The Tudor Secret Virtual Book Tour February 2011

Join C.W. Gortner, author of the historical mystery novel, The Tudor Secret (Griffin, St. Martin’s Press, February 2011), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in February on his third virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. About C.W. Gortner C.W. Gortner is the author of the acclaimed historical novels The Last Queen and The Confessions of Catherine de Medici. He holds an MFA in Writing with an emphasis on Renaissance Studies from the New College of California. In his extensive travels to research his books, he has danced a galliard in a Tudor great hall and experienced life in a Spanish castle. He is also a dedicated advocate for animal rights and environmental issues. Half-Spanish by
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New Book for Review: Historical Mystery ‘The Tudor Secret’ by C.W. Gortner

C.W. Gortner will be touring in February 2011 with his historical mystery, The Tudor Secret. The era of the Tudors was one of danger, intrigue, conspiracy, and above all, spies. Summer 1553: A time of danger and deceit. Brendan Prescott, an orphan, is reared in the household of the powerful Dudley family. Brought to court, Prescott finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the King’s brilliant, enigmatic sister, Princess Elizabeth. But Brendan is soon compelled to work as a double agent by Elizabeth’s protector, William Cecil—who promises in exchange to help him unravel the secret of his own mysterious past. A dark plot swirls around Elizabeth’s quest to unravel the
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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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Pairs Virtual Book Tour January & February 2011

Join D.W. Richards, author of the women’s fiction novel, Pairs, as he virtually tours the blogosphere January 3 – February 25 ’11 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About D.W. Richards D.W. Richards is a member of the Canadian Authors Association and beyond being a novelist he is also a script-doctor and freelance writer. An excerpt from Pairs will appear in the October 2010 issue of the international literary PDF quarterly Cantarville as a standalone fiction piece. In addition to creative writing, D.W. Richards has a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Carleton University and is a Certified General Accountant. He divides his time between
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Happy Holidays from Pump Up Your Book

To all our dear friends, we at Pump Up Your Book wish everyone the best holiday ever and a Happy New year! Dorothy, Cheryl, Tracee, Jaime and Becky


Sitting on Cold Porcelain Virtual Book Tour January & February 2011

Join Rose A. Valenta, author of the humor book, Sitting on Cold Porcelain (Xlibris), as she virtually tours the blogosphere January 3  2011 – February 25 2011 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Rose A. Valenta Rose A. Valenta is a nationally syndicated humor columnist. Her irreverent columns have been published in Senior Wire, Associated Content, Courier Post Online, NPR, Newsday, USA TODAY, the WSJ Online, and many other local news and radio websites. She is the author of Rosie’s Renegade Humor Blog. This is the blog for people who would be knowledgeable about current events and politics if only politicians and news
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  • December 17, 2010
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Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 10

Welcome to Day Ten of Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour! Follow along as these talented authors travel the blogosphere all month long to talk about their books, their lives and their future projects. Leave a comment at their blog stops and you could win a FREE virtual book tour if you’re a published author with a recent release or a $50 Amazon gift certificate if you are not published. So, pick your favorites, follow their tours, and make sure you leave them a note to tell them you stopped by! Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, A Death at the North
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New Book for Review: Memoir ‘Crossing Borders’ by Michael Ferris

Michael Ferris will be touring February 1 – 11 with his memoir, Crossing Borders.  Cultural misunderstandings, crazy and dangerous situations, inter-cultural friendships, love and disappointment and the excitement of exploring. “Crossing Borders” tells the story of living and becoming an adult in a foreign country away from friends and family. This narrative is not a simple travel log of pondering curiosities; it unites the weirdest, most interesting and funniest experiences from twelve years living abroad. The story starts out with the author’s experiences of his first adventure in the heart of Europe-in German speaking Austria. Dreams of going to study at the Viennese Academy of Music go up in
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Book Review: Little Shepherd by Cheryl Malandrinos

Title: Little Shepherd Author: Cheryl Malandrinos Paperback: 16 pages Genre: Children’s Book Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc (August 21, 2010) Language: English ISBN – 1616330856 ISBN – 978-1616330859 About the Book: Obed is in the hills outside Bethlehem when the angels appear to announce the Savior’s birth. Can he trust that the miracle of the first Christmas will keep his flock safe while he visits the newborn King? Review: Just in time for the Christmas gift-giving season comes a new children’s book by Cheryl Malandrinos that is surely one of the best retelling of the timeless Christmas story about the birth of our Lord.  Little Shepherd is about little
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Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 9

