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Pump Up Your Book! Announces May ’11 Authors on Virtual Book Tours

Pump Up Your Book! Announces May ‘11 Authors on Virtual Book Tours Summary: Announcement of Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Tours’ list of authors for May 2011. Join a talented and diverse group of 35 authors who are touring with Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Tours during the month of May 2011. Follow these authors as they travel the blogosphere from May 2nd through May 27th to discuss their books. This month is filled with a variety of genres: historical novels, science-fiction books, thrillers, young adult fiction, mysteries, and more! We also have several nonfiction titles during the month of May. Amazon Kindle bestselling author Vincent Zandri
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The Lens and the Looker Virtual Book Tour May and June 2011

Join Lory Kaufman, author of the Young Adult Fantasy book, The Lens and the Looker (The Fiction Studio), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in May and June on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Lory Kaufman “I write Post-Dystopian fiction. After society’s collapse, which is imagined in so many great dystopian stories, humans will either fade into history, with the dinosaurs, or, if it learns the right lessons, society will go on to construct a civilization to last tens of thousands of years. History Camp stories are the exciting adventures of young people doing the latter.” -Lory Kaufman On the artistic side of
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Homefires Virtual Book Tour May, June and July 2011

Join Emily Sue Harvey, author of the inspirational fiction book, Homefires (The Story Plant), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May and June on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Emily Sue Harvey Emily Sue Harvey, author and speaker, writes to make a difference. Dozens of her upbeat stories and articles appear in Chocolate for Women, Chicken Soup for the Soul, women’s magazines, websites, and other anthologies. She is the author of the novel Song of Renewal and the novella FlavorsH. Her new novel, Homefires, will be followed by two more novellas and another novel (Unto these Hills) later in 2011. To find
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I Was I Am Virtual Book Tour May 2011

Join Allison Moore, author of the self-help memoir, I Was I Am: How To Move Beyond Your Past To Create An Extraordinary Life, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. About Allison Moore Allison Tammy Moore’s own rise from being labeled a habitual offender to prominence deems her an expert on personal success. Born to teenage parents and ending up being adopted, Allison lived a life plagued with abuse, addiction and crime. With a criminal history, low self esteem and no one to guide her, Allison went to prison and developed her own method of recovery by
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The Hypnotist Virtual Book Tour May and June 2011

Join M.J. Rose, author of the historical suspense novel, The Hypnotist (MIRA, May 2010), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May and June on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. About M.J. Rose M.J. Rose is the international bestselling author of 11 novels; Lip Service, In Fidelity, Flesh Tones, Sheet Music, Lying in Bed, The Halo Effect, The Delilah Complex, The Venus Fix,The Reincarnationist, The Memorist and The Hypnotist. Rose is also the co-author with Angela Adair Hoy of How to Publish and Promote Online, and with Doug Clegg of Buzz Your Book. She is a founding member and board member of International Thriller
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Snowflake Obsidian: Memoir of a Cutter Virtual Book Tour May 2011

Join “The Hippie”, author of the Teen Non-fiction Memoir, Snowflake Obidian: Memoir of a Cutter (iUniverse), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About The Hippie The Hippie received a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah and worked briefly as a licensed mental health therapist before leaving her job to pursue writing. She prefers ice cream in the winter, beanies in the summer, and only plays sports when properly guilt-tripped. She currently lives with her husband and two dogs in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit her at www.thehippiewriter.com. About Snowflake Obsidian Willow is nineteen,
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Is My Kid Stupid? Avoiding an Educational Disaster Virtual Book Tour April, May and June 2011

Join Nzingha West, author of the Education/Special Education book, Is My Kid Stupid? Avoiding an Educational Disaster (Amazon.com), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May, June and July 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Nzingha West Nzingha West is a special education specialist working in New York City. As an instructor Nzingha’s expertise has been featured onRadio Disney, 106.7 Lite Fm in New York, News 12 Connecticut, NPR Radio and several parenting magazines. Before starting her education career Nzingha worked in several labs as chemist. Nzingha has honed her education expertise over 10 years in New York City schools and private
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Laurel Dewey

