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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Next America Book Blast & Win $25 Amazon Gift Card

Pump Up Your Book is proud to announce Don Holbrook’s The Next America: Moving Beyond a Fragile Economy Book Blast December 2 – 27! Don will be giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card. To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below or on participating blogs throughout the blast and good luck! All participating bloggers willing to host are eligible to win. ABOUT THE NEXT AMERICA   Title: The Next America: Moving Beyond a Fragile Economy Author: Don A. Holbrook Publisher: Don A. Holbrook Pages: 304 Language: English Genre: Nonfiction/Business & Economics Format: Paperback, eBook & Audio Book The economic chaos of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis that has
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{Who’s on Blog Tour Today?} WHITE ROGUE VISITS I’M SHELF-ISH

Who’s on tour today? Dr. David R. Fett, Stephen Langford & Connie Malcolm, authors of the spy fiction, WHITE ROGUE, will be stopping off at I’m Shelf-ish for Day 4 of their virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. ABOUT WHITE ROGUE Cold War era biological experiments are resurrected and after Boston experiences a seemingly inexplicable bio-terrorist attack, the Center for Disease Control’s Dr. Davie Richards and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Paula Mushari once again join forces to uncover who is behind it. An obscure reference to a Dresden project found amid crash site evidence marks them both for execution. Paula and Dave are forced to
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{Who’s on Blog Tour Today?} WHITE ROGUE VISITS THE WRITER’S LIFE

Who’s on tour today? Dr. David R. Fett, Stephen Langford & Connie Malcolm, authors of the spy fiction, WHITE ROGUE, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life for Day 3 of their virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. ABOUT WHITE ROGUE Cold War era biological experiments are resurrected and after Boston experiences a seemingly inexplicable bio-terrorist attack, the Center for Disease Control’s Dr. Davie Richards and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Paula Mushari once again join forces to uncover who is behind it. An obscure reference to a Dresden project found amid crash site evidence marks them both for execution. Paula and Dave are forced
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  • November 5, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents Saving Jackie K Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you L.D.C. Fitzgerald’s Saving Jackie K virtual book tour December 2 – 27! ABOUT SAVING JACKIE K Title: Saving Jackie K Genre: Historical Fiction/Thriller/Action Author: L.D.C. Fitzgerald Publisher: Ursa Minor Publishing Pages: 378 Language: English ISBN: 978-0-9837473-1-4 Format: Paperback, Hardback & Kindle The First Lady in Danger? Jump into the past to save her! Enter an upside-down world where Soviet henchmen botched their mission to eliminate John F. Kennedy fifty years ago, slaying his wife Jackie instead. The unthinkable crime incites Americans and triggers an unending war with Russia. In present day, as the two superpowers teeter on the brink of
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{Who’s on #BlogTour today?} WHITE ROGUE Visits Pump Up Your Book

Who’s on tour today? Dr. David R. Fett, Stephen Langford & Connie Malcolm, authors of the spy fiction, WHITE ROGUE, will be stopping off at the Pump Up Your Book for Day 2 of their virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. ABOUT WHITE ROGUE Cold War era biological experiments are resurrected and after Boston experiences a seemingly inexplicable bio-terrorist attack, the Center for Disease Control’s Dr. Davie Richards and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Paula Mushari once again join forces to uncover who is behind it. An obscure reference to a Dresden project found amid crash site evidence marks them both for execution. Paula and Dave
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First Chapter: White Rogue by Dr. David R. Fett, Stephen Langford & Connie Malcolm

Title: White Rogue Genre: Spy Thriller Author: Dr. David R. Fett, Stephen Langford & Connie Malcolm Publisher: CreateSpace Pages: 254 Language: English ISBN-10: 1481995510 ISBN-13: 978-1481995511 Purchase at AMAZON Cold War era biological experiments are resurrected and after Boston experiences a seemingly inexplicable bio-terrorist attack, the Center for Disease Control’s Dr. Davie Richards and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Paula Mushari once again join forces to uncover who is behind it. An obscure reference to a Dresden project found amid crash site evidence marks them both for execution. Paula and Dave are forced to leave Boston in the middle of the night and head to Washington, D.C.,where they
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{Who’s on Blog Tour Today?} WHITE ROGUE Visits Virginia Beach Publishing Examiner

