The Light, The Dark & Ember Between Virtual Book Tour ‘09
Authors on Tour, Featured — By Dorothy Thompson on November 4, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Join J.W. Nicklaus, author of the book of short stories, The Light, The Dark, and Ember Between (Bedside Books), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in December on his second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
About J.W. Nicklaus
J.W. Nicklaus resides in a place not entirely fit for human habitation about five months of the year. No pets to speak of, only the apparitions from which all romantics suffer.
An Arizona native, he’s been from one coast to the other, and a few places in between. College brought an AA in Journalism with a minor in Photography, and a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications. His work experience has run the gamut from Creative Director for a small advertising firm in Tucson to a litigation support bureau in Phoenix (and assuredly some awkward stuff in the mix).
Snow has been featured prominently in his stories, perhaps because of the seasonless cli-mate he lives in. Nature was meant to be enjoyed and experienced, not hidden from the senses. So to that end, he hopes someday to live amongst those who are able to live through four true seasons, and not just blast furnace and warm.
He enjoys the occasional Arizona Diamondbacks game with his son, as well as watching him grow up. The experience of being a single dad has taught him far more about himself than he ever thought possible.
Within the expanse of every waking moment, he hopes his guardian angel keeps its arms open wide and heart ever watchful, for there but for one true Hope goes She.
For more about J.W. visit www.avomnia.com.
About The Light, The Dark & Ember Between
A collection of short stories, each a splinter’s reflection of the human condition, firmly centered upon our oft tenuous, sometimes tensile bond with Hope, and careening flirtation with Love.
Fifteen stories: From the wispy fog of a love lost at sea, to an orphaned child who delivers a present of her own during a war-torn Christmas. These stories are gentle reminders to each of us of what it is to be human, and certainly of our affinity for the slightest glint of Hope.
Read the Excerpt!
her vocal appraisal.
“Let me guess…can’t sleep?” Her voice was disarming, welcoming, like a puppy that jumps in
your lap. Managing a frustrated grin I hoarsely replied, “That obvious?”
“Your eyes, your body language—yeah.” I should have had some snappy retort, but my mental haze precluded any such response and subsequently I let slip my small window of opportunity for any suitable comeback.
Instead, I yawned.
“Jeez, my only customer and I’m already boring you,” she blurted out. I thought she smirked, but couldn’t be certain in my unwillingly wakeful state. I glanced around the empty dining room and motioned from left to right. “Looks like you’re swamped. Should I come back later?”
Soft brown curls played upon her left shoulder as she turned her head slightly. “Early a.m. sarcasm—I like it. Sit wherever you like, I’m good at finding people in a crowd.” Even in my sleepless haze, I had to admit she was delightful.
“If you don’t mind, I’ll sit at the counter,” I croaked. “I’ll try not to be a bother.” Her hair gently fluttered as she shook her head. “Works for me. Cop a squat and I’ll be right with ya’.”
My mind was made up—she was indeed delightful, in a common denominator kind of way. Having never exceeded the mathematical scope of algebra during my academic career that suited me just fine.
Here’s what reviewers have to say!
“The Light, the Dark, and Ember Between” is the kind of a book one should keep by the bedside or maybe in the car for those moments when we need a little lifting of our spirits, or just a slight boost to our day. Each of the stories is precious, and each is different. And every single one will remind you of the universal truth, taught in my favorite of those fifteen, “The Paper Doll” – `Love is the reason you’ll never be alone.’”
–ReaderViews
“Stories can be a lot more than just entertainment. “The Light, The Dark, & Ember Between” seeks to use fiction as a method of exploring the range of human emotion through moving stories. The result is a collection to be enjoyed bit by bit. Readers of short fiction will simply relish “The Light, The Dark, and Ember Between.”
–Midwest Book Reviews
“If you enjoy reading collections of short stories, then be sure to pick up a copy of The Light, The Dark, & Ember Between by Nicklaus. It’s perfect for quick reads when time is limited and the stories aren’t connected to each other so you can jump around story to story for whatever mood you may be in. Explore your human emotions as you read each of his stories. I personally enjoyed giggling while I read “Elevator Shoes” and “Short Attention Span”. Then of course Nicklaus had me sighing in awe after reading “Paper Dolls”.”
–The Book Faery Reviews
Watch the Trailer!
The Light, The Dark & Ember Between Virtual Book Tour Schedule
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Interview l Chat l Book Giveaway at Pump Up Your Book
Guest blogging at As the Pages Turn
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Interviewed at Examiner
Thursday, Dec. 3
Interviewed at Working Writers
Friday, Dec. 4
Guest blogging at The Impression I Get
Monday, Dec. 7
Interviewed at A Book and a Chat Radio Show
Interviewed at The Hot Author Report
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Guest blogging at Beth’s Book Review Blog
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Book reviewed at Reading on the Beach
Guest blogging at Market My Novel
Thursday, Dec. 10
Book reviewed at Pump Up Your Book
Guest blogging at Blogging Authors
Friday, Dec. 11
Book reviewed at The Life of an Inanimate Flying Object
Monday, Dec. 14
Book reviewed at 25 Hour Books
Interviewed on Introducing Writers Radio Show
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Book reviewed at Books, Books, the Magical Fruit
Interviewed at AllVoices
Wednesday, Dec. 16
Interviewed at Broowaha
Book reviewed at Review From Here
Book reviewed at Cafe of Dreams
J.W. Nicklaus’ THE LIGHT, THE DARK & EMBER BETWEEN VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR ‘09 will officially begin on Dec. 1st and end on Dec. 16th as part of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s 12 Days of Christmas Virtual Book Tour Special. You can visit J.W.’s blog stops at www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com during the month of December to find out more about this great book and its talented author. If you would like to host J.W., please contact Dorothy Thompson at thewriterslife@yahoo.com before November 23rd.
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