Posts Tagged ‘Christian’

Pump Up Your Book Chats with William Higgins, author of Your Road to Damascus

The seed for this book was planted many years ago. Bill’s journey down his road to Damascus began as a senior in high school when he had his personal encounter with the risen Lord. Immediately upon graduation from high school he faced his first crossroad when contemplating what to do vocationally. He joined the U.S. Air Force because he really wasn’t sure what he wanted to do. It was while in the service that he began to see how his own internal GPS (God’s Positioning System) was calibrated. As he began to follow the direction of his internal GPS, other crossroads led him to Biola University and Talbot Seminary
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  • January 13, 2013
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Caselli Family Series Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Ta’Mara Hanscom, author of the Christian fiction novel, The Truth: Salvatore’s Revenge, as she tours the blogosphere February 4 – February 28,2013 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ——————————————————————– ABOUT TA’MARA HANSCOM Having experienced the healing work of the Lord in their own marriage, Ta`Mara and her husband, Jim, are strong promoters of a healthy marriage through obedience to Christ. Ta`Mara shares a testimony of deliverance and healing for hurting marriages, as well as messages on other topics. References can be provided. It is Ta`Mara’s prayer that, as the readers explore the truths in these volumes, they will come away with a new
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Your Road to Damascus: 6 Biblical Secrets for an Effective Job Search Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join William Y. Higgins, author of the Christian business book, Your Road to Damascus: 6 Biblical Secrets for an Effective Job Search, as he tours the blogosphere January 21 – February  22, 2013 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT WILLIAM Y. HIGGINS The seed for this book was planted many years ago. Bill’s journey down his road to Damascus began as a senior in high school when he had his personal encounter with the risen Lord. Immediately upon graduation from high school he faced his first crossroad when contemplating what to do vocationally. He joined the U.S. Air Force because he really wasn’t sure
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Stan Crader

ABOUT STAN CRADER Stan Crader’s first book, ‘The Bridge’ spent several days on the best seller list for Christian fiction at both BarnesandNoble.com and Amazon.com. His articles about flying have been published in flying magazines and local newspapers. He won a Bronze Quill award from the International Association of Business Communications for articles written for his company’s quarterly newsletter. Stan was born and raised in Bollinger County Missouri. Coming of age in rural Missouri provided him the material for many of the rich characters in his books. He credits the variety of jobs he had as a child and the people with which he worked for providing him his
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Tracy Sands

ABOUT TRACY SANDS Tracy Sands is from Peachtree City, Georgia, where she lives with her husband, Albert, and their three sons, Chase, Gabe, and Adam. Tracy taught art and “church school” to all ages for many years. She now spends her time caring for her active family and working on The Christian Alphabet™. To find out more, please visit her at www.thechristianalphabet.com Q: Can you tell us why you wrote your book? I am a mother of three, an art teacher and a “Jesus Freak”. I love to teach at church because I can talk about Jesus and God and the Holy Spirit. Using my own artwork, The Christian
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Christian Alphabet Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Tracy Sands, author of the Children’s Christian novel, The Christian Alphabet, as she tours the blogosphere November 19 through December 14, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT TRACY SANDS Tracy Sands is from Peachtree City, Georgia, where she lives with her husband, Albert, and their three sons, Chase, Gabe, and Adam. Tracy taught art and “church school” to all ages for many years. She now spends her time caring for her active family and working on The Christian Alphabet™. To find out more, please visit her at www.thechristianalphabet.com ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN ALPHABET In 1999, the Lord inspired me at a church
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with James R. Anderson

James R. Anderson earned a law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1974 and practiced law in Minnesota for 30 years before retiring. During that time, Mr. Anderson argued several cases defending Christian liberties against state intrusion. Author’s website: http://www.seekerfinder.net Purchase this book through: Amazon and Barnes and Noble ABOUT WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. John 1:12 Our search for the pathway to eternal life has taken us now to the Gospel of John. If a person has limited time in which
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Love of Divena Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Kay Marshall Strom, author of the Christian historical fiction, The Love of Divena, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – 26 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KAY MARSHALL STROM Kay Marshall Strom is the author of forty published books.  Her writing credits also include numerous magazine articles, short stories, curriculum, stories for children, two prize-winning screenplays, and booklets for writers.  Kay speaks at seminars, retreats, and special events throughout the country.  She and her husband Dan Kline love to travel, and more and more Kay’s writing and speaking take her around the word. Her latest book is the Christian
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New Christian Life/Devotional Book for Review: What Must I Do to Be Saved? by James R. Anderson

