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Pump Up Your Book Presents Will a Man Rob God? Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join M. Finley-Sabir, author of the religious-spiritual book, Will a Man Rob God? (WestBow Press), as she virtually tours the blogosphere June 18 -July 13 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT M. FINLEY-SABIR M. Finley-Sabir has an AA Degree in Psychology and is a Licensed Evangelist. Her father was a Pentecostal preacher and her mother was an evangelist. She was taught that tithing meant a tenth of her earnings. She learned that God would not bless her unless she tithed. She watched so many Christians give their rent money to the church. She teaches Bible Study once a week, and occasions she
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Claimed Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Caridad Pineiro, author of the paranormal romance novel, The Claimed, as she tours the blogosphere June 4 – 22 on her fifth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CARIDAD PINEIRO Caridad Piñeiro® is a multi-published and award-winning author whose love of the written word developed when her fifth grade teacher assigned a project – to write a book that would be placed in a class lending library. She has been hooked on writing ever since.From the start, Caridad’s novels have received acclaim and have helped redefine the landscape of modern romance novels. In 1999, Caridad was published by Kensington as part of Encanto, the first
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Artists and Thieves Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012 + KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY

Linda Schroeder, author of the mystery novel, Artists and Thieves, will be touring the blogosphere June 4 – July 27 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book.  Linda will also be giving away a Kindle Fire during her  tour.  Find out how you can win a Kindle Fire below! ABOUT LINDA SCHROEDER Linda Schroeder divides her time between the bright sun of California and the high mountains of Colorado. She has a Master’s degree in English and one in Communicative Disorders/Audiology. In addition to her novel, Artists & Thieves, she has published a college text. Her early interest in English expanded to include language disorders
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Samsara Chronicles Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012 + Win FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Join Gabriella Bradley and Diana Kemp as they tour the blogosphere June 1 – August 31 2012 with their The Samsara Chronicles series! Diana and Gabriella have agreed to give away not only a Kindle Fire but also a $50 Gift Certificate (payable by Paypal) to the person who comments the most on their 3 month blog tour. If there is a tie, the winner will be chosen through Random.org. Also, the blog hosts can win money, too! The blogger who receives the most amount of comments (not counting their own or ours) will also win a $50 Gift Certificate (payable from Paypal). If you don’t have a Paypal
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Betrayal and Forgiveness Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Linda Armstrong-Miller, author of the Christian fiction novel, Betrayal and Forgiveness, as she virtually tours the blogosphere June 4 – July 27 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT LINDA ARMSTRONG-MILLER Linda Armstrong-Miller is a retired registered nursed. She leaves in Ga. With her husband Mike and daughter Cayla. Jesus Christ is my Savior. He is the way the truth and the light. I Believe. Linda’s latest book is Betrayal and Forgiveness. ABOUT BETRAYAL AND FORGIVENESS In the Bible, the Lord asked that we not make promises unless we are sure that we can keep them. Lisa made a promise and has
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  • May 3, 2012
  • Author Interviews, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Dr. Jackie Cogswell, Author of ‘Super Luke Faces His Bully’

Dr. Jackie Chirco Cogswell is a family physician, wife, mother, former school teacher, and now author of a series of Christian children’s novels, the GIGGLEHEART ADVENTURE SERIES. Writing Christian books and reading the Bible has become her passion. In recent years, Dr. Jackie has been led to teach children of all ages how to prevent and stop bullying. As a Christian mother, the issue of bullying became very personal to her when her child was bullied in elementary school. Through the many struggles her son had with bullies, Dr. Jackie learned from firsthand experience how to tackle bullying from a Christian perspective. SUPER LUKE FACES HIS BULLY was inspired by
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New Christian History Book for Review: ‘John Locke: Philosopher of American Liberty by Mary-Elaine Swanson

Mary-Elaine Swanson has done an invaluable service for this and subsequent generations by resurrecting awareness and presenting an accurate knowledge of John Locke and his reasoning through an uncensored view of his life, writings, and incalculable influence on America. John Locke: Philosopher of American Liberty will help Americans understand the importance of Locke’s thinking for American constitutionalism today. You will learn the real meaning of the “law of nature” as it was embraced in Colonial America and the separation of church and state embraced in the Constitution. The founding fathers looked to Locke as the source of many of their ideas. Thomas Jefferson considered Locke as one of the
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Pump Up Your Book to give away 2 10-day blog tours + $25 gift card on last day of celebration

