Posts Tagged ‘online book promotion’

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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Pump Up Your Book Presents Seeds Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join David Ankrah, author of the children’s personal finance book, Seeds (Evolu-Sol Publishing), as he virtually tours the blogosphere May 7-25,2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT DAVID ANKRAH David Ankrah is a quiet individual with a background in media, finance and all things creative, full of ideas and compassion for those around him. He lives in London with family and likes nothing better than to help people and put smiles on faces. The inspiration for this book came out of wanting to see an end to some of the hardships we face in modern times with a simple story that everyone can
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Thomas Waite

About Thomas Waite Thomas Waite is an author, entrepreneur and consultant whose writings have appeared in such publications as the Harvard Business Review and The New York Times and he has been featured in a wide variety of media, including CNN Money and a number of cable news programs. As an entrepreneur, he founded and co-founded two companies, including one that was sold to an Internet firm. He has consulted to dozens of technology corporations and other companies, and serves on the Board of Directors of others. He was born in the seaside town of Ipswich, Massachusetts, where his father was John Updike’s dentist. He attended the University of
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Pump Up Your Book 5th Anniversary: Win I Cannot Live Without Books Pendant + Pump Up Your Book Magnet!

Woot!  Today kicks off the Pump Up Your Book 5th Anniversary party!  Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Pump Up Your Book, happy birthday to you!  We are celebrating big and inviting our blogger friends to help us out give away some fantastic prizes!  Today, we’re giving away a ‘I Cannot Live Without Books’ pendant and a Pump Up Your Book magnet on our dear friend April Pohren’s blog, Cafe of Dreams! Take a look at the pendant!  Isn’t that cute?  What book lover can resist that?  So hop over to April’s blog and fill out the Rafflecopter thingee and it could be yours!
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Pump Up Chats with Entrepreneur and Author Andreas Dudas

Andreas was born in 1964 in Switzerland to immigrant parents who spent more than 10 years in a forced labour camp. He was constantly ridiculed by the citizens of his home town, bullied by his fellow students, excluded from any social and sports activities and dismissed from school. Despite such an adverse, he was not willing to comprise himself for the sake of others’ opinions or letting people influence him in a negative way. Against all odds, he started to develop both a thick skin for fighting his way towards a life he really deserved and a big heart respecting others despite their harsh behaviour. The reward? People started
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Mystery Suspense Author Lisa April Smith

Author Lisa April Smith lives with her husband, He-who-wishes-to-remain-anonymous, in Eternal Playland, Florida, a delightful spot just off I-95. Ms. Smith describes Eternal Playland as: “a little piece of level heaven with occasional dampness, where the bugs are plentiful but respectful, and even the smallest strip mall contains at least one pizza place and a nail salon.” Before discovering a passion for writing, Ms. Smith sold plumbing and heating, antiques, taught ballroom dancing, tutored, modeled, designed software and managed projects for IBM and returned to college multiple times to study anthropology, sociology and computer science, in which she holds degrees, as well as psychology, archeology, literature, history and art.
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Fairy Tale Bride Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Kelly McClymer, author of the historical romance novel, The Fairy Tale Bride (Zebra), as she virtually tours the blogosphere May -25,2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KELLY McCLYMER Kelly McClymer started her writing career in short science fiction, moved to novel length historical romance and then shifted over to fantasy YA. Who knows what she’ll write next. You can visit Kelly at her website, http://kellymcclymer.com. ABOUT THE FAIRY TALE BRIDE Miranda Fenster gave up on a happily-ever-after following a disastrous London season, but she is determined to help her brother regain his star-crossed love by convincing the impeccably proper Duke of
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New Historical Romance Novel for Review: Nicholas by Cheryl Holt

Cheryl Holt will be touring June 4 – June 29 with her historical romance novel, Nicholas. CAN A ROGUE AND REBEL BECOME THE MAN OF HER DREAMS? Captain Nicholas Price has dedicated his life to the army. He never dreamed he’d someday become Earl of Stafford, a title and position he neither sought nor expected. Although he has no interest in the estate, and is intent on being an absentee landlord, he’s determined to do his duty to the land and its people. He hires a land agent to manage the property, not realizing that — as the man implements draconian policies that negatively impact the local citizenry — Nicholas
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Nicholas Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Cheryl Holt, author of the historical romance novel, Nicholas (Samhain Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere June 4 – 29,2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CHERYL HOLT CHERYL HOLT is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-seven novels. She is hailed as the undisputed “Queen” of erotic romance, as well as the international “Queen of Villains”. She has numerous national writing awards to her credit and is particularly proud to have been named “Best Storyteller of the Year” by Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine. The magazine also selected her as one of the “Top Twenty-Five Erotic Authors
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New Political/Medical Thriller Novel for Review: The Rx Factor by J. Thomas Shaw

