Archive for September, 2012:

New Crime Fiction for Review: Bombshell by Mike Faricy

Mike Faricy will be touring November 5  – January 15 with his crime fiction, Bombshell. Dysfunctional, bumbling, crazy babe-magnet Dev Haskell, P.I., becomes the envy of every guy with a heartbeat when he’s hired to watch over a team of gorgeous English roller derby stars. Though he’d rather be standing guard in the shower room, he suddenly finds himself under arrest and found guilty before he’s even charged. He’s got an attorney who drinks too much, a beautiful woman with a bad attitude, a feisty team of females ready to kill him – and no answers. Bombshell is another fast paced, engrossing suspense thriller from Minnesota’s master of the
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Join ‘Pam of Babylon’ Suzanne Jenkins at I’d Rather Be Reading at the Beach – Win a Free Kindle Fire HD!

Suzanne Jenkins is stopping off today at I’d Rather Be Reading at the Beach as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle Fire HD! Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! If you’d like to enter this fantastic giveaway, visit http://irbratb.com/2012/09/14/dream-lover/. This contest begins July 2 and ends on September 24 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens
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Join ‘Tales From Earth’s End’ Sandy Nathan at Debra’s Book Cafe – Win a Free Kindle Fire HD!

Sandy Nathan, author of the Tales From Earth’s End series, is stopping off today at Debra’s Book Cafe, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she will be giving away a new Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://www.debrasbookcafe.blogspot.com/2012/09/author-interview-with-sandy-nathan.html. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins September 4 and ends on November 30 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. If you’d like to visit the author’s official
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Join ‘Terminal Ambition’ author Kate McGuinness at Bibliophilic Book Blog – Win a Free Kindle Fire HD!

Kate McGuinness, author of Terminal Ambition, is stopping off today at Bibliophilic Book Blog, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle HD!Visit today’s stop at:http://www.bibliophilicbookblog.com/2012/09/guest-post-by-kate-mcguinness-author-of.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 13 and ends on November 16 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit the authors’ official
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Benjamin Ethridge, author of “Bottled Abyss”

ABOUT BENJAMIN ETHRIDGE Benjamin Kane Ethridge is the Bram Stoker Award winning author of the novel BLACK & ORANGE (Bad Moon Books 2010) and Bottled Abyss ( Redrum Horror 2012). For his master’s thesis he wrote, “CAUSES OF UNEASE: The Rhetoric of Horror Fiction and Film.” Available in an ivory tower near you. Benjamin lives in Southern California with his wife and two creatures who possess stunning resemblances to human children. When he isn’t writing, reading, videogaming, Benjamin’s defending California’s waterways and sewers from pollution. To learn more about Benjamin, visit his website at: www.bkethridge.com Visit Benjamin on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/benjamin.kane.ethridge Visit Benjamin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/bkethridge The Interview Q:
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Join ‘Voluspa’ Ray East & Sam D at Little Library Muse – Win a Free Kindle Fire HD!

Ray East and Sam D, authors of Voluspa: A Magical World, are stopping off today at Little Library Muse, as part of their colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where they are giving away a Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://www.littlelibrarymuse.blogspot.com/2012/09/guest-post-ray-east-author-of-voluspa.html. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens
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Join ‘Pam of Babylon’ Suzanne Jenkins at Hardcover Feedback – Win a Free Kindle Fire HD!

Suzanne Jenkins is stopping off today at Hardcover Feedback as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle Fire HD! Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! If you’d like to enter this fantastic giveaway, visit http://www.hardcoverfeedback.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-angel-and-brown-eyed-boy-by-sandy.html. This contest begins July 2 and ends on September 24 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d
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Join ‘Voluspa’ Ray East & Sam D at Beyond the Books – Win a Free Kindle Fire HD!

