Book Trailer

My book trailer is finally done! Please check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks for your support!

Book Signing

Please join me this weekend for a special book signing. It will be at the Hastings in Logan, Utah. I will be there on Friday from 5:30 until 7:30, and again on Saturday from 12:00 until 2:00. It would be great to see some familiar faces! Thank you for your support!

Review of The Peasant Queen

First of all, I love fantasy books and can’t ever get enough of them. That being said, I was excited to read The Peasant Queen, by Cheri Chesley, solely because of the genre. Cheri’s first novel proves she has chosen her topic well. The entire book was entertaining, exiting, and overall a fun adventure. I finished it in one weekend because I couldn’t put it down!

The story begins with a farm girl named Krystal. It focuses on her life and the different events surrounding her betrothal to a man she truly doesn’t want to marry. Then, forces take place that whisk her away to a kingdom far from her own, showing bits of magic along the way that keep you interested. I’ll admit, I’m hoping that in her next book she will focus more on the magic employed, but I’ll just have to wait!

All of the elements we love about fantasy are involved in this story; magic, bravery, courage, mystery, intrigue, and most of all—character development. I truly enjoyed getting to know each character along the way. The main characters are given their due in the descriptions of their lives and you feel you know them personally.

One of my favorite aspects of Cheri’s writing is the sarcasm she intertwines throughout the entire story. I myself am a person that loves humor. The best books involve intrigue and laughter rolled into one, and Cheri writes perfectly with both. Reading The Peasant Queen was very enjoyable for me, and I can’t wait until the next book comes out! I would recommend it to readers of all ages. Buy the book on Amazon or at any bookstore.

Slacker...

Yes, it's official, I'm a blogging slacker. It seems as though I get so busy that my blog suffers from neglect! So here's a quick one to make me feel accomplished...

I realized today that it's so easy to change someone's day. All I did was make eye contact with people I passed in the halls at school and smiled at them. The bright, happy look in their eyes made me giggle inside!

Try it and see what happens! Just make eye contact with people around you and SMILE!

Christmas Gift Idea!!

HUGE SALE PRICE ON A GREAT BOOK!!

Need a great Christmas gift for someone special in your life? Whether you have experienced the loss of a loved one or not, Too Precious For Earth is a perfect book for this holiday season. It is a true, inspirational story of a tiny miracle child who came to earth and only stayed a short while. The impact this child left on an entire community, however, continues to this day. Read a beautifully written story about child loss that has won two writing awards, and how one family rose from tragedy to triumph. Order the book through the author's website at a discounted price for the holiday season! You will receive a personalized, signed copy by the author for only $9.99 plus tax & shipping, instead of the regular price of $14.99 plus tax & shipping. If you buy only one book this holiday season, make it this one--a feel-good story that anybody can enjoy!

Thank you!

Amy C. Maddocks

Author of Too Precious For Earth: A Little Miracle That Will Change Your Life

www.amymaddocks.com

Purchase the book today at any bookstore or online!

Book Signing Event

Come and join me for a fantastic event at the University of Utah! Saturday the 28th, from 10:00 until 6:00 p.m. This is a book festival put on by KSL and it will be amazing! Many authors will be there and many activities are planned to entertain you...plus, it's free!!

Book Review, Women of the Book of Mormon, by Heather B. Moore

I read this amazing book in one weekend; writing my review took some time because life got in the way, but I shouldn’t have let it, because this book was fantastic and a must-read for anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of the role of women in our ancient times.

The first thing I noticed the author did a fantastic job of, was in pointing out the similarities of these women of our history to modern women; nurturing, caring, religious, sensitive, faithful, devoted, enduring, among many others. I felt stronger and more proud of being a woman after reading of the likeness between myself and these powerful women.

Another trait I noticed of many of the women that was brought out, was how so many of them turned to the Lord in times of need. It is humbling to know that when I go to the Lord on bended knee, I am not weak—quite the opposite—as the author shows us with these women.

I also appreciated the extensive and deep research Heather did while writing the book. The knowledge presented shows a true love of the art of this author; she is an insightful and knowledgeable author, and it shines through in her writing.

The book takes you through several women’s lives that are mentioned in the Book of Mormon, whether mentioned briefly or in depth. Heather shows us the connections, testimonies, strengths, and identities of these women and how we can apply their experiences to our own lives. The subtitle, Insights & Inspirations, is appropriate in how I was able to see just that. It gave me insight into what these women endured and inspired me to become a better woman. Their trials may have been different than mine, but our faith and devotion remains the same. Thank you, Heather, for writing a book that pulls so closely to the hearts of so many women.

You can purchase the book anywhere books are sold, or on Amazon.