Posts Tagged ‘online book promotion’

Age of Intolerance Virtual Book Publicity Tour January & February 2012

Join Peyman Pejman, author of the espionage thriller, Age of Intolerance (CreateSpace), as he virtually tours the blogosphere January 3 -February 27 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Peyman Pejman Peyman Pejman is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years of experience. He has worked with respected newspapers, news agencies and radio stations such as The Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Cox Newspapers, The Associated Press, United Press International, Reuters, Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Pejman has extensive experience in the Middle East and the Arab world. His tenure in the Middle East has corresponded with important timelines in the
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How to Grow Apples in the Southern U.S. Virtual Book Publicity Tour January 2012

Join Trey Watson, author of the gardening book, How to Grow Apples in the Southern U.S. (CreateSpace), as he virtually tours the blogosphere January 3- 13 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Trey Watson Trey Watson is a small businessman living in eastern Texas. For almost two decades he has gardened (sometimes successfully) in a region with hot summers and winters that are either too cold or not cold enough. In 2006 he began a nursery operation that specializes in fruit trees for warm climates. During that same year, he began marketing apple trees to southern gardeners and was met with incredulous
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  • December 2, 2011
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First Chapters: Remington & The Mysterious Fedora by Chuck Waldron

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Remington & The Mysterious Fedora By Chuck Waldron WriteByMe Books (April 6, 2011) Fantasy 256 pages Chapter One Walking through a door one afternoon was a life-changing event for Josh. Earlier that morning, he had made a grand announcement.  Grandiose might have better described it. “I’m going to write a novel, and what’s more I’m going to write it in a month.” When his friends stopped laughing he said, “I’m not kidding.  I saw it on the internet, a challenge to write a 50,000-word
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Heidi Ann Smith

Heidi Ann Smith grew up in the Chicago area and began publishing poems as a child. At a young age, she won various local and academic awards for her writing; based on her writing abilities, she was awarded a scholarship to a private high school and attended college courses during her high school years. After high school she began raising a family and was taken away from her writing, but soon returned to complete a Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Illinois University. She then earned a Master of Arts in Humanities from California State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Several of
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Remington & the Mysterious Fedora Virtual Book Tour December 2011

Join Chuck Waldron, author of the fantasy novel, Remington & The Mysterious Fedora (WriteBy MeBooks), as he virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Chuck Waldron U.S. born, Canadian novelist Chuck Waldron is currently working on his fourth novel, a thriller about an investigative blogger who uncovers more than he ever imagines…and has no idea what to do with his discovery. His first novel, Tears in the Dust, is a mystery set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War in 1937.  When Alestair Ferguson volunteers to fight in the International Brigade he doesn’t realize
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The 58th Keeper Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join R.G. Bullet, author of the middle grade with YA fantasy crossover novel, The 58th Keeper (Silverhouse Books, Inc., October 2011), as he virtually tours the blogosphere from December 5 – 16, 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About R.G. Bullet R. G. Bullet was born in Berkshire, UK. After living in nine different countries he has finally settled in Miami Beach, USA. He is addicted to tea, reading, writing, motorbikes and shamefully, Call of Duty. His middle grade debut novel: The 58th Keeper has just been released. To learn more go to: http://www.rgbullet.com/ Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/RGBullet58   and join the fan page for the latest updates
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The Girl in the Box Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Sheila Dalton, author of the literary mystery novel The Girl in the Box as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on her first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Sheila Dalton Sheila Dalton was born in England and came to Canada with her family at the age of six. She studied English Language and Literature at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a barmaid, an art gallery assistant, and an independent craftsperson and artist. Sheila was a freelance writer and editor for many years before becoming an Adult Services Librarian for the Toronto Public Library. She lives in Newmarket, Ontario with her husband
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The Caldecott Chronicles (No. 1) Online Book Tour December 2011

