So Many Giveaways and More Free Stuff

Oh my goodness, it's December already. Or, um, it will be in a few hours. Where has the year gone?

So, in honor of the upcoming holiday, and to coordinate with the end of blog tours and other events, I'm going to share with you--my ever faithful readers--links to some way fun giveaways and ways to get free stuff.


1. My good friend Heather is giving away TONS of stuff on her blog this week. One prize a day, every day this week, except today--today's the jump off day--and Saturday. Not one prize on Saturday because...she's giving away three. Yes, that's right, three on Saturday for a total of nine prizes. All awesome stuff, too. Click here to enter. Oh, and by the way, I saw that cake in person. It was beautiful, and tasted great too.

2. My other good friend and co-author Cindy is giving away a gift card for Baskin Robbins Ice Cream. Very good stuff, if you ask me. Click here to enter her drawing.

3. Ann Bradshaw, queen of blog giveaways, is giving away a copy of Missing by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen.I'm reading this book right now, and so far am completely hooked. Not only is it a great read, but is a great gift idea as well. Click here to enter Ann's drawing.

4. This week is my friend Karlene's birthday week, and to celebrate, she is giving away several prizes. No one knows what she'll give away until she announces it, so you'll have to click here and scroll through this week's posts to enter. 

5. This coming Friday, I'm participating in a really awesome, incredible, HUGE giveaway that includes a very large prize that many people will want. Keep watching here to find out more information about this incredible opportunity. (Seriously, you're going to love it!)

Is that all?  Well, okay then. Now I can update you on my news.

Mormon Mishaps and Mischief appearances and signings:

Wednesday, December 9th, 6-9pm
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
University Crossings Plaza, 330 East 1300 South, Orem, UT 
(801) 229-1611

Saturday, December 12th, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Barnes and Noble at the Gateway
6 North Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City, UT 
(801) 456-0100

**Wednesday, December 16th, 6-9pm
Borders Booksellers
4801 N University Ave # 910, Provo, UT 
(801) 224-2720


Saturday, december 19th, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Barnes and Noble
South Towne Marketplace
10180 S. State Street
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 233-0203

** Tentative date, not confirmed. I'll let you know for sure if Borders will have books for us to sign on that day. If they do, we'll be there!


Come say hi to Cindy and me. Eat treats. Enter our drawings.  Buy a book or two and get them signed.  


Have an awesome week, kids. I now officially give the weather gods my permission to let it snow! (Just not too much, please.)

Leftover Pie and a Touch of Insanity

Thanksgiving is over. Dinner with my family was a success, even with around 25 people present. We had plenty of room at the three banquet tables set up end-to-end, enough food to feed twice that number of people, and everyone was in a good mood. Probably because of all the pie.

Have I ever mentioned how much I love pie? My whole family does, and on Thanksgiving Day, you can expect to find a plethora of every kind of pie. Well, okay, maybe there are a few types that we don’t make—depending on who’s coming—but generally, we end up with an entire pie per person. This has been a tradition within my mother’s family since before I was born and longer.

Sounds like a waste, I know. But eventually, it all gets eaten and the consumers of pie are happy. Granted, it takes a few days to finish off the leftovers, but leftovers are a huge part of the big day, right?

It’s like that episode of Friends in which Ross has a meltdown because someone at work stole and ate his Thanksgiving leftover sandwich with the “moist-maker” in it, and has to go to rage management therapy to keep his job. Ever since seeing that episode, I’ve been convinced that without leftovers, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be such a big deal. But I didn’t really need a TV show to tell me that.

Anyway, after the big day was over, I took my girls with me for Black Friday shopping. I’ve gone every year since my kids were little. Yes, it sounds crazy, and I’ve seen and heard a lot of people lamenting the crowds and the insanity of the whole weekend. But I’m a Black Friday shopper, and I’m proud to admit it.

For one thing, I love a great deal. Partly because I’m cheap. When I need to buy something, I prefer to buy it for the smallest amount of money possible. Really, saving five or ten dollars per item adds up. And I can give up a little bit of sleep in order to stretch my budget. Which brings me to another point. I’ve never been rich, and have no idea what it feels like to go out and buy something without first looking at the price tag and evaluating if it’s worth the asking price.

