Posts Tagged ‘Simon & Schuster’

Pump Up Your Book Presents Love Like the Movies Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Victoria Van Tiem’s Love Like the Movies virtual book tour March 3 – 28! Title: Love Like the Movies Genre: Contemporary Romance/Chick Lit Author: Victoria Van Tiem Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pages: 261 Format: eBook A contemporary romantic comedy from Simon & Schuster’s Pocket Star by Victoria Van Tiem. In this irresistible romantic romp, movie fanatic, Kensington Shaw is thrown into love—Hollywood-style–when her gorgeous ex presents a big screen challenge to win back her heart. What girl wouldn’t want to experience the Pretty Woman shopping scene? It’s number two on the list. Or, try the lift from Dirty Dancing? It’s number
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Suspense Author Alicia Singleton

Born and raised in Philadelphia, the Howard University graduate embraced the written word at an early age. She credits this to her loving, older sister whom, while they were youngsters, made the author eat lotion on a regular basis. Realizing the need to sound-out the ingredients on the lotion label, Alicia stopped the lotion-eating practice, but continued to read the labels of the concoctions her sister brought for her to try. This early necessity to read flowered to a passion; hence, a writer was born.The award winning author resides in Maryland with her wonderful husband and son. Still an avid reader, label or otherwise, Alicia is hard at work
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Dark Side of Valor Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012 + Win $100 Visa Gift Card!

Join Alicia Singleton, author of the suspense novel, Dark Side of Valor (Simon &  Schuster/Strebor), as she virtually tours the blogosphere June 4 – August 27 2012 on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!  Alicia has agreed to give away a $100 Visa Gift Card at the end of her tour and you could be the one!   Find out how you can win by scrolling down and enter by filling out the Rafflecopter form below.  Stop off at all her blog stops for more entries.  Good luck!   ABOUT ALICIA SINGLETON Born and raised in Philadelphia, the Howard University graduate embraced the written word at
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Dark Side of Valor Virtual Book Publicity Tour February 2012

Join Alicia Singleton, author of the suspense novel, Dark Side of Valor (Simon &  Schuster/Strebor), as she virtually tours the blogosphere February 6 – 29 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Alicia Singleton Born and raised in Philadelphia, the Howard University graduate embraced the written word at an early age. She credits this to her loving, older sister whom, while they were youngsters, made the author eat lotion on a regular basis. Realizing the need to sound-out the ingredients on the lotion label, Alicia stopped the lotion-eating practice, but continued to read the labels of the concoctions her sister brought for her
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The Bum Magnet Virtual Book Publicity Tour August 2011

Join K.L. Brady, author of the romantic comedy, The Bum Magnet (Simon & Schuster), as she virtually tours the blogosphere August 1 – 26, 2011, on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About K.L. Brady K. L. Brady is a D.C. native but spent a number of her formative years in the Ohio Valley. She’s an alumnus of the University of the District of Columbia and University of Maryland University College, earning a B.A. in Economics and M.B.A., respectively. She works as an analyst for a major government contracting firm and is an active real estate agent with Exit Realty by day—and writes by night
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New Book for Review: Romantic Comedy ‘The Bum Magnet’ by K.L. Brady

K.L. Brady is touring in August 2011 with her romantic comedy novel, The Bum Magnet (Simon & Schuster). Charisse Tyson’s got it all going on . . . She’s a savvy, successful real-estate agent with a quick wit, a low tolerance for BS and a gorgeous size-14 body. Despite her dream house, luxury car, and appetite for life’s best—like fine dining and hot men—she seems to have her own special talent for attracting players. Why do all of her ex-lovers belong in the Losers Hall of Fame? There was Lamar, the hazel-eyed Adonis who sowed more wild oats than Quaker. . . Sean, an expert at juggling relationships .
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  • January 3, 2011
  • Author Interviews, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Urban Fiction Author Frank C. Matthews

Prodigious and profound author Frank C. Matthews’ triumphant transformation from inmate to novelist has established him as a leading force in the world of urban literature. Armed with his mastery of the written word, Matthews has achieved feats that are only reserved for the most seasoned of writers, selling an unprecedented amount of books as a first-time author and self-publisher. When it comes to putting the urban voice – the human voice – on the page, Matthews has no peer. His unprecedented journey demonstrates that even when confronted with a web of trials and tribulations, creativity has the ability to flourish. As a New York City native, Matthews grew
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Respect the Jux Virtual Book Tour January & February 2011

Join Frank C. Matthews, author of the urban fiction novel, Respect the Jux, as he virtually tours the blogosphere January 3 – February 25 ‘11 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Frank C. Matthews Prodigious and profound author Frank C. Matthews’ triumphant transformation from inmate to novelist has established him as a leading force in the world of urban literature. Armed with his mastery of the written word, Matthews has achieved feats that are only reserved for the most seasoned of writers, selling an unprecedented amount of books as a first-time author and self-publisher. When it comes to putting the urban voice –
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Paula Deen’s Savannah Style Virtual Book Tour August ’10

Join Paula Deen, author of the home and garden decorating book, Paula Deen’s Savannah Style (Simon & Schuster), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in August ‘10 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Paula Deen She is the quintessential American success story, a best-selling author and a television show host, a tastemaker to the stars and to the everyday housewife and family. She is Paula Deen, a down-home, strong willed mom who overcame personal tragedy, long odds, financial and physical challenges to carve one of the most effective and wide ranging entertainment brands that exists today. A brand that is idyllic, inspiring, fun
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