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Join ‘Terminal Ambition’ author Kate McGuinness at Mommy Adventures with Ravina – Win a Free Kindle HD!

Kate McGuinness, author of Terminal Ambition, is stopping off today at Mommy Adventures with Ravina, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle HD!Visit today’s stop at:http://www.ravinaandreakurian.com/2012/09/book-review-terminal-ambition-by-kate.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 13 and ends on November 16 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit the authors’
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Join ‘Bottled Abyss’ Benjamin Ethridge at Ginger Nuts of Horror – Win Free Kindle Fire HD!

Benjamin Ethridge, author of Bottled Abyss, is stopping off today at Ginger Nuts of Horror, as part of his colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where he will be giving away a new Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://thegingernutcase.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/bottled-abyss-by-benjamin-kane-ethridge.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26, 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. If you’d like to visit the author’s official tour page to
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  • September 8, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Captain Virtual Book Publicity Tour & Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Join Thomas Block, author of the suspense/thriller novel,  Captain, as he tours the blogosphere October 1 – January 11 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! The Captain Virtual Book Publicity Tour is part of an Amazon gift card giveaway. See details further down on how you can win one for your own! ABOUT THOMAS BLOCK Thomas Block has written a number of aviation-oriented novels, many which have gone on to acquire best-seller status in numerous countries. His novel writing began with the publication of “Mayday” in 1979. That novel was rewritten with novelist Nelson DeMille in 1998 and remains on DeMille’s extensive backlist.
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Pump Up Your Book Presents An Italian Obsession Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Kfir Luzzatto, author of the general fiction/drama novel, An Italian Obsession, as he tours the blogosphere from October 1 – 26, 2012, on his second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KFIR LUZZATTO Kfir Luzzatto was born and raised in Italy, and moved to Israel as a teenager. He acquired the love for the English language from his father, a former U.S. soldier, a voracious reader and a prolific writer. Kfir has a PhD in chemical engineering and works as a patent attorney. He lives in Omer, Israel, with his full-time partner, Esther, their four children, Michal, Lilach, Tamar and Yonatan, and the dog Elvis.
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Join ‘Terminal Ambition’ author Kate McGuinness at My Devotional Thoughts – WIN A FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Kate McGuinness, author of Terminal Ambition, is stopping off today at My Devotional Thoughts, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle Fire!Visit today’s stop at: http://www.mydevotionalthoughts.com/2012/09/guest-post-from-kate-mcguiness-author.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 13 and ends on November 16 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit the authors’
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Illumination Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Carrieanne Fonger, author of the self-help spiritual novel, Illumination, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – October 26, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CARRIEANNE FONGER Carrieanne Fonger BA, M.MT  is a Metaphysical Teacher, Author and Spiritual Guide. She began her studies in Metaphysics as a young child and as a result has over thirty-five years experience reading energy and exploring the mind. Her training includes Mastery in Usui and Karuna Reiki, Feng Shui and Remote Viewing. Carrieanne has a Diploma in Broadcasting, a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History and a Master’s Degree in Metaphysical Theology. Carrieanne teaches the art
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Pump Up Your Book Presents What Must I Do to Be Saved? Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join James R. Anderson, author of the Christian Life/devotional book, What Must I Do to Be Saved?, as he tours the blogosphere from October 1 – 26, 2012, on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT JAMES R. ANDERSON James R. Anderson earned a law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1974 and practiced law in Minnesota for 30 years before retiring. During that time, Mr. Anderson argued several cases defending Christian liberties against state intrusion. Author’s website: http://www.seekerfinder.net Purchase this book through: Amazon and Barnes and Noble ABOUT WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? But as many as received him, to them
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Pump Up Chats with Pat Silver-Lasky, author of ‘Ride the Tiger’