I learned when my kids were small that I can stretch my budget much farther by watching the ads and getting to the stores early in order to purchase highly desired things at half price or lower. Yes, the crowds are insane. Yes, I’ve seen several fistfights over five-dollar Barbies. Yes, I’ve had things snatched out of my arms before, and had to chase someone down to get them back. But I do it for my children. Never has a Christmas passed when they didn’t have that one item that was most important on their wish list under the tree. Not because I paid a fortune for it on ebay, but because I made sure to be at the right place, on the right day and in the right frame of mind. It takes planning, and sacrifice, and guts. And I learned all these things from not only my own mother, but from my dear departed mother-in-law, who taught me the value of strategic planning.

I miss her terribly at this time of year. Her birthday was last Wednesday, and we had so much preparing to do that we never made it to the cemetery. But I thought of her all day, and wondered if she would be proud of how we’re doing. I feel her presence sometimes and know she is watching out for us on the other side of the veil. I hope she knows how much we miss her.

It is in her honor that I will teach my daughters how to get the most out of their money by shopping the ads—even the Black Friday ones. I will teach them how to plan, how to zoom from store to store grabbing and buying only the most important sale items and waiting on the rest. Eventually, everything is featured in some kind of sale or special deal, and when an item we're after is included, we’ll be there. This has been a tradition in the Giles family, one passed from Carol to her girls—including me. It’s a bonding thing, a learning thing, and best of all, a memory we’re creating for the future.

And hopefully when I’m gone my girls will remember our shopping trips fondly and pass the lessons on to their kids so Carol’s tradition will continue into the future. After all, traditions are important in every family, and family is what the holidays are about.

So do me a favor. If you are a Black Friday shopper, be proud. And if you’re on the other team, the one who teases, laments, and boos the die-hards, remember that behind each of us lies an important motivator, a reason for which we make the sacrifice and go to the work it takes to shop on that day. And believe me, it’s a lot of work. Maybe we are a little bit crazy. Insane even. But no one would go to these extremes without a reason—and we all have one. For a select few, the motivators might be consumer greed. But for the vast majority, it’s a matter of savvy money saving skill, done on behalf of the important people in our lives. We are the people who will take risks in order to give a thoughtful gift. Because a gift card can only go so far.

Happy Shopping!

Nichole

In Case You're Wondering...

My tree is up and decorated to not clash with the scarecrows and turkeys on the piano.

My house is mostly clean--except the bathrooms which I will tackle head-on first thing Wednesday.

My fridge (both in the kitchen and in the garage) is full of good food ready to be prepared.

Dinner is planned, people invited, time set, and the turkey is out to thaw before brining. 

The launch party plans are coming along nicely, and the promotional items ordered.

I have officially passed the 50,000 word mark on my National Novel Writing Month project, though I'm still hard at work aiming for the two magic words, the end.

During the month of November, I've had very little sleep, my house has been a wreck (until this week) and I didn't actually go to the grocery store until we had absolutely no food for the kids to eat. But I started a new book, which is now close to finished, I edited my other book and sent it to press. The launch is scheduled, along with some signings, and Thanksgiving, the day of eating, being thankful, and strategy planning, is in one day.  Friday?  We shop. Heaven help us! And yes, I'll be bringing my notebook to pass the time waiting in line.

In case you see me, notebook balanced on a cart overloaded with stuff, trying to write sideways with a pen that keeps running out of ink, don't try to talk to me--I'll be writing!

Author Interview: Heather Justesen, author of "The Ball's In Her Court"

by Nichole Giles

Today I’m hanging out with my good friend Heather Justesen, author of new release, The Ball’s In Her Court. Heather has graciously agreed to answer my questions of the year and give us some insight into the life of a soon-to-be bestselling author.

NG: Hi Heather thanks for taking the time to share with us. We’re so excited to learn more about you. So, getting straight to the point, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream? Today, my new favorite is Ben and Jerry’s Key Lime Pie.

HJ: Farr's Brownies on the Moon is my all-time favorite. Chocolate ice cream with brownie chunks swirled with marshmallow--it's so yum!

NG: Yeah, that does sound good. I haven’t had that one, but maybe I should try it. Might be a good one to eat while reading. Speaking of reading, who is your current favorite author? (Besides yourself or me, since everyone already knows we’re both awesome.)

HJ: I keep getting this question, and I simply don't have an answer. There are so many writers I totally love and have to read everything they write. Can I pick three with the understanding that they are on the not-so-short list with a bunch of others? Josi Kilpack, of course, and I really love Joyce DiPastena's historical romances. And I think Stephanie Fowers has some of the funniest books around. Do I have to stop at three?