Who’s on tour today? Dr. David R. Fett, Stephen Langford & Connie Malcolm, authors of the spy fiction, WHITE ROGUE, will be stopping off at the Virginia Beach Publishing Examiner for Day 1 of their virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. ABOUT WHITE ROGUE Cold War era biological experiments are resurrected and after Boston experiences a seemingly inexplicable bio-terrorist attack, the Center for Disease Control’s Dr. Davie Richards and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Paula Mushari once again join forces to uncover who is behind it. An obscure reference to a Dresden project found amid crash site evidence marks them both for execution. Paula and Dave
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{First Chapter} Moon River by J.R. Rain

Title: Moon River Genre: Contemporary Fantasy/Mystery Author: J.R. Rain Publisher: Lulu Pages: 216 Language: English ISBN-10: 1304328198 ISBN-13: 978-1304328199 Purchase at AMAZON Seven years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now in MOON RIVER, private investigator, Samantha Moon, is asked to look into a string of bizarre murders, murders that are looking more and more like the handiwork of a bloodthirsty vampire. But when her sister, Mary Lou, goes missing, Samantha, Allison and
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  • November 4, 2013
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First Chapter: Maggie’s Turn by Deanna Lynn Sletten

Title: Maggie’s Turn Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction Author: Deanna Lynn Sletten Publisher: CreateSpace Pages: 246 Language: English ISBN-10: 1491277289 ISBN-13: 978-1491277287 Purchase at AMAZON Maggie Harrison is a devoted wife and mother, always putting the needs of her family ahead of her own. Then, one day, without planning to, she drives away, leaving behind an indifferent husband and two sulking teenagers. Maggie goes off on a quest of self-exploration, enjoying adventures, meeting new people, and rediscovering her passions. For the first time in years, she dreams about what she wants out of life, and she realizes that her deteriorating marriage can no longer continue as it is. Can she
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First Chapter: The Wanderers by Paul Stutzman

Title: The Wanderers Author: Paul Stutzman Genre: Amish Fiction Publisher: Carlisle Printing Pages: 374 Language: English ISBN-10: 0984644911 ISBN-13: 978-0984644919 BUY THE BOOK Everything in God’s nature, Johnny observed, did what it was created to do. Everything, that is, except the human race. Johnny was born into an Amish family, into a long line of farmers and good businessmen. He is expected to follow the traditions of family and church as he grows to adulthood. But even as a boy, he questions whether he can be satisfied with this lifestyle. He wants “more” — more education, more travel, more opportunity. His restlessness leads him down a dangerous road where
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  • November 2, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents The Billionaire Banker Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Georgia Le Carre’s The Billionaire Banker virtual book tour January 6 – 31! ABOUT THE BILLIONAIRE BANKER Title: The Billionaire Banker Genre: Romance/Erotica Author: Georgia Le Carre Publisher: Georgia Le Carre Format: eBook When Lana Bloom learns the devastating news that her mother is dying, she is faced with a terrible dilemma.  The one thing that can save her is the one thing she does not have.  For young and innocent Lana, the unthinkable becomes her only choice. But when she walks through the door of that exclusive restaurant she has no idea of the seismic shift her life is
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  • October 31, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents Make Freelancing REALLY Pay by Daisy McCarty

Pump Up Your Book is proud to be representing Daisy McCarty, author of the nonfiction/business/entrepreneurship book, Make Freelancing REALLY Pay, as she tours the blogosphere December 2 – 27!  Daisy will be giving away (5) $25 Amazon Gift Cards AND (5) 1 hour sessions of consulting services (value $75 each).  Enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter below! ABOUT MAKE FREELANCING REALLY PAY   Title: Make Freelancing REALLY Pay: Communication and Negotiation Strategies That Take You to the Top Genre: Nonfiction/Business/Entrepreneurship Author: Daisy McCarty Publisher: Daisy McCarty Pages: 114 Language: English Purchase at AMAZON “Make Freelancing REALLY Pay” helps new and struggling freelancers dramatically improve their business with expert communication
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Historical Fiction Author Mike Hartner

