Just a Few Seconds: A Story from the Hidden World of Music and Beyond, Virtual Book Tour September and October, 2011

Authors on Tour, Featured — By Becky Camarena on July 28, 2011 at 4:15 pm

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Join Nemo James, author of the memoir, Just a Few Seconds: A Story From the Hidden World of Music and Beyond as he virtually tours the blogosphere during the months of September and October on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book.

Just a Few Seconds Virtual Book Tour

Just a Few Seconds Book Synopsis

Derek dreamt of becoming a professional musician from the first time he picked up a guitar following a talent content disaster. Thought of by his friends as being the person most likely to make the big time he turned professional but was continually side tracked by the need to earn a living from music.

His journey takes him all over the world from private gigs for the rich and famous to the roughest pubs. Starting in the late sixties when heavy rock was born, through to the 1980’s and 90’s when discos and electronics decimated live music dance halls.

Just a Few Seconds is an amusing and heartrending story of perseverance showing how the road to success can lead us down the strangest of paths.

About Just a Few Seconds – Book Description

Just A Few Seconds is a story of one man’s experience in the music business. It is an amusing and true story of a successful freelance musician whose gigs ranged from private parties to the very rich and famous to the roughest London pubs where playing the wrong song at the wrong time meant the difference between life and death. He takes more twists, turns and knocks than a mouse trapped in a pinball machine but the ending shows how the road to success can lead us down the strangest and most desolate of paths. If you are looking for the usual rock star memoirs full of sex drugs and rock and roll then this book is not for you, but if you are interested in a unique insight into the music business that reads like a thriller then this book won’t disappoint.

Author Nemo James

About Nemo James

Born and based in England, Nemo James worked as a professional musician and singer/songwriter for more than 30 years. He now lives in Croatia with his wife Federika and their cat Jutko who is becoming intolerable following his rise to fame on Youtube.

Visit Nemo James at his website

Views his videos at YouTube

Watch his book trailer video

See What Reviewers Have To Say

I am not an avid reader of autobiographies but every now and again there is one that comes along and takes you by surprise, one that you don’t expect to be as good a read as it is. One such book is Just A Few Seconds. Thoroughly recommended and a pleasure to read
Anthony Lund, Allbooks Review

A riveting read. A tantalizing cocktail of pathos, drama, suspense, philosophy and humour.
Barrie Tracey – Received Lifetime Achievement Award for services to journalism from NAPA 2009

He is an engaging story teller, and his writing skillfully blends humor and pathos. I Loved the book
Joseph Yurt, ReaderViews.com

I was entertained from the very first page up to the last sentence. I truly enjoyed this book
Valentina, Carabosse’s Library

I just finished reading your book and I must tell you how much I have enjoyed it to the point that I felt sorry I was done with it. I really love your sense of humor.
Guillermo Bettocchi PHD – United Nations High Commissioner

“His writing is intelligent, reflecting a deep desire to express his experiences. And his ability to bring to life the daily living of a struggling musician is utterly captivating.”
Norm Goldman – Bookpleasures.com

Captivating. Written with an ironic and witty sense of humor. highly recommend.
Douglas R. Cobb – www.bestsellersworld.com

Just a Few Seconds; A Story From the Hidden World of Music and Beyond Tour Schedule
Week One

September 6

Giveaway at Paperback Writer

Comments from Fans

Sounds like an interesting book – AND a most interesting life! I think you’re right when you say we don’t “choose” the writing life, it chooses us. I think being a musician must be like that, too. Best of luck with your book! Suzanne

I work with a lot of musicians and definitely respect anybody who sticks with it!! Good luck with your book Nemo! V.R.

How interesting! I, too, know how needing to actually make a living can interfere with art (mine is writing, though, I’m hopeless at music, though I love to listen to it) Kelly

It’s not easy to keep the drive and determination to live as an artist your entire life. Well done. Jaime

September 7

Interviewed at Paperback Writer

What a wonderful interview. This sounds like an amazing book! April

September 8

Guest Post at Hollywood Daze

Fans Comments

This sounds like a book about an interesting and productive life in music and other pursuits. Thanks for sharing. Terri

September 9

Book Spotlighted at Blog-A-Press

Book Reviewed at BlueBell Books

Listen to the melody of his memories and then read this book. It is in the experience of his life, that you can hear the passion and the love he has for music.

Week Two

September 12

Book Reviewed at Pump Up Your Book

His dedication to his art lead him to some of the greatest experiences some could only dream of.

September 13

Interviewed at Book Marketing Buzz

If you had to pick just one book marketing tool that you’ve used to promote your book, which would you say has been the most effective?

Youtube. Being a songwriter as well as an author I am fortunate in being able to cross promote my book with my songs. One professional video producer liked one of my songs so much (The Poet) he produced a video of it and it surprised me how much more impact songs have when supported by video. Most of my book sales to the general public have originated through Youtube.

September 15

Guest Post at Hollywood Gossip

We all wonder where actors, singers and those in the entertainment and music industry came up with their stage names.

Interviewed at As The Pages Turn

September 16

Guest Post at Writing Daze

On Friday’s we ask our visiting authors to share with us their Five Laugh About it Later Type Moments. Nemo James, author of Just A Few Seconds, A Story from the World of Music and Beyond shares his moments with us.

Week Three

September 20

Interviewed at The Hot Author Report

September 21

Interviewed at The Story Behind the Book

September 22

Guest post at The Laughing Housewife

Week Four

September 26

Interviewed at Pump Up Your Book

September 27

Book Spotlighted at The Book Connection