NG: Probably best, yeah.

HJ: I do? Fine, if you insist.

NG: Thanks. That way we can move on and get to the next question, which is what’s your most favorite thing to do when you’re not writing?

HJ: You mean besides reading, right? Lately I've totally loved decorating cakes and cupcakes. I've spent hours online looking at them to come up with ideas even when I don't have anything that needs to be made. I'm currently rubbing my hands together with glee over the plans my sister and I have made for my mom's birthday cake--just because it'll be different than anything I've done yet.

Snuggling down with my husband to watch 'Chuck' is a pretty close second.

NG: I’ve seen some of your amazing cakes, and I have to agree, you’re extremely talented in that area as well. I bow to your cake decorating skills. Hey, maybe I’ll talk you into making my son a cake for his 16th birthday…

HJ: *staring with raised eyebrows.*

NG: Moving on. If you were an animal, what kind would you be and why?

HJ: This one could take some thinking. You know my love for birds, but I've always had this thing for whales too.... A flying fish? =)

NG: Yeah, well, you have to be a bird lover to own as much poultry as you do. And actually, I’ve heard of flying fish. I think they really exist. Or if not, I’ll write them into my next fantasy novel, just for you.

And speaking of fish and oceans, does your preference for flying fish mean you prefer pearls? Or are you more of a diamond girl?

HJ: You're making me think here. Even though I totally love the glitter of diamonds, I couldn't wear a necklace wreathed with them without feeling self-conscious. My pearls on the other hand, I wear all the time. Oh, and pearls do fit into my budget a LOT better.

NG: Both very good points. And really, we shouldn’t have to choose, right? Okay, so last question and then I’ll send you on your way to your next book signing. Name one or two power snacks that keep you going as you write.

HJ: Cupcakes! Actually, I don't have anything special I snack on while I write--it's hard to eat and keep both hands on the keyboard! But I've been tempted into removing one hand on many occasions by a variety of treats--most of them with chocolate as a major ingredient.

NG: I think chocolate is a side effect of creativity. Either that or it’s just really good. Heather, thanks so much for the visit, and a glimpse into your mind and what makes a romance author tick.

HJ: Thanks for the interview--it was fun!

To buy your copy of The Ball’s In Her Court, click here.

To learn more about Heather Justesen and her work, click here.

Book Review: "An Angel on Main Street" by Kathi Oram Peterson

By Nichole Giles
 


The Blurb:

Micah Connors promised his mother he would be good in their new town. But with Christmas only three days away, being escorted home by the sheriff does not bode well. Can the towering officer be trusted not to tell what happened? Perhaps the ramshackle stable that has appeared on Main Street will sidetrack him from spilling the day’s events — or maybe his interest in Micah’s widowed mother will do the trick.

The last thing Dawn Connors needs is to hear her son is in trouble. She has enough to worry about with her husband gone and her daughter, Annie, ill. Even though Micah has told his sister the rustic structure in the middle of town is simply part of the town’s holiday decorations, Annie is sure that unseen angels are building the crude stable — which means baby Jesus is coming, and he can make her better.

Terrified that his little sister might die, Micah vows to find the baby Jesus for Annie, even if it is only a plastic doll. But as Micah gets nearer to his goal he finds angels are closer than he ever would have believed.

My Take:

In a market that has become saturated with holiday books, I think it must be hard for an author to create a story that stands out and becomes a new family favorite. When I was first asked to review this book, I hesitated, knowing that since I started writing I’ve become increasingly more difficult to please when it comes to books, especially when it comes to technical mistakes in writing.

I thought An Angel on Main Street was a cute story. I liked the built in character flaws, and the conflict in having Annie be so sick, and Micah’s mom feeling the pressure of single parent. My favorite character was actually the Sheriff. I love that in this story, the town cop is a good guy. (Imagine that!) Also, you can really feel a strong family tie between Micah, Annie, and their mother.

The story itself is one of those feel-good types, where you come away feeling better than you did when you started reading. That’s always an important quality in a book.