Mike Hartner is a father, son, author, patriot, geek (ret), and husband. His love of all things genealogical led him to writing, and writing has now led him to fiction and a large epic saga. He lives in Vancouver, BC with his wife and son. His latest book is the historical romance, I, Walter. Visit his website at www.accidentalauthor.ca. Q: Can you tell us why you wrote your book? To learn about myself and others. Q: Which part of the book was the hardest to write? The ending Q: Does your book have an underlying message that readers should know about?   Just that each person is unique and
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  • October 28, 2013
  • Book Blasts, Featured, What's New?
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Not My Mother’s Son Book Blast & Win $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Pump Up Your Book is proud to announce R.K. Avery’s psychological thriller/mystery, Not My Mother’s Son Book Blast November 25 – December 20! R.K. will be giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card AND an autographed copy of her book. To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below or on participating blogs throughout the blast and good luck! All participating bloggers willing to host are eligible to win. ABOUT NOT MY MOTHER’S SON   Title: Not My Mother’s Son Genre: Psychological Thriller/Mystery Author: R.K. Avery Publisher: Brighton Publishing Pages: 215 Language: English ISBN – 978-1-62183-009-2 Devious.  Conniving.  Deceitful.  Insidious.  David Miller thought he knew his mother.  He thought kidnapping
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Drowning Book Blast & Win $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Pump Up Your Book is proud to announce Rachel Firasek’s new adult contemporary romance, Drowning Book Blast November 5 – 29! Rachel will be giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card. To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below or on participating blogs throughout the blast and good luck! All participating bloggers willing to host are eligible to win. ABOUT DROWNING Title: Drowning Author: Rachel Firasek Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance Publisher: Self Pages: Language: English “I dare you.” Those words would change adrenaline junkie, Alice Harrison’s life forever. She’s a party girl that doesn’t believe in love until she meets a man that only writes about it. Seth
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  • October 24, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents The Wanderers Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is proud to be representing Paul Stutzman, author of the Amish Fiction, The Wanderers, as he tours the blogosphere November 4 – December 27! ABOUT THE WANDERERS   Title: The Wanderers Author: Paul Stutzman Genre: Amish Fiction Publisher: Carlisle Printing Pages: 374 Language: English ISBN-10: 0984644911 ISBN-13: 978-0984644919 Everything in God’s nature, Johnny observed, did what it was created to do. Everything, that is, except the human race. Johnny was born into an Amish family, into a long line of farmers and good businessmen. He is expected to follow the traditions of family and church as he grows to adulthood. But even as a boy,
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents Into the Crossfire Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is proud to be representing Cindy McDonald, author of the romantic suspense, Into the Crossfire, as she tours the blogosphere November 4 – 29! ABOUT INTO THE CROSSFIRE   Title: Into the Crossfire Genre: Romantic Suspense Author: Cindy McDonald Publisher: Acorn Book Services Pages: 250 Language: English ISBN-10: 1492763764 ISBN-13: 978-1492763765 A notorious killer leaves Jack Haliday’s world in shambles. It has been four years since ex Navy SEAL, Jack Haliday, had an explosive run-in with a biker gang, wounding their leader, Gunner. During those years Jack had acquired everything he ever wanted: a beautiful wife, an adorable daughter, and a lovely home in the suburbs—everything
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Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow VBT and Book Sale Extended! + Win $25 Amazon Gift Card

