Search Results for: blog the books of jack weyland

Megan – Jack Weyland

In the book “Megan,” author Jack Weyland tackles the difficult subject of unwed pregnancy. Megan was raised in an active LDS home, with a Scoutmaster father, doting mother, and all the church meetings she could possibly want. But that was the trouble right there – she struggled to make the teachings of the gospel a part of herself, and felt that church was more of a duty than a privilege. She has been experimenting just a bit with drinking, and she’s started spending her paychecks on immodest clothing. Her best friend, Thomas, is worried about her, but she shrugs it … Continue reading →

The Books of Jack Weyland, Part Two

Thanks for joining us as we continue to look at the books of Jack Weyland. If you missed part one, click here. In “Nicole,” published by Deseret Book in 1993, we meet Josh, a young man preparing to serve a mission for the church and who loves basketball. We also meet Nicole, brainy, beautiful, musical, and oh, did I mention, inactive? The two are as different as they can be, and Josh wonders if he’ll ever be able to break through the shell of sassy comebacks she has built around herself. But soon he sees a chink in that armor, … Continue reading →

The Books of Jack Weyland

Jack Weyland is the pioneer of LDS fiction. Back in 1980 when he wrote and published “Charly,” his most famous novel to date, LDS fiction was scarcely heard of. Suddenly, with the success of that book and its sequel “Sam,” published in 1987, LDS fiction came to life, blooming where it never had before. Those early seeds planted by a daring author have grown into trees, with books on every limb created especially for the LDS market. “Charly” tells the story of a young woman who is full of life and fire, and Sam, dull as dishwater. Sam was raised … Continue reading →

Author Interview — Elizabeth Petty Bentley (part three) On Becoming a Publisher

Thank you for joining us for part three of our interview with author and publisher Elizabeth Petty Bentley. If you missed parts one or two, click here. Beth, in addition to being an author, you’re also a publisher. When did you start Parables, and how many books have you produced so far? Can you tell us a little about each of them? Parables started in 1985. Scott Smith, who published “LDSF: Latter-day Speculative Fiction,” decided not to turn it into a series, so I took a chance. Benjamin Urrutia edited it, and we had some pretty big names, like Orson … Continue reading →

What Does Alison Palmer Like to Read?

Alison Palmer, up until recently a blogger in Health for Families.com, is also a published author. She wrote the popular “Sharing Through Song” series, and you can read my recent review here. I asked Alison what she likes to read, and she provided me with a really nice, juicy list. Alison’s favorite children and young adult books are: “Artemis Fowl” by Eoin Colfer “Confessions of Super Mom” by Melanie Lynne Hauser “Dealing with Dragons” by Patricia C. Wrede “Deliver Us From Normal” by Kate Klise “Dragon Song” by Anne McCaffrey “Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie” by Jordan Sonnenblick “Ella Enchanted” … Continue reading →

Author Interview: Loralee Evans, Part Two

Thank you for joining us for part two of our exclusive conversation with LDS historical author, Loralee Evans. If you missed part one, click here. Loralee, thank you for taking the time to talk with us again today. I’m curious — will all of your novels be based on the Book of Mormon, or will you be writing in other areas as well? I would like to branch away from writing about The Book of Mormon eventually. Fantasy is a favorite genre of mine, but I’ll cross that bridge when I get there. Right now, I’m finishing up a story … Continue reading →