Absolute Obsession Virtual Book Tour July 2011

Absolute Obsession Join C. Elizabeth, author of the contemporary romance, Absolute Obsession (Wings ePress), as she virtually tours the blogosphere July 5 – 29 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!

About C. Elizabeth

C. Elizabeth lives in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.  She stumbled upon writing, it found her, she finds writing a peaceful escape and is very excited to have her characters come alive in her readers’ minds. Her contemporary romance novel, Absolute Obsession, is about 42 year old Rose Gerbaldi who by an intervention of fate unites her heart and soul with 30 year old British movie star, Michael Terrance. Please visit and blog with her at www.celizabeth.ca. Connect with her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/search/users/CElizabeth4 and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1567713637. red rose

About Absolute Obsession

Absolute Obsession Triggering an intervention of fate, 42 year old Rose Gerbaldi, discovers her heart and soul have been forever united with beautiful, 30 year old, British movie star, Michael Terrance – – a discovery that compels her reality to fiercely reclaim her, ultimately devastating the very lives fate had so lovingly entwined. Forsaken by a woman he’s never met, unable to control the debilitating agony, Michael seeks solace on the darker side of Hollywood.  Meanwhile in Western Canada, having been doubly devastated, Rose relinquishes to a life of loneliness.  Both are certain they’ll never again find that for which they long for – – each other. Foolish people – fate is infallible. red rose

Read the Excerpt!

“Hello,” I answered. “Is Rose Gerbaldi in?” the male voice asked. “Speaking.” “Is this the same Rose Gerbaldi that wrote Michael Terrance a letter?” My stomach lunged into my throat, cutting off my air, my hands started shaking. Was I really hearing that voice, even though I had never heard it outside of the movie, the English accent was a dead give away. It was him! Maybe it wasn’t, but what if it was? What were the chances of him reading my letter? What was he doing? Why would he be phoning me? It was just a simple letter written by a temporarily insane woman, who had made a simple observation. The question he asked wasn’t a hard question to answer, but my brain terminated the use of my voice, struggling… my air waves finally broke free. “Well… um… I… gue-guess… th-that… would… depend on… um… who’s asking.” Losing control of my tongue, words stuttering out, surely he thought I had a speech impediment. All I could hear was his breathing… that was good, at least he hadn’t hung up on me at my disastrous attempt to talk. “Michael Terrance, actually,” he responded, confirming my assumption. There was a hint of apprehension in his voice, which led me to believe he wished he hadn’t called, all the while my fantasy world was bursting to the fore front of my mind, like a locomotive, whistles blowing, and me not being able to get control of it, it pushed its way through, in a garbled mess of instant flashes in certain parts. It was like watching a movie on fast forward and slow motion for the clearer parts. Not sure what to say. “You seem a little unsure that I was the one who wrote it, why don’t you ask me about it?” A cackle escaped my lips, but at least I found my tongue. My hands were shaking so hard, my teeth were going to hit the end of the receiver, I held the phone away from my mouth. “All right… what… movie did you refer to?” he questioned with a crackle in the words. “Only Her,” I confirmed it for him. He laughed, relieved. It was a beautiful laugh, it was deep and buoyant, coming from deep within his chest. “Well, I suppose you are the one.” “How are you?” I quickly asked. “I… I’m all right,” he faltered. “How… are you?” “I’m good, thanks. So… what do I owe the pleasure?” Knowing I wouldn’t remember the conversation. “Well…” he wavered. “Your letter was interesting.” “Ohh… thanks.” I waited for him to continue. “You know you didn’t put a return address on it, not even on the envelope,” he said, avoiding my interesting letter. I laughed. “I know.” “May I ask why?” “Well, there are two reasons actually. The first being that I didn’t need a reply, I was just making an observation, which I’m sure was way off base. Secondly, and the most important reason, I really, really didn’t want an autographed, eight by ten glossy of you showing up in my mail box!” He started laughing, he sounded more relaxed. Laughing along with him I continued, “Sorry, but that’s a fact.” His voice evened out, it was no longer crackly and he seemed more in control. “Really? Are you sure? If you give me your address I’ll send you one myself, and I’ll even sign it for real,” he teased. Giggling. “No that’s okay… but thanks anyway.” He was laughing again, his voice was just as beautiful as his laugh, but I was biased when it came to British accents, they always made me weak in the knees.

