Author Archive

New Book for Review: Monsters of L.A.

Lisa Morton will be touring December 5-16 with her horror fiction collection Monsters of L.A. Frankenstein, Dracula, Mr. Hyde, the Phantom, the Hunchback…they’re all here, the ones you grew up watching on the silver screen. But these monsters aren’t lumbering across a fog-shrouded moor or clambering along the ramparts of a Gothic castle; no, they’re here, in sunny modern-day Southern California, in places you know and may have visited. That homeless vet with the rebuilt leg lounging before the liquor store in Santa Monica – could that be Frankenstein’s monster? The eerie host making promises at the end of an Orange County amusement park ride – is he really
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Monsters of L.A. Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Lisa Morton, author of the horror fiction collection Monsters of L.A. (Bad Moon Books), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Lisa Morton Lisa Morton is the screenwriter of cult favorites Meet the Hollowheads and Blood Angels, and has also written numerous episodes of children’s animated series. She is a four-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award (including Superior Achievement in a First Novel for The Castle of Los Angeles), and her short fiction has appeared in such books and magazines as Dark Delicacies, The Living Dead, Cemetery Dance, The Mammoth Book
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New Book for Review: Closet

Eric Swanson will be touring December 5-16with his Christian Fiction novel, Closet. Derek is a struggling seminary graduate and turns to the occult after receiving multiple rejections from various churches. But this opens a portal to a demonic dimension that a local witch uses to take his mentally disabled son and wife into. Now Derek must enter a demonic world to save the ones he loves with the aid of the Holy Spirit, who shows up in seven different human forms depending on the situation. Along the way Derek finds out what really matters in life after coming to terms with his own weaknesses. But will he do this
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Closet Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Eric Swanson, author of the Christian fiction novel Closet (Faith Books and More), as he virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Eric Swanson Eric graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with a MDIV degree. After Eric graduated he went on several short term mission trips and even applied for some long term missionary assignments. Eric also felt lead to seek out a job in a church setting, but the door for both domestic and international long term service was closed. Eric went through a time of wondering what his next step should
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New Book for Review: Savvy Diva’s Take On…:44 Days of Random Thoughts and Observations

Jahzara, the Savvy Diva is touring from December 5 -16 with her women’s fiction short stories novel, Savvy Diva’s Take On…:44 Days of Random Thoughts and Observations. Savvy Diva’s Take On…44 Days of Random Thoughts & Observations is an easy going, up and down, serious but funny, “make my day” type of book that sends a reader on a roller coaster ride. The narrative format will have you laughing, smiling and nodding your head as Jahzara expresses her random thoughts and opinions from a unique perspective. Jahzara peels away layers of her life, dotting each experience with an outlook that is a breath of fresh air, revealing her wacky
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Savvy Diva’s Take On…:44 Days of Random Thoughts and Observations Virtual Book Tour December 2011

Join Jahzara, the Savvy Diva, author of the women’s fiction/short stories novel Savvy Diva’s Take On…:44 Days of Random Thoughts and Observations (Jahphut), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Jahzara, the Savvy Diva Jahzara, the Savvy Diva knew since the moment she received allocates and laughter from her comedic short stories in grade school, that she wanted to be a writer. Passionate about the sweet taste of cake and cupcakes with butter crème frosting, paved a creative yet intuitive journey for Jahzara’s writing as she discovered unique variations to describe her love
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New Book for Review: She Had No Choice

Debbie Burroughs is touring from December 5 -16 with her women’s fiction novel, She Had No Choice. This poignant and gripping drama plays out from 1918 Mexico to 1960 California, and is full of love and heartbreak, prejudice and betrayal, lovers, friends and family. It is inspired by a true story. Follow Sofía’s journey from a perilous midnight crossing into the U.S. as a child to a life of hard labor and bad relationships with the wrong men. Hungry for love, her first lover leads to a daughter, Eva, born out of wedlock. When he abandons her and their baby, another unsavory man is quick to come to her
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She Had No Choice by Debra Burroughs Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Debra Burroughs, author of the women’s fiction novel She Had No Choice (Lake House Books), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Debra Burroughs Debra Burroughs grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area during a tumultuous time when the Civil Rights Movement was gearing up and racial tensions were mounting. Her parents moved the family to a more peaceful small town in the Central Valley of California. Over the years, with a large Mexican family, she heard many stories about their history, particularly from her mother and grandmother. As she would
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New Book for Review: Born Mad