ABOUT PAT SILVER-LASKY Pat Silver-Lasky wrote as a team with her late husband, the well known Hollywood screen writer and author, Jesse L. Lasky, Jr., son of the film pioneer. Jesse Lasky, Sr.’s company, Jesse Lasky Feature Play Company produced the first full length motion picture in Hollywood, The Squaw Man. Jesse, Jr. wrote 40 films, 8 for C.B. DeMille, includingThe Ten Commandments, and Samson And Delilah. With Jesse, Pat wrote 4 books (including the American best seller historical novel, The Offer), 8 produced films, nearly 100 produced TV scripts, (including the award winning ‘Explorers’ series (’Ten Who Dared’ in U.S.A.). Their verse play, ‘Ghost Town’ won several awards in the States. In
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Author Khanh Ha

ABOUT KHANH HA Khanh Ha was born in Hue, the former capital of Vietnam. During his teen years he began writing short stories which won him several awards in the Vietnamese adolescent magazines. He graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Flesh is his first novel. He is at work on a new novel. To find out more visit his website at : http://www.authorkhanhha.com/ or his blog at: http://authorkhanhha.blogspot.com/ The Interview Thank you for this interview, Khanh. Do you remember writing stories as a child or did the writing bug come later? Do you remember your first published piece? A: I began writing stories around the age
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Bridge and Paperboy Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Stan Crader, author of the Christian fiction trilogy, The Bridge, Paperboy, and Fifteen as he tours the blogosphere November 15 – December 14, 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT STAN CRADER Stan Crader’s first book, ‘The Bridge’ spent several days on the best seller list for Christian fiction at both BarnesandNoble.com and Amazon.com. His articles about flying have been published in flying magazines and local newspapers. He won a Bronze Quill award from the International Association of Business Communications for articles written for his company’s quarterly newsletter. Stan was born and raised in Bollinger County Missouri. Coming of age in rural
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Join ‘Terminal Ambition’ author Kate McGuinness at The Writer’s Life – WIN A FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Kate McGuinness, author of Terminal Ambition, is stopping off today at The Writer’s Life, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle Fire!Visit today’s stop at: http://thewriterslife.blogspot.com/2012/08/interview-with-kate-mcguinness-author.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 13 and ends on November 16 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit the authors’
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Author Darlene Pitts

ABOUT DARLENE PITTS Darlene Pitts is an intuition consultant, speaker, and author of two books: Discover Your Intuition and Let’s Talk Intuition. She is also the creator of the “Abundant Living Cards” designed to help people use their intuition to create financial success. She discovered her own intuition in 1994, after an angelic encounter during sleep and several prophetic dreams. She teaches people how to use their intuition in twenty-eight areas of life, including career, finances, health, personal relationships, and spiritual growth. Her mission includes spreading the joys and benefits of living the intuitive way. You can visit her at : www.inspirationandintuition.com Thank you for this interview, Darlene. Do
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Bloody Mary Club Virtual Book Publicity Tour – Win a Bloody Mary Gift Basket and Wall Street Journal Weekend Subscription

Join Debbie Dyke, author of the chick lit/fiscal thriller, The Bloody Mary Club, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – November 30, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT DEBBIE DYKE Debbie Dyke is a novelist and businesswoman from Alexandria, Virginia, and has a background in military intelligence, the stock market, executive recruiting and writing.   An Army brat, she’s lived in Turkey, France, Germany, Italy, Albania and Holland. She graduated from the American High School in Naples, Italy then attending University of Maryland, Munich Campus.  She graduated from Georgetown University and holds a Bachelors of Science and Masters degree in National Security. 
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Pump Up Your Book Presents A Political Affair Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Mary Whitney, author of the romantic fiction novel, A Political Affair, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – November 30, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT MARY WHITNEY Even before she graduated from law school, Mary knew she wasn’t cut out to be a real lawyer. Drawn to politics, she’s spent her career as an organizer, lobbyist, and nonprofit executive. Nothing piques her interest more than a good political scandal or romance, and when she stumbled upon writing, she put the two together. A born Midwesterner, naturalized Texan, and transient resident of Washington, D.C., Mary now lives in Northern California
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with author Kate McGuinness

ABOUT KATE McGUINNESS After leaving the corporate world, Kate was determined to master writing and riding, pastimes that often led to confusion in the telling. Her studies of creative writing proved to be more successful than her horseback adventures which included a broken leg! However, her love of horses remains. Kate also took the opportunity to be more fully involved with her son’s life – too involved, he would say. She enjoyed watching scores of soccer games and cheering his team on to a divisional state championship. All grown up now, her son lives in Eastern Europe and teaches English as a second language. In addition to Terminal Ambition,
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Giacomo Giammatteo – WIN AN iPAD 3 & KINDLE FIRE!