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Watch the Trailer!

Here’s what critics are saying about Absolute Obsession!

“Absolute Obsession is a novel worth obsessing about! I give this novel my top rating – 5 of 5 stars. I have never read Elizabeth’s work before, but I definitely have my eye on her work now!”

–  Zee, Amazon reviewer

Win 2 Kindle versions of Absolute Obsession!

“It’s those lazy days of summer and everyone needs a good read to sit by the pool and C. Elizabeth wants to give you one.  Starting July 4, 2011, C. Elizabeth will be gifting two kindle versions of Absolute Obsession to two lucky winners each Friday for 10 weeks.  To enter, simply send C. Elizabeth an email at char@celizabeth.ca telling her why you should win, provide your name and email address.  An email will be sent to notify the winners how they can collect their kindle version of Absolute Obsession.  C. Elizabeth asks that when you finish reading this wonderful novel, you provide her with some feedback as to what you thought about it.  Good luck.” divider 13

Absolute Obsession Virtual Book Tour Schedule

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red rose Tuesday, July 5

Book reviewed at Celtic Lady Reviews

“At times bittersweet, heartbreaking and at others happy, joyous and sensual story about two people who hope that their dreams can come true. I liked it very much. Just make sure that you have a box of tissues near….”

Wednesday, July 6

C. Elizabeth - Literal Exposure Guest blogging at Literal Exposure

“Our mission with each novel we write, is to make you feel every feeling there is under the sun…to love, to laugh, to hate, to hurt, to cry, to be angry, to feel sensual, because if you’re feeling it, then be assured, we’re right there with you”

Thursday, July 7

Book reviewed at Just Another Book Addict RESCHEDULING

Friday, July 8

C. Elizabeth - Beyond the Books Interviewed at Beyond the Books

“The celebration was simple – I cried”

Monday, July 11

Book reviewed at Sharon’s  Garden of Book Reviews

“I would recommend this novel to anyone looking for a charming story that will touch your heart.”

Tuesday, July 12

Guest blogging at Literarily Speaking

“I have learned to listen to my characters, they are my voice and without my voice, there is no novel.”

Thursday, July 14

Interviewed at Blogcritics

“Listen to your inner self, it knows you the best.”

Friday, July 15

Guest participant at Literarily Speaking’s July Book Panel

The demise of our bookstores, I believe, is directly linked to this day and age’s technology.  With everyone being extremely busy, most are unable to find the time to stop into a store to peruse the shelves, many find it easier to sit at their kitchen tables to quickly look through cyberspace shelves and are still able to juggle their household duties, kids, and the like, multitasking, if you will. ”

Monday, July 18

Book spotlighted at Book Marketing Buzz

Tuesday, July 19

Guest blogging at Pitching Pencils

In the short time of being a published author I have had the privilege of doing a couple of book signings and during those signings it came to light, how important it was for me to do them…not just to sell books, but for the people I met. One thing stood out the most at both signings….”

Wednesday,  July 20

Guest blogging at Love Romance Passion

Thursday, July 21

Interviewed at The Hot Author Report

Friday, July 22

Interviewed at Review From Here

Tuesday, July 26

Guest blogging at As the Pages Turn

Wednesday, July 27

Interviewed at The Book Connection

Thursday, July 28

Interviewed at Examiner

Book reviewed at From the TBR Pile

Friday, July 29

Chat with C. Elizabeth at Pump Up Your Book’s July 2011 Chat Party (link coming soon)

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C. Elizabeth’s ABSOLUTE OBSESSION VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ‘10 will officially begin on July 5 and end on July 29 ’11. Please contact Dorothy Thompson at thewriterslife(at)gmail.com if you are interested in hosting and/or reviewing her 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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