'Master' storyteller
by Cody Clark -DAILY HERALD

Earlier this week, on the Web site of national retailer Barnes & Noble, the book "Master" by Provo resident Toni Sorenson had a sales rank of 613,663. It seems safe to assume, then, that the eager reader who purchased 100 copies earlier this year does not shop online.

"Master," notwithstanding its minimal penetration into the national market, has been having that kind of effect on people. With an Easter-appropriate focus on the life of Jesus Christ, the historical novel, which retells the major events of His youth and ministry from the point of view of an imagined family servant, is forging a connection with readers all along the Wasatch Front.

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Book came from desire to know Christ
By Jennifer Larson- Deseret Morning News
Published: Thursday, March 20, 2008

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Whitney Awards Honor LDS Fiction Writers
Deseret News, Published: March 27, 2008

The winners of the first-ever Whitney Awards for LDS fiction were announced last weekend at the conclusion of the LDStorymakers conference in Sandy, Utah.

Covenant authors Jennie Hansen and Anita Stansfield were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards. While Michele Holmes and H.B. Moore won category awards.

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Readers Weigh in on Favorite LDS Authors
Deseret News, Published March 27, 2008

Readers voted for the top 10 LDS authors, three of which publish through Covenant Communications: Traci Hunter Abramson, Betsy Brannon Green, and Chris Heimerdinger.

 

 

Today: 'Healing the Wounded Soul'
By Aaron Shill - Deseret Morning News
Published: Thursday, March 20, 2008

Jack R. Christianson has extensive experience in counseling, teaching and interacting with individuals from serving as a bishop, stake president and working in the Church Educational System for almost 30 years.

But to understand the central theme of his book "Healing the Wounded Soul," it helps to know his dog, Cassie.

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My Dear Sisters: Inspiration for Women

Daily Herald, Published: March 28, 2008

The spirit of the late Gordon B. Hinckley, beloved former prophet and 15th church president, lives on in this expression of love and encouragement to the women of the church. Hinckley reviewed the manuscript and design for the book, which includes artwork from more than 20 LDS artists, prior to his death at age 97 on Jan. 27. Read more...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suspense and intrigue mark first novel by Arizona author

By Cecily Markland - Arizona's Beehive

Her novel, Traitor, is a story of intrigue and suspense, yet, the author says there was really no mystery when it came to choosing to write under a pen name. More...

 

Gale Sears: Doing historical LDS fiction right
By Charlene Hirschi - The Herald Journal
Published: Friday, March 28, 2008

THEY SAY YOU can’t judge a book by its cover, but in the case of Gale Sears’ “Upon the Mountains,” I knew from the artwork that this was a book I’d enjoy. I’m a visual person, and I have to admit the cover does influence my initial perception of a book. As I started to read, I was immediately assured that my first impression was a good one. More . . .

 

Gregg Luke: Not your average rookie author

by Charlene Hirschi - The Herald Journal

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