Great news, everyone! The virtual book tour for Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow by Salvatore (Sal) Barbera has been extended thru December 27, 2013. We are looking for book reviews, book trailer reveals, and guest posts. In addition, from November 4 – Dec 10, 2013 there are several openings for a book spotlight post featuring a $25 Amazon gift card giveaway. Participating bloggers will be able to provide Pump Up Your Book with a Twitter handle or Facebook page link that will be added to a Rafflecopter form to coordinate the giveaway. All participating bloggers from this tour (Oct – Dec) are eligible for a chance to enter and
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  • October 20, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents External Forces Virtual Book Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Deborah Rix’s External Forces virtual book tour November 4 – January 31! Deborah’s tour is part of an Accelerate Your Power giveaway. Winner will have a minor character named after them in Acceleration, the second book in The Laws of Motion Trilogy by Deborah Rix. PLUS: 1 (One) WakaWaka Power – a solar powered charger and light, 1 (one) Limited Edition EXTERNAL FORCES Black Ops Beanie, and 1 (one) signed copy of External Forces. See details below on how you can enter to win! ABOUT EXTERNAL FORCES   Title: External Forces Author: Deborah Rix Publisher: Dime Store Books Pages: 268
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  • October 16, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents Just a Little Talk Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Anthony Crescio’s Just a Little Talk virtual book tour November 4 – 29! ABOUT JUST A LITTLE TALK Title: Just a Little Talk Genre: Christian Fiction Author: Anthony Crescio Publisher: Tate Publishing Pages: 116 Language: English ISBN-10: 161346326X ISBN-13: 978-1613463260 Dominic’s life was drastically changed eight years ago when he was released from prison after serving time for the accident that claimed his best friend’s life and in return destroyed his future.  Traveling through the neighborhood on his way home, rain falls which forces him into a church and an encounter with an old priest who used to know his
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with ‘Gem City Gypsy’ Kristin Kuhns Alexandre

Kristin Alexandre was raised in Dayton, Ohio where she worked as a feature columnist for The Dayton Journal Herald and the Kettering Oakwood Times. She has written two previous books: Nuncio and the Gypsy Girl in the Gilded Age,  a graphic novel that was featured at the 2011 NY City Comic Con; and Find a Great Guy: Now and Forever. Alexandre was a co-founder of Earth Day 1970 and worked on staff with House Beautiful Magazine and as a contributor to Town & Country Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor and The Daily News. Her celebrity luncheon series for the Chairman of Ammirati & Puris Advertising at The New York Yacht Club
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  • October 13, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents White Rogue Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Dr. David R. Fett, Stephen Langford & Connie Malcolm’s White Rogue virtual book tour November 4 – January 31! ABOUT WHITE ROGUE Title: White Rogue Genre: Spy Thriller Author: Dr. David R. Fett, Stephen Langford & Connie Malcolm Publisher: CreateSpace Pages: 254 Language: English ISBN-10: 1481995510 ISBN-13: 978-1481995511 Cold War era biological experiments are resurrected and after Boston experiences a seemingly inexplicable bio-terrorist attack, the Center for Disease Control’s Dr. Davie Richards and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Paula Mushari once again join forces to uncover who is behind it. An obscure reference to a Dresden project found amid
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First Chapter: Buried Threads by Kaylin McFarren

Title: Buried Threads Genre: Erotic Romantic Suspense Author: Kaylin McFarren Publisher: Creative Edge Publishing LLC Pages: 328 Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1492120469 Purchase at AMAZON (coming October 22!) Rachel’s mouth sagged. “You mean you’re really a monk? But how’s that possible? You’re not even wearing a robe, and your hair…” He simply smiled.  A disturbing prophecy sends a treasure hunting duo on an urgent race to rescue a country in Kaylin McFarren’s heart pounding new novel,  Buried Threads. Full of erotic suspense and wild adventures, this is one trip that readers will never forget! Rachel Lyons and Chase Cohen work together as the successful owners of a treasure hunting company.
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  • October 9, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents Maggie’s Turn Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is proud to be representing Deanna Lynn Sletten, author of the contemporary women’s fiction, Maggie’s Turn, as she tours the blogosphere November 4 – 29! ABOUT MAGGIE’S TURN   Title: Maggie’s Turn Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction Author: Deanna Lynn Sletten Publisher: CreateSpace Pages: 246 Language: English ISBN-10: 1491277289 ISBN-13: 978-1491277287 Maggie Harrison is a devoted wife and mother, always putting the needs of her family ahead of her own. Then, one day, without planning to, she drives away, leaving behind an indifferent husband and two sulking teenagers. Maggie goes off on a quest of self-exploration, enjoying adventures, meeting new people, and rediscovering her passions. For
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  • October 8, 2013
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{Virtual Book Tour} Pump Up Your Book Presents Moon River Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is proud to be representing J.R. Rain, author of the contemporary fantasy/mystery, Moon River, as he tours the blogosphere November 4 – 29! ABOUT MOON RIVER   Title: Moon River Genre: Contemporary Fantasy/Mystery Author: J.R. Rain Publisher: Lulu Pages: 216 Language: English ISBN-10: 1304328198 ISBN-13: 978-1304328199 Purchase at AMAZON At a tavern one Friday night, astrophysicist Gabriel Diaz meets a mysterious young woman. Captivated by her beauty as well as her views on good and evil, he spends the next several days with her. After a while, however, he begins to notice a strangeness in her…especially the way she seems to take pleasure in toying
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  • October 8, 2013
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  • Comments Off on Pump Up Your Book Presents XGeneration: You Don’t Know Me Book Blast & Win $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Pump Up Your Book Presents XGeneration: You Don’t Know Me Book Blast & Win $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Pump Up Your Book is proud to announce Brad Magnarella’s young adult science fiction/coming of age XGeneration: You Don’t Know Me Book Blast December 2 – 27! Brad will be giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card. To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below or on participating blogs throughout the blast and good luck! All participating bloggers willing to host are eligible to win. Thank you! ABOUT XGENERATION: YOU DON’T KNOW ME Title: XGeneration: You Don’t Know Me Genre: YA Science Fiction/Coming of Age Author: Brad Magnarella Publisher: Brad Magnarella Language: English In the fall of 1984, Cold War tensions between Washington and Moscow are close to breaking.
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First Chapter: Dark Lullaby by Mayra Calvani