My Nitpicks:

As I mentioned before, I’m one of those readers who doesn’t have a lot of tolerance for technical issues. That meaning there were minor things I wish had been researched, finished off, or left out altogether. Mostly, I wish this story had been fleshed out farther. There was an opportunity here for Peterson to draw the reader in and get us really invested in characters other than the viewpoint character, Micah, and I was sad to not see more of those other characters and know how their stories end. Also, I would’ve liked to see more of a conclusion at the end. There were a few questions left in my mind I would have liked to have had answered.

Technicalities aside, I enjoyed this book. Would I give it away as a gift? Probably. It’s short enough to not have time to drag in the middle, thin enough to be sold at a great price, and has a nice message. Plus, as I mentioned above, the Sheriff in the story is a good, caring, genuinely concerned guy. A human, if you will. (Don’t you ever get sick of reading about cops who are painted as robots with no feelings?)

To buy your copy of An Angel on Main Street, click here.

To learn more about the author, click here.

For information about Kathi Oram Peterson’s An Angel in My Life Contest, click here.


*The author of this blog received a free signed copy of this book, but once again has not allowed that to color my review. Seriously, whoever made up the disclaimer law ought to try reviewing books sometime.

Note to Self:

Before stomping in the house and yelling at the kids for leaving a pool of water in the garage, first notice parked in the driveway, the shiny, clean truck with fewer little fingerprints on the windows.  Surprise, Mom!

My Big News and Winner of the Twilight Inspired Fragrance

I so totally should be writing on my work in progress right this minute, but I have to take a moment to share the good news.

Mormon Mishaps and Mischief has a cover!  Isn't it pretty?

It goes to press on Monday the 16th. Yahoo!  This means you can find it in stores sometime in mid-December.  And if you really want a few copies (this book really does make a great gift) you can come buy them at our launch party.And of course, Cindy and I--and probably a few of our contributors--will be signing.

Here are the details:

December 9th
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Barnes and Noble
University Crossings Plaza
330 East 1300 South, Orem, UT 84058
Put that date on your calendars, Utah County people, because I want to see you all there. I give you my personal promise that it will be a way fun shindig.

In other news, last week I held a contest giving away a Twilight inspired scent by Custom Scents Online. These scents are so fun, and there are lots to choose from, so check them out. Remember, it's the season of giving and a Twilight inspired scent would make an excellent gift for the Twilight lover in your life. Or the spouse or significant other of the Twilight lover in your life. Either way, you can't go wrong, right? 

And the winner is...

Carolyn V. 

Wahoo, clap, clap, clap, clap, cheer, cheer, cheer, clap, clap, dance, sing, clap, cheer.  Carolyn, email me your snail mail address and choice of fragrance so I can forward it to Custom Scents and they will get your one ounce dram in the mail.

Okay, back to your regularly scheduled blog reading.

Nichole

Book Review: "The Ball's In Her Court" by Heather Justesen

By Nichole Giles

I have a confession. I read Heather’s books out of order. “What?” you say, “Heather Justesen only has one book on store shelves at the moment.” True. Very true. However, Heather just happens to be in my critique group. At the time we started our fab group, she’d already finished The Ball’s In Her Court. Suffice it to say, the first real taste I ever had of Heather’s incredible, romantic writing style was on the sequel to The Ball’s In Her Court. Don’t worry, though. No spoilers here!

The downside to reading books out of order, is that you often know the outcome of the first book—or at least which characters survive or end up together—before you start reading it. So, when I first opened the cover of The Ball’s In Her Court, it was with a preconceived notion of who these characters were. Boy was I ever wrong. This book had me biting my lip and clutching the edge of my seat the whole time. I had no idea all this angst and drama had come before book two! (Thanks for holding out on me, Heather.) Okay, so it’s not really a suspense, but sometimes in romance, the suspense of what will happen next is liable to destroy a woman. You romance fans probably know what I mean.

Here’s the blurb:

She's got a great job, a loving group of family and friends and basketball skills like you wouldn't believe, but Denise DeWalt's life is far from perfect, and she's about to come face-to-face with a past she hoped to leave behind forever.


Twenty-six-year-old Denise thinks she's come to terms with her childhood in the foster care system, but when her old nightmares return, Denise realizes that she must deal with her past once and for all if she ever wants to move on to a brighter future with Rich, the only man who can see past her former life. As Denise's search leads her closer and closer to the one person she hoped she'd never have to face again, she begins to realize that her future depends on just one person--herself.