Laurel Dewey’s writing career has been anything but predictable. Born and raised in Glendale, California, Dewey began her career working in public relations. Her writing talents quickly took her into other entertainment avenues. Dewey was an assistant editor at BOP Magazine, helping launch the blockbuster career of teen pop groups like The New Kids on The Block. During this time, she wrote a string of successful mystery radio plays for Los Angeles radio networks. The plays won Dewey awards and caused one reviewer to write, “Dewey’s flair for creating memorable characters and great stories is a welcome change these days.” Not satisfied to write in only one genre, Dewey
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Desperate Desires Virtual Book Tour April & May 2011

Join Terri Wolffe, author of the historical romance novel, Desperate Desires , as she virtually tours the blogosphere in April and May on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Terri Wolffe Recently, Terri Wolffe was challenged by the question: “What is it that you’ve always wanted to do, but never allowed yourself to do because of fear?” The resounding answer for her was: “I’ve always wanted to write an historical romance novel!” Pouncing on that flash of inspiration, she set out to try her hand at writing her very first historical, erotic romance. Terri admits that she had to overcome fears such as, “What
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Emily Sue Harvey

Emily Sue Harvey writes to make a difference. After writing nonfiction for years, she turned to fiction and now has six mainstream fiction books to be released by Story Plant in 2011. Song of Renewal and a novella, Flavors are both already available at online bookstores. Her other four upcoming titles, two full-length and two novellas, are Homefires, Space, Unto These Hills and Cocoon. All include components of love, family, disappointment, betrayal, forgiveness and renewal. Her websites are www.emilysueharvey.com , www.renewalstories.com . Also, check out Emily Sue Harvey’s Profile and Fan Page on Facebook for her book reviews and updates. Thank you for this interview, Emily Sue. Do you remember writing
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I Am Going Where I Belong Virtual Book Tour April & May 2011

Join Hans Lindor, author of the mainstream literary mystery, I Am Going Where I Belong (Enaz/Seaburn Publications), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in April and May on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Hans Lindor Hans Lindor, novelist, screenwriter and playwright, has a singularly unique perspective on life and has earned many accolades for his fiction and poetry. Hans Lindor has used his extraordinary life experiences to inspire young people, and has given motivational speeches and workshops to students in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Florida, advocating against guns, drugs and violence and giving students hope for rising above hardship and social struggles. For
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Pump Up Chats with Jennifer Lynne Matthews, author of “Fashion Unraveled”

As an educator, Jennifer Lynne Matthews, recognized that there was a need for a step by step educational manual to teach her students on how to start their own business. Consequently, Matthews wrote the first edition of Fashion Unraveled in 2008 to provide such educational material, and just completed the second edition in 2011. Matthews, also a lingerie designer and entrepreneur, opened her own business, Porcelynne Lingerie in 2002. Fashion Unraveled is built on Matthews’ experience in both opening and sustaining a successful business. She brings the knowledge of running a small business and her expertise in the industry into her book and it continues into her classroom teaching.
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Blackberry Crumble Virtual Book Tour April 2011

Join Josi Kilpack, author of the culinary mystery, Blackberry Crumble (Deseret Book, Inc.), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in April 2011 on her fifth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Josi Kilpack Josi has combined her love of MOST things edible and her love of writing into the Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mystery series. Blackberry Crumble is the fifth book in what will be an eight book series. When Josi isn’t cooking or writing she’s trying to say ahead of her four children, hiding somewhere with a book in hand, or enjoying her backyard chickens. Josi and her family live in Willard, UT. For more information
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Promised Valley Rebellion Virtual Book Tour April & May 2011

Join Ron Fritsch, author of the historical fiction novel, Promised Valley Rebellion (Asymmetric Worlds), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in April and May 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Ron Fritsch Ron grew up in rural northern Illinois. His father and mother were poor but hard-working tenant farmers who loved to read. So did the rest of the family. Planting and harvesting, they lived by the seasons as much as our prehistoric ancestors had. Because he inherited the gift of a good memory he obtained a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Illinois (major: history; minor: English literature) and
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New Book for Review: Thriller/Suspense Novel ‘The Shepherd’ by Ethan Cross