Robyn Wheeler is touring from November 1 -23 with her non-fiction self-improvement novel, Born Mad. Follow Robyn on her journey from fits of rage as an angry child, blunders and setbacks as an adult in deep denial, to her quest for awareness and enlightenment. Robyn takes you inside her deepest thoughts and fears, as well as her chronic anger and thoughts of suicide. After being diagnosed with a “bad state of mind” called dysthymia, Robyn wrote Born Mad to help others who may be unaware that they might be suffering from a low-grade chronic depression that will make l ife difficult, ruin relationships, and contribute to a negative and
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New Book for Review: No Story to Tell

KJ Steele is touring from November 1 -January 13 with her literary fiction novel, No Story to Tell. Victoria Lackey, a once extraordinarily promising dancer, now finds herself mired down in a joyless marriage, tending to a heart full of secrets, her dream of being a dancer buried deep within her. Buried within her, that is, until Elliot, a newcomer to the small, gritty town of Hinckly and a sensual artist, recognizes the dancer’s spirit within her. Believing in her abilities, he encourages her to open a dance studio, something previously forbidden by Victoria’s boorish husband, Bobby. With Elliot’s attentions sparking the flame of desire within her, Victoria suddenly
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New Book for Review: Adventure on a DARE

Fritz Sprandel is touring from November 1 -January 13 with his true adventure novel, Adventure on a DARE. Adventure on a DARE is the first in a series of true-life accounts describing Fritz T. Sprandel’s journey into himself in which he discovers his capricious nature and raises questions about the nature of faith. During the course of his adventure, Fritz visits a variety of natural wonders, small towns, and fascinating people on a budget of ten cents and his own amazing resourcefulness. After overcoming the challenges of the wild, he finds himself in a foreign country, falsely charged with espionage. Then he faces, and incredibly survives relatively unscathed, a
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New Book for Review: The Luminist

David Rockling is touring from November 1 -23 with his historical fiction novel, The Luminist. IN COLONIAL INDIA, at a time of growing friction between the ruling British and the restless Indian populace, a Victorian woman and her young Tamil Indian servant defy convention, class, and heartbreak to investigate what is gained – and lost – by holding life still. Suggested by the life and work of photographic pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron, The Luminist filters 19th century Ceylon through the lens of an English woman, Catherine Colebrook and a 15 year old Tamil boy, Eligius Shourie. Left fatherless by soldiers, Eligius is brought as a servant to the Colebrooks’
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New Book for Review: Real Eyez Realize Real Liez

Robert Nelson is touring from November 1 -23 and January 2-27 with his urban thriller, Real Eyez Realize Real Liez. The War for the heart of Urban America won’t televise from some foreign shore. It’ll be fought in your living room with dope, cash, blood and bullets. The American way of life has strayed into the shadows and one by one we’re losing our children to the illusion of Hood Dreams and a Gangsta’s Paradise. Only one man stands strong enough to hold back the tide. A renegade Aryan Prodigy and his crew, and an unfathomable amount of guns are all that protects the last shreds of civilization in
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New Book for Review: Soldier of Rome: The Sacrovir Revolt

James Mace is touring from November 1 -December 16 with his historical fiction novel, Soldier of Rome: The Sacrovir Revolt. A Shadow Rising It has been three years since the wars against Arminius and the Cherusci. Gaius Silius, Legate of the Twentieth Legion, is concerned that the barbarians-though shattered by the war-may be stirring once again. He also seeks to confirm the rumors regarding Arminius’ death. What Silius does not realize is that there is a new threat to the Empire, but it does not come from beyond the frontier; it is coming from within the Empire’s borders in Gaul. Legionary Artorius has greatly matured during his five years
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New Book for Review: The Realmsic Conquest

