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Lisa Mangum
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Lisa Mangum (born November 27, 1974) is an American author who is best known for her young adult romance trilogy, The Hourglass Door.
Life and Career
[edit]Education and Editorial Career
[edit]Mangum attended the University of Utah, graduating with honors with a degree in English.[1] During her five years in college, she also worked at Waldenbooks, a mall-based bookstore chain.[1] Mangum cites the example of her mother, who was also a writer and editor,[2] as an significant influence in her decision to become an editor.[3][4]
Since 1997, Mangum has worked for the publishing company Deseret Book.[5] During her time as an editor, she has worked with several bestselling authors, such as Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, and Jason F. Wright.
Writing Career
[edit]In 2009, Mangum released her first book, The Hourglass Door, which is about time travel and romance.[6] The Golden Spiral, the second book in the trilogy, came out in 2010.[7] The last book in the trilogy, The Forgotten Locket, came out in 2011.[8]
In 2012, Mangum released After Hello, a stand-alone young adult romance set in New York City.[9] Mangum has also written a variety of short stories and novellas.[5]
Personal Life
[edit]Mangum currently lives in Taylorsville, Utah with her husband, Tracy.[1] She is also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Awards
[edit]Lisa Mangum's Hourglass Door Trilogy has won various awards.
| Year | Organization | Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Foreword Reviews INDIE Best Young Adult Fiction of 2009 | The Hourglass Door | Won | [10] |
| 2010 | Foreword Reviews INDIE Best Young Adult Fiction of 2010 | The Golden Spiral | Won | [7] |
| 2011 | Foreword Reviews INDIE Best Young Adult Fiction of 2011 | The Forgotten Locket | Nominated | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Lisa Mangum". Shadow Mountain Publishing. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "LaRene Gaunt: Mormon Author and Photographer - Mormonism, The Mormon Church, Beliefs, & Religion - MormonWiki". www.mormonwiki.com. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
- ^ News, Deseret (2010-07-08). "Like mother, like daughter". Deseret News. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ News, Deseret (2009-05-10). "First-time novelist enjoys roller coaster of writing". Deseret News. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Jul 17, howardb |; Season 38, 2020 |; Video | 0 (2020-07-17). "Lisa Mangum". Latter-day Profiles. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
{{cite web}}:|first2=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "The Hourglass Door". Shadow Mountain Publishing. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b "2010 Foreword INDIES Winners in Young Adult Fiction (Children's)". www.forewordreviews.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b "2011 Foreword INDIES Finalists in Young Adult Fiction (Children's)". www.forewordreviews.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "After Hello". Shadow Mountain Publishing. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ "2009 Foreword INDIES Winners in Young Adult Fiction (Children's)". www.forewordreviews.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.