{Biography/Memoir} Tears of the Silenced Book Blast Sign Up

We invite you to join Misty Griffin’s TEARS OF THE SILENCED Book Blast April 4 – 29. HTML will be included for this tour. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: TEARS OF THE SILENCED Author: Misty Griffin Publisher: Independent Pages: 444 Genre: Biography/Memoir One freezing morning in early March I made a dash for a tiny police station in rural Minnesota. I was a frightened Amish girl with no where to go, a second grade education and no ID or social security card…… Based on the authors tragic true life story. When I was six years old my family started to live and dress like the Amish. My sister and I
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{Poetry} My Life: Poetic Literature Blog Tour Sign Up

Charles Leon Fantroy, Jr. will be touring April 4 – 29 with his book of poetry, MY LIFE: POETIC LITERATURE. We are looking for reviews (PDF), interviews, guest posts and book spotlights/promo (HTML included) Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: My Life: Poetic Literature Author: Charles Leon Fantroy Publisher: ‘JourStarr Quality Publications Pages: 151 Genre: Poetry MY LIFE: POETIC LITERATURE is a compilation which derives from my many thoughts over a span of thirteen years. My poetic words speak to the multitude of those who encounter hardship and encourage all to overcome the adversities that one faces. I aim to have my words reverberate from a mental realm; because if
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First Chapter: Am I Going To Be Okay? by Debra Whittam

Title: Am I Going To Be Okay? Weathering the Storms of Mental Illness, Addiction and Grief Author: Debra Whittam Publisher: Pages: 253 Genre: Memoir/Women’s Psychology/Applied Psychology Am I Going To Be Okay? is an American story with a universal message. Ms. Whittam traces her history in the form of stories about her all too human, and sometimes unhinged family; she throws a rope to the little girl living there, and in adulthood, is able to pull her out to safety, bit by bit. Her history is peopled with folks from a different time, a time before therapy was acceptable, 12 steps unimaginable and harsh words, backhands and even harsher
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{Historical Fiction} The Wolf of Brittania, Part 1 Blog Tour Sign Up

We invite you to Jess Steven Hughes’ THE WOLF OF BRITTANIA, PART 1 virtual book tour May 2 – 27.  We are looking for reviews (paperback U.S.), interviews, guest posts and book spotlights. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: The Wolf of Brittania, Part 1 Author: Jess Steven Hughes Publisher: Sunbury Press Pages: 321 Genre: Historical Fiction First Century AD Britain is a fragmented land of warring Celtic tribes, ripe for invasion by the juggernaut of imperial Rome. Knowing this, a young warrior, soon-to-be-legendary, Prince Caratacus, must unite the southern tribes if they are to survive. This is an enemy more cunning and powerful then either he or Britain
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{Inspirational/Motivational} The SECRETS of the KEYS Movie Blast Sign Up

We invite you to join producer Robin Jay’s THE SECRET OF THE KEYS Movie Blast April 4 – 29. HTML will be included for this tour. Thank you! Inside the Movie: Title: The SECRETS of the KEYS Producer: Robin Jay Producer: TwoBirds, Inc. Genre: Inspirational/Motivational Imagine getting a life-altering call from your doctor.  That’s exactly what happens to motivational speaker and author “Elizabeth” in The Secrets of the Keys. Now, the inspiration she has used throughout her career to guide others comes back to her as she attempts to make sense of her situation. Elizabeth comes face-to-face with her spiritual guide, “Gwen,” who has an intriguing opportunity for her. Gwen takes Elizabeth on
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{Contemporary Romance} Restless Book Blast Sign Up

We invite you to join Michelle Bellon’s RESTLESS Book Blast April 6 – May 6.  HTML will be included for this tour. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: Restless Author: Michelle Bellon Publisher: Booktrope Editions Pages: 204 Genre:  Contemporary Romance You grow up. You get married. You have a family. At least, that’s what Malea Winters believes she’s supposed to do. So why is it that every time she comes close to finding that happily ever after, she runs? When she meets Garrett Taylor, she warns him that she’s not the marrying type because history has shown that long-term relationships are not her forte. She has a tendency to
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{Nonfiction} The Little Wine Guide Book Blast Sign Up