A. Demethius Jackson is touring from November 14 -December 16 with his fantasy/epic-adventure novel, The Realmsic Conquest. The Realmsic Conquest is a fantasy epic-adventure based upon a magical kingdom known as the Realm. From its establishment, it has remained the only kingdom in existence that possesses magic. As a result, it has never known peace. For countless centuries, the Realm has defended itself against conquerors seeking control of its power. But now facing its greatest peril, the realmsic heroes must battle the wicked, face overwhelming circumstances, and follow ancient lore to obtain the greatest treasure their kingdom will ever know… peace. Written as an epic-poem, the story is easy
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New Book for Review: Words of Inspiration from Your Own Kind

Rachel Greer is touring from November 1, 2011 – February 24, 2012 with her inspirational poetry novel, Words of Inspiration from Your Own Kind. Words of Inspiration from Your Own Kind you realize that it isn’t merely your own life that may contain complexities. Through all of life’s adversities, it’s individually up to you to determine if you will surmount obscurity and persist on toward your destiny. If tomorrow never came, would you let what happened yesterday carry on to today? Words of Inspiration from Your Own Kind is not simply inspiration to those in the ghettos of America; it’s encouragement to every type of person. All of us,
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New Book for Review: Empire of Light

Gregory Earls is touring from November 1 – 23 with his general fiction novel, Empire of Light. Jason Tisse is in over his head. As a young black cinematography student at LA’s notoriously tough American Film Institute, he’s got the vision, but not the balls to battle the ruthlessness that is Hollywood. After a failed year at AFI, which includes nearly electrocuting a fellow classmate, Jason embarks on a trip to Europe to hunt down the works of his favorite painter. Armed with an enchanted camera gifted to him by an eccentric film professor, Jason is prepared to master the art of light and shadow as depicted in the
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New Book For Review: Bending the Boyne by J.S. Dunn

J.S. Dunn is touring from November 14 – 23 with their historical fiction novel, Bending the Boyne. The great Boyne passage mounds are older than the Pyramids, and Stonehenge. Why were these great mounds abandoned around 2200 BCE? 2200 BCE: Changes rocking the Continent reach Eire with the dawning Bronze Age. Marauders invade the island seeking copper and gold and their long bronze knives challenge the peaceful native starwatchers. The young astronomer Boann and the enigmatic Cian need all their wits and courage to save their people and their great Boyne mounds. Tensions build on Eire between new and old cultures and between Boann, Elcmar, and her son Aengus,
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New Book For Review : Well With My Soul by Gregory Allen

Gregory Allen is touring from November 1 – 23 with his literary fiction novel, Well With My Soul. Well with My Soul introduces two brothers who, although close in childhood, have drifted away from each other and closed the door to engagement and emotional connection. The older brother, Jacob, flees his small Tennessee hometown to seek a new life in New York, where he imagines he will overcome his self-hatred and growing sexuality as a homosexual. The younger brother, Noah, stays behind and feels trapped by his role as caretaker for his aging mother. As they grow apart, both brothers go through a series of traumatic events that irrevocably
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Deed So by Kath Russell Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Kath Russell, author of the coming of age/historical fiction novel, Deed So (CreateSpace), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on her third virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Kath Russell Kath Russell enjoyed over thirty-five years in marketing and communications management in the biotechnology industry. She was an executive with one of the first genetic engineering companies. Russell also was president of Russell-Welsh Strategic Life Science Communications, Inc., and founder and chief executive officer of an ecommerce company offering services for mature companion animals and veterinarians. Russell received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, her master’s degree in journalism from Boston University,
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Pump Up Chats with Gregory Allen, author of “Well With My Soul”