Ethan Cross is touring in April and May 2011 with his thriller/suspense novel The Shepherd. Marcus Williams and Francis Ackerman Jr. both have a talent for hurting people. Marcus, a former New York City homicide detective, uses his abilities to protect others, while Ackerman uses his gifts to inflict pain and suffering. When both men become unwilling pawns in a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of our government, Marcus finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse trapped between a twisted psychopath and a vigilante with seemingly unlimited resources. Aided by a rogue FBI agent and the vigilante’s beautiful daughter -a woman with whom he’s
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The Shepherd Virtual Book Tour April & May 2011

Join Ethan Cross, author of the thriller/suspense novel, The Shepherd (The Fiction Studio), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in April and May 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Ethan Cross When a fireman or a policeman would come visit his school, most of his classmates’ heads would swim with aspirations of growing up and catching bad guys or saving someone from a blazing inferno. When these moments came for Ethan Cross, however, his dreams weren’t to someday be a cop or put out fires; he just wanted to write about it. And his dream of telling stories on a grand scale
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New Book for Review: Historical Fiction ‘The Sandalwood Tree’ by Elle Newmark

Elle Newmark is touring in March, April and May 2011 with her historical fiction novel The Sandalwood Tree. From incredible storyteller and nationally bestselling author Elle Newmark comes a rich, sweeping novel that brings to life two love stories, ninety years apart, set against the backdrop of war-torn India. In 1947, an American anthropologist named Martin Mitchell wins a Fulbright Fellowship to study in India. He travels there with his wife, Evie, and his son, determined to start a new chapter in their lives. Upon the family’s arrival, though, they are forced to stay in a small village due to violence surrounding Britain’s imminent departure from India. It is
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The Sandalwood Tree Virtual Book Tour March, April & May 2011

Join Elle Newmark, author of the historical fiction novel, The Sandalwood Tree (Atria), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in March, April and May on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Elle Newmark Elle Newmark is an author whose books are inspired by her travels. Her work has been published into 16 languages and she lives in the hills north of San Diego with her husband, a retired physician. She has two grown children and five grandchildren. To find out more about Elle or learn about her books visit http://ellenewmark.com About The Sandalwood Tree From incredible storyteller and nationally bestselling author Elle Newmark comes
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Lou Aronica, author of Blue

Lou Aronica is the author of a number of works of fiction and nonfiction, including the New York Times bestseller, The Element (written with Ken Robinson) and the national bestseller, The Culture Code. Former Publisher of Avon Books and Deputy Publisher of Bantam Books, he has been associated with book publishing for more than three decades. In addition to his writing, he is currently Publisher of two small independent publishing imprints, The Story Plant and The Fiction Studio. Thank you for this interview, Lou. Do you remember writing stories as a child or did the writing bug come later? Do you remember your first published piece? A: I recently
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Deed So Virtual Book Tour March & April 2011

Join Kath Russell, author of the coming of age/historical fiction novel, Deed So (CreateSpace), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in March and April on her second 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
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New Book for Review: Suspense Thriller ‘A World I Never Made’ by James LePore

James LePore will be touring in March and April 2011 with his suspense thriller, A World I Never Made. Pat Nolan, an American man, is summoned to Paris to claim the body of his estranged daughter Megan, who has committed suicide. The body, however, is not Megan’s and it becomes instantly clear to Pat that Megan staged this, that she is in serious trouble, and that she is calling to him for help. This sends Pat on an odyssey with Catherine Laurence, a beautiful but tormented Paris detective, that stretches across France and into the Czech Republic and that makes him the target of both the French police and
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New Book for Review: Suspense Thriller ‘Blood of My Brother’ by James LePore

James LePore will be touring in March and April with his suspense thriller, Blood of My Brother. When Jay Cassio’s best friend is murdered in a job clearly done by professionals, the walls that he has built to protect himself from the world of others begin to shatter. Dan Del Colliano had been his confidante and protector since the men were children on the savage streets of Newark, New Jersey. When Dan supports and revives Jay after Jay’s parents die in a plane crash, their bond deepens to something beyond brotherhood, beyond blood. Now Jay, a successful lawyer, must find out why Dan died and find a way to
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A World I Never Made Virtual Book Tour March and April 2011

Join James LePore, author of the suspense thriller, A World I Never Made (The Story Plant), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in March and April on his second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About James LePore James LePore is an attorney who has practiced law for more than two decades. He is also an accomplished photographer (his work can be seen at www.nakedeyeimages.com). He lives in South Salem, New York with his wife, artist, Karen Chandler. A World I Never Made, his first novel, was written after extensive research into the history of Islam on the Iberian Peninsula, and travel in Europe and North Africa.
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Redemption Virtual Book Tour March and April 2011