About Giacomo Giammatteo I live in Texas now, but I grew up in Cleland Heights, a mixed ethnic neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware that sat on the fringes of the Italian, Irish and Polish neighborhoods. The main characters of Murder Takes Time grew up in Cleland Heights and many of the scenes in the book were taken from real-life experiences. Somehow I survived the transition to adulthood, but when my kids were young I left the Northeast and settled in Texas, where my wife suggested we get a few animals. I should have known better; we now have a full-blown animal sanctuary with rescues from all over. At last count
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with author Steven Manchester

ABOUT STEVEN MANCHESTER Steven Manchester is the author of Pressed Pennies, The Unexpected Storm: The Gulf War Legacy and Jacob Evans, as well as several books under the pseudonym, Steven Herberts. His work has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, CBS’s The Early Show, CNN’s American Morning and BET’s Nightly News. Recently, three of Steven’s short stories were selected “101 Best” for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. When not spending time with his beautiful wife, Paula, or his four children, this Massachusetts author is promoting his works or writing. To learn more about Steven, visit his website at: www.stevenmanchester.com The Interview Thank you for this interview, Steven Manchester.
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Join ‘Bottled Abyss’ author Benjamin Ethridge at Literal Exposure and WIN A FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Benjamin Ethridge, author of Bottled Abyss, is stopping off today at Literal Exposure, as part of his colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where he is giving away a Kindle Fire! Visit today’s stop at http://literalexposure.com/2012/08/14/interview-with-benjamin-ethridge-author-of-bottled-abyss/ Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with ‘Euthanasia’ author Mack Mulluncey

ABOUT MACK MULLUNCEY Mack Mulluncey considered writing a traditional bio, then she remembered no one really cares. You can visit her at: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6429077.Mack_Mulluncey Thank you for this interview, Mack.  Do you remember writing stories as a child or did the writing bug come later?  Do you remember your first published piece? A: Stories have always been a huge part of my life, ever since my grandmother started reading to me when I was really young. I decided that I wanted to become a storyteller sometime during elementary school when I started reading Poe. I felt chills whenever I read one of his stories (and I still do) and I
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Join ‘Terminal Ambition’ author Kate McGuinness at BookHounds and WIN A FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Kate McGuiness, author of Terminal Ambition, is stopping off today at Bookhounds, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle Fire!Visit today’s stop at: http://maryinhb.blogspot.com/2012/08/review-terminal-ambition-by-kate.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 13 and ends on November 16 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit the authors’ official tour page
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Morgan Hall author Bo Briar

ABOUT BO BRIAR Bo Briar nursed a love of art, music and architecture from childhood as well as all things ghostly. Her years at a British boarding school secluded in an ancient English county of majestic stately homes, historical towns and quaint medieval villages, nestled among mysterious forests and chocolate-box landscapes formed many of her lifelong impressions, beliefs and ideas. Although having a natural affinity for the countryside Bo lived most of her life between the big cities of London and Hong Kong. Though widely travelled, she will always return to the two cities she calls home. Her love for writing began at university where she would often diverge
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with author Monica Daddio

ABOUT MONICA DADDIO Monica Daddio was born and raised in Trenton, NJ. She attended St. Stephens and Holy Cross grammar schools, Junior 4, and Trenton High. From there went to wrok for Mercer County Elections Office. Most recently she has retired and relocated to the Bristol VA/TN area. Her passion and love has always been music and she will jokingly tell you that she is a professional listener. With a vast collection of over 500 artists, she has a wide range of musical taste and that’s how her story came to be. This is her tribute to the musicians and music she loves so much. To find out more
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Join ‘Bottled Abyss’ author Benjamin Ethridge at Broowaha and WIN A FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Benjamin Ethridge, author of Bottled Abyss, is stopping off today at Broowaha, as part of his colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where he is giving away a Kindle Fire! Visit today’s stop at http://www.broowaha.com/articles/14269/interview-with-benjamin-ethridge-author-of-of-the-novel-black-orange- Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Fit to Kill author Donnie Whetstone

