Posts Tagged ‘book publicity’

Pump Up Your Book Chats with Thriller Author A.K. Alexander

I started writing when I was nine-years-old. I used to write short stories on my dad’s notepads. One day he read one and he said to me, “You are a writer.” It stuck. My dad is still my biggest supporter and he is also my mentor in many ways. I went to college at The University of Southern California. My parents though didn’t think that “creative writing” at USC was a major that would likely be lucrative in the long run, so I figured I would be logical and look at writing in the journalistic field. God (the Universe), etc. had a different plan for me. Soon after I
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Pump Up Your Book 5th Anniversary Hoedown: Win Pump Up Your Book Mouse Pad + $25 Amazon Gift Card!

It’s day 4 of our month long 5th anniversary hoedown where we give YOU the presents! Today Dorothy Thompson is stopping off at SOS Aloha with a great giveaway! Win a Pump Up Your Book Mouse Pad and $25 Amazon Gift Card plus Kim has a special surprise!! To win, click on the image below and good luck! Click on image at left to enter the other giveaways we have this month!


Pump Up Your Book 5th Anniversary Hoedown: Win Pump Up Your Book T-shirt + $10 Amazon Gift Card!

It’s day 3 of our month long 5th anniversary hoedown where we give YOU the presents! Today Dorothy Thompson is stopping off at The Book Faery Reviews with a great giveaway! Win a Pump Up Your Book T-Shirt and $10 Amazon Gift Card!! To win, click on the image below and good luck! Click on image at left to enter the other giveaways we have this month!


Pump Up Your Book Chats with Mystery Suspense Author Lisa April Smith

Author Lisa April Smith lives with her husband, He-who-wishes-to-remain-anonymous, in Eternal Playland, Florida, a delightful spot just off I-95. Ms. Smith describes Eternal Playland as: “a little piece of level heaven with occasional dampness, where the bugs are plentiful but respectful, and even the smallest strip mall contains at least one pizza place and a nail salon.” Before discovering a passion for writing, Ms. Smith sold plumbing and heating, antiques, taught ballroom dancing, tutored, modeled, designed software and managed projects for IBM and returned to college multiple times to study anthropology, sociology and computer science, in which she holds degrees, as well as psychology, archeology, literature, history and art.
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Pump Up Your Book! 5th Year Anniversary Celebration * Giveaways * Free Blog Tours * Book Jewelry * Amazon GCs!

Pump Up Your Book is celebrating its 5th Year Anniversary by giving YOU prizes throughout the month of April. This event allows us the opportunity to say thank you to our authors, bloggers, reviewers and readers for their patronage. Pump Up Your Book opened its virtual doors the first week of April 2007 with one customer. Today our client list has grown to an average of 30 – 50 authors a month. What started as an experiment, escalated into one of the largest virtual book tour companies on the Internet. We have represented authors from all walks of life and platforms: from self-published authors to celebrities such as Judge
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Adventures of Baby Jaimie: Baby Jaimie Gets Stage Fright Virtual Book PublicityTour

Join Jaimie Hope, author of the children’s book, The Adventures of Baby Jaimie: Baby Jaimie gets Stage Fright, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in April 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. About The Adventures of Baby Jaimie Baby Jaimie is in her first year of school. She has made a lot of friends and learned a lot of things. Now she will learn what it means to be a team player when she is in her very first play. Follow Baby Jaimie as she learns the lesson that there are no small parts, only small actors. About Jaimie Hope Jaimie Hope was
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Featured Guest Author B.A. Chepaitis on ‘Digging For Souls’

After devouring the first two books of the Fear series, I invited the author – B.A. Chepaitis – to talk about the research involved in writing the series. Research for the Jaguar Addams’ novels primarily involves using my claws to dig through flesh toward the heart and soul of human fear, human love, human joy and pain. That’s what Jaguar does for a living, and to tell her stories I have to be constantly learning about the art and disaster of being human.  That learning has three layers – psychology, mythology, and experience. For the psychology, I read articles and books about the functioning of the mind, the vagaries
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Cemetery Club Online Book Tour April 2012