Title:  Dark Lullaby Genre: Supernatural/Psychological Thriller Author: Mayra Calvani Publisher: Mayra Calvani Pages: 250 Language: English At a tavern one Friday night, astrophysicist Gabriel Diaz meets a mysterious young woman. Captivated by her beauty as well as her views on good and evil, he spends the next several days with her. After a while, however, he begins to notice a strangeness in her…especially the way she seems to take pleasure in toying with his conscience. The young woman, Kamilah, invites him to Rize, Turkey, where she claims her family owns a cottage in the woods. In spite of his heavy workload and the disturbing visions and nightmares about his
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First Chapter: Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions: From Frights to Flaws by Sunayna Prasad

Title: Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions: From Frights to Flaws Author: Sunayna Prasad Publisher: FriesenPress Pages: 216 Language: English ISBN-10: 1460207017 ISBN-13: 978-1460207017 Purchase at AMAZON Twelve-year-old Alyssa McCarthy can no longer stand the toughness of her uncle and wants a better life. But one day she discovers not only the existence of magic, but also a villain hunting her down. The villain uses magic and magical technology to kidnap Alyssa to the Fiji Islands. As much as she wants to go home, she has to face some dangerous challenges first. Not only that, the villain himself must also be defeated. Can Alyssa succeed, even with the help of her
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{Nonfiction/Business/Entrepreneurship Book} Make Freelancing REALLY Pay by Daisy McCarty

Daisy McCarty will be touring December 2 – 27 with her nonfiction/business/entrepreneurship book, Make Freelancing REALLY Pay: Communication and Negotiation Strategies That Take You to the Top. We are looking for reviews, interviews, guest posts, and book spotlights/excerpts. This book is only available in ebook format for review (app. 114 pages).  This tour will include a fantastic giveaway including 5 Amazon gift cards valued at $25 value each and five 1 hour sessions of consulting services ($75 value).  Please include your Twitter or Facebook link when signing up so we can include you on the Rafflecopter form. THIS TOUR IS FULL   Book Blurb: “Make Freelancing REALLY Pay” helps
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First Chapter: Public Enemies by Jess Money

Title: Public Enemies Genre: Political Thriller Author: Jess Money Publisher: Finchville Publishing Pages: 436 Purchase at AMAZON The only thing the elite fear, an uprising of the people, is about to be realized. After bankruptcy took away his dying wife’s medical care, Thomas Paine is on a crusade for a Second Bill of Rights using violence against politicians, banksters, and CEO’s. How far will FBI Agent Darren Medlin go to stop the public from joining Paine’s insurgency? Forced to publicize Paine’s demands, what decisions will talk show host Crystal Dickerson have to make? And which way will the country turn? Chapter 1: Linn Cove Senator Arlen Stowe’s motto was,
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