Welcome to Day Nine of Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour! Follow along as these talented authors travel the blogosphere all month long to talk about their books, their lives and their future projects. Leave a comment at their blog stops and you could win a FREE virtual book tour if you’re a published author with a recent release or a $50 Amazon gift certificate if you are not published. So, pick your favorites, follow their tours, and make sure you leave them a note to tell them you stopped by! Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, A Death at the North
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Horror Author Joel M. Andre to Guest on Barry Eva’s A Book and a Chat Radio Show

Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, A Death at the North Pole, will be a special guest on the popular Blog Talk Radio Show,  A Book and A Chat with Barry Eva (Storyheart). Join Barry and Joel at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, December 16, 2010. You can listen online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond and call in your questions to 347- 237-5398. Joel M. Andre was born January 13, 1981. At a young age he was fascinated with the written word. It was at fourteen that Poe blew his mind, and Andre began to dabble with darker poetry. Between the years of 1999 and 2007 Joel was featured in
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Gary Starta Author of God’s of the Machines

A former journalist with a BA in Journalistic Studies and English, Gary Starta writes urban fantasy, science fiction, mystery and paranormal-related genres. His most recent works are Gods of the Machines, a full length novel about androids, and his short story about artificial life Growing Pains, published as a contribution to the Thank You Death Robot anthology, was a finalist in this year’s Independent Publisher Book Awards. See all of Starta’s releases at his website: www.garystarta.net, and visit his blog at http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1019793.Gary_Starta                              Check in with the fan page at Face Book:                              http://www.facebook.com/twitter/index.php#!/pages/Gary-Startas-Sci-Fi-Fan-Page/260028014432     Thank you for this interview, Gary.  Do you remember writing stories as a
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Mike O’Mary

Mike O’Mary is series editor of the Dream of Things anthologies including Saying Goodbye, an anthology of true stories about people saying goodbye to the people, places and things in our lives with grace, dignity and good humor.  He is founder of Dream of Things, a book publisher and online retailer. He is also author of The Note, a book about the power of appreciation, and Wise Men and Other Stories, a collection of holiday-related essays. For more information, visit www.goodbyebook.com. About Saying Goodbye Saying Goodbye is a collection of true stories about saying goodbye to the people, places and things in our lives. This is a powerful book
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Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 8

Welcome to Day Eight of Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour! Follow along as these talented authors travel the blogosphere all month long to talk about their books, their lives and their future projects. Leave a comment at their blog stops and you could win a FREE virtual book tour if you’re a published author with a recent release or a $50 Amazon gift certificate if you are not published. So, pick your favorites, follow their tours, and make sure you leave them a note to tell them you stopped by! Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, A Death at the North
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Sparkle the Cat

Sparkle is an award-winning author, blogger, advice columnist and supermodel. She is also a cat – a ruddy Somali of champion lineage, in fact, whose father, GC Tajhara’s Miles Davis, was twice on the cover of Cat Fancy. Sparkle’s first book, Dear Sparkle: Advice from One Cat to Another, won the Wild Card category at the 2007 Hollywood Book Festival and honorable mentions in several other contests. She also recently came home with the Pettie Award — the pet blogging equivalent of an Oscar — for Best Cat Blog. Sparkle lives in Los Angeles with two humans, two feline roommates (both rescue cats), and (unfortunately) a dog. Dear Sparkle:
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Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 7

Welcome to Day Seven of Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour! Follow along as these talented authors travel the blogosphere all month long to talk about their books, their lives and their future projects. Leave a comment at their blog stops and you could win a FREE virtual book tour if you’re a published author with a recent release or a $50 Amazon gift certificate if you are not published. So, pick your favorites, follow their tours, and make sure you leave them a note to tell them you stopped by! Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, A Death at the North
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Pump Up Chats with K.M. Daughters