We invite you to Ariel Heart’s THE LITTLE WINE GUIDE Book Blast April 4 – 29. Ariel will be giving away a beautiful wine basket to one lucky winner! HTML will be included for this tour. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: The Little Wine Guide Author: Ariel Heart Publisher: Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd. Pages: 60 Genre: Nonfiction  Don’t know much about wine? From Cabernet to Chardonnay, from buying wine to enjoying it; this jam-packed little book removes the mystery and makes learning about wine fun. The Little Wine Guide is presented in a conversational tone and helps you discover what interests you in the world of wine as
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{Thriller/Suspense/Romance} The Drafter & Waylaid Blog Tour Sign Up

We invite you to Kim Harrison’s THE DRAFTER & WAYLAID Blog Tour April 4 – May 27. We are looking for reviews (paperback only for The Drafter and PDF for Waylaid), interviews and guest posts. Thank you for signing up! Inside the Book: Title: The Drafter Author: Kim Harrison Publisher: Pocket Books Pages: 560 Genre: Thriller/Suspense/Sci Fi/Fantasy Detroit 2030. Double-crossed by the person she loved and betrayed by the covert government organization that trained her to use her body as a weapon, Peri Reed is a renegade on the run. Don’t forgive and never forget has always been Peri’s creed. But her day job makes it difficult: she is a
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Black Sheep Shadow Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Ashley Terrell’s THE BLACK SHEEP SHADOW virtual book tour April 19 – 26! Inside the Book Title: The Black Sheep Shadow Author: Ashley Terrell Publisher: Ashley Terrell LLC Pages: 136 Genre: Christian/Religious/Memoir The city lights blind your amazement. The sound of the traffic challenges you to be alive. Families ask bystanders to make magic and capture the moment with photographs. Newly engaged couples seal their union by kissing under shooting stars while loving by crossing their hearts. But what if your heart was under arrest, wouldn’t want to embrace something to feel something like others? Go inside the world of
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{Suspense/Thriller} Free of Malice Book Blast Sign Up

We invite you to Liz Lazarus’ FREE OF MALICE Book Blast April 11 – May 11. Liz is giving away a $25 B&N Gift Card & 5 autographed copies of her book. HTML will be included for this tour. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: FREE OF MALICE Author: Liz Lazarus Publisher: Mitchell Cove Publishing LLC Pages: 274 Genre: Suspense/Thriller Laura Holland awakes in the middle of the night to see a stranger standing in her bedroom doorway. She manages to defend herself from the would-be rapist, though he threatens to return as he retreats. Traumatized with recurring nightmares, Laura seeks therapy and is exposed to a unique treatment
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Wild Within Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Christine Hartmann’s WILD WITHIN virtual book tour April 4 – June 30! Inside the Book Title: WILD WITHIN Author: Christine Hartmann Publisher: Limitless Publishing Pages: 274 Genre: Romantic Suspense A year after a family tragedy, Grace Mori embarks on the journey of a lifetime… Two thousand, six hundred miles of blistering heat, wilderness, and soul searching—that’s what Grace signed up for when she decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. It’s not a voyage for beginners, but with no husband and her family still recovering from her bother’s death, Grace is more alone than ever. This trail meant something to
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Am I Going To Be Okay? Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Debra Whittam’s AM I GOING TO BE OKAY? WEATHERING THE STORMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS, ADDICTION AND GRIEF virtual book tour March 25 – June 24! Inside the Book Title: Am I Going To Be Okay? Weathering the Storms of Mental Illness, Addiction and Grief Author: Debra Whittam Publisher: Turning Point International Pages: 253 Genre: Memoir/Women’s Psychology/Applied Psychology Am I Going To Be Okay? is an American story with a universal message. Ms. Whittam traces her history in the form of stories about her all too human, and sometimes unhinged family; she throws a rope to the little girl living there,
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  • March 14, 2016
  • Book Blasts
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Braking for Bodies Book Blast – Win Cinch Tote & Notepad!