James R. Anderson, will be touring October 1 through October 26 with his Christian Life/devotional book, What Must I Do to Be Saved? But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. John 1:12 Our search for the pathway to eternal life has taken us now to the Gospel of John. If a person has limited time in which to search the Bible for verses which tell us how we might gain eternal life, there are probably no better books to search than John and Romans. We receive Jesus when we “believe”, as this
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Sandwich with a Side of Romance Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Krista Phillips, author of the Christian fiction romance, Sandwich with a Side of Romance, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – 26 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KRISTA PHILLIPS KRISTA PHILLIPS is a debut author and owner of the popular blog, One Woman’s Dream. She lives with her husband and four daughters in Middle Tennessee. Her latest book is the Christian fiction romance, Sandwich with a Side of Romance. Visit her website at www.KristaPhillips.com. Connect with her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kristaphillips. Friend her at Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorkristaphillips. Pick up a copy of Sandwich with a Side of Romance at
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Pump Up Your Book Presents What Must I Do to Be Saved? Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join James R. Anderson, author of the Christian Life/devotional book, What Must I Do to Be Saved?, as he tours the blogosphere from October 1 – 26, 2012, on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT JAMES R. ANDERSON James R. Anderson earned a law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1974 and practiced law in Minnesota for 30 years before retiring. During that time, Mr. Anderson argued several cases defending Christian liberties against state intrusion. Author’s website: http://www.seekerfinder.net Purchase this book through: Amazon and Barnes and Noble ABOUT WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? But as many as received him, to them
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Bridge and Paperboy Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Stan Crader, author of the Christian fiction trilogy, The Bridge, Paperboy, and Fifteen as he tours the blogosphere November 15 – December 14, 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT STAN CRADER Stan Crader’s first book, ‘The Bridge’ spent several days on the best seller list for Christian fiction at both BarnesandNoble.com and Amazon.com. His articles about flying have been published in flying magazines and local newspapers. He won a Bronze Quill award from the International Association of Business Communications for articles written for his company’s quarterly newsletter. Stan was born and raised in Bollinger County Missouri. Coming of age in rural
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  • August 7, 2012
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Third Grace Virtual Book Publicity Tour – Kindle Fire HD Giveaway!

Join Deb Elkink, author of the women’s fiction,  The Third Grace, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – November 30 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT DEB ELKINK When author and city-slicker Deb Elkink fell in love and married an introverted cowboy, she moved from her bright lights to his isolated cattle ranch far off in the prairie grasslands. Still—between learning to pilot a light aircraft, sewing for a costume rental store, and cooking for branding crews of a hundred—Deb graduated with a B.A. in Communications from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN; she also holds an M.A. in Theology (both
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New Christian Fiction Suspense for Review: Shattered Silence by Margaret Daley

Margaret Daley will be touring October 1 – 26 2012 with her Christian fiction suspense, Shattered Silence (Abingdon Press). Short Description: A series of murders seem like a hate crime, but things aren’t what they appear. Long Description: A serial killer is targeting illegal aliens in southern Texas. Texas Ranger Cody Jackson is paired with a local police officer, Liliana Rodriguez, to investigate the murders. While the case brings Cody and Liliana ever closer, the tension between Americans and Mexican Americans heightens. Fighting their attraction, Cody and Liliana race to discover who is behind the murders and bring peace to the area. What they uncover isn’t what they expected.
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Difference Virtual Book Tour 2012

Join Alessandro Tesio, author of the horror/fantasy novel, The Difference, as he tours the blogosphere August 6 – August 24, 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT ALESSANDRO TESIO Alessandro Tesio was born in Turin (Italy) on May 5, 1975. A writer, blogger and thinker he has written many fantasy short stories. In the 2009 he made his debut with The Difference, his first horror/christian novel. He has visited the USA many times with New York City and the East Coast being his favorite. Throughout his visits he has met many people and explores what each person has absorbed from living here. Today Alessandro still
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New Christian Horror Novel for Review: Be Not Afraid by K.R. Morrison