Sisters, Pat Casiello and Kathie Clare write as K.M. Daughters.  Their penname is dedicated to the memory of their parents, Kay and Mickey, the “K” and “M” in K.M. Daughters.  All’s Fair In Love And Law is the fourth book in the author’s acclaimed Sullivan Boys Romantic Suspense Series.  K.M. Daughters writes romantic suspense for The Wild Rose Press, inspirational romance for White Rose Publishing and contemporary romance for Sapphire Blue Publishing.   Other books by K.M. Daughters include: Against Doctor’s Orders, Beyond the Code of Conduct, Capturing Karma, Past, Present and Forever, Jewel of the Adriatic,  and Rose of the Adriatic. Find K.M. Daughters online at  http://www.kmdaughters.com, http://www.facebook.com/kmdaughters, and
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New Book for Review: Entrepreneur ‘Startup from the Ground Up’ by Cynthia Kocialski

Cynthia Kocialski will be touring in February and March 2011 with her entrepreneur book, Startup from the Ground Up.  Many entrepreneurs have that sudden spark of inspiration, that moment when an product idea is born, their minds start racing quickly with images of all its potential, jumping from one possibility to the next, and then their thoughts slowly settle and arrive at vision a futuristic company – one with crowds of customers beating at the doors of their new office building, inboxes overflowing with requests from the press wanting to interview the founders,  and phone ringing with investors all wanting to get in on the deal. Finally, reality brings
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Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 6

Welcome to Day Six of Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour! Follow along as these talented authors travel the blogosphere all month long to talk about their books, their lives and their future projects. Leave a comment at their blog stops and you could win a FREE virtual book tour if you’re a published author with a recent release or a $50 Amazon gift certificate if you are not published. So, pick your favorites, follow their tours, and make sure you leave them a note to tell them you stopped by! Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, A Death at the North
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Pump Up Chats with Nancy Carty Lepri

Nancy Carty Lepri, a North Carolina transplant, was born and raised in Massachusetts. She, along with husband, Art and daughter, Danielle, have also lived in FL and LA.  While in MA, Nancy worked as an editorial assistant for a publisher and continued her studies, earning an AA degree from Cape Cod Community College and a BA from Western New England College. In 2006, she became a certified editor through Cape Fear Community College in NC. Nancy freelanced writing for several local newspapers, local, national and international trade magazines, taught online writing and art courses, illustrated children’s books, and started four mainstream novels.  A senior editor for a national publisher, Nancy edited
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The Black Chronicles Virtual Book Tour January 2011

Join Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, The Black Chronicles: Cry of the Fallen, as he virtually tours the blogosphere January 3 – 28 on his fourth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! About Joel M. Andre Joel M. Andre was born January 13, 1981. At a young age he was fascinated with the written word. It was at fourteen that Poe blew his mind, and Andre began to dabble with darker poetry. Between the years of 1999 and 2007 Joel was featured in various poetry anthologies and publications. In 2008 he released his first collection, Pray the Rain Never Ends. Knowing there was something
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New Book for Review: Women’s Fiction ‘Letters From Home’ by Kristina McMorris

Kristina McMorris will be touring in March with her women’s fiction novel, Letters From Home (Kensington).  Chicago, 1944. Liz Stephens has little interest in attending a USO club dance with her friends Betty and Julia. She doesn’t need a flirtation with a lonely serviceman when she’s set to marry her childhood sweetheart. Yet something happens the moment Liz glimpses Morgan McClain. They share only a brief conversation – cut short by the soldier’s evident interest in Betty – but Liz can’t forget him. Thus, when Betty asks her to ghostwrite a letter to Morgan, stationed overseas, Liz reluctantly agrees. Thousands of miles away, Morgan struggles to adjust to the
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Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 5

Welcome to Day Five of Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour! Follow along as these talented authors travel the blogosphere all month long to talk about their books, their lives and their future projects. Leave a comment at their blog stops and you could win a FREE virtual book tour if you’re a published author with a recent release or a $50 Amazon gift certificate if you are not published. So, pick your favorites, follow their tours, and make sure you leave them a note to tell them you stopped by! Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, A Death at the North
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Nicole Weaver