It’s the last day of our month long 5th anniversary hoedown! Today the staff of Pump Up Your Book will be stopping off at Goodreads all day long and answer your book promotion and publicity questions and that’s not all! You can win one of  TWO  10 DAY VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS or A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE!! To enter, head over to our Goodreads chat page and ask a question or leave a comment.  Easy peasy!  The winners will be selected by Random.org and announced on our tour page on Monday, April 30.  Not only can you ask us anything about book publicity, you have a chance to win a
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PUMP UP YOUR BOOK TO GIVE AWAY FREE 10-DAY VIRTUAL BLOG TOUR

It’s day17 of our month long 5th anniversary hoedown where we give YOU the presents! Today Dorothy Thompson is stopping off at NY Times Bestselling Author Caridad Pineiro’s blog with a great giveaway! Win a FREE 10 DAY VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR!! To win, click on the image below and good luck! Click on image at left to enter the other giveaways we have this month!


New Horror/Gothic Fiction Book for Review: Morgan Hall by Bo Briar

Bo Briar will be touring July 16-September 14, 2012 with her horror/gothic fiction novel, Morgan Hall! Love never dies, and revenge never sleeps in Morgan Hall… Morgan Hall, a desolate country estate, has been in Lady Christie Morgan’s family for almost 400 years. A family cursed by eternal tragedy, and now Christie is the last Morgan. Apparitions appear, sparking a chain of horrifying occurrences involving Christie and the two men who love her: Anthony Longfield-Lothian and Tristan Ely. A saga of mystery and sordid family history weaves intrigue for the passionate love triangle. Past and present war as the secrets of three aristocratic families unfold – resurfacing in a
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Morgan Hall Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Bo Briar, author of the horror/gothic fiction novel, Morgan Hall, as she virtually tours the blogosphere July 16 – September 14,2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! 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
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New Fantasy/Science Fiction Book for Review: Drowning Mermaids by Nadia Scrieva

Nadia Scrieva will be touring May 14-July 13, 2012 with her fantasy/science fiction novel Drowning Mermaids! Deep under Arctic waters lies an ice kingdom carved into a glacier. Those who dwell within it possess magnificent biological secrets. Due to the dangers of impending war, the Princess of Adlivun is forced to flee her undersea utopia and regroup with her sisters in Alaska. Captain Trevain Murphy is a successful king crab fisherman who has spent his life building his empire above the sea, and knows nothing of the empire beneath it. When he meets a mysterious dancer whose father has just died, he extends kindness towards her, unaware of her
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New Fantasy/Science Fiction Book for Review: Fathoms of Forgiveness by Nadia Scrieva

Nadia Scrieva will be touring May 14-July 13, 2012 with her fantasy/science fiction novel, Fathoms of Forgiveness! There is no divorce in the undersea kingdom of Adlivun. Marriage is a bond that lasts until death—even if death comes in several centuries, and in that time your spouse happens to become your sworn enemy. This is the conflict that General Visola Ramaris faces when she learns that the mighty Vachlan is behind the attacks on her kingdom. She has sworn to protect Adlivun with her life, but long ago, she also swore to love and honor her husband… Visola must choose whether she will destroy Vachlan once and for all, or
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  • April 23, 2012
  • Authors on Tour
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Drowning Mermaids and Fathoms of Forgiveness Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Nadia Scrieva, author of the fantasy/science fiction novel, Drowning Mermaids and Fathoms of Forgiveness, as she virtually tours the blogosphere May 14 – July 13,2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT NADIA SCRIEVA Nadia Scrieva was born in 1988 in Toronto, Canada. She studied English and Anthropology, graduating with a B.A. from the University of Toronto in 2011. Writing has been the most meaningful part of her life since she was a child. She was employed as a model for several years, and she has a fondness for knives. Nadia loves receiving feedback from readers, so do not hesitate to contact her
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New Children’s Chapter Book for Review: ‘Katrina and Winter: Partners in Courage’ by Nancy Stewart for May/June 2012

Award-winning children’s author, Nancy Stewart, is touring May 14 – June 15, 2012 with her children’s chapter book, Katrina and Winter: Partners in Courage. All Katrina Simpkins longs to be is a normal girl. Because she must wear prosthesis as a leg, she feels anything but. When she meets and befriends Winter, the tailless dolphin, at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, everything changes, including Katrina’s whole life. 45 Pages If you would like to review Katrina and Winter: Partners in Courage, please email Cheryl Malandrinos at ccmal(at)charter(dot)net. PDF available now. Printed copies available soon!


