Author Interview – Lindsey K. Rietzsch

Yesterday I reviewed a fun new book, “How to Date Your Spouse.” Today we are joined by the author of that book, Lindsey K. Rietzsch. Lindsey, you just released your first book. How does it feel to accomplish the goal of being a published author? It’s been such an amazing experience and very humbling. Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of publishing a book someday. To those who know me, this came as no surprise. I’m happy to say that I accomplished my dream and the journey has been worth it! Your book is designed to help … Continue reading

Author Interview: Amanda Young, Part Two – On Angels

Thank you for joining us today for part two of our conversation with Amanda Young, author of “Silent Prisoner,” based on a true story of abuse and faith. If you missed yesterday, you can click here to catch up. Amanda, when we left off yesterday, you were telling us how your faith helped you to endure the painful situations you found yourself in. You mention that you have a strong faith in angels. How did you gain that faith? Again, when I was sick is when my faith in angels began. I recall being in Sunday school one day and … Continue reading

Author Interview: Trina Boice, Part Four – Her Beginnings and The End

Thank you for joining us for our final installment, part four, of our interview with author Trina Boice. If you missed parts one, two, or three, click on these links to catch up. Trina, how long have you been writing, and when did you sell your first book? I’ve had dozens of books swirling around in my brain for years. I can think of book ideas faster than I can write them. Many times I’ve had a terrific idea for a book, only later to see it sitting on a shelf in Barnes and Noble, written by someone else who … Continue reading

Author Interview: Trina Boice, part three – Secrets of Nonfiction

Thank you for joining us for part three of our exclusive conversation with author Trina Boice. If you missed parts one or two, click these links to catch up. Trina, you’ve written several best-selling nonfiction titles for the LDS market. What is the secret to writing interesting nonfiction? Well, I don’t know that I’ve found a secret, but I definitely try to give people their money’s worth! Many people simply don’t have the time to research everything they want to on a given subject and so they ask me for ideas. I love the Internet. There is so much great … Continue reading

Author Interview: Trina Boice Part Two – The Sabbath Day

Thank you for joining us for part two of our chat with author Trina Boice When we left off yesterday, Trina was telling us about the genealogy book she co-wrote with her sister. If you missed that, you can click here to get caught up. Trina, thank you for joining us again. You’ve also written a book called “Sabbath Solutions.” What is that about? Do you ever hear your kids complain “There’s nothing good to do on Sundays?” Well, I heard that about every seven days, to be exact! I decided to prove my kids wrong and told them I … Continue reading

Author Interview: Trina Boice

We are joined today by LDS author Trina Boice, author of numerous nonfiction books to help Latter-day Saints navigate their way through such things as Enrichment Night, Activity Days, and more. Trina, thanks for joining us. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I live in beautiful Carlsbad, CA where I can see the gorgeous ocean every day from my window! I have four handsome, intelligent, wonderful sons and a great husband to match. We have a Papillon puppy who is adorable and a cockatiel who keeps popping out eggs even though she’s never been on a date … Continue reading

How to Date Your Spouse – Lindsey K. Rietzsch

Are you looking to put a little zing back into your relationship? Remember how exciting things used to be before you were married, when you’d get all dressed up, put your best foot forward, and go out for a romantic night on the town? What happened to that sparkle—did it just disappear once you got married? No, it didn’t. But you stopped dating, didn’t you? “How to Date Your Spouse” by author Lindsey K. Rietzsch is a fun and lighthearted book that reminds us how important it is to keep creating special moments together. Now that the goal of marriage … Continue reading

Sunday School: Temple and Family History Work, Information Needed for Ordinances

A nice long title for a blog, is it not? Once your ancestors have been identified, the next step is to prepare the information that is needed in order to complete the ordinance work in the temple. Some of the information can be estimated, as long as most of the data is as accurate as you can possible make it. You need to have at least: For the baptism and endowment – The name of the ancestor Their gender An event date (for instance, a birth date or death date) An event place (where they were born, died) For sealing … Continue reading