Ray East and Sam D, authors of Voluspa: A Magical World, are stopping off today at Beyond the Books, as part of their colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where they are giving away a Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://beyondthebooks.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/character-interview-amy-benson-from-ray-east-sam-ds-voluspa/. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens
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Join ‘Bottled Abyss’ Benjamin Ethridge at Examiner – Win a Free Kindle Fire HD!

Benjamin Ethridge, author of Bottled Abyss, is stopping off today at Examiner and Ginger Nuts of Horror, as part of his colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where he will be giving away a new Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://www.examiner.com/article/interview-with-benjamin-ethridge-author-of-bottled-abyss?cid=db_articles and http://thegingernutcase.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/an-interview-with-benjamin-kane-ethridge.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26, 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. If you’d like to visit the author’s
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with YA Steampunk Author SM Blooding & Win Set of Tarot Dolls!

SM Blooding lives in Colorado with her pet rock, Rockie, and Ms. Jack, who’s a real bird. She’s still learning to play the piano and guitar, which is going marginally better, and for those of you looking for an Arabic update, she has successfully learned one word, “Yalla, people yalla!” She’s dated vampires, werewolves, sorcerers, weapons smugglers and US Government assassins. Yes. She has stories. Her latest book is the YA steampunk, The Hands of Tarot. Visit SM Blooding on the web at  www.smblooding.com. About the Book: She imprisoned and beat him. And now she thinks he’s her trophy. Synn El’Asim will do almost anything to prove her wrong.
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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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New Suspense/Thriller for Review: Captain by Thomas Block

Thomas Block, will be touring October 1 through January 11, 2012 with his suspense/thriller novel,  Captain! Thomas Block has created ‘Captain’ – his most ambitious, intricate and action-packed aviation tale yet . It is a chilling and all-too-real story about a routine Trans-Atlantic airline flight that suddenly turns absolutely insane. In the doomed airliner’s cockpit, inside the passenger cabin and on the ground, a complex array of characters have been propelled at jet speed into a sudden and frantic race for survival. ‘Captain’ is about the individual and collective struggles of each of these men and women as they attempt to deal with and ultimately fight against the odds
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New Psychological Thriller for Review (ebook only): The Coop by Rebecca Reid

Rebecca Reid will be touring October 1 – November 30 with her psychological thriller, The Coop (Book One of The Thickets Wood Trilogy). A psychological thriller about the destruction of innocence. Enter The Coop, a dark and mysteriously misleading psychological thriller. A girl, apparently imprisoned in a room, is the thread of mystery running parallel to the tale of Thatchbury village. Meet Howard and Lilly. They take you on journey through Thatchbury where Mathew, the child from the coop, shoots Jodie Tiding, and so unravels the history of his loveless raising, her innocence and the dramatic events leading them to disaster. The Coop is a darkly compelling vision of the
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Join ‘Terminal Ambition’ author Kate McGuinness at Mommy Adventures with Ravina – Win a Free Kindle HD!

Kate McGuinness, author of Terminal Ambition, is stopping off today at Mommy Adventures with Ravina, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle HD!Visit today’s stop at:http://www.ravinaandreakurian.com/2012/09/book-review-terminal-ambition-by-kate.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 13 and ends on November 16 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit the authors’
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Join ‘Bottled Abyss’ Benjamin Ethridge at Ginger Nuts of Horror – Win Free Kindle Fire HD!

Benjamin Ethridge, author of Bottled Abyss, is stopping off today at Ginger Nuts of Horror, as part of his colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where he will be giving away a new Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://thegingernutcase.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/bottled-abyss-by-benjamin-kane-ethridge.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26, 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. If you’d like to visit the author’s official tour page to
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  • September 8, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Captain Virtual Book Publicity Tour & Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Join Thomas Block, author of the suspense/thriller novel,  Captain, as he tours the blogosphere October 1 – January 11 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! The Captain Virtual Book Publicity Tour is part of an Amazon gift card giveaway. See details further down on how you can win one for your own! ABOUT THOMAS BLOCK Thomas Block has written a number of aviation-oriented novels, many which have gone on to acquire best-seller status in numerous countries. His novel writing began with the publication of “Mayday” in 1979. That novel was rewritten with novelist Nelson DeMille in 1998 and remains on DeMille’s extensive backlist.
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  • September 7, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Mr. Breeze Virtual Book Publicity Tour & Kindle Fire HD Giveaway

