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Book Giveaway from Cedar Fort Publishing - Benotripia: The Rescue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">What were you doing at 7 years old?</span></b> Mckenzie Wagner isn't tryna hurt our feelings, but at age 7 she was busy publishing her first book. You go girl! <a href="http://cedarfort.com/default.html" target="_blank">Cedar Fort Publishing</a> is giving one blessed Sistas in Zion reader a free copy of Mckenzie's second book, <a href="http://cedarfort.com/#%7Bselector%3A%22.ldsba-body%22%2Cmodule%3A%22/ldsba/productDetail.module%22%2Cparameters%3A%7Bproduct%3A%2220071973%22%7D%7D" target="_blank">Benotripia: The Rescue</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SHlXzcczTCeTtLmW5CFQpebo3-VE8O3vaxafIvCPyn-KSk6Kmq0CwzWPuMdY0e-FSghOG34uxju7k_7Sr-txsj2bzEqb8SiriY7HIrgJgskexCjX5olGsuKKjupzkSsqHMFmftwR53Q/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SHlXzcczTCeTtLmW5CFQpebo3-VE8O3vaxafIvCPyn-KSk6Kmq0CwzWPuMdY0e-FSghOG34uxju7k_7Sr-txsj2bzEqb8SiriY7HIrgJgskexCjX5olGsuKKjupzkSsqHMFmftwR53Q/s400/2.jpg" width="285" /></a></div>Below are the instructions to enter the give-o-give-away (Shout out to the Little Stream) and a little bit about Mckenzie Wagner, a preteen that is doing more with her life than thinking about boys and texting.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqJXE3x0cswJa98StKvNsxA0cGnUBpc3jv3Nq8_p4MFFpdP34OaUT93myuceLVQy6MnjQU_B7_wp7xrhEPWVRLAl8XtvrdL1u54SugYZDobXfyPxqlTmlcCCrer_LUbT0BQFuIsVl-Mc/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqJXE3x0cswJa98StKvNsxA0cGnUBpc3jv3Nq8_p4MFFpdP34OaUT93myuceLVQy6MnjQU_B7_wp7xrhEPWVRLAl8XtvrdL1u54SugYZDobXfyPxqlTmlcCCrer_LUbT0BQFuIsVl-Mc/s200/2.jpg" width="171" /></a><br />If you tuned in to Sistas in Zion Radio this past Sunday then you know all about this bubbly girl, no worries if you missed it we've got it right <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2013/01/28/choose-the-write--authors-mckenzie-wagner-tristi-pinkston" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Mckenzie loves fantasy, action and adventure, and how does she find the time to be a preteen authoress? Well, she doesn't watch much tv (we told you she was a unique teeny bopper). Here's a little about Benotripia:<br /><br />When her mother---the ruler of Benotripia---goes missing, Roseabelle knows she'll need the help of her best friends and their combined powers to survive the perilous journey ahead of her, rescue her mother, and save Benotripia!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGgmjliuqOuRdQE1Jpdt-cPvhHqfeqaAL-mizdMlp38_43kjZQJKFl-ZUJNer2TuF_Cywl2RGXxwjGc5Uwbu0IMO2RM-8yJa_0s9zrlzByFrsznCJwHq8kP0N_IMCTlLEQWl0V5dxDAM/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGgmjliuqOuRdQE1Jpdt-cPvhHqfeqaAL-mizdMlp38_43kjZQJKFl-ZUJNer2TuF_Cywl2RGXxwjGc5Uwbu0IMO2RM-8yJa_0s9zrlzByFrsznCJwHq8kP0N_IMCTlLEQWl0V5dxDAM/s1600/3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>GIVEAWAY TIME! (It's like Hammer time, but without special pants.)</b></span></div><br />To enter you MUST like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cedarfortbooks" target="_blank">Cedar Fort on Facebook</a> and then Hallelujah Holla Back at us in the comments of this post and tell us what you were doing at age 7. (It's ok if you weren't publishing a book, we can't all be Mckenzie.)<br /><br />For additional chances to win:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify" target="_blank">Subscribe to SiZ</a>, then Hallelujah Holla Back on this post and let us know.</li><li><a href="http://facebook.com/sistasinzion" target="_blank">Like SiZ on Facebook</a>, then Hallelujah Holla Back on this post and let us know.</li><li><a href="http://twitter.com/sistasinzion.com" target="_blank">Follow SiZ on Twitter</a>, then Hallelujah Holla Back on this post and let us know.</li></ul><div><span style="background-color: white;">To enter leave a separate comment for each of the above you choose to do. Each comment will count for one entry. Giveaway will be open until 02/07/2013 at 11:59 pm MST. Winner will be chosen at random. You must have a US mailing address to enter.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div>Glory to God,</div><div>Sista Beehive & Sista Laurel</div>