Nicole Weaver is Haitian American.  She moved to the United States when she was ten years old.  She lived in Brooklyn, Queens and then upstate New York.  She attended the College of New Rochelle. She studied abroad and lived with a French family in Strasbourg France.  After graduating from college she worked at a junior college as a French and Spanish tutor.  Later she went to graduate school at Bankstreet College of education to obtain a degree in teaching.  She began her teaching career in Houston Texas as a French and Spanish high school teacher.  She currently lives in Littleton Colorado with her husband Steven and their three children. 
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Nonfiction Spiritual Author Nicholas Oliva to Guest on Barry Eva’s A Book and a Chat Radio Show

Nicholas Oliva, author of the nonfiction spiritual book, Finding God: To Believe or Not to Believe, will be a special guest on the popular Blog Talk Radio Show,  A Book and A Chat with Barry Eva (Storyheart). Join Barry and Nicholas at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, December 9, 2010 for A Book and A Chat sit down with historical fiction author Nicholas Oliva. You can listen online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond and call in your questions to 347- 237-5398. Nicholas Oliva (O-lee-va’) has been a musician, writer, poet, photographer, an audio engineer, an Entertainment and Technical Director for over twenty-five years. His first book, Only Moments, was published in 2007, which
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  • December 9, 2010
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Tom White Author of Justice Rules

  Tom began his career as an actor, which lead to a degree from the United States International University School of Performing arts in San Diego. A Cum Laude graduate, Tom was also named to “Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universities. He immediately hit the road and spent several seasons touring across the country with various shows, working as an actor, tech director, stage manager, scenic designer, lighting designer, sound designer and finally a director. Several years later Tom found himself as an Artistic Director for a theatre in Los Angeles and the winner of several Drama-Logue and Critics awards for directing. As Tom’s career grew he ended
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Kathryn Casey

Kathryn Casey is an award-winning, Houston-based novelist and journalist, the creator of the Sarah Armstrong mystery series and the author of five highly acclaimed true crime books. SINGULARITY, the first in the Armstrong series, debuted in June to rave reviews. It was a Deadly Pleasures magazine Best First Novel of 2008 selection, was included on Vanity Fair’s Hot Type page, won stars from Publishers Weekly and Booklist, and the Tampa Tribune said: “Not since Patricia Cornwell’s POSTMORTEM has a crime author crafted such a stellar series debut. Kathryn Casey hits the right notes.” The second in the series, BLOOD LINES (2009) was called a “strong sequel” by Publisher’s Weekly,
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New Book for Review: Historical Fiction ‘The Katyn Order’ by Douglas W. Jacobson

Douglas W. Jacobson will be touring in May and June ‘11 with his historical fiction novel, The Katyn Order.  The German War Machine is in retreat as the Russians advance. In Warsaw, Resistance fighters rise up against their Nazi occupiers, but the Germans retaliate, ruthlessly leveling the city. American Adam Nowak has been dropped into Poland by British intelligence as an assassin and Resistance fighter. During the Warsaw Rising he meets Natalia, a covert operative who has lost everything—just as he has. Amid the Allied power struggle left by Germany’s defeat, Adam and Natalia join in a desperate hunt for the 1940 Soviet order authorizing the murders of 20,000
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Historical Fiction Author M.M. Bennetts to Guest on Barry Eva’s A Book and a Chat Radio Show

M.M. Bennetts, author of the historical fiction novel, Of Honest Fame, will be a special guest on the popular Blog Talk Radio Show,  A Book and A Chat with Barry Eva (Storyheart). Join Barry and M.M. at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 for A Book and A Chat sit down with historical fiction author M.M. Bennetts. You can listen online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond and call in your questions to 347- 237-5398. Educated at Boston University and St Andrews, M.M. Bennetts is a specialist in the economic, social and military history of Napoleonic Europe. The author is a keen cross-country and dressage rider, as well as an accomplished pianist,
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Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 3

Welcome to Day Three of Pump Up Your Book’s December 2010 Authors on Virtual Book Tour! Follow along as these talented authors travel the blogosphere all month long to talk about their books, their lives and their future projects. Leave a comment at their blog stops and you could win a FREE virtual book tour if you’re a published author with a recent release or a $50 Amazon gift certificate if you are not published. So, pick your favorites, follow their tours, and make sure you leave them a note to tell them you stopped by! Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, A Death at the North
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