Join R.G. Bullet, author of the YA novella The Caldecott Chronicles (No. 1) as he virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on his first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About R.G. Bullet R. G. Bullet was born in Berkshire, UK. After living in nine different countries he has finally settled in Miami Beach, USA. He is addicted to tea, reading, writing, motorbikes and shamefully Call of Duty. His middle grade debut novel: The 58th Keeper has just been released. To learn more go to www.rgbullet.com Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/RGBullet58 and join the fan page for the latest updates and fun competitions www.facebook.com/rgbullet About The Caldecott Chronicles
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Reversible Skirt Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Laura McHale Holland, author of the memoir Reversible Skirt as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on her first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Laura McHale Holland Laura McHale Holland’s memoir, Reversible Skirt won a silver medal in the 2011 Readers Favorite book awards. Her stories and articles have appeared in such publications as Every Day Fiction Three, Wisdom Has a Voice, the Vintage Voices anthologies, NorthBay biz magazine, the Noe Valley Voice and the original San Francisco Examiner. A member of both Redwood Writers and the Storytelling Association of California, Laura has been a featured teller at the Lake Tahoe Storytelling Festival. To
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The Incredibly Awesome Adventures of Puggie Liddell Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Karen Meuller Bryson, author of the tween book The Incredibly Awesome Adventures of Puggie Liddell as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on her first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Karen Mueller Bryson Dr. Karen Mueller Bryson is an optioned screenwriter, produced playwright and published novelist. She is the author of several romantic comedy novels for adults and is the creator of Short on Time books, a series of fast-paced and fun novels readers can finish in one sitting. The Incredibly Awesome Adventures of Puggie Liddell is Karen’s first novel for young people. For additional information about Karen Mueller Bryson, visit her website: http://www.ahorsewithnoname.com
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Invisible Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Jeanne Bannon, author of the YA novel Invisible as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on her first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Jeanne Bannon Jeanne Bannon has worked in the publishing industry for over twenty years. She began her career as a freelance journalist, then worked as an in-house editor for LexisNexis Canada. Jeanne currently works as a freelance editor and writer. Jeanne’s had several short stories published and won first place in the Writes of Caledon Short Story Contest. Her novels, The Barely Boy and Dark Angel were finalists in the 2010 and 2011 Strongest Start Contests. Another of her short stories
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The Noctuary Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Greg Chapman, author of the horror novella The Noctuary as he virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on his first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Greg Chapman Greg Chapman is an emerging dark fiction author from Australia. In 2009 he was selected in the Australian Horror Writers Association’s Mentor Program under the tutelage of Melbourne author Brett McBean. Since then he has had short stories published in The Absent Willow Review, Trembles Magazine and Morpheus Tales and Eclecticism. Damnation Books published his first novella “Torment” in March 2011 and will release his second, “The Noctuary” in December 2011. Apart from his writing ability, Chapman is
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Natural Treatment Solutions For Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Dr. Eric M. Osansky, author of the nonfiction book Natural Treatment Solutions For Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease as he virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on his first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Dr. Eric M. Osansky Dr. Eric Osansky is a licensed healthcare professional who personally restored his health back to normal through natural treatment methods after being diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. He has also helped many others with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease restore their health naturally, and is author of the book Natural Treatment Solutions For Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease. He also offers a free 42-page guide called “The 6 Steps On How
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Haunted Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Douglas Misquita, author of the thriller Haunted as he virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on his first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Douglas Misquita Douglas Misquita is a thriller writer from India. The desire to write and tell entertaining stories was inspired by Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. A series of short stories followed through school, college and university eventually culminating in the first full length novel ‘Ingram’ which was reworked, retitled and released as ‘Haunted’ which has been very well received by fans of the genre. Douglas currently works in the wireless telecommunications industry and besides writing, plays guitar and sings with a group
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Fission Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Tom Weston, author of the historical fiction novel Fission as he virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on his fourth tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Tom Weston Originally from England, Writer and Film-Maker, Tom Weston now resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Before turning his hand to fiction, Tom had a successful career as the CEO of a consulting company, conference speaker and writer of industry articles and business books.  But determining that the business world lacked a sense of humor, Tom decided to hand in his jacket and tie and instead turned to the world of literature. His novel, First Night, set in Boston during the
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Nuclear Romance Virtual Book Publicity Tour February and March 2012