Join JG Faherty, author of the horror novel Cemetery Club as he virtually tours the blogosphere in 2012 on his first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About JG Faherty JG Faherty has had a varied background that includes working as a laboratory manager, accident scene photographer, zoo keeper, research scientist, and resume writer. Growing up in the haunted Hudson Valley region of New York, some of his favorite playgrounds were abandoned houses and Revolutionary War cemeteries. His hobbies include urban exploring, photography, exotic animal rehabilitation, and playing the guitar. Contrary to popular belief, he is not addicted to Facebook or tacos. 2012 will see two new books published,
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Phish NET Stalkings Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Denise Robbins, author of the romantic suspense novel, Phish NET Stalkings (L&L Dreamspell), as she virtually tours the blogosphere April 2 – May 25 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT DENISE ROBBINS High-tech becomes high-risk in Denise Robbins’ novels. The New Hampshire based author uses two decades of experience in computers to explore the killer possibilities in technology. Denise integrates her knowledge of computers and technology along with secrets, intrigue, suspense, and even a little romance into all of her techno-romantic thriller novels. Readers and reviewers agree Denise writes stories that will keep you at the edge of your seat and
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Waking Up Happy Virtual Book Publicity Tour + Giveaways

Join Jill Muehrcke, author of the addiction self-help memoir, Waking Up Happy: A Handbook of Change with Memoirs of Recovery and Hope (JP Publications), as she virtually tours the blogosphere April 2 – May 25 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT JILL MUEHRCKE Juliana (Jill) Muehrcke is the award-winning author of many books and articles. Founder and editor of the international magazine Nonprofit World (snpo.org), she has studied at the University of Colorado and the University of Michigan and has a BA degree, specializing in English and psychology, from the University of Washington. Jill is listed in Who’s Who (MarquisWhoswho.com). In her
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Interview with Dr. Laura Maciuika – Author of Conscious Calm: Keys to Freedom from Stress and Worry

Dr. Laura Maciuika is a licensed psychologist, author and teacher. Laura has a passion for helping people experience the transformation of old patterns and internal blocks into new-found inner freedom and happiness. She has over 20 years’ experience working with individuals and groups in settings including workshops and seminars, community mental health, schools, companies and universities. Conscious Calm: Keys to Freedom from Stress and Worry is her first book. Connect with Laura at her blog, http://consciouscalm.com, through Facebook.com/lauramaciuika, Twitter.com/lauramaciuika, or LinkedIn.com/lauramaciuika. You can also download the Table of Contents and first chapter of Conscious Calm through Facebook.com/consciouscalm. Thank you for this interview, Laura. You’re currently on tour with your
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Milestone Tapes Virtual Book Publicity Tour + Kindle Gift Basket Giveaway

Join Ashley Mackler-Paternostro, author of the literary fiction, The Milestone Tapes, as she virtually tours the blogosphere April 2 – May 25 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT ASHLEY MACKLER-PATERNOSTRO Ashley Mackler-Paternostro was born in Naperville, Illinois, where she still lives with her husband Mark and their three dogs.  A hairstylist by trade, Ashley will often say that some of the best stories she has ever heard were told to her while working behind the chair. A life long reader with an insatiable appetite for good books, she decided to merge her love of great stories — both told and written —
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Plant Teacher Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Caroline Alethia, author of the literary political  fiction novel, Plant Teacher, as she virtually tours the blogosphere April 2 – May 25 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CAROLINE ALETHIA Caroline Alethia is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, on radio and in web outlets. Her words have reached audiences on six continents. She lived in Bolivia and was a witness to many of the events described in Plant Teacher. You can visit her website at www.plantteacherthebook.net. Website | Twitter | Facebook | Amazon | Amazon Kindle Store | Official Tour Page ABOUT PLANT TEACHER Hailed by Huffington
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Charlie: A Love Story Virtual Book Publicity Tour March/April 2012

Join Barbara Lampert, author of the dog memoir, Charlie: A Love Story, as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 – April 22 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT BARBARA LAMPERT Barbara Lampert is a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relationships. She’s been in private practice in Brentwood, California for over twenty years. She considers her work a calling and loves what she does. She has a doctorate in medical sociology and two master’s degrees – one in psychology and one in sociology. Barbara has adored dogs her whole life. They’re her passion! She notes that for a lot of people,
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Prophecy of the Flame Virtual Book Publicity Tour March 2012