Gregory G. Allen moved from Texas to New York in the late 80s and has been in the entertainment business for over twenty years as an actor, director, producer, songwriter, playwright and author. He’s had over ten shows that he has written produced on stage, been the recipient of musical grants from BMI, ASCAP and the Watershed Foundation, and has had short stories and poetry published in Off The Rocks, Muscadine Lines: A Southern Journal, The Oddville Press, Perpetual Magazine, Loch Raven Review, Word Catalyst Magazine, and Rancor’d Type. He is a member of ASCAP, The Dramatist Guild, and the Theatre Communications Group. He now lives in the suburbs
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Pump Up Chats with NeonSeon, author of “Life of Shouty: Food and Fitness”

Creating Shouty Mack as a comic strip for a high school newspaper, NeonSeon developed Life of Shouty as a book series for children in 2010. NeonSeon grew up in Chicago’s Hyde Park community and currently resides in Atlanta. Honors include a Mom’s Choice Award for Life of Shouty: Good Habits. For more information, visit www.SHOUTY.com. On Life of Shouty: Food & Fitness Q: Can you tell us why you wrote your book? Life of Shouty: Food & Fitness is the second book in the Life of Shouty Series. One of the opening lines came to me and served as the basis of the book. I struggle with making healthy
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The Realmsic Conquest by A. Demethius Jackson Virtual Book Publicity Tour November and December2011

Join A. Demethius Jackson, author of the fantasy/epic -adventure novel, The Realmsic Conquest: The Candle of Crest (CreateSpace), as he virtually tours the blogosphere November 14 – December 16 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About A. Demethius Jackson A. Demethius Jackson, is a graduate of American University’s School of Communications in Washington, DC. His written works span numerous forms of media such as music and television, and he has held positions at national and international media companies. The Realmsic Conquest is his first novel. About The Realmsic Conquest The Realmsic Conquest is a fantasy epic-adventure based upon a magical kingdom known as
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Pump Up Chats with Crystal Connor, author of “The Darkness”

I grew up telling spooky little campfire style stories at slumber parties. We’d make a tent in the bedroom, and the only source of light would be from a flashlight that was about to die. I’d tell my tale of doom and then while everyone was jumping at the tree branch scraping against the window and I’d be sound asleep! I served my country in the United States Navy working as a boiler technician on board the USS McKee AS-41 assigned to the 7th fleet. While deployed at various ports-of-call throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East I began to learn about other cultures’ monsters and nightmares and I
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Abby Finds Her Calling by Naomi King Virtual Book Tour March and April 2012

Join Naomi King, author of the Amish inspirational fiction novel, Abby Finds Her Calling: Home at Cedar Creek Book One (NAL/Penguin), as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 5th – April 27th, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Naomi King Drawing upon her experiences in Jamesport, the largest Old Order Amish community west of the Mississippi, longtime Missourian Naomi King writes of simpler times and a faith-based lifestyle in her new Home at Cedar Creek series. Like her series heroine, Abby Lambright, Naomi considers it her personal mission to be a listener—to heal broken hearts and wounded souls—and to share her hearth
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Summer of Secrets by Charlotte Hubbard Virtual Book Tour February and March 2012

Join Charlotte Hubbard, author of the Amish inspirational fiction novel, Summer of Secrets (Zebra), as she virtually tours the blogosphere February 6th – March 30th, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Charlotte Hubbard Drawing upon her experiences in Jamesport, the largest Old Order Amish community west of the Mississippi, longtime Missourian Charlotte Hubbard writes of simpler times and a faith-based lifestyle in her new Seasons of the Heart series. Like her heroine, Miriam Lantz, Charlotte considers it her personal mission to feed people—to share hearth and home. Faith and family, farming and food preservation are hallmarks of her lifestyle, and the foundation
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Bending the Boyne by J.S. Dunn Virtual Book Publicity Tour November 2011