Super Luke Faces His Bully Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Dr. Jackie C. Cogswell, author of the Christian children’s book, Super Luke Faces His Bully (Divine Inspiration Publishing) as she virtually tours the blogopshere from May 1 – 25, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Dr. Jackie Dr. Jackie Chirco Cogswell is a family physician, wife, mother, former school teacher, and now author of a series of Christian children’s novels, the GIGGLEHEART ADVENTURE SERIES. Writing Christian books and reading the Bible has become her passion. In recent years, Dr. Jackie has been led to teach children of all ages how to prevent and stop bullying. As a Christian mother, the issue
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New Zombie Horror Novella for Review: Carnage Road by Gregory Lamberson

Gregory Lamberson will be touring May 7-25 with his zombie horror novella, Carnage Road! About Carnage Road Boone and Walker, the last two members of the Floating Dragons motorcycle gang in Buffalo, set out to re-discover America during the zombie apocalypse. Their odyssey takes them to Ohio, Kansas, Hollywood, and a last stand in Texas. Along the way they learn just what happens when the federal government ceases to exist, and it isn’t pretty. A tale of friendship and loyalty, Carnage Road is author Gregory Lamberson’s unforgettable ode to westerns, biker pictures, and the cinema of the living dead. If you would like to review Carnage Road by Gregory
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Carnage Road Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Gregory Lamberson, author of the zombie horror novella, Carnage Road (Creeping Hemlock Press), as he virtually tours the blogosphere May 7-May 25 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Gregory Lamberson Gregory Lamberson is the author of five published horror novels and one nonfiction book on independent filmmaking. A two-time winner of the IPPY Gold Medal for Horror for his novels Johnny Gruesome and Personal Demons, and a three-time Bram Stoker Award finalist, he has three books scheduled for 2012: his zombie novella Carnage Road, from Creeping Hemlock Press; The Frenzy War, Book Two in his werewolf series “The Frenzy Cycle” from Medallion
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Pump Up Your Book Presents 22 Faces Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Judy Byington, author of the multiple personality disorder biography, 22 Faces (Tate Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere May 7-July 27 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Judy Byington Judy Byington, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., ret, has dedicated her life to humanizing and raising public awareness about the little known effects of ritual abuse and mind-control programming that tragically cause formation of multiple personalities in children. The retired CEO, therapist, author and mental health supervisor is founder and leader of Trauma Research Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information through CEU accredited seminars and lectures on Dissociation and coordinating ritual abuse survivor
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New Young Adult Novel for Review: The Doorknob Society by MJ Fletcher

MJ Fletcher will be touring May 7-25 with his young adult novel, The Doorknob Society! Chloe Masters’s world changes in a heartbeat and all she did was touch a doorknob. Illusions are part of Chloe’s everyday life, her father being a renowned magician, but how do you make sense of traveling through dimensions with the touch of a doorknob? There’s much for her to learn at the Paladin Academy, a school for her kind. What her kind is she would like to know. And who better to teach her then some of the characters that go there and belong to the various Societies. She makes a select group of friends
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Doorknob Society Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join MJ Fletcher, author of the young adult novel, The Doorknob Society (Amazon Digital), as he virtually tours the blogosphere May 7-25 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About MJ Fletcher MJ Fletcher is the creator of the comic book series Adam Zero: The Last Man of Earth published by Ronin Studios. He’s also been published in Hope: The Hero Initiative and Digital Webbing Presents. The Doorknob Society series is his first book series and he’s thrilled about it. He lives near the beach with his wife, daughter, dog and a crotchety cat. About The Doorknob Society Chloe Masters’s world changes in a heartbeat
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How much time do I need to invest in my virtual book tour?

Pump Up Your Book answers YOUR questions about virtual book tours.  If you have a question, leave it in the comment section and we’ll answer it in depth in a new blog post. Or you can email Dorothy at thewriterslife (at) gmail.com. We look forward to your questions! When my tour begins how much will I be on call on daily basis?   Today’s question is a really good one.  When an author signs up with us, s/he may or may not be familiar with virtual book tours at all.  Most by now have heard of them but it’s not until they actually embark on one do they realize
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New Christian Horror Novel for Review: Be Not Afraid by K.R. Morrison