Join Lynn Hardy, author of the YA fantasy/romance novel, Prophecy of the Flame, as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 – 22 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT LYNN HARDY Led by a series of dreams and encouraged by friends, Lynn Hardy began the journey to become an author. She stored her work in a computer file labeled “second job.” Writing began as a passion she could not contain and has become much more than she ever expected. In the Fall of 2010 Prophecy of the Flame – Book One reached #1 on Amazon kindle, shortly after Book Two in the
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Meant To Be Series Virtual Book Publicity Tour March 2012

Join Richard Alan, author of the fiction/family/relationships series, Meant to Be and The Couples, as he virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 –  20 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT RICHARD ALAN Richard Alan lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with his wife, Carolynn.  They are the proud parents of three wonderful adult sons.He is a Vietnam combat and 101st Airborne Division veteran. After an education in mathematics, a 17 year career in manufacturing engineering and a 22 year career in software engineering, he has started a career as an author.  Richard writes novels about people trying to find their life-partner, soul-mate,
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Exceeding Expectations Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Lisa April Smith, author of the mystery suspense novel, Exceeding Expectations (2old2wait2young2giveup), as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 7 – April 20 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Lisa April Smith Author Lisa April Smith lives with her husband, He-who-wishes-to-remain-anonymous, in Eternal Playland, Florida, a delightful spot just off I-95. Ms. Smith describes Eternal Playland as: “a little piece of level heaven with occasional dampness, where the bugs are plentiful but respectful, and even the smallest strip mall contains at least one pizza place and a nail salon.” Before discovering a passion for writing, Ms. Smith sold plumbing and heating,
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A Heart That Dares Virtual Book Publicity Tour March 2012

Join Jill Limber, author of the historical romance novel, A Heart That Dares (Boroughs Publishing Group), as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 – 23 2012 on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Jill Limber A multi-published author and former RWA President, Jill Limber’s latest books are Montana Morning, A Heart That Dares and The Right Track. As a child, some of Jill’s tales got her in trouble, but now she gets paid for them. Residing in San Diego with her husband and a trio of dogs and one very ancient cat, Jill’s favorite pastime is to gather friends and family for good
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Conscious Calm Online Book Tour March & April 2012

Join Laura Maciuika, author of Conscious Calm: Keys to Freedom From Stress and Worry as she virtually tours the blogosphere in 2012 on her first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Dr. Laura Maciuika Dr. Laura Maciuika is a clinical psychologist and transformation mentor who has been bridging realities her entire life. Raised by Lithuanian parents, she spoke mainly Lithuanian at home and English outside. Visiting Lithuania as a child, a student, and later as a psychologist and teacher, helped her learn how to move between world views, expanding her own as she supported other psychologists and teachers in broadening theirs. She began graduate school at the same
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Paris Adieu Virtual Book Publicity Tour March 2012

Join Rozsa Gaston, author of the women’s contemporary fiction, Paris Adieu (Belcastro Agency), as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 – 23 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Rozsa Gaston Rozsa Gaston is an author who writes serious books on playful matters. She is the author of Paris Adieu, Dogsitters, Budapest Romance, Lyric, Running from Love and the soon to be released Paris Adieu sequel, Black is Not a Color Unless Worn By a Blonde. Rozsa studied European intellectual history at Yale, and then received her master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia. In between Rozsa worked as a singer/pianist all
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Dark is the Sky Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Jessica Chambers, author of the women’s fiction, Dark is the Sky (All Things That Matter Press), as he virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 – April 20 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Jessica Chambers Jessica Chambers has been inventing stories even before she was old enough to hold a pen. She has a passion for writing contemporary novels packed with emotion, complex relationships and often a touch of mystery. Visually impaired from birth, Jessica currently lives with her family and Staffordshire bull terrier in the English town of Windsor. In addition to devouring fiction of all genres, she loves watching
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The Promised Land Virtual Book Publicity Tour March/April 2012

Join Valerie Stocking, author of the historical coming of age novel, The Promised Land (SJT Press), as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 – April 20 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Valerie Stocking Valerie Stocking was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and wrote her first short story when she was five. When she was eight, she won a short story contest in Jack and Jill Magazine. She wrote her first play at the age of ten. In 1966, when she was twelve, she and her mother moved to a small town in Florida where they lived for a year. During this time,
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Montana Morning Virtual Book Publicity Tour March 2012