J. Thomas Shaw will be touring May 7 – June 29 with his political/medical thriller, The Rx Factor. Five years after the death of his wife and children, Ryan Matthews is living alone with memories of his failed career in cancer research when fellow scientist Jordan Carver catches his eye. Preparing for a move to Mexico, Jordan plans to open a clinic where terminal patients will have affordable access to experimental medication. Despite Ryan’s skepticism on her willingness to bypass the FDA drug approval process, he is intrigued by Jordan’s passion and determination to provide alternative care to terminal patients. But when a violent explosion leaves the small Bahamian
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Rx Factor Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join J. Thomas Shaw, author of the political/medical thriller, The Rx Factor (Langdon Street Press), as he virtually tours the blogosphere May 14 – July 13,2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT J. THOMAS SHAW J. Thomas Shaw was born in Quincy, Illinois, and attended the University of Oklahoma and Illinois State University. Following graduation, he moved to Chicago and had a highly successful professional career. He now resides in Southern California with his wife and their two children. Prior to his relocation to California, Mr. Shaw lived for six years in Durham, North Carolina and two years on a ranch outside of
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New Historical Fantasy Novel for Review: Two For Eternity by Carl Alves

Carl Alves will be touring May 14 – July 13 with his historical fantasy novel, Two For Eternity. Two for Eternity is a historical as well as a contemporary, fantasy thriller that takes many controversial interpretations of history. From ancient Egypt and Babylon, through the time of Christ in Judea, spanning the Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, and through World War II, Raiken and Vrag engage in inhuman battles of will. Vrag pulls the strings of malevolent leaders, and causes endless destruction and chaos. His immortal counterpart and enemy, Raiken, defends humanity and opposes him at every turn. The stakes have never been higher, as Vrag sets his sights on
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Two For Eternity Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Carl Alves, author of the historical fantasy book, Two For Eternity (Weaving Dreams Publishing), as he virtually tours the blogosphere May 14 – July 13,2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CARL ALVES Carl went to Boston University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Carl graduated with a BS degree, and has since worked in the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries. He later graduated from Lehigh University with an MBA degree. His debut novel “Two For Eternity” was released in 2011 by Weaving Dreams Publishing. His novel “Blood Street” will be published by True Grit Publishing in November, 2012. His short fiction has appeared
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Multi-Dimensional You Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Elaine Seiler, author of spiritual self-help book, Multi-Dimensional You: Exploring Energetic Evolution (Dog Ear Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere April 16 – June 15,2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT ELAINE SEILER Elaine’s Seiler’s reality extends beyond the world of the five senses to the unseen subtle worlds. She works with energy to effect the transformation and evolution of the planet and all beings on it. A global citizen, Elaine travels extensively, following her inner guidance as to where to be, what to do in any specific location and when to be there. She currently spends most of her time
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  • March 30, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Dear Michael: The Michael Jackson Book Monument Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Marisa Garau and Arjan van Woensel, authors of the tribute book, Dear Michael: The Michael Jackson Book Monument (Bungalow Publishing), as they virtually tours the blogosphere April 16 – June 15,2012 on their first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT MARISA GARAU Marisa Garau (SAY Ga-row as in “wow”) is co-founder of Bungalow Publishing. The specialty publishing house is pioneering a new art form with the Michael Jackson Book Monument. The memorial consists of a strictly limited, luxury edition book crafted from wood, stone and crystals that will contain 1,000 personal fan farewells to The King of Pop. Marisa worked for 10 years as a
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New Book for Review: Super Luke Faces His Bully

Dr. Jackie C. Cogswell is touring in May 2012 with her Christian children’s book, Super Luke Faces His Bully. Super Luke Faces His Bully is a fun loving adventure spoken straight from the heart of a super-sweet eight-year-old bully victim, Luke Giggleheart. The Word of God is used as a lens to examine some of the issues that can make a person act like either a bully or a victim. During this adventure, Luke, our tender-hearted bully victim, learns about fear, being courageous and getting adults to help, while praying for his enemies. Book excerpt: Getting back to growing pains, my most humongous pain was when Bulldog Jones, the
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Adventures of Baby Jaimie: Baby Jaimie Gets Stage Fright Virtual Book PublicityTour

Join Jaimie Hope, author of the children’s book, The Adventures of Baby Jaimie: Baby Jaimie gets Stage Fright, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in April 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. About The Adventures of Baby Jaimie Baby Jaimie is in her first year of school. She has made a lot of friends and learned a lot of things. Now she will learn what it means to be a team player when she is in her very first play. Follow Baby Jaimie as she learns the lesson that there are no small parts, only small actors. About Jaimie Hope Jaimie Hope was
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