K. R. Morrison will be touring May 7-25 with her Christian horror novel, Be Not Afraid! War is imminent. Evil has overtaken the world, although the world does not know it. God must intervene on the behalf of those who love Him, and a war is brewing that will decide supremacy. God’s plan unfolds, and His subjects must retain their faith in the midst of every evil the Father of Lies can throw at them. Lydia, because of her strong faith, is particularly seized upon by Vlad, a demonic vampire. He brings her to the brink of despair, unknowingly causing her to cling even harder to her Lord and
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Be Not Afraid Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join K. R. Morrison, author of the Christian horror novel, Be Not Afraid (Xlibris), as she virtually tours the blogosphere May 7-25 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About K.R. Morrison K R Morrison lives in the Pacific Northwest, with her husband of 25 years, a small zoo, and the occasionally visiting college-age child. You can find out more about her and her work at http://www.benotafraidthebook.com About Be Not Afraid War is imminent. Evil has overtaken the world, although the world does not know it. God must intervene on the behalf of those who love Him, and a war is brewing that will decide
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Hurry Less Worry Less for Moms Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Judy Christie, author of the Christian Living/Inspirational book, Hurry Less Worry Less for Moms, as she virtually tours the blogosphere May 1 – 25 on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT JUDY CHRISTIE Author Judy Christie loves to help busy people slow down and enjoy each day more – in her series of novels about Green, Louisiana, and her Hurry Less Worry Less nonfiction books. Judy started her writing career as the editor of The Barret Banner in elementary school and has kept a journal since she was nine (and still has all of them). She likes wandering around flea markets, walking in
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Visions of You Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join C.Y. Bourgeois, author of the suspense thriller, Visions of You, as she virtually tours the blogosphere May 1 – 25 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT C.Y. BOURGEOIS C.Y. Bourgeois is a freshman author and an avid reader. After having spent countless enjoyable hours over the years reading other people’s narratives, she realized that she too has stories to tell. C.Y. considers herself a native of Alaska, having lived there since the age of two.  She and her husband recently moved to northern Idaho where they now reside with their two dogs and three cats and where she is currently working on
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  • April 12, 2012
  • Author Interviews
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with “Inner Flame Rekindler” Olakunbi Korostensky ND

Olakunbi (Kunbi) Korostensky, ND, is a former naturopathic doctor and psychologist with a master’s in energy psychology, who now primarily works as a spiritual and intuition coach with a multifaceted enterprise. She is an intuitive specialist who has command of many alternative, holistic disciplines and knowledge, which she integrates into her work with her varied clients Olakunbi perceives herself as an “Inner Flame Rekindler” and a visionary who avidly supports women in reconnecting with their spirit core by listening to and strengthening their intuition. For over 30 years she has dedicated her life to spiritual consciousness and its integration into daily activities. Her direct approach to accessing inner wisdom
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Virgil:A Superhero Tale Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Jim Beck, author of the vigilante superhero, Virgil: A Superhero Tale(Black Rooster Creations), as he virtually tours the blogosphere June 18-29 on his second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Jim Beck Jim Beck is a freelance writer and produced screenwriter who resides in Burbank, California with his loving wife, rambunctious son, and cute little dog named Monster. He has written for Cartoon Network’s Pink Panther & Pals, produced a short zombie film and independent feature film that was recently selected for Sundance, and is currently awaiting the release of his first direct-to-dvd creature feature. Jim’s screenplays have placed very high (and in some cases,
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PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PRESENTS A DARKLY HIDDEN TRUTH VIRTUAL BOOK PUBLICITY TOUR 2012

Join Donna Fletcher Crow, author of the clerical mystery, A Darkly Hidden Truth (Monarch Books/ Kregel), as she virtually tours the blogosphere May 1 – 25 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT DONNA FLETCHER CROW Donna Fletcher Crow is the author of 38 books, mostly novels dealing with British history.  The award-winning Glastonbury, an Arthurian grail search epic covering 15 centuries of English history, is her best-known work. Donna and her husband live in Boise, Idaho.  They have 4 adult children and 11 grandchildren. She is an enthusiastic gardener. Her newest release is A Darkly Hidden Truth, book 2 in her clerical
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New Children’s Personal Finance Book for Review: Seeds by David Ankrah

David Ankrah, will be touring May 7 -25 with his children’s personal finance book, Seeds. If you would like to help children understand some of the benefits of using money wisely from an early age then this is a story that will inspire them… Without actually mentioning the word money until after the story ends, this story is designed to show them some of the choices they have in life when it comes to looking after not only their money, but their friends and family. In fact, you should find that this story has parallels in your life whether you are 6 or 60 So find out what happens
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