ABOUT DONNIE RAY WHETSTONE Donnie Whetstone resides in Rochester, Washington with his wife Diane. He is a full time personal trainer with over twenty years of experience and more than 70,000 training hours in homes, gyms and his own private training studio. Donnie is currently the co-owner of Fit Stop 24 Fitness Centers located in both Olympia and Yelm, Washington. Though Fit to Kill is his first novel, he is no stranger to writing, having written numerous articles on nutrition, weight training and fitness; appearing in newspapers, magazines and the Internet. In Fit to Kill, his experience as a trainer allowed him to truly immerse the reader into the
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Pump Up Chats with White Lies author Jeremy Bates

ABOUT JEREMY BATES Jeremy Bates has spent the last ten years traveling the world, visiting more than thirty countries. He has lived in Canada, the United States, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. Bates is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a degree in English literature and philosophy. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Inc, and Crime Writers of Canada. His frightening debut novel, White Lies, is set in a small village in the Cascade Mountain range of eastern Washington. In the book, he succeeds in bringing world-class terror to this tranquil community. To find out more please visit
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Pump Up Your Book Presents A Leprechaun’s Lament Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Wayne Zurl, author of the police mystery novel, A Leprechaun’s Lament, as he tours the blogosphere August 6 – August 31 2012 on his second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT WAYNE ZURL Wayne Zurl grew up on Long Island and retired after twenty years with the Suffolk County Police Department, one of the largest municipal law enforcement agencies in New York and the nation. For thirteen of those years he served as a section commander supervising investigators. He is a graduate of SUNY, Empire State College and served on active duty in the US Army during the Vietnam War and later in the reserves.
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Blood Poetry Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Leland Pitts-Gonzalez, author of the horror/literary fiction novel, The Blood Poetry, as he tours the blogosphere August 6 – August 31 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT LELAND PITTS-GONZALEZ Leland studied creative writing and ethnic studies at San Francisco State University where he discovered the enormous possibilities of poetic language, experimentation, and critical theory. He eventually earned an MFA in Writing from Columbia University on a merit fellowship.  He has published fiction in Open City, Fence, Dark Sky Magazine, Drunken Boat, and Monkey Bicycle, among other literary journals.  He is also the Project Director for an upcoming literary series of happenings, Phantasmagoria,
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  • July 30, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Rosemary Opens Her Heart Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Naomi King, author of the inspirational fiction novel, Rosemary Opens Her Heart, as she tours the blogosphere November 5 – December 28, 2012 on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT NAOMI KING I’ve called Missouri home for most of my life, and most folks don’t realize that several Old Older Amish and Mennonite communities make their home here, as well. The rolling pastureland, woods, and small towns along county highways make a wonderful setting for Plain populations—and for stories about them, too! While Jamesport, Missouri is the largest Old Order Amish settlement west of the Mississippi River, other communities have also found the affordable
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Autumn Winds Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Charlotte Hubbard, author of the inspirational fiction novel, Autumn Winds, as she tours the blogosphere September 4 – October 26, 2012 on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CHARLOTTE HUBBARD I’ve called Missouri home for most of my life, and most folks don’t realize that several Old Older Amish and Mennonite communities make their home here, as well. The rolling pastureland, woods, and small towns along county highways make a wonderful setting for Plain populations—and for stories about them, too! While Jamesport, Missouri is the largest Old Order Amish settlement west of the Mississippi River, other communities have also found the affordable farm land
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Order of the Seers Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Cerece Rennie Murphy, author of the science fiction novel, Order of the Seers, as she tours the blogosphere September 4 – 28, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!   ABOUT CERECE RENNIE MURPHY   Cerece Rennie Murphy lives and writes just outside of her hometown, Washington, DC and is currently working on the sequel to her first novel, Order of the Seers. In addition to completing the Order of the Seers trilogy, Ms. Murphy is also developing a children’s book series entitled Enchanted: 5 Tales of Magic in the Everyday and a book on understanding marriage/relationship advice for single women entitled More than
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