20 days until the
first day of summer!
Michael is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in German Teaching and a minor in Music. He lives in Utah with his wife, Jen, and his son Jarem. Michael enjoys writing fiction, acting in community theater, and spend ing time with his family. He played for several years with the handbell choir Bells on Temple Square and is now a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.LDSWBR: Michael, what activities do you and your family participate in every summer? Do you have plans to try something or go somewhere new this year?
MICHAEL: This year we're pretty tied up with work, but looking forward to doing a pioneer day concert with the Tabernacle Choir and visiting St. George at the end of summer to celebrate our anniversary, with visiting the outlet malls, eating at our favorite Mexican restaurant and seeing a show at the Tuachan Theater.
LDSWBR: Do you have a favorite summer food or drink? If so, are you willing to share the recipe?
MICHAEL: No real favorite here.
LDSWBR: What books are on your summer reading list?
MICHAEL: I'm going to read Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy, as well as The Undaunted by Gerald Lund.
LDSWBR: Thank you, Michael!
The Canticle Kingdom by Michael Young (Bonneville Books; Feb 2010) is available for purchase from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Deseret Book and Borders.
Have you ever seen the Tabernacle Choir perform live? If you've had the opportunity to visit St. George, UT, what activities did you enjoy while you were there?
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Hooray for books, and congratulations, Michael!
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like such a wonderful author. I loved his book. As to the question at the end of the post. My favorite thing was going inside the St. George Temple.
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting book to add to my ginormous pile!
ReplyDeleteI've been blessed to hear the choir at the Christmas concerts.
I lived in St. George for a few years. I really enjoyed taking the historic tour downtown.
We liked the tabernacle and Brigham Young's home.
I think this book sounds wonderful and I can't wait to read it. I love hiking the Narrows of St George, and seeing all the fabulous musicals at Tuacahn.
ReplyDeleteI am excited about this new book. I like to hike in the areas surrounding St. George. I would like to know more about what to do in this city. I have eaten at a wonderful waffle place for breakfast once.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've seen the tabernacle choir perform live! I loved it. It was at the April 2009 LDS General Conference :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen the Tabernacle Choir perform live quite a few times, and love it every time. They are amazing. St. George is so much fun. I love the musicals at the Tuacahn, and we've seen Brigham Young's home as well. The temple is neat too. We are actually going back this winter to get out of the cold!:)
ReplyDeleteYes, I have seen them. They are amazing. I love St George we have seen Brigham Young's home and visited the temple there. It's beautiful.
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