K. R. Morrison will be touring May 7-25 with her Christian horror novel, Be Not Afraid! War is imminent. Evil has overtaken the world, although the world does not know it. God must intervene on the behalf of those who love Him, and a war is brewing that will decide supremacy. God’s plan unfolds, and His subjects must retain their faith in the midst of every evil the Father of Lies can throw at them. Lydia, because of her strong faith, is particularly seized upon by Vlad, a demonic vampire. He brings her to the brink of despair, unknowingly causing her to cling even harder to her Lord and
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Be Not Afraid Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join K. R. Morrison, author of the Christian horror novel, Be Not Afraid (Xlibris), as she virtually tours the blogosphere May 7-25 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About K.R. Morrison K R Morrison lives in the Pacific Northwest, with her husband of 25 years, a small zoo, and the occasionally visiting college-age child. You can find out more about her and her work at http://www.benotafraidthebook.com About Be Not Afraid War is imminent. Evil has overtaken the world, although the world does not know it. God must intervene on the behalf of those who love Him, and a war is brewing that will decide
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No Innocent Affair Online Book Tour February 2012

Join Edward F. Mrkvicka Jr., author of the nonfiction Christian book No Innocent Affair as he virtually tours the blogosphere in February 2012 on his first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Edward Mrkvicka Edward Mrkvicka is a lay minister and counselor, and life-long Bible student. His religious writings have been awarded Best Christian Book of the Year, Best Christian Study of the Year, named a National Best Book Awards finalist, and a winner in the Christian Choice Book Awards. He has also been awarded the prestigious Faith Writers Seal of Approval. His efforts on behalf of families, understanding adultery, and the devastating effect of divorce on children
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New Book for Review: No Innocent Affair – Making Right the Wrong of Adultery

Edward Mrkvicka will be touring in February with his Christian Life book No Innocent Affair – Making Right the Wrong of Adultery. An avid student of the Word, Edward Mrkvicka addresses the fact that adultery is one of the main contributors to the destruction of the American family. Mrkvicka posits that few who engage in adulterous relationships realize the enormity of the cost of infidelity, both to themselves and innocent people in their lives. Beginning by comparing God’s view of adultery to society’s view, No Innocent Affair explains in frank yet loving terms that unrepentant adultery is more than just an innocent affair. It is choosing Satan over Jesus
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New Book For Review: Christian Non-Fiction/Women’s Issues ‘Mission Possible: Spiritual Covering’ by Deborah McCarragher

Deborah McCarragher will be touring December 5th through December 16th with her Christian Non-fiction/Women’s Issues book, Mission Possible: Spiritual Covering(Alabaster Box Publishing). Women, are you in an unequally-yoked marriage? Are you tired of attending church alone? Do you yearn for a relationship with your husband that’s spiritually satisfying? You can influence your home for Christ even within a spiritually mismatched marriage. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to stand in the gap for your mate’s soul. This small book is a powerful tool for any woman who is married to a man who does not share her passion for Jesus. It will encourage and challenge the
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Mission Possible Spiritual Covering Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Deborah McCarragher, author of the Christian Non-fiction/Women’s Issues book, Mission Possible: Spiritual Covering(Alabaster Box Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere December 5-16 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Deborah McCarragher Author Deborah McCarragher began her journey of creative writing soon after coming to know Jesus as her personal Savior in 1989. She enjoys using her spiritual gifts of encouragement and teaching. Deborah served on the board of a local intercessory prayer ministry, and has been active in her home church and various women’s bible studies for several years. Her primary goal is to share her personal testimony with others while bringing
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New Book for Review: Light Under the House

Aaron L will be touring December 5 – 16 with his Christian fantasy historical suspense novel Light Under the House. Light Under the House is the saga of an American family—the Levis, a family of secrets. None greater than the secret of what lies under their house, a secret that could destroy them. A secret that an ancient evil will stop at nothing to uncover. The novel follows the Levi family line for a generation, creating a story that explores lives lived in the aftermath of the cultural rebellion of the late 1960’s. It is a historical fiction novel that shows the power of consequence and the hope of
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Light Under the House Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join Aaron L, author of the Christian fantasy historical suspense novel Light Under the House (Ravensbrook Press), as he virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 -16 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Aaron L Aaron L might be a newcomer to the creation of Christian fiction but is not one when it comes to the arts and all things creative. He spent a lot of his time drawing as a kid, growing up in many places, from Seattle to South Africa. Aaron always knew that his future lay in this field. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Terrell Dunnum author of While There is Still Time, A Book of Prophecy Revealed Through Poetry

