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She Had No Choice by Debra Burroughs Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jeanne Bannon will be touring in December with her YA novel Invisible. Lola’s not pretty. Lola’s not popular. Lola wishes she could disappear … and then one day she does just that… For seventeen-year-old Lola Savullo, life is a struggle. Born to funky parents who are more in than she could ever be, Lola’s dream of becoming a writer makes her an outsider even in her own home. Bullied and despised, Lola still has the support of her best pal Charlie and Grandma Rose. Not only is she freakishly tall, Lola’s a big girl and when forced to wear a bathing suit at her summer job as a camp
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Deed So by Kath Russell Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

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

The following authors will be on tour from December 1st – 16th. Please contact Cheryl Malandrinos at ccmal(at)charter(dot)net or use the form at the bottom of this post if you are interested in hosting any of the following books. Please specify electronic or printed format if an option is given. Deadline is November 15th or until the tours are filled. Thank you! Dianne Hartsock is touring with her paranormal suspense novel, Alex. Alex is twenty and confused. He always is. The world presses on him with its horrors and pain, with scintillating auras that pierce his eyes and drive the migraines deeper. He hears the cries of children, the
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Romancing the Soul Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Dorothy Thompson, editor/co-author of Romancing the Soul: True Stories of Soul Mates from Around the World and Beyond (Zumaya Publications), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Dorothy Thompson Dorothy Thompson is the compiler/editor/co-author of Romancing the Soul: True Stories of Soul Mates From Around the World and Beyond, as well as other relationship ebooks such as How to Find and Keep Your Soul Mate and 101 Facts You Never Knew About Soul Mates.  Her relationship columns have appeared in eNotAlone, SistersDiva Magazine, MindBodySpirit Magazine, Singles Cafe, SinglesStop, Innerself, Single Again, Free
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Pump Up Chats with NeonSeon, author of “Life of Shouty: Food and Fitness”

Creating Shouty Mack as a comic strip for a high school newspaper, NeonSeon developed Life of Shouty as a book series for children in 2010. NeonSeon grew up in Chicago’s Hyde Park community and currently resides in Atlanta. Honors include a Mom’s Choice Award for Life of Shouty: Good Habits. For more information, visit www.SHOUTY.com. On Life of Shouty: Food & Fitness Q: Can you tell us why you wrote your book? Life of Shouty: Food & Fitness is the second book in the Life of Shouty Series. One of the opening lines came to me and served as the basis of the book. I struggle with making healthy
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Fundamentally Different Virtual Book Tour November 2011

Join David Friedman, author of the business/leadership book Fundamentally Different (Infinity Publishing, June 2011) as he virtually tours the blogosphere in November 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About David Friedman How does a philosophy major with virtually no finance, marketing, or management education go on to become an award-winning business leader? To understand that, you have to understand David Friedman’s approach to life. While he’s always been known for his discipline and his relentless work ethic, what sets David apart, more than anything, is his curiosity and his philosophical nature.  He’s a student of business, and of life.  Quite simply, he’s a thinker.  And that thoughtfulness has influenced his
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The Nine Lives of Christmas Virtual Book Publicity Tour November 2011

Join Sheila Roberts, author of the women’s fiction novel, The Nine Lives of Christmas (St. Martin’s Press), as she virtually tours the blogosphere November 1 – 23 2011 on her fifth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Sheila Roberts Writing since 1989, Sheila Roberts has had 26 books published, both fiction and nonfiction, under different names. Her books have been chosen for book clubs, Readers Digest Condensed books, and her popular novel ON STRIKE FOR CHRISTMAS was made into a movie and appeared on the Lifetime Movie Network. Her novel ANGEL LANE was named one of Amazon’s Top Ten Romances for 2009. However, before she settled
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New Horror Novella for Review: The Noctuary by Greg Chapman

Greg Chapman will be touring in December with his horror novella The Noctuary. Struggling writer Simon Ryan’’s life has gone to Hell. Shadows are pouring into his reality and his words are not his own anymore. He has been chosen to become a scribe for some of the worst creatures of the Underworld – the ones whose sole purpose is to torment human souls – The Dark Muses. As Simon writes, he falls deeper into the abyss and before long he has no sense of what is real. With the help of another scribe, old and mutilated, Simon comes to discover that his writing can mould people and places
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New Book for Review: Natural Treatment Solutions For Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease by Eric M. Osansky D.C.

