Eagle Mountain is full of talented people. Eagle Mountain is home to several small, home based publishing companies, as well as home to a hand full of authors. Below is a list of some of those authors, as well as some of the publishing companies.
Eagle Mountain based Publishing Companies
One of those publish companies is Athena Press. Athena Press currently has two books that it has published, both books are from different authors. The book Attacks is an English translation of Erin Rommel’s World Ward I military classic, Infanterie Greift An. Also available from Athena Press is the book Magic: The Untold Story of U.S. Intelligence and the Evacuation of Japanese Residents from the West Coast During Ww II, by David D. Lowman. Magic, is about U.S. Army Signal Intelligence Service in the late 1940s.
Eagle Mountain is also home to another publishing company called Atom Splitter Publication LLC. “Atomic Splitter is dedicated to providing uncompromising adult literature bursting with action, suspense, thrills, pulp, and anything else that seems really awesome. These are sci-fi, fantasy, and adventure tales that will hold nothing back.” The books they sell are authored by Alan Paananen, a Eagle Mountain resident. Rider of the White Horse, is a post apocalyptic world where the Earth has become a wasteland, and clone soldier takes on the evil Klokan Empire that has risen from a ashes of a nuclear war and environmental disaster. The Garrison is a fantasy adventure that contains combat, drama, romance and conflict.
Another publishing company is Eagle Mountain Publishing, they specialize in books about Herpetology, or the branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians. Their titles included Biology of the Boas and Pythons; Amphibians, Reptiles, and Turtles in Kansas; Amphibians and Reptiles of San Luis Potosi; Rigor Vitae: Live Unyeilding – The Art of Cartel Pieter Brest Van Kempen; and Conservation of Mesoamerican Amphibians and Reptiles. Their books can only be purchased through their website, www.eaglemountainpublishing.com.
Eagle Mountain Authors
Jaclyn Weist, is an Idaho farm girl who grew up loving to read. She developed a love for writing at a young age and published her first book in 2013. She met her husband, Steve, at BYU, and they have six happy, crazy children who encourage her to keep writing. After owning a bookstore and running away to have adventures in Australia, they settled back down in their home in Utah. Jaclyn now spends her days herding her kids to various activities and trying to remember what she was supposed to do next. Her books include the Silver Script Series; Endless: A Modern Cinderella Tale; The Princess and the Prom Queen and The Princess and the Sorceress; Magicians of the Deep a book in the Gates of Atlantis series; Leana; and the Luck series, which helped feed her obsession with all things Irish.
Courtney Johnson, not an Eagle Mountain resident but soon to be principal of the new Eagle Mountain High School, is also an author. She has co-authored the “My Troll Patrol” series. The series is designed to teach School age children pro-social skills. These skills include honesty, responsibility, respect, doing hard things, friendship, and standing up to bullies.
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Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.