Author Interview – Michelle Ashman Bell, Part Four

Thanks for joining us for our concluding interview with top selling LDS author, Michele Ashman Bell. If you missed parts one, two, or three, click on these links to get caught up. Michele, in addition to the women’s fiction and Christmas booklets you’ve written, you’ve also come out with some children’s books. Can you tell us about those? “Latter-day Spies: Spyhunt” – This book is about a pair of twins whose father is the American Ambassador to Germany. Because of his high profile status the kids are kept under close watch. The children are joined by their friend, Fami, a … Continue reading

Author Interview – Michelle Ashman Bell, Part Two

Thank you for joining us for part two of our talk with Michele Ashman Bell. If you missed part one, click here. Michele, when we left off yesterday, you were midway through telling us about your novels. Can we hear about the rest of them? My next book is “Without a Flaw” – I love Isabelle, the main character in this book, and the growth that she goes through with this story. Isabelle is in a very controlling marriage and she knows that she is not safe with her husband. One day he will go too far with his anger … Continue reading

The Believer – Stephanie Black

Imagine the end times of the world. America has divided itself in two, and the new portion, where our story takes place, is appropriately called New America. Everything is closely monitored. There is no crime, for everyone is watched and anyone who tries a criminal action is dealt with. Everything is equal and it’s all perfect, except for one thing – there is no freedom. It is, in essence, a land that exactly mirrors the existence Satan would have had for us – no choices, with everyone doing exactly as they should all the time. Ian Roshek is a history … Continue reading

Author Interview – Anne Bradshaw, Part Three

Thank you for returning for the conclusion of our conversation with LDS author Anne Bradshaw. If you missed parts one or two, click on these links. Anne, do you still write magazine articles? Yes, when time permits and when an interesting subject turns up. Where can we find articles you’ve written in the past? I’ve written numerous articles both for the LDS and National markets. Some of these can be found on Mahonri.org and in Meridian Magazine. What are some of the most frustrating things you’ve found about being a writer? I find it frustrating when my English doesn’t always … 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