Join Laurel Dewey, author of the crime thriller, Redemption (Story Plant), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in March and April on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Laurel Dewey Laurel Dewey was born and raised in Los Angeles. She is the author of two nonfiction books on plant medicine, a Silver Spur nominated Western novella, hundreds of articles, and the first Jane Perry novel, Protector. She lives in Western Colorado with her husband. To find out more about Laurel and her books visit: http://www.laureldewey.com About Redemption After a series of life-changing events, detective Jane Perry has resigned from the Denver Police Department. Trying
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The Betrayal Virtual Book Tour February, March and April 2011

Join Sheila Hendrix, author of the YA/Paranormal novel, The Betrayal (Lulu), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in February, March and April on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Sheila Hendrix Sheila Hendrix is a native of Alabama and resides there with her husband of sixteen years. She has no children except for her pets. She is the author of the Young Adult paranormal series, The Dark Circle. She also does reviews for two magazines. Writing has always been a dream and a passion of hers. She is currently working on other books in the McCannon brothers series. To find out more about Sheila
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Semper Cool Virtual Book Tour March 2011

Join Barry Fixler, author of the Vietnam memoir, Semper Cool (Exalt Press), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in March on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Barry Fixler Barry Fixler is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 and fought on Hill 861-A during the legendary Siege of Khe Sanh. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in 1973, Fixler used the G.I. Bill to finance his undergraduate degree from the Gemological Institute of America and joined his father in the jewelry business. Today he lives with his wife Linda in Bardonia, N.Y., where he
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New Book For Review: Inspirational Fiction Novel ‘Flavors’ by Emily Sue Harvey

Emily Sue Harvey is touring March 1st through April 29th , with her inspirational fiction book Flavors. Emily Sue Harvey’s first novel, Song of Renewal, was praised by New York Times bestselling author Jill Marie Landis as “an uplifting, heartwarming story,” by bestselling author Kay Allenbaugh as a work that will “linger in the memory long after readers put it aside,” and by Coffee Time Romance as “a must-read book for anyone doing a little soul searching.” New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry said, “It captures your attention, and whets your appetite for more,” while Peeking between the Pages called it “quite simply a beautiful book.” Now, in
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Flavors Virtual Book Tour March & April 2011

Join Emily Sue Harvey, author of the inspirational fiction book, Flavors (The Story Plant), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in March and April on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Emily Sue Harvey Emily Sue Harvey, author and speaker, writes to make a difference. Dozens of her upbeat stories and articles appear in Chocolate for Women, Chicken Soup for the Soul, women’s magazines, websites, and other anthologies. Her first hardback novel, Song of Renewal, was released by The Story Plant in July, 2009. An expanded paperback version of Song of Renewal, plus three novellas and two more full-length novels (Homefires and Unto These
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Anyone Can Die Virtual Book Tour February & March 2011

Join James LePore, author of the thriller, Anyone Can Die (The Story Plant), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in February and March on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About James LePore James LePore is an attorney who has practiced law for more than two decades. He is also an accomplished photographer (his work can be seen at www.nakedeyeimages.com). He lives in South Salem, New York with his wife, artist, Karen Chandler. A World I Never Made, his first novel, was written after extensive research into the history of Islam on the Iberian Peninsula, and travel in Europe and North Africa. Mr. LePore writes
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New Book For Review: Guide to Starting/Managing Your Own Business “Fashion Unraveled” by Jennifer Lynne Matthews

Jennifer Lynne Matthews will be touring in February with her fashion/craft guide to starting and managing your own business, Fashion Unraveled. Fashion Unraveled offers an inside look into the operations of a small fashion design business. This book offers tips, tools of the trade and valuable insight into the industry. This acts as a guide for developing a customer, market and collection. The book introduces the reader to sourcing and production, as well as explains marketing concepts. Whether the reader is an entrepreneur, designer, student or craftsperson, this book will guide one through the business implementation process. Fashion Unraveled introduces an in-depth look at creating a costing model, solid
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---Deborah Woehr, PROSPERITY: A GHOST STORY

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--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

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–-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.”
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"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