Released Virtual Book Tour February 2011

Released

Join Tom Roy, author of the Christian Sports novel, Released (BMH Custom Books), as he virtually tours the blogosphere February 1 – February 25 ‘11 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!

About Tom Roy

Tom Roy Tom Roy is the President and Founder of UPI. After a very brief time in the S.F. Giants organization, Tom went on to a career in radio, taking his first job in West Virginia. Shortly after that he felt the call of God to pursue a college degree and enrolled at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN. Upon completion of that degree he took a head baseball coaching job at a local high school for 3 years. He continued in that profession, coaching also at the college level for 9 years.

In 1979 God put UPI on Tom and Carins hearts. In 1980 the ministry became a reality.  Tom ministered to players thru chapels, in camps and clinics for 28 years. He has had the honor to serve Christ through UPI in many venues, including speaking and conducting clinics in over 60 countries.

Tom and Carin reside in Winona Lake, Indiana and have two daughters, Amy and Lindsay, and 6 grandchildren (Hannah, Luke, Faith, Tommy, Sam and Lainey).

In January of 2008 he assumed the role of President/Founder and now finds himself working with the Advancement of the ministry as well as staying in contact with “UPI alumni” and caring for ballplayers through counseling.

His latest book is Released.

You can visit Tom Roy’s website at www.tomroy.org.

About Released

Released

RELEASED tells the remarkable story of the birth, growth, and development of a unique Christian outreach to the world of professional baseball-Unlimited Potential Inc. Beginning with a phone call from Hank Aaron during a miserable Indiana blizzard, the fledgling start up work has grown to a world-wide ministry that has impacted thousands with the gospel message through baseball clinics and instruction. Of special interest are the chapters on the culture of professional baseball and the life of a pro baseball player’s wife, with all its unique challenges and issues.

Through dozens of anecdotes, the personal stories of changed lives light up the pages of this book. Based on lessons learned on the baseball field and in life, readers will want to refer again and again to the leadership principles taught and lived out through UPI. Like a pitch delivered from the game’s finest, UPI’s message has be ‘released’ to every part of the globe. An in the end, the reader must “make the call”.

Here’s what critics are saying about Released!

(coming soon)

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Released Virtual Book Tour Schedule

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books kk Tuesday, February 1
Interviewed at Literarily Speaking

Wednesday, February 2
Interviewed at Digital Journal

Thursday, February 3
Interviewed at The Writer’s Life

Friday, February 4
Interviewed at The Book Connection

Monday, February 7
Book reviewed & Book Giveaway at The Journey Back

Tuesday, February 8
Interviewed at Shine

Wednesday, February 9
Interviewed at As the Pages Turn

Thursday, February 10
Interviewed at Blogcritics

Friday, February 11
Book reviewed & book giveaway at The Nearsighted Bookworm

Monday, February 14
Interviewed at Review From Here

Tuesday, February 15
Book reviewed at Life in Review

Wednesday, February 16
Interviewed at Examiner

Thursday, February 17
Interviewed at Beyond the Books

Friday, February 18
Book reviewed at LaVigne’s Blog

Monday, February 21
Guest blogging at The Hot Author Report

Tuesday, February 22
Book reviewed at A Mom After God’s Own Heart

Thursday, February 24
Guest blogging and Book Giveaway at Word Wanderings

Friday, February 25
Guest blogging at The Book Faery Reviews

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Tom Roy’s LETTERS FROM HOME VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ‘10 will officially begin on February 1 and end on February 25 ’11. Please contact Dorothy Thompson at thewriterslife@yahoo.com if you are interested in hosting and/or reviewing his book or click here to use the form. Thank you!

If you would like to book your own virtual book tour with us, click here to find out how!

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