Posts Tagged ‘romantic suspense’

PUBLISHING RESOURCES: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Val Stasik

PUBLISHING RESOURCES: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly By Val Stasik, author of INCIDENTAL DAUGHTER Here are some resources to help writers navigate the often stormy waters of publishing: Book Production Mark Levine’s blog has a lot of good advice and warnings, especially for those who are self-publishing. http://www.publishingrevolution.com. Preditors & Editors helps writers avoid fraudulent or questionable publishing outfits. http://www.pred-ed.com. Writers Beware Blog exposes scammers and questionable activities in the publishing business. http://www.accrispin.blogspot.com. Your local writing association. Agents, Publishers and Queries, a free site recommended by a fellow writer, provides a database of literary agents and publishers along with valuable statistical information about these agents and publishers.
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Penny Kim, author of ‘Desert Wedding’

ABOUT PENNY KIM Penny Kim is a Washington, DC lurker and resident of Alexandria, Virginia. She is active in several area book groups that span several genres, from murder mysteries to chick lit and beyond. Currently working on her second book, her debut novel “Desert Wedding” is a compelling coming of age story for the Millennium generation. To purchase Desert Wedding, click here. ABOUT DESERT WEDDING There is nothing more exciting than when your best friend gets married. And for Elsie McKenna, it seems like she’s got the maid of honor thing figured out. But as the big day date gets closer and wedding planning takes over, Elsie’s friendship
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  • November 25, 2012
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Absolute Obstruction Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join C. Elizabeth, author of the romantic suspense, Absolute Obstruction, as she tours the blogosphere December 3 – January 11 on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT C. ELIZABETH C. Elizabeth lives in St. Albert,  Alberta, Canada and during her short writing career she’s learned a lot about herself, sometimes to the point that she wonders how the heck she got this far in life and know so little about herself. For the majority of her life she dabbled in many things, such as drawing, photography, sewing, only to find that after a while, she would lose interest, but writing is a different story — it found
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New Romantic Suspense for Review: Absolute Obstruction by C. Elizabeth

C. Elizabeth will be touring December 3 – January 11 with her romantic suspense, Absolute Obstruction. Being lonely isn’t anything new for 45 year old Rose Terrance.  After all, that’s what she signed up for when she married beautiful, 33 year old movie star, Michael Terrance and in spite of her loneliness, their love stays strong.  However, their love, nor Michael’s vehement overprotectiveness, can shield Rose from a threat that is beyond Michael’s comprehension, one that annihilates his heart and lines his soul with guilt. Michael has murderous intentions that lead him to a place he has already asked Rose to forgive him for, taking the phrase “I would
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  • September 28, 2012
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Ice Cold Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join New York Times bestseller  Cherry Adair, author of the romantic suspense novel, Ice Cold, as she tours the blogosphere October 15 – December 14 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CHERRY ADAIR New York Times bestselling author Cherry Adair’s innovative action-adventure novels have appeared on numerous bestsellers lists, won dozens of awards and garnered praise from reviewers and fans alike. With the creation of her kick butt counterterrorist group, T-FLAC, years before action adventure romances were popular, Cherry has carved a niche for herself with her sexy, sassy, fast-paced novels.  She loves to hear from readers. Her latest book is the romantic
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  • September 25, 2012
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Shattered Silence Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Margaret Daley, author of the Christian fiction suspense, Shattered Silence, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – 30 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT MARGARET DALEY Margaret Daley, an award-winning author of eighty-two books, has been married for over forty years and is a firm believer in romance and love. When she isn’t traveling, she’s writing love stories, often with a suspense thread and corralling her three cats that think they rule her household. Her latest book is the Christian fiction suspense Shattered Silence, about a series of murders that seem like a hate crime, but things aren’t what they
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New Romantic Suspense for Review: Ice Cold by New York Times Bestselling Author Cherry Adair

New York Times Bestselling Author Cherry Adair will be touring October 15 – December 14 2012 with her romantic suspense, Ice Cold. T-FLAC operative Rafael Navarro will never allow another woman to suffer the consequences of his dangerous life. But in a world where a terrorist can do more damage with a keyboard than a bomb, he needs the expert help of a cyber-geek. And fast. Fellow operative, and cybercrimes specialist Honey Winston prefers computers to people. But when a serial bomber threatens the world’s financial infrastructure, she’s forced to work closely with Navarro, whose notorious skill in the bedroom is as legendary as his dexterity defusing bombs. Honey
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Severed Threads Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Kaylin McFarren, author of the romantic suspense novel, Severed Threads, as she tours the blogosphere July 2 – 27 2012 on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!   ABOUT KAYLIN MCFARREN   As many people know, Kaylin McFarren wasn’t born with a pen in hand like so many of her talented fellow authors. However, she has been involved with business and personal writing projects for many years. Her careers have taken her in all directions, ranging from fashion modeling and interior design to office manager and art gallery director. Yet her love of reading and interest in creative writing has remained ever present. As
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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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New Romantic Suspense for Review: Phish NET Stalkings by Denise Robbins