Join Abby Luby, author of the literal fiction novel, Nuclear Romance (CreateSpace), as she virtually tours the blogosphere February 6 -March 30 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Abby Luby Abby Luby is a freelance journalist who, for over ten years, has covered nuclear power, particularly issues surrounding the Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York. Her articles have appeared in The New York Daily News, The Villager, The Westchester Guardian, The Real Deal, SolveClimateNews, The North County News and the Record Review. She also writes for the Poughkeepsie Journal, The Stamford Advocate/Greenwich Time, Valley Table Magazine, Roll Magazine, Hearst publications
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New Book for Review in February 2012, “Defending Jacob” by William Landay

Award-winning author William Landay is touring in February 2012 with his family drama thriller, Defending Jacob. Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than twenty years. He is respected in his community, tenacious in the courtroom, and happy at home with his wife, Laurie, and son, Jacob. But when a shocking crime shatters their New England town, Andy is blindsided by what happens next: His fourteen-year-old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student. 432 paages Visit William online at http://www.williamlanday.com/. This tour is now full. Thank you for your interest.


Pump Up Your Book Chats with Author J.S. Dunn

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 Award for historical fiction. Find out more about the author visit http://www.jsdunnbooks.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bending-The-Boyne/192198197473429 About Bending the Boyne The great Boyne passage mounds are older than the Pyramids,
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Little Did I Know Virtual Book Publicity Tour February & March 2012

Join Mitchell Maxwell, author of the historical fiction coming of age novel, Little Did I Know (Prospecta Press), as he virtually tours the blogosphere February 6th to March 30, 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Mitchell Maxwell Mitchell Maxwell is an accomplished producer, director and 35-year veteran of the entertainment industry, known for his ability to spot the next theatrical innovation. He is the visionary producer behind the percussive theatricality of Stomp!, the rollicking Broadway revival of Damn Yankees featuring the legendary Jerry Lewis – which was nominated for multiple Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical – and the Pulitzer
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New Book for Review: Contemporary Fiction/Drama ‘Family Rules’

Vincent Tuckwood will be touring January 2nd through the 27th ’12 with his contemporary fiction/drama novel, Family Rules: A Novel (iUniverse). New York. In this city that never sleeps, anyone could make a brand new start of it. Or so the song goes. For some people, starting again is no option. Kenny is adrift in the city, tormented by the scars and memories of his unique upbringing as a child star in the UK, chasing any addiction that can fill the void he carries at his core. Increasingly unable to paper over the cracks, to numb himself with street corner narcotics, or build an abiding relationship with his junkie
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Mission Possible Spiritual Covering Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Deborah McCarragher, author of the Christian Non-fiction/Women’s Issues book, Mission Possible: Spiritual Covering(Alabaster Box Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5-16 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Deborah McCarragher Author Deborah McCarragher began her journey of creative writing soon after coming to know Jesus as her personal Savior in 1989. She enjoys using her spiritual gifts of encouragement and teaching. Deborah served on the board of a local intercessory prayer ministry, and has been active in her home church and various women’s bible studies for several years. Her primary goal is to share her personal testimony with others while bringing
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Family Rules Virtual Book Publicity Tour January 2012

Join Vincent Tuckwood, author of the contemporary fiction/drama novel, Family Rules: A Novel (View Beyond LLC), as he virtually tours the blogosphere January 2-27 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Vincent Tuckwood Vincent Tuckwood is a story-teller working in fiction, song and verse. At any given point in time, he’s proud to be a father, husband, son, brother, cousin and friend to the people who mean the world to him. He is the author of the novels Escalation, Family Rules, Karaoke Criminals and Do Sparrows Eat Butterflies? as well as the 2010 poetry collection, Garbled Glittering Glamours. His screenplays are Team Building
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with author Rachel Greer

About Rachel Greer Rachel Greer was born in Milwaukeee, Wisconsin on October 25th, 1992.  In her teen years, she loved to recite Maya Angelou poems in the after school activity of Forensics. Her favorite poem to recite was, Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou. She loved the confidence Ms. Angelou had. Rachel strives everyday to be the phenomenal young woman that she is. Rachel attended a suburban school in the state of Wisconsin. She managed to graduate 1 year early from high school and pushed on to college. She currently attends a technical school in her area with desires to earn a Associate’s Degree is Business Management. While being an
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Teed Up for Love Online Book Tour December 2011