Book Giveaway from Cedar Fort Publishing - Benotripia: The Rescue

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SiZ Radio: Choose the Write - Mckenzie Wagner + Tristi Pinkston

Sistas in Zion Radio! Every Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2013/01/28/choose-the-write--authors-mckenzie-wagner-tristi-pinkston" target="_blank">here</a> and call in at (646) 478-3671. If you miss a live show listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion" target="_blank">here</a> at anytime!<br /><br />This week on Sistas in Zion Radio we are CHOOSING THE WRITE! Tune in as we chat with Mckenzie Wagner, 12 year-old published author, and Tristi Pinkston, author and managing editor of <a href="http://www.gospelideals.org/">www.gospelideals.org</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUdkfASbxp-8zAOO2KsJFI2N9IRP5ykB3QWSuLP0ykURfALCPXTFsr_n2Intb31umJVTmiOKMtdDF5KlCMiPBh3Mt-tWbtPDruOyKWjW2HW8epdMeov9aLZyrO3bh8JysK4kEU4B_H14/s1600/McKenzie+W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaUdkfASbxp-8zAOO2KsJFI2N9IRP5ykB3QWSuLP0ykURfALCPXTFsr_n2Intb31umJVTmiOKMtdDF5KlCMiPBh3Mt-tWbtPDruOyKWjW2HW8epdMeov9aLZyrO3bh8JysK4kEU4B_H14/s320/McKenzie+W.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><a href="http://www.channelsparks.com/mckenziewagnerbooks/index.htm" target="_blank">Mckenzie Wagner</a> is 12 years of age and has adored reading since she was four years old. Her love of books inspired her to write books of her own and she completed the first book of “The Magic Wall Series”, “The Magic Meadow and the Golden Locket” at the early age seven and the second book “The Blue Lagoon and the Magic Coin” shortly thereafter. Her most recent book is <i><a href="http://cedarfort.com/#%7Bselector%3A%22.ldsba-body%22%2Cmodule%3A%22/ldsba/productDetail.module%22%2Cparameters%3A%7Bproduct%3A%2220071973%22%7D%7D" target="_blank">Benotripia: The Rescue</a>.</i><br /><br />McKenzie wishes to obtain an English degree, teach elementary school and continue in her pursuit and love of writing. She is already working to obtain college credits towards her degree. She currently resides in Utah, with her mom, dad, and her six-year-old brother, Ty.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimD-riEtW11OF4XeHZzFuXmLt2c5w8GEhmP_bRwkcbFuJ0ANrPGJOJ0UkQxmFGXHYBbCOwk3cvFemuLMzBDk5v43RhOByDNJO3QximRG6yRKaNXVxqYemxs0Djw5-pnxXxj-q3Wg4LQXA/s1600/Tristi+Pinkston.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimD-riEtW11OF4XeHZzFuXmLt2c5w8GEhmP_bRwkcbFuJ0ANrPGJOJ0UkQxmFGXHYBbCOwk3cvFemuLMzBDk5v43RhOByDNJO3QximRG6yRKaNXVxqYemxs0Djw5-pnxXxj-q3Wg4LQXA/s320/Tristi+Pinkston.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><a href="http://www.tristipinkston.com/" target="_blank">Tristi Pinkston</a> is the author of fourteen books, the mother of four children, the wife of one husband, the taker of very long naps, and the reader of thousands upon thousands of books, but she wishes to go on record as stating that she has never once locked her keys in her car, and the one time she thought she had, she was mistaken.<br /><br />Tristi is a freelance editor and a popular presenter at writers conferences. She finds great joy in helping other authors achieve their dreams. She sits on the board of directors for iWriteNetwork and is the managing editor for <a href="http://gospelideals.org/">GospelIdeals.org</a>.