Join Morrie Richfield, author of the inspirational fantasy,  Mr. Breeze, as he tours the blogosphere October 1 – January 11 2013 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! The Mr. Breeze Virtual Book Publicity Tour is part of huge Kindle Fire HD giveaway. See details further down on how you can win one for your own! ABOUT MORRIE RICHFIELD Morrie Richfield lives in Pennsylvania with his two sons, his dogs and his cat. He is working on his next novel, and he still dreams that someday the world will be a better place for all of us to live. His latest book is the inspirational
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Join ‘Tales From Earth’s End’ Sandy Nathan’ at Melissa’s Eclectic Bookshelf & Win new Kindle Fire HD!

Sandy Nathan, author of the Tales From Earth’s End series, is stopping off today at Melissa’s Eclectic Bookshelf, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she will be giving away a new Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://melissaseclecticbookshelf.blogspot.com/2012/09/advice-about-writing-from-my-mom-guest.html. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins September 4 and ends on November 30 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. If you’d like to visit the author’s official
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Join ‘Voluspa’ Ray East & Sam D at Pump Up Your Book – Win Free Kindle Fire HD

Ray East and Sam D, authors of Voluspa: A Magical World, are stopping off today at Pump Up Your Book, as part of their colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where they are giving away a Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/2012/09/05/authorvid-ya-fantasyauthor-ray-east-chats-with-pump-up-your-book/. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian
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New General Fiction/Drama Book For Review: An Italian Obsession by Kfir Luzzatto

Kfir Luzzatto will be touring October 1 – 26 with his general fiction/drama novel, An Italian Obsession! In the lax atmosphere of middle-class post-war Italy, sex and drugs are easy to come by. Roberto tries to find his own balance, but a crush he had for Alessandra in elementary school is reignited and the course of his life is changed forever. It’s the 1970’s, a time of political upheaval driven by disillusioned young people. Roberto is caught up in the times. He makes a new start, but his past catches up with him. Finding himself accused of a crime, he must defend himself even when he isn’t sure he committed
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Pump Up Your Book Presents An Italian Obsession Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Kfir Luzzatto, author of the general fiction/drama novel, An Italian Obsession, as he tours the blogosphere from October 1 – 26, 2012, on his second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KFIR LUZZATTO Kfir Luzzatto was born and raised in Italy, and moved to Israel as a teenager. He acquired the love for the English language from his father, a former U.S. soldier, a voracious reader and a prolific writer. Kfir has a PhD in chemical engineering and works as a patent attorney. He lives in Omer, Israel, with his full-time partner, Esther, their four children, Michal, Lilach, Tamar and Yonatan, and the dog Elvis.
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Join ‘Terminal Ambition’ author Kate McGuinness at My Devotional Thoughts – WIN A FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Kate McGuinness, author of Terminal Ambition, is stopping off today at My Devotional Thoughts, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she is giving away a Kindle Fire!Visit today’s stop at: http://www.mydevotionalthoughts.com/2012/09/guest-post-from-kate-mcguiness-author.html Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 13 and ends on November 16 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry international! If you’d like to visit the authors’
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New Self-Help Spiritual Book For Review: Illumination by Carrieanne Fonger