This emotional and inspirational love story proves that life is full of unexpected twists and turns--especially when it comes to facing your demons, fighting for love, and finding happiness for the future.

My take:

Make sure you have a tissue handy, because when Denise DeWalt faces her demons, they’re the big, scary, ugly types that actually bite. Well, okay, so not literally in this book, but you know what I mean. This poor woman has a lot of serious issues to get through and Heather has done a fantastic job of injecting the emotional heartache and physical pain that come from a troubled childhood. Her experience in working with the foster care system in her home state shines through, and combines with her profound understanding of the angst neglected children often face to give the rest of us a small glimpse into the heart of human nature, and shows us what it takes for a young person to overcome obstacles of such massive proportion.

Not to mention her technical knowledge of the mechanics of writing is stellar.

Don’t worry, though, my romance reader friends, as I’ve previously mentioned—a few times—I would never deem to call a love story with a sad ending a romance. And this book is definitely a romance.

In fact, thanks to Heather’s innate ability to write love scenes, our critique group women have a poll going as to which love interest—in all her many books—is a better kisser. (I’m not going to tell you who is winning, though. You’re going to have to read all her books to find out!) However, in case you’re worried, all of Heather’s books are designated “Sweet Romances” meaning you there are no blush-creating scenes, or love scenes that make you want to skip a page or two. They’re completely clean, and thoroughly romantic.

Also, another bit of good news for you author addicts. Heather has another book—yes, kids, the sequel to this one, currently titled, Rebound—being released this summer. She’s on a role, I tell ya!

This book is a must read for the romance lover in your life—including and especially you. Also, keep it in mind as a wonderful holiday gift idea. Let’s face it; you can’t go wrong by giving the person you love a little touch of romance.
To order an autographed copy of The Ball’s In Her Court, limited time only, click here.

To read the first chapter of The Ball's In Her Court click here. 

To learn more about the author click here or here.

Also, be sure to check Heather's blog on or around November 11th to find out about some fun giveaways she'll be sponsoring. 

Oh, I almost forgot. In case you aren’t already sold on this book, take a look at the book trailer.

**The author of this review did, in fact, receive a free, signed copy of this book. However, it was personally handed to me by the author, not because I promised a review, but rather because she would’ve given me one anyway—just as I will give her a free copy of mine when it’s released. That’s what friends do. However, as mentioned in previous book reviews, neither my friendship with the author, nor the free book, had anything to do with the overall outcome of my review. I’ve promised my readers that I will never lie to them and give a glowing review to a book that doesn’t deserve it. And I intend to keep that promise.

Great Gift Idea, and Cool Book Trailer

Okay, since the holidays are heading toward us at full speed, I figure I'll highlight a few great books that make nice gifts for the readers in your life. Today's spotlight will fall on Altared Plans by Rebecca Talley.

Lucky day, my friend Danyelle is giving away a copy of this very book on her blog this week. Check out her blog and get signed up to win.

Also, Rebecca's having a contest here, and giving away a $20 Amazon gift card, so you might want to check it out.

Here's the trailer:



You can find Altared Plans in your local bookstore, or by clicking here.

**Author of this blog has in fact read this book, but does not actually own it, since I borrowed a friend's copy in order to do a review a few months back. As far as compensation goes, the author is always very gracious about sending thank you notes. Does that count?

Awesome Giveaway Sponsored by Custom Scents Online

By Nichole Giles

I don’t know about all of you, but my entire family has been counting down the days to the release of the movie, New Moon.  (November 20^th) Seriously, my kids are fully expecting to see it the day it’s released, and I—the responsible and ever vigilant mom—have no intention of letting them down. 

In the spirit of the oh-so-popular Twilight series, Custom Scents Online has created a line of fragrances inspired by the characters, and to celebrate the upcoming movie release, they’ve put together a giveaway program in which I just had to participate. 

Now, before I go on, I’m going to encourage you to click here and check out the yummy, Twilight inspired scents, because in just a minute, you’re going to need to know which one you hope to win. And don’t worry, because even if you don’t win, these fragrances can be ordered for a killer price. And if you think you want more than one, go right ahead. There’s one for every mood, and every occasion. Oh, and don’t forget to pick one up for your mom, your sister, your husband, and your best friend for Christmas gifts.  They have fragrances for both women and men, and are perfect for the Twilight fan in your life.

