Hi readers! I can't wait to share my newest book with you, My Testimony Tree, all about how to grow and nurture your own faith daily, just like caring for a new tree.

Over the next two weeks, bloggers, reviewers, and other creators will be sharing about My Testimony Tree as part of the tour. There will also be fun giveaways, so make sure to follow along!

Here is the tour schedule:

Nov 29 - @reading_past.bedtime on IG
Nov 30 - @lovelybookishdelights on IG
Dec 1 - @normanbookseries on IG 
Dec 2 - Life is What it's Called
Dec 3 - @betterbookbureau on IG
Dec 4 - Singing Librarian Books
Dec 5 - Wishful Endings
Dec 6 - @afewofmyfavoritereads on IG 
Dec 7 - @latterdayparents on IG
Dec 8 - Heidi Reads
Dec 9 - @books.glorious.books on IG
Dec 10 - @melissas_bookshelf on IG
Dec 11 - Bookworm Lisa
Dec 12 - @my.bounteous.bookshelf on IG
Dec 13 - Min Reads and Reviews

Join me and two fellow authors tonight as we celebrate the release of our new books. We'll be hosting a book chat, doing giveaways, and sharing fun freebies. Hope to see you there!

​8:30 pm MDT on Facebook Live here!

I decided to jump into the #FallWritingFrenzy contest on Twitter for the first time this year, and it was so much fun! We had to choose from a set of pictures, and then write a story of 200 words or fewer inspired by the photo. And here is mine, inspired by the cute little pup above (yes--I know it's not a pug, but I love pugs and the photo still inspired me!)

5 Little Pug Pups Going Trick or Treat
 
By Sierra Wilson
 
(To the tune of “5 Little Pumpkins”)
 
Five little pug pups going trick or treat.
 
The first one says, “I hope I get a sweet!”
 
The second one says, “There’s a ghost beside the stair.”
 
The third one says, “I won’t be scared!”
 
The fourth one says, “There’s a shadow on the floor.”
 
The fifth one says, “Let’s knock at the door.”
 
Briiiiiing! Goes the bell. And on goes the light.
 
And five little pug pups bark with delight.
 
Trick or treat!

The 12 Days of Easter Blog Tour starts tomorrow! Hop on over to these wonderful blogs to learn more about The 12 Days of Easter by reading interviews and reviews. You'll also have the chance to enter a giveaway for a paperback copy of the book!

Here's the tour schedule:

March 29th - Heidi Robbins w/ Heidi Reads - http://heidi-reads.blogspot.com/
March 30th - Jessica Harwood @lovelybookishdelights
 - https://www.instagram.com/lovelybookishdelights/
April 1 - Cathy Jeppsen w/ My Book a Day - http://mybookaday.com/
April 4 - Sandra Meaders w/ Life is What It's Called - https://lifeiswhatitscalled.blogspot.com/
April 5 - Bookworm Lisa - https://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/ 
April 6 - Crystal Job w/ Books are Sanity - http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/
April 12 - Sydney Anderson w/ The Singing Librarian
 - https://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/youth 

Srilaksana Suntarahut was one of the first Church members in Thailand. She spent years of her life leading the translation efforts for the Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price in Thai. I hope you enjoy her inspiring story as much as I did!

I wanted to make some little Easter coloring pages for you to enjoy during the holiday. Feel free to download and color them! I'd love to see your work in the comments. Happy Easter!

Dear readers,

I have a really cool story to share this month. Ever since beginning work on Standout Saints, I've had many special experiences connecting with people as I've learned about Church history heroes. Recently, Lisa, the oldest daughter of one of the heroes in my book, contacted me. She told me that she and her daughter decided to go to a bookstore. Lisa's daughter wanted to get Standout Saints, but Lisa was hesitant. Finally, she gave in. Later, as they were reading the book, they realized something special: there, at the back of the book, was Lillian Toft Ashby--Lisa's mother and her daughter, Toft's, namesake. Lisa and I began chatting and I learned so much more about Lillian's amazing story. I'm excited to share parts of it with you as this month's Standout Saints bonus chapter!

I know it's been such a rough time lately, but I hope you will still feel peace and joy during this Easter season. It's one of my favorite times of year, and I've been thinking about how we can feel the Savior's peace no matter our external circumstances. More than that, His most important gifts are always on offer: love, forgiveness, and hope for eternal life with those dearest to us. 

Wishing you all a very happy Easter!

With love,

Sierra

In honor of Black History month, I researched and wrote about an incredible saint from Ghana. Joseph W.B. Johnson helped share the gospel and build up the Church for over a decade before meeting with missionaries and receiving baptism. He played a huge role in helping the Church grow in Ghana and his faith and sacrifices are an inspiration. I can't wait to share his story with you. You can download the bonus chapter I wrote below. I simply ask that you not reproduce or share it, except for personal use. Thank you!

In Standout Saints, I was only able to share 40 stories of Church history heroes around the world. Selecting which stories to include in the book was an incredibly challenging experience. My goal was to show how God's hand has been at work all around the world and to help highlight a diversity of faithful heroes representing the global restoration of God's church. Since completing Standout Saints, I've continued my Church history research and continue finding stories to share. I've also heard from some of the family members of heroes I mentioned in the book and have gained new insights. During 2021, I plan to release one bonus chapter per month to continue sharing incredible Standout Saints and their inspiring journeys with you. You can sign up for my newsletter to have the bonus chapters emailed straight to your inbox or you can read them here. I hope you enjoy reading about these beautiful stories. Thank you!