Join Jill Limber, author of the historical romance novel, Montana Morning (Boroughs Publishing Group), as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 – 23 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Jill Limber A multi-published author and former RWA President, Jill Limber’s latest books are Montana Morning, A Heart That Dares and The Right Track. As a child, some of Jill’s tales got her in trouble, but now she gets paid for them. Residing in San Diego with her husband and a trio of dogs and one very ancient cat, Jill’s favorite pastime is to gather friends and family for good food, conversation
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2/05/12 – 2/11/12 Pump Up Your Book’s Weekly Twitterville Roundup

2/05/12 – 2/11/12 Pump Up Your Book’s Weekly Twitterville Roundup Happy Sunday! We decided to start a weekly roundup of all the most informative links we have found on the web that we’ve tweeted during the last week that have to do with book publishing, book promoting and social media that would be informative to the published and about to be published author. This week’s tweets include why reviewers can’t finish your book, a new Indie author becomes Amazon’s best seller, and more interesting things around Twitterville that I thought you’d love to know about it. Here’s one to watch.  Kelly Wilkinson has become Amazon’s best selling author with
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Her Frozen Wild Virtual Book Tour March & April 2012

Join Kim Antieau, author of the mainstream action adventure novel, Her Frozen Wild (Green Snake Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere March 5 – April 20 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Kim Antieau Kim Antieau has written many novels, short stories, poems, and essays. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, both in print and online, including The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Asimov’s SF, The Clinton Street Quarterly, The Journal of Mythic Arts, EarthFirst!, Alternet, Sage Woman, and Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. She was the founder, editor, and publisher of Daughters of Nyx: A Magazine of Goddess Stories,
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First Chapters: Acts of God While On Vacation by Richard Tillotson

Pump Up Your Book is proud to bring you the first chapters of fantastic books from magnificently talented authors. Not only does this give you a chance to see the author’s writing style, but it also helps in your book buying decisions. Today’s first chapter is from Richard Tillotson’s comic fiction, Acts of God While on Vacation. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Acts of God While On Vacation By Richard Tillotson CreateSpace (May 11, 2011) Comic Fiction 378pages Chapter One “You will die in September.” “What?”  Gordon Coburn stared
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  • February 8, 2012
  • Author Interviews, Featured
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Interview with James R. Bottino – Author of The Canker Death

James R. Bottino is a self-admitted computer geek and a creative writing teacher rolled into one.  He earned a BS in English Education from Illinois State University and taught high school English in a suburb of Chicago for several years.  After teaching all day, he studied creative writing in graduate school at Northern Illinois University.  All the while, though, in the deep corners of the night, when no one was looking, he led a double life hacking and building computers and networks. Eventually, unbeknownst to him, word of his activities leaked out, and employment offers started coming in.  In the end, he switched his hobby with his profession and
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  • February 6, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
  • Comments Off on Special Delivery Virtual Book Publicity Tour March/April 2012

Special Delivery Virtual Book Publicity Tour March/April 2012

Join Kathi Macias, author of the Christian contemporary novel, Special Delivery (New Hope Publishers, March 6, 2012), as she virtually tours the blogosphere from mid-March to mid-April on her tenth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Kathi Macias Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored more than 30 books and ghostwritten several others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a guest on many radio and television programs. Kathi is a popular speaker at churches, women’s clubs and retreats, and writers’ conferences, and won the 2008 Member of the Year award from AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association).
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New Sci-Fi Paranormal Book for Review: The Green Memory of Fear by B.A. Chepaitis

B.A. Chepaitis will be touring in March and April with her sci-fi paranormal novel The Green Memory of Fear. On Prison Planetoid Three, Jaguar Addams uses her empathic gifts to make criminals face the fears that drive their heinous acts. Very few escape the telepathic web she weaves around them. . . . until now. When Jaguar takes on an assignment investigating a psychiatrist on trial for abuse of a little boy, she finds a killer unlike any she’s faced before. Dr. Senci’s psi skills are a match for her own, and unless she consents to do as he wants, he’ll use them to kill everyone she loves. Once
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Grinding It Out: How to Create a Six-Figure Law Practice Virtual Book Publicity Tour February/March 2012

Join Chris Shella, author of the nonfiction legal book, Grinding It Out: How to Create a Six-Figure Law Practice (Digisoda Publishing), as he virtually tours the blogosphere February 6 – March 23  2012 on his second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Chris Shella Author Chris Shella is a graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Texas Law School and started his legal career in Long Island, New York at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. He is admitted to the practice of law in New York, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and North Carolina. Shella is also admitted to the federal court in the
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