Denise Robbins will be touring April 2 – May 18 with her romantic suspense, Phish NET Stalkings. All she wanted was to find love. Was that too much to ask? How difficult could it be to find one man, the perfect man for her? After dating the losers of the century, Jane decides there has to be a better way. She turns to an online dating service. After all, they guarantee a ‘happily ever after’ or your money back. Jane East, CEO of Not-So- Plain- Jane’s organic cosmetics wants to fall in love with a man who makes her toes curl when he kisses her. Unfortunately, the one man
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First Chapters: Outlawed Love by J.M. Krumbine

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Outlawed Love By J.M. Krumbine One Stray Word (August 2 2010) Romantic Suspense Chapter 1 Now Kaitlyn Sharpe was falling. She dropped through the air like a lead weight. Her mother would have a field day with that. The airplane above her was slowly shrinking in the distance as it remained at its cruising altitude of 45,000 feet. The wind stung her eyes and her vision blurred as they began to water. The sound of air rushing past her was deafening. She tumbled through
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Outlawed Love Virtual Book Publicity Tour December 2011

Join J.M. Krumbine, author of the romantic suspense novel, Outlawed Love (One Stray Word Books), as he virtually tours the blogosphere December 5 – 16 2011 on his second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Jason Krumbine J.M. Krumbine is the author behind the pulse pounding, wisecracking Alex Cheradon Series, the dead soul hunting Grym Brothers Series (including Two and a Half Dead Men, The Dead Couple and Better Off Dead), and the tongue-in-cheek paranormal romance “A Graveyard Romance.” His latest book is a romantic suspense novel titled Outlawed Love. You can visit his website at www.jasonkrumbine.com or visit him at Twitter at www.twitter.com/jasonkrumbine and Facebook
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Pump Up Chats with Paranormal Romance Author Jaime McDougall

Jaime McDougall is a citizen of the world, currently loving life in beautiful country Victoria in Australia. She loves eating sushi, kidnapping her husband and naming her pets in honour of science fiction authors. She has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: High School: The Real Deal and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Campus Chronicles. So You Want to Write a Guest Post: An Author’s Guide to Promoting with Guest Blogging is her most recent non-fiction ebook. She has also enjoyed writing a column called ‘The New Australian’ in local newspapers as well as various articles online. Echo Falls is her first paranormal romance novel. You can
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Echo Falls Online Book Tour November & December 2011

Join Jaime McDougall, author of the paranormal romance novel Echo Falls as she virtually tours the blogosphere in November and December 2011 on her second tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Jaime McDougall Jaime McDougall is a citizen of the world, currently loving life in beautiful country Victoria in Australia. She loves eating sushi, kidnapping her husband and naming her pets in honour of science fiction authors. She has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: High School: The Real Deal and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Campus Chronicles. So You Want to Write a Guest Post: An Author’s Guide to Promoting with Guest Blogging is her
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Recovery Virtual Book Tour May & June 2011

Join Alexandrea Weis, author of the romantic suspense novel, Recovery (CreateSpace), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in May and June 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Alexandrea Weis Alexandrea Weis began writing at the age of eight. In college she studied nursing and went on to teach at a local university. After several years in the medical field, she decided to pick up the pen again and began her first novel To My Senses. Since that time she has writen several novels and sold two screenplays (White River and Blood Will Tell). Blood Will Tell is currently in pre-production with Buyer Group International. Her work has
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New Book for Review: Romantic Suspense ‘Recovery’ by Alexandrea Weis

Alexandrea Weis is touring in June & July 2011 with her romantic suspense novel, Recovery. Recovery by Alexandrea Weis is the second novel in the wildly sexy series featuring the enigmatic Nicci Beauvoir. A thrilling read, this character-driven book boasts a whodunit mystery, sultry seductions, and an unforgettable cliffhanging twist. Once a darling of New Orleans society, Nicci pens a novel about her departed love, the artist David Alexander. While promoting her book in the Big Apple, she’s approached by David’s former boss, Simon La Roy, who has a theory about David’s death that devastates Nicci. She learns David’s murder may be linked to someone from her past. Enter
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The Innocent Virtual Book Tour February 2011

Join Vincent Zandri, author of the thriller novel, The Innocent, as he virtually tours the blogosphere February 1 – February 25 ‘11 on his third virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Vincent Zandri Vincent Zandri is an essayist and freelance photojournalist, and the author of the recent bestsellers, The Remains, Moonlight Falls and The Innocent . His novel As Catch Can (Delacorte) was touted in two pre-publication articles by Publishers Weekly and was called “Brilliant” upon its publication by The New York Post. The Boston Herald attributed it as “The most arresting first crime novel to break into print this season.” Other novels include Godchild (Bantam/Dell)
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New Book for Review (electronic only): Thriller Romantic Suspense ‘The Innocent’ by Vincent Zandri

Vincent Zandri will be touring February 1 – 25 with his thriller/romantic suspense novel, The Innocent.  When Green Haven Prison Warden and recent widower, Jack Marconi is accused not only of aiding the escape of a convicted cop killer, but for the killer’s murder also, he goes on the lam and in the process, discovers that everyone he ever trusted is his enemy! It’s been a year since his wife was killed. Ever since, he’s been slipping up at his job as warden at an upstate New York prison. It makes him the perfect patsy when a cop-killer breaks out–with the help of someone on the inside. Throwing himself
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