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Author: A. L. Sowards

I'm an award-winning author writing novels about history, heroes, and hope.

Cover Reveal for Of Sword and Shadow

This week I was able to reveal the cover for my February 2021 release, Of Sword and Shadow. It was … More

Adventure, Book Covers, Cover Reveal, Greece, Historical Fiction, Literature, Medieval, Of Sword and Shadow

Blog Tour for The Redgrave Murders

Today wraps up the blog tour for The Redgrave Murders, and I’ve had so much fun reading all the reviews. … More

Blog Tours, Book Launch, Book Reviews, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Mystery, Literature, murder mystery, The Redgrave Murders

The Redgrave Cover Game

I’ve put together a game to celebrate the release of The Redgrave Murders. When I saw the final cover for … More

Book Covers, Contests, Games, Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Historical Mystery, murder mystery, The Redgrave Murders

The Redgrave Murders

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my historical mystery, The Redgrave Murders. This romantic whodunit comes in paperback, audiobook, … More

1940s, Book Launch, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Mystery, Literature, Reading, Soft-boiled Mystery, The Redgrave Murders, WWII

Cover Reveal for The Redgrave Murders

Today I get to reveal the cover for my July release, The Redgrave Murders.  Isn’t it gorgeous? Here’s what the … More

1940s, Book Covers, Cover Reveal, Cozy Mystery, Historical Mystery, murder mystery, Soft-boiled Mystery, The Redgrave Murders

My Historical Mystery

It’s been a while since I updated my blog, so I thought I’d share some good news. In August, Covenant … More

Book Deal, Historical Mystery, Literature, murder mystery

Defiance is a Whitney Finalist!

Earlier this week, finalists for the 2017 Whitney Awards were announced, and I’m thrilled that Defiance is one of the … More

Defiance, Historical Fiction, Literature, Whitney Awards, WWII

Lemonade and Murder Mysteries

You know that saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade?” Lately, life has been giving me a lot of … More

back surgery, Fiction, lemonade, lemons, Literature, murder mystery

Old Stuff and New Stuff

Old Books This spring at a book signing, I realized that it’s hard to get paperback copies of some of … More

Amazon, Historical Fiction, Publishing Process, Website

Blog Tour Book Review: A is for Adam

On the blog today I have a review of a cute new children’s book called A IS FOR ADAM.

Alphabet books, Blog Tours, Book Reviews, Children's Books, Christian Books, Heidi Poelman, Jesus, Maggie Coburn, Religion, Religious Books, Short stories

Blog Tour Book Review: The Holy Ghost Is My Friend

Today I’m reviewing another fun book for children. This one is best read with a flashlight (but not necessarily after bedtime when the lights are out).

Blog Tours, Book Reviews, Catherine Christensen, Children's Books, Christian Books, Holy Ghost, Rebecca Sorge, Religion, Religious Books, Short stories

Blog Tour Book Review: I Can Love Like Jesus

On the blog today I have a review of a cute new children’s book called I CAN LOVE LIKE JESUS.

Blog Tours, Book Reviews, Chase Jensen, Children's Books, Christian Books, Heidi Poelman, Jesus, Love, Religion, Religious Books, Short stories

Ebook Sale for The Rules in Rome

The Rules in Rome is now on sale for $1.99 on Amazon. If you haven’t read this award-winning romantic suspense … More

Book Sale, Historical Fiction, Italy, Literature, The Rules in Rome, Whitney Awards, WWII

Ebook Sale for Defiance

Happy Memorial Day! I’m so grateful for those who have gone before us and sacrificed to bring about all the … More

Book Sale, Defiance, Gratitude, Historical Fiction, Literature, Memorial Day

Giveaways for Defiance

There are currently two giveaways for Defiance, so if you haven’t got a copy yet, here are several chances to … More

Defiance, Giveaway, Goodreads, Historical Fiction, Literature, Netgalley, New LDS Fiction, WWII

Blog Tour for Defiance

This week is the blog tour for Defiance, and I’m so excited! Reviewers on multiple blogs will read the book … More

Blog Tours, Book Reviews, Defiance, Historical Fiction, Literature

Defiance Release

Authors often talk about book birthdays (that day when a book becomes available to the public). But unless you’ve got … More

book birthday, Book Launch, Defiance, Historical Fiction, LDS Fiction, Literature, WWII

March Meme Madness, Week 5

Every Wednesday this month, I’ve been posting short quotes from my new book, Defiance. The novel officially comes out April … More

Defiance, Healing, Historical Fiction, Literature, Memes, WWII

Book Signings

Defiance officially comes out April 1, but you can get it early at my book signing this Saturday. I also … More

Book Launch, Book Signings, Defiance, Deseret Book, Seagull Book

March Meme Madness, Week 4

Defiance is almost out! To celebrate, I’m posting short quotes from the novel every Wednesday this month. Here’s this week’s … More

Defiance, Historical Fiction, Literature, Memes, War, WWII

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