Join Barbara Weitz, author of the contemporary romance novel Teed Up for Love as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December 2011 on her first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Barbara Weitz BARBARA WEITZ lives in a quiet suburb of Chicago with her husband and a mischievous German shepherd, Heiko, thankful her three grown sons are off making mayhem elsewhere. A career executive secretary most of her life, she’s also held a variety of mundane and unusual employment opportunities, during her sons growing years. This, coupled with a passion for animals, music and poetry, has helped shape the fictional characters she creates. You can learn more about
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Queen Vernitas Visits the Islands of Enchantment Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Dawn Menge, author of the children’s book, Queen Vernitas Visits the Islands of Enchantment (Outskirts Press), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Dawn Menge Dawn Menge is the mother of three children and three grandchildren. She has a Masters and clear Credential in special Education from California State University San Bernardino. She is currently a PHD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction through Capella University. She has been working in the education field for fifteen years. She is currently the director of the Snowline Young Adult Center for the San Bernardino County
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Slouching Towards Bellingham Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Anneke Campbell, author of the women’s fiction, Slouching Towards Bellingham (BooksbNimble), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Anneke Campbell Anneke Campbell has worked as a midwife, nurse, masseuse, prenatal yoga teacher, college teacher of English, and writer in a number of genres. She has won awards for poetry, for one piece of journalism and one television script. She writes and co-produces videos for environmental and social justice organizations, and co-wrote a manual for activists, “Be The Change: How To Get What You Want in Your Community.” In 2010 she edited an
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with David Rocklin, author of “The Luminist”

David Rocklin is an attorney and a mediator.  He graduated from Indiana University with a BA in Literature.  He lives in California with his wife and children.  The Luminist is his first novel. You can visit his website at http://www.davidrocklin.com Connect with him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/drocklin or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Luminist/197726206912766 The Interview Thank you for this interview, David. Do you remember writing stories as a child or did the writing bug come later? Do you remember your first published piece? I’ve been writing since I was a kid. It’s how I’ve always made sense of the world, and my place in it. I think my first ‘published’ piece was a
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New YA Short for Review: The Caldecott Chronicles (No.1) by R.G. Bullet

R.G. Bullet will be touring in December with his YA short story The Caldecott Chronicles (No.1). Caldecott Estate, the ancestral home of the 32nd Earl of Rothshire, is besieged. The undead are traipsing and crawling across overgrown lawns, intent on ripping the very flesh from the Earl’s body. But many of them will not make it that far as the 32nd Earl has two things in their way: A prised Purdey shotgun and an accomplice named, Saffy. Saffy is a young and simple girl from the local village. She is quick of foot at setting traps, and dispatching the undead to the afterlife. She is endlessly coming up with
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In the Middle of Almost and Other Stories Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join S.B. Lerner, author of the women’s fiction short story and memoir collection e-book, In the Middle of Almost and Other Stories (Samson Books, September 2011) as she virtually tours the blogosphere from December 5 – 16, 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About S.B. Lerner S.B. Lerner worked as an attorney in Manhattan for many years, and in the evenings she wrote and published short stories. They are now available as a collection, called In the Middle of Almost and Other Stories.  After getting married and becoming a mom, she was struck with the importance of knowing family history, so she researched and wrote the story of
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Nate Rocks the World Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Karen Pokras Toz, author of the middle grade fiction book, Nate Rocks the World (CreateSpace, June 2011) as she virtually tours the blogosphere from December 5 – 16, 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Karen Pokras Toz  Karen Pokras Toz is a writer, wife, and mom. Karen grew up in the small town of Orange, Connecticut and graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Finance. She also attended the University of Richmond, where she studied law and business, receiving both a JD and an MBA. Karen has spent the last several years working as a tax accountant, writing in numbers. She recently discovered a passion for writing
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