Heather B. Moore

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Heather B. Moore (also writing as H. B. Moore) is a writer of fiction, notably romance, thriller, fantasy, LDS, and historical (especially scriptural) novels, as well as nonfiction on religious and family topics. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She writes historical thrillers as H. B. Moore so "men will buy her books." [1]

Among the awards and distinctions her work has received or placed in include Best of State (Utah) winners, Whitney Awards, and League of Utah Writers awards. In 2013, she received the 2013 Trumpet Award from her publisher Covenant Communications for sales over 100,000, and in 2014 she was recognized by USA Today as a bestselling author. [2]

Moore attended BYU where she majored in fashion merchandizing and minored in business management.

Her father is professor S. Kent Brown and they co-wrote the book Divinity of Women: Inspiration and Insights From Women of the Scriptures.

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References

  1. "Heather B. Moore" interviewed by Sarah Steele for Mormon Artist
  2. "Literary Awards" from Moore's site