Carrieanne Fonger will be touring October 1 – 26 with her self-help spiritual novel, Illumination! What is your heart telling you? In a time filled with anguish and despair, truth and certainty call out to all souls, begging each individual to awaken to his or her true self… You are amidst a revolution in consciousness. It is time to remember your divine potential, claim your divine inheritance and embrace your awakening heart. ILLUMINATION reveals the powerful personal journey of spiritual emergence and the evolution of the soul. After many years of helping clients work through personal transformation, Carrieanne Fonger has discovered a series of steps that everyone takes on
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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 Illumination Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Carrieanne Fonger, author of the self-help spiritual novel, Illumination, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – October 26, 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CARRIEANNE FONGER Carrieanne Fonger BA, M.MT  is a Metaphysical Teacher, Author and Spiritual Guide. She began her studies in Metaphysics as a young child and as a result has over thirty-five years experience reading energy and exploring the mind. Her training includes Mastery in Usui and Karuna Reiki, Feng Shui and Remote Viewing. Carrieanne has a Diploma in Broadcasting, a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History and a Master’s Degree in Metaphysical Theology. Carrieanne teaches the art
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First Chapters: Ashes Ashes the Twins Fall Down by Pauline L. Hawkins

Title: Ashes Ashes the Twins Fall Down Author: Pauline L. Hawkins Paperback: 124 pages Genre: Nonfiction Publisher: Anole (June 14, 2012) Language: English ISBN – 0578105306 ISBN – 978-0578105307 About Ashes Ashes the Twins Fall Down Where were you on 9/11? That question has become part of the fabric of our lives as Americans. On that bright, sunny day, none of us had any idea what was in store and how it would change our lives. Depending on what part of the country you lived in, you may not have known anything was going on until several hours after the first plane struck. You may not have heard the
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New Women’s Fiction for Review: Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts

Sheila Roberts will be touring October 1 – 26 with her women’s fiction, Better Than Chocolate. Sweet Dreams Chocolate Company has been in the Sterling family for generations, ever since Great-Grandma Rose literally dreamed up her first fabulous recipe. But now it looks as if they’re about to lose Sweet Dreams to the bank—and that would be a disaster, not only for the family but for the town of Icicle Falls, Washington. Can Samantha, the oldest daughter and new head of the company, come up with a way to save it? After Samantha does some brainstorming with her mother and sisters, inspiration strikes. They’ll have a chocolate festival! Time’s
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Like #Titanic? #Win a copy of Michael Bowler’s ‘A Matter of Time’ at #Goodreads!

Win a copy of Michael Bowler’s historical fiction, A Matter of Time, at Goodreads today! Enter below! Goodreads Book Giveaway A Matter of Time by Michael Bowler Giveaway ends September 28, 2012. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win About the Book: What is your destiny? This question haunts 20-year-old Jamie Collins. A junior at Santa Clara University in 1986, Jamie has friends, a professor who mentors him, and a promising future as a writer. Then the dreams begin – nightmarish visions that transport him back to a time and place fifty years before he was born: Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912! Less than a week before
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Latitudes: A Story of Coming Home Virtual Book Tour

Join Anthony Caplan, author of the young adult novel, Latitudes: A Story of Coming Home (Hope Mountain Press) as he virtually tours the blogosphere in September, 2012, on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. About Anthony Caplan Anthony Caplan is an independent writer, teacher and homesteader in northern New England. He has worked at various times as a shrimp fisherman, environmental activist, journalist, taxi-driver, builder, window-washer, and telemarketer. Currently, Caplan is working on restoring a 150 year old farmstead where he and his family tend sheep and chickens, grow most of their own vegetables, and have started a small apple orchard from scratch. You can
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Angie of the Garden Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join J.E. Hall, author of the romance/mystery, Angie of the Garden, as he tours the blogosphere September 4 – 28 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT J.E. HALL J.E. Hall is the author of the romance mystery novel, Angie of the Garden. Pick up your copy at Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Garden-J-E-Hall/dp/1468557297/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1342449026&sr=1-1&keywords=ANGIE+OF+THE+GARDEN Purchase your copy at the publisher’s website:  http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000549256/Angie-of-the-Garden.aspx ABOUT ANGIE OF THE GARDEN Angie of the Garden is a story about a psychiatrist named Hollis Simms. He is an affable individual who is dedicated to his patients, and his family. Hollis is married to a provocative and wealthy woman named Olivia: their irrepressible
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