you found strength and healing. How old were you when the abuse began … Continue reading →

Author Interview: G.G. Vandagriff

We are joined today by LDS author G.G. Vandagriff. G.G., thank you for granting me this interview. It’s a pleasure to have this opportunity. I’ve reviewed your first two novels, “Cankered Roots” and “Of Deadly Descent” here on Families.com, and will be reviewing your latest release, “Tangled Roots,” this next week. Each of these books feature a genealogist as the main character, and you’re obviously a genealogist yourself. How long have you been interested in genealogy? I got interested in genealogy in the late eighties after a strong impression that I should do so. It was so fun, it was … Continue reading →

Author Interview: Sheila Roberts, Other Projects

Yesterday we began an interview with author Sheila Roberts, who recently released the book “On Strike for Christmas.” If you missed it, click here to get caught up. Sheila, thank you for joining us again here on Families.com. I noticed on your site that in addition to being an author, you are a life coach. Can you tell us a bit about that? I mostly work with aspiring writers, helping them work through the emotional ups and downs that come with writing and trying to get published. I’m a regular contributor to my industry magazine, offering self-help articles on time … Continue reading →

Week in Review – Media Reviews

This week we’ve covered special stories for Christmas, craft books, and even an author interview. What does a dump truck have to do with Christmas? Read Dumpy Saves Christmas to find out! A Doll’s Christmas by Tasha Tudor tells a charming story of little girls throwing a Christmas celebration for their dolls. Lauri shares another favorite Christmas picture book in Christmas Tree Memories the story of a family sharing the memories their ornaments bring back to them. Tristi interviewed Shelia Roberts author of On Strike for Christmas. What would happen if all the women went on strike for Christmas and … Continue reading →