The Giveaway:

Custom Scents Online is giving away—to my readers, as well as the readers of 20 other blogs—a one dram sampler bottle of your choice of Twilight inspired fragrance. All you have to do is visit the website, then come back here and leave a comment mentioning which one you’d choose, and why you’d love to have it.  While you’re here, sneak on over to my sidebar and sign up to become a follower. (Unless you are already, in that case, once is good enough.) You have until midnight, November 11^th to enter.

Now, that's one chance to win, but even if you don’t win this one, there will be other shots. Check out my sidebar for other participating blogs where you can register to win your sample dram. And then, once all the contests have been run, one lucky commenter will be randomly drawn to win a grand prize of a full bath and body set in the scent of your choice.  Yes, that’s right a full size bath and body set. You do NOT want to miss out on this opportunity. And even if you’re commenting after November 11^th and the end of my contest, you still have until November 20^th to be entered in the grand prize drawing.

Prizes will only be shipped within the United States.

One more thing. When you leave a comment including your choice of custom scent, you’re also entering me into a drawing for bloggers—also for one of those grand prize packages. So yeah, sign me up, kids. This is one seriously awesome prize. 

Have a good month, and good luck.

Nichole

Launch Party News: "Am I Not A Man, The Dred Scott Story" by Mark L. Shurtleff

I really don't have time to be blogging today, because, well, there's a HUGE party happening tonight, and I'm invited. Actually, everyone is invited. Everyone being all those interested in being part of the cool, "it" crowd. Or just avid readers who want to meet an author who also happens to dabble in politics on the side. (He he.)

Valor publishing group sent this memo out this morning, and I can't not pass it on, so here you go.

NEWS ITEM – NEWS ITEM – NEWS ITEM – NEWS ITEM – NEWS ITEM

Mark L. Shurtleff Celebrates Release of First Book,
“Am I Not A Man, The Dred Scott Story” with National Launch Party

Dred Scott descendant, Lynne Jackson, and recording star, Alex Boye, to speak and perform at the event sponsored by the Valor Publishing Group.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Mark L. Shurtleff, Utah State Attorney General and author, will be joined by Lynne Jackson and recording artist, Alex Boye’, on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Salt Lake City’s Gateway for the national launch of his new book, Am I Not a Man; The Dred Scott Story, published by Valor Publishing Group.

Candace E. Salima, president of Valor Publishing Group, has planned several activities for the book launch party and hopes to attract a wide spectrum of new fans for Shurtleff “We are so excited for Mark and hope this becomes an opportunity for the public to know him on a different level.”

Musical tributes by the Calvary Baptist Choir of Salt Lake City will be featured, with a special performance by Alex Boye, dedicated to the memory of Dred Scott. Lynne Jackson, the great-great granddaughter of Dred Scott, will be a guest speaker at the launch party. In addition to the performances and presentations, Valor Publishing Group has commissioned baker Cindy Parvizi of CakeFlake to create two specialty cakes for the occasion.

Mark Shurtleff’s historical novel details the story of Dred Scott, a freed slave who was forced back into bondage, and his fight to regain his liberty. Scott is arguably the most important figure in the 18th century struggle for freedom from slavery. His tragic case against the U.S. Supreme Court emboldened the abolitionist movement of the time and became part of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential platform and key reference for the historical, the Emancipation Proclamation.

The national book launch and release will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers location in Salt Lake City’s Gateway open air mall. Festivities will end at 8:30 p.m.

Lynne Jackson will be available for interviews on November 3rd. Mark Shurtleff is available for interviews from October 28th to November 3rd.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
The Gateway
6 Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT

5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Calvary Baptist Choir
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mark Shurtleff signs copies of his book “Am I Not a Man? The Dred Scott Story”
7:00 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. Alex Boye’ sings “Am I Not a Man and a Brother?”
7:05 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. Connie Hall reads her winning essay “Stand Up for Freedom”
7:10 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. Lynne Jackson speaks about Dred Scott
7:20 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mark Shurtleff reads 1st Chapter and Q&A
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Drawing for Grand Prize and signing of any last books

Mark Shurtleff and Lynne Jackson are available for live interviews on November 3rd. Mark Shurtleff is available for interviews on other days according to his schedule.

For more information, contact:

Candace E. Salima
Phone: 801-358-6213
Email: candace@valorpublishinggroup.com
http://www.facebook.com/l/e544a;www.valorpublishinggroup.com