Join J.S. Dunn, author of the historical fiction, Bending the Boyne (Seriously Good Books), for their virtual tour of the blogosphere November 14 – 23 2011 with Pump Up Your Book! About J.S. Dunn J.S. Dunn resided in Ireland during the past decade, and from there pursued early Bronze Age culture along the Atlantic coasts of Spain, France, Wales, and Ireland. In 2006, the author attended the Dover Boat symposium (UK) regarding the earliest known Atlantic plank boat. The research for BENDING THE BOYNE yielded many friends in diverse fields including archaeology, geology, and Bronze Age tool-making. This is a debut novel and won the 2011 Next Generation Indie
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Keridan’s Journey by Michelle Peterson Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Michelle Peterson, author of the fantasy novel, Keridan’s Journey (WBD Books), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5-16 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Michelle Peterson Michelle Peterson is an avid reader and artist and it is this love that has lead to writing and painting becoming her favorite obsessions though she loves all things creative. Being a ghost writer for years, her first published book, Keridan’s Journey, not only bears her name but also her love of fantasy. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA. You can visit Michelle Peterson’s website at www.michellepeterson.me. About Keridan’s Journey Project manager by day
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Robyn Wheeler – author of “Born Mad”

After several years of chronic anger, depression and frustration, Robyn Wheeler was diagnosed with a low-grade chronic depression known as Dysthymia. Dysthymia is categorized as a mood disorder and often goes undiagnosed by those suffering from it as well as mental health professionals. Now on medication to help her deal with a mental disorder, Robyn has written a book about her journey, thoughts of suicide and her courage and determination to become “normal”. Born Mad will shed light on chronic anger, how it festers to the point of wanting to do harm to yourself and others. Robyn will take you through her anger as a small child, her denial
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Camouflaged Killer by David Gibb Virtual Book Publicity Tour October and November 2011

Join David Gibb, author of the true crime novel, Camouflaged Killer: The Shocking Double Life of Canadian Air Force Colonel Russell Williams (Berkley Books), as he virtually tours the blogosphere October 3rd – November 23rd, 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About David Gibb David A. Gibb is a respected investigative consultant and journalist, who has developed a knack for uncovering the truth. He spent twenty-five years digging for answers as a private investigator – a career that involved many fascinating cases. Gibb is responsible for finding over 4,400 missing people, and has worked undercover in such challenging environments as a religious cult
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-- Malana Ashlie, GRINGOS IN PARADISE

"Dorothy was not only a lot of fun to work with but she helped me get the word out about my book. I would recommend her to both debut and experienced authors."
---Deborah Woehr, PROSPERITY: A GHOST STORY

“Dorothy is a firecracker promoter. She is skilled at finding the most visible placements in promoting your book with unmatched enthusiasm.She is creatively talented and a wonderful person to have on your team.”
--Kathy Holmes Eckardt, REAL WOMEN WEAR RED

“I invested in a three month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Books promotions for my noir thriller, Moonlight Falls. Not only did the marketing campaign work wonders for spreading the word about the new novel, in the very last month, on the very last day of the tour, Moonlight Falls became an Amazon Kindle bestseller!”
–Vincent Zandri, MOONLIGHT FALLS and THE REMAINS

“I’m so pleased every day when I look at Google Alerts and see our titles all around the blogosphere, so thanks for that!”
–-World Ahead Media

“This has been a wonderful experience. Dorothy Thompson and her whole team are very committed to each author, take each author’s tour very seriously, and work towards maximum exposure in the right places. This is the best book promotion expenditure I’ve made in terms of return on investment. I highly recommend Pump Up Your Book Promotion.”
--Phyllis Zimbler Miller, MRS: LIEUTENANT

"I used Pump Up Your Book promotions a few months ago for my novel, Nephilim. My publisher is a great person, but when it comes to promotions, she encourages authors to do that on their own. Enter Dorothy Thompson at Pump Up Your Book. I had 8 reviews of the book and was featured as a guest author every day of the week at various websites during the month that I used her company. Amazing! She secured everything for me which was really nice and I didn't have to do anything but write a few blogs or answer interview questions. I would use Pump Up Your Book again in a heart beat!"
--Mary Ann Loesch, NEPHILIM

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How do you make sales happen for you?

A lot of hard work! I sponsor a lot of on line parties, festivals and contests. Book sales don’t magically happen, believe me. An author has to work hard to earn her readers. And then she has to work hard to keep them by giving them something they’ll enjoy reading. I try hard to make my books worth a reader’s time.

-- Sheila Roberts, Author of Winter at the Beach