SiZ Radio: Choose the Write - Mckenzie Wagner + Tristi Pinkston

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Sistas in Zion Radio: Let's Start Something Stupid w/ Richie Norton + Melissa Carpenter talks Sister Missionaries

Sistas in Zion Radio! Every Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2013/01/21/starting-something-stupid-w-richie-norton-missy-carpenter" target="_blank">here</a> and call in at (646) 478-3671. If you've missed a live show listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion" target="_blank">here</a> at anytime!<br /><br />This week on Sistas in Zion Radio:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Richie Norton says it's ok to start something stupid! </b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YSqMt8h8rLorO5sGErZT77btxROjMZBOoNqsYf85N0K2yAnV8u6A6LPSYK9sEZytbt6QXush7sJ3yqmS1yeiJV2C246kdrXchI87AHN0cR7lvqL4QrBZMQpEmksEy00DzhdZdELOgKA/s1600/RichieNorton_BW_Headshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YSqMt8h8rLorO5sGErZT77btxROjMZBOoNqsYf85N0K2yAnV8u6A6LPSYK9sEZytbt6QXush7sJ3yqmS1yeiJV2C246kdrXchI87AHN0cR7lvqL4QrBZMQpEmksEy00DzhdZdELOgKA/s320/RichieNorton_BW_Headshot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://richienorton.com/about/" target="_blank"><b>Richie Norton</b></a> doesn't want to regret a day in his life! After he and his wife experienced the loss of a child, a tragedy that shook their family to the core, he learned to live in a way that helped him lean into his fears, make a difference and live without regret. Richie is the author of the upcoming book, <a href="http://richienorton.com/books/" target="_blank"><i>The Power of Starting Something Stupid</i></a>, as well as the popular ebook and audio book, <i>Resumes Are Dead and What to Do About It</i>. Above all, Richie is happily married to his beautiful wife <a href="http://natalienortonblog.com/" target="_blank">Natalie</a> and loves their four boys. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Melissa Carpenter shares the collective voice of Mormon Sister Missionaries.</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyHgUv1rqVPjqxP0oK0sqK0EXaihjrPaw7E8ubFweicNLjNG8W5atJf-tRroRYEuwxGJLTfEu-4T_Hq-B724aSVFsix9wT5v5CZUeaxYxnqICdp-2IVobAQIZroQaUjUUnLUpIfEZovM/s1600/Missy+Carpenter+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyHgUv1rqVPjqxP0oK0sqK0EXaihjrPaw7E8ubFweicNLjNG8W5atJf-tRroRYEuwxGJLTfEu-4T_Hq-B724aSVFsix9wT5v5CZUeaxYxnqICdp-2IVobAQIZroQaUjUUnLUpIfEZovM/s320/Missy+Carpenter+2.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><b>Melissa Carpenter</b> served an LDS mission in El Salvador and is the author of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eighteen-Months-Sister-Missionaries-Latter/dp/B000VUAKCM/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Eighteen Months: Sister Missionaries in the Latter Days</a></i>, a collection of essays written by women about their experiences as Mormon missionaries. In addition to being an author, Melissa is also an educator and mother. She has thirteen years of teaching experience in the areas of ESL, Adult Basic Education, college composition, and developmental English. Currently, she works for Mesa Community College as the Project Director for the Foundations for Student Success/Title III grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Comparative Literature from Arizona State University. She lives in Arizona with her husband and three children.</div>

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Twin Mormons - Dale Wight

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Twin Mormons - Dale Wight

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It's a New Year! - Sistas in Zion Radio

Sistas in Zion Radio! Every Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Listen<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2013/01/07/its-a-new-year--sistas-in-zion-radio"> here</a>. Mobile iOS users listen <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sistasinzion/2012/12/17/who-wears-the-pants-in-mormon-culture">here</a>. Call in at (646) 478-3671.<br /><br />Topics: The best and worst of 2012, plus new year resolutions and what's in store for 2013.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxHsUt49HjNXgsP1LXKTu28rrvu_pFEdPk0Ln4iRv4tFGi0X_hsMx4oloHbiSnUjvQ85hGFDmrLXvcPkwKD4JIYTbBHoqElBCTMjB48yqrFRFadnLJqoIQATnajO0PAv3OVijJlAbwI0/s1600/2013-new-year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxHsUt49HjNXgsP1LXKTu28rrvu_pFEdPk0Ln4iRv4tFGi0X_hsMx4oloHbiSnUjvQ85hGFDmrLXvcPkwKD4JIYTbBHoqElBCTMjB48yqrFRFadnLJqoIQATnajO0PAv3OVijJlAbwI0/s400/2013-new-year.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

It's a New Year! - Sistas in Zion Radio

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