Terrell Dunnum is a school teacher and ordained non-denominational minister. He holds a master’s degree in Christian counseling from American Bible College and Seminary. He is the founder of Total Freedom Ministries, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides mentoring, biblical counseling, and basic life skills to troubled youths and families. While There Is Still Time, A Book of Prophecy Revealed Through Poetry Thank you for this interview, Terrell.  Do you remember writing stories as a child or did the writing bug come later?  Do you remember your first published piece? A: Writing stories came at a later stage in my life. I began writing skits and plays, which were
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with F.J. Dagg

F.J. Dagg grew up in Michigan, where for a time he was a musician in a variety of rock and blues bands. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a degree in Philosophy and an additional concentration in Music Theory and History. After moving to California, his focus turned from music to the writing of fiction, which he pursued as various day jobs allowed. Though not a member of any religious denomination, the mainstay of the author’s life is his faith, a fact reflected in his writing. His pastimes include playing the guitar and violin, reading, and surfing. You can visit F.J. Dagg’s website at http://branch92.com. On
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Bloodmaiden Virtual Book Tour July 2011

Join Christine E. Schulze, author of the YA Christian Fantasy/Horror novel, Bloodmaiden (Old Line Publishing), as she virtually tours the blogosphere July 5 – 29 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Christine E. Schulze Christine E. Schulze has been creating books since she was too young to even write them in words. Her collection of YA fantasy books, The Amielian Legacy, is comprised of series and stand-alone books which can all be read separately but which weave together to create an amazing fantasy. She hopes to inspire readers throughout the world with these books by publishing in both traditional and electronic formats
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The Lowlands of Heaven Virtual Book Tour June, July and August 2011

Join F.J. Dagg, author of the inspirational fantasy fiction novel and San Diego Book Awards Finalist, The Lowlands of Heaven, as he virtually tours the blogosphere in June, July and August on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About F.J. Dagg F.J. Dagg grew up in Michigan, where for a time he was a musician in a variety of rock and blues bands. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a degree in Philosophy and an additional concentration in Music Theory and History. After moving to California, his focus turned from music to the writing of fiction, which he pursued as various
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From Mason to Minister: Through the Lattice Online Book Tour June 2011

Join Neil Cullan McKinlay, author of the Christian memoir, From Mason to Minister: Through the Lattice as he virtually tours the blogosphere in June 2011 on his first tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Neil Cullan McKinlay I was born in Ontario, Canada when the leaves turned a beautiful red and gold in the fall. With mum and dad and my two older brothers we sailed across the Atlantic to my parent’s native Scotland when I was two. As my brother Stuart remembers it, “we sailed from the St. Lawrence in November 1958 in the bowels of the Royal Mail ship, Carinthia, taking a week to cross the
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New Book for Review: From Mason to Minister: Through the Lattice by Neil Cullan McKinlay

Neil Cullan McKinlay is touring in June with his inspirational memoir From Mason to Minister: Through the Lattice. An adventurous, captivating and poetic memoir of the author’s courageous and spiritual journey—from Scotland to Canada to Australia—in his quest to “find the Truth and know the living God.” Neither an apologetic nor a polemic, he corrects much misinterpretation and misunderstanding of Freemasonry. We learn how inspiration from Masonic teachings about Solomon’s Temple, the arch, and keystone led him to a deep study of the revelation from the Bible of the “stone the builders rejected” which is Christ. Readers will be uplifted, inspired, and delighted as they follow along with him
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Homefires Virtual Book Tour May, June and July 2011

Join Emily Sue Harvey, author of the inspirational fiction book, Homefires (The Story Plant), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May and June on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Emily Sue Harvey Emily Sue Harvey, author and speaker, writes to make a difference. Dozens of her upbeat stories and articles appear in Chocolate for Women, Chicken Soup for the Soul, women’s magazines, websites, and other anthologies. She is the author of the novel Song of Renewal and the novella FlavorsH. Her new novel, Homefires, will be followed by two more novellas and another novel (Unto these Hills) later in 2011. To find
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