Eric M. Osansky D.C will be touring in December with his alternative health book, Natural Treatment Solutions For Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease. If you have hyperthyroidism or Graves’ Disease and are looking for a natural treatment solution to get to the underlying cause of your condition, then this book will show you how to restore your health naturally…and avoid radioactive iodine. In the United States, radioactive iodine is commonly recommended as the first line of treatment for hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease. While radioactive iodine is necessary at times, in most cases it should be the last resort. Antithyroid drugs may be necessary to manage the symptoms, but they of
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The Realmsic Conquest by A. Demethius Jackson Virtual Book Publicity Tour November and December2011

Join A. Demethius Jackson, author of the fantasy/epic -adventure novel, The Realmsic Conquest: The Candle of Crest (CreateSpace), as he virtually tours the blogosphere November 14 – December 16 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About A. Demethius Jackson A. Demethius Jackson, is a graduate of American University’s School of Communications in Washington, DC. His written works span numerous forms of media such as music and television, and he has held positions at national and international media companies. The Realmsic Conquest is his first novel. About The Realmsic Conquest The Realmsic Conquest is a fantasy epic-adventure based upon a magical kingdom known as
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  • October 16, 2011
  • books for review, Featured
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New Tween Book for Review: The Incredibly Awesome Adventures of Puggie Liddell by Karen Mueller Bryson

Karen Mueller Bryson will be touring in December with her comedic adventure novel for teens, The Incredibly Awesome Adventures of Puggie Liddell. History made fun! In this fast-paced and action-packed time travel adventure, the wise-cracking whiz kid, Puggie Liddell’s modified Gameboy activates a time travel portal and he lands in the 1890s with his sibling rival, annoyingly prissy teen sister, Gigi, who thinks history is like-totally-gross. The kids must learn to work together to find a time travel portal back to the present before the eccentric scientist, Nikola Tesla, or his arch nemesis, inventor Thomas Edison, can steal the Gameboy and use it to complete a death ray machine,
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New Book for Review: Fission by Tom Weston

Tom Weston will be touring in December with his historical novel Fission. Lise Meitner: a physicist who never lost her humanity First they tried to deny her. Then they tried to destroy her. But she survived to discover nuclear fission and spark the race for the atomic bomb. The clue is to be found in her headstone. No, it isn’t the physics. For, as much as I like science, the scribbling of mathematical equations on blackboards and the clicking of Geiger-counters does not make for riveting story-telling. What drew me to the Lise Meitner story is the humanity. Imagine a story of hate and greed, intrigue and danger, war
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Dancing on the Inside Virtual Book Publicity Tour November/December 2011

Join Glen C. Strathy, author of the middle grade novel, Dancing on the Inside (iUniverse), as he virtually tours the blogosphere November 1 – December 16 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Glen C. Strathy Glen C. Strathy started writing stories when he was 11 years old and too shy to have a life.  He eventually found a life when he started acting in community theatre and met other writers, actors, dancers, and artists.  He discovered that the best thing about performing arts (and other arts too) is that they give people more freedom to be who they want to be.  After
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  • October 13, 2011
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  • Comments Off on Absolute Obsession Virtual Book Publicity Tour November 2011

Absolute Obsession Virtual Book Publicity Tour November 2011

Join C. Elizabeth, author of the contemporary romance, Absolute Obsession (Wings ePress), as she virtually tours the blogosphere November 1  – 23 2011 on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About C. Elizabeth C. Elizabeth lives in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. She stumbled upon writing, it found her, she finds writing a peaceful escape and is very excited to have her characters come alive in her readers’ minds. Her contemporary romance novel, Absolute Obsession, is about 42 year old Rose Gerbaldi who by an intervention of fate unites her heart and soul with 30 year old British movie star, Michael Terrance. Please visit and blog
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The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey Virtual Book Publicity Tour November/December 2011

Join Deborah Barnes, author of the nonfiction book, The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey: A Journey of Extraordinarily Ordinary (ZZP Publishing LLC), as she virtually tours the blogosphere November 14 – December 16 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Deborah Barnes Deborah Barnes currently resides in South Florida and after an unexpected life changing event, she decided to follow her dreams of becoming an author and used the relationship of her cats as inspiration for her first book, The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey: A Journey of Extraordinarily Ordinary.  She also writes the popular blog, Zee & Zoey’s Chronicle Connection, that is
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Abby Finds Her Calling by Naomi King Virtual Book Tour March and April 2012

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

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

Sharon Bially lived for twelve years in Paris and Aix-en-Provence before settling with her family in Massachusetts.  A graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, she’s a public relations professional and leads seminars for the Boston-based, nonprofit literary arts center, Grub Street Writers.  She’s also an adult student of ballet and modern dance.  You can visit Sharon’s website and blog at www.veronicas-nap.com. Visit her at Twitter at www.twitter.com/@sharonbially and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/sharon.bially AND http://www.facebook.com/pages/Veronicas-Nap/240292619323500. Thank you for this interview, Sharon.  Can we begin by asking you how you came up with the idea for Veronica’s Nap? Sharon: I lived in the south of France, where Veronica’s Nap
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Donations to Clarity Virtual Book Publicity Tour November/December 2011

Join Noah Baird, author of the humor book, Donations to Clarity (South Wind Publishing), as he virtually tours the blogosphere November 1 – December 16 2011 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Noah Baird Noah Baird wanted to attend the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, but his grades weren’t good enough (who knew?).  However, his grades were good enough to fly for the U.S. Navy (again, who knew?), where he spent 14 years until the government figured out surfers don’t make the best military aviators. He has also tried to be a stand-up comedian in Hawaii for Japanese tourists where
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