Bears With Us Virtual Book Tour, October 2011

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Join Marilyn Meredith, author of the mystery novel,  Bears With Us (Mundania Press, August 2011), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in October on her ninth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! Marilyn Meredith photo

About Marilyn Meredith

Marilyn Meredith is the author of over thirty published novels, many award winning, including the Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series. Bears With Us is the latest release. Writing as F. M. Meredith, her latest Rocky Bluff P.D. crime novel is Angel Lost, the third from Oak Tree Press. Marilyn is a member of EPIC, Four chapters of Sisters in Crime, including the Central Coast chapter, Mystery Writers of America, and on the board of the Public Safety Writers of America. She’s also a been an instructor at many writing conferences including the Maui Writers Retreat, Central Coast Writing Conference and many others.

Visit Marilyn online at http://fictionforyou.com and her blog at http://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com.

About Bears With Us

Bears with Us cover A burglar turns out to be a bear and Deputy Tempe Crabtree and her pastor husband, Hutch, chase the bear out of the house. This is their first encounter with a bear and the occupants of the home, an elderly couple and their daughter—and it isn’t the last.

A bear turns up at the school, at a restaurant, an apple orchard and two more homes. That is only part of what Tempe is called to handle. A teenager’s suicide, a mother who doesn’t like her daughter’s boyfriend, a wandering senior with a strange form of Alzheimer’s, and a long ago love affair keep Tempe hopping.

Read an excerpt!

The highway twisted more and more the higher into the mountains they drove. Tempe slowed to turn onto one of the few roads that left the highway. Also two lane and much narrower, it wound around even more. “Watch for the mailbox with their name on it. I think it’s a shaped like a house with a shingle roof.”

“I will…”

Tempe switched off the emergency lights. No need in alerting a burglar of her approach.

“There it is,” Hutch said.

She pulled into the lane, pine trees bracketing either side. The lane climbed a bit before widening into a flat spot. A silver Scion sat off to the side of a three car garage. A wide porch ran around the front and sides of the two-story cedar structure. All the windows were dark.

Tempe grabbed the shotgun from its holder under the dash. “Don’t shut the doors. Be as quiet as possible.”

Chimney smoke scented the pine and cedar laden fall air. Holding her flashlight in her other hand, she kept the beam low as they climbed the three steps leading to the front door. It stood open. Unfortunately, many people living in the mountains didn’t think it necessary to lock doors.

The minute Tempe stepped inside, she knew what was happening.

The tell-tale snorts and slurping sounds told the tale. It was no longer necessary to be quiet. “Bear.” Bears had gotten smart over the years, learning how to open trash cans and open doors. Sometimes just leaning their heavy bodies on the barrier popped the latch. If a window was left open, a screen never stopped a bear.

Hutch grimaced and peered toward the area where the noise came from. “Are you sure?”

“Positive. Run upstairs and let the residents know what’s going on. Ask to use their phone and call Fish and Game. I know my cell won’t work up here. We might need some help. Then come back down and help me chase it or them out.”

Read the reviews!

“…a sweet, entertaining way to spend a rainy afternoon.”

–Broken Teepee

“…an engaging, unique story filled with twists and turns.”

–The Book Connection

Watch the trailer here!

Bears With Us Tour Schedule

Monday, October 3rd

Book reviewed at The Book Connection

Tuesday, October 4th

Guest blogging at Lori’s Reading Corner

Wednesday, October 5th

Interviewed at Blogcritics

Thursday, October 6th

Book spotlighted at Books, Products, and More!

Friday, October 7th

Guest blogging at Let’s Talk about Virtual Book Tours

Monday, October 10th books

Book reviewed at Broken Teepee

Tuesday, October 11th

Guest blogging at Hollywood Daze

Wednesday, October 12th

Giveaway at Hollywood Daze

Book trailer featured at If Books Could Talk

Thursday, October 13th

Guest blogging at Thoughts in Progress

Friday, October 14th

Book reviewed at Thoughts in Progress

Guest blogging at Murder by 4

Monday, October 17th

Book reviewed at Reviews by Molly

Tuesday, October 18th

Guest blogging at Double M

Wednesday, October 19th

Book reviewed at Wakela’s World

Thursday, October 20th

Book reviewed at MysteriesEtc.

Monday, October 24th

Book reviewed at Ohio Girl Talks

Tuesday, October 25th

Book reviewed at One Day at a Time

Wednesday, October 26th

Book reviewed at Musings of an All Purpose Monkey

Thursday, October 27th

Book spotlighted at The Writer’s Life

Friday, October 28th

Book reviewed at Joel Andre ~ Literary Pursuits

Marilyn Meredith’s BEARS WITH US VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR will officially begin on  October 3rd and end on October 28th, 2011. Please contact Cheryl Malandrinos at cg20pm00(at)gmail(dot)com if you are interested in reviewing this book or hosting the author. Deadline is September 15th or until the tour is filled. Thank you for your interest!


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