We invite you to Duffy Brown’s BRAKING FOR BODIES Book Blast April 3. Duffy is giving away 20 BRAKING FOR BODIES Cinch Totes & Notepads to be given away at 12 midnight! Inside the Book: Title: BREAKING FOR BODIES (Book 2 Cycle Path Mystery Series) Author: Duffy Brown Publisher: Penguin Berkley Prime Crime Pages: Genre: Cozy Mystery Meet the Author   While others girls dreamed of dating Brad Pitt, Duffy Brown longed to take Sherlock Holmes to the prom. Today she is a National Bestselling author and conjures up who-done-it stories for Berkley Prime Crime. She has two series, the Consignment Shop mysteries set in Savannah and the Cycle
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{Christian/Christian Living/Personal Growth} Giant Killers Blog Tour Sign Up

Steve Lawson will be touring April 4 – 29 with his Christian/Christian living/personal growth book, GIANT KILLERS: OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES. We are looking for reviews (paperback/PDF), interviews, guest posts and book spotlights/promo (HTML included)  Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: Steve Lawson Author: Giant Killers: Overcoming Obstacles and Seizing Opportunities Publisher: Independent Pages: 144 Genre: Christian/Christian Living/Personal Growth It seemed a lopsided battle. On one side, a small shepherd with a sling and five stones. On the other, a heavily armored ten-foot giant whose taunts and challenges immobilized an army of seasoned warriors. The story of David and Goliath has become an almost universal underdog story; but
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{Romance} Scorpio’s Kiss Blog Tour Sign Up

MC Domovitch will be touring April 18 – July 18 with her romance, SCORPIO’S KISS. We are looking for reviews (paperback/PDF), interviews, guest posts and book spotlights/promo (HTML included) There will be a giveaway with this tour so please be sure to leave your Twitter handle or Facebook link on the form when signing up. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: SCORPIO’S KISS Author: MC Domovitch Publisher: Lansen Publishing Pages: 588 Genre: Romance Scorpio’s Kiss is a spell-binding tale of love, ambition and greed that will keep the reader turning the pages until its surprise ending. Set in New York and Paris amid the glamorous and competitive worlds of
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{Christian/Religious/Memoir} The Black Sheep Shadow Blog Tour Sign Up

Ashley Terrell will be touring April 19 – 26 with her Christian/religious/memoir, THE BLACK SHEEP SHADOW. We are looking for reviews (paperback/PDF) only. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: The Black Sheep Shadow Author: Ashley Terrell Publisher: Ashley Terrell LLC Pages: 136 Genre: Christian/Religious/Memoir The city lights blind your amazement. The sound of the traffic challenges you to be alive. Families ask bystanders to make magic and capture the moment with photographs. Newly engaged couples seal their union by kissing under shooting stars while loving by crossing their hearts. But what if your heart was under arrest, wouldn’t want to embrace something to feel something like others? Go inside
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Sister Dear Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Laura McNeill’s SISTER DEAR virtual book tour April 4 – 29! Inside the Book Title: Sister Dear Author: Laura McNeil Publisher: HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson Pages: 336 Genre: Domestic Suspense All Allie Marshall wants is a fresh start. But when dark secrets refuse to stay buried, will her chance at a new life be shattered forever? Convicted of a crime she didn’t commit, Allie watched a decade of her life vanish. Now, out on parole, Allie is determined to clear her name and reconnect with the daughter she barely knows. But Allie’s return to Brunswick, Georgia, sends earthquakes through the small, coastal
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{Relationship/Self-Help} Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Soul Mates And Were Not Afraid to Ask Testimonial Sign up

We are seeking testimonials for the upcoming relationship/self-help book, EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SOUL MATES AND WERE NOT AFRAID TO ASK by Dorothy Thompson.  If your testimonial is chosen, it will appear in the front matter of the book and for promotional purposes.  This is not for a review.  It is for a one or two sentence testimonial, but if you’re interested in a review as well, you can request the full ebook on the form below.  Bloggers/Reviewers will be sent a three chapter sample  in PDF format. Publication is slated for late spring/early summer.  We ask that you send your testimonial before April 11 if
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{Historical Fiction} Beneath the African Sun Blog Tour Sign Up

Maria Lynch will be touring May 2 – 27 with her historical fiction, BENEATH THE AFRICAN SUN. We are looking for reviews (paperback/PDF) and interviews. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: Beneath the African Sun Author: Maria Lynch Publisher: Friesen Press Pages: 282 Genre: Historical Fiction When Sabby Mendes leaves Portuguese Goa aboard the dhow Monsoon Wind bound for British East Africa in 1916, he has one dream—to find work as a tailor in the relatively new capital of Nairobi. Sabby is a young man, still a teenager, but he is determined to build a life for himself, and he knows that the opportunities in the British Protectorate are
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{Anthology/Boxed Set} Summer Heat Book Blast Sign Up

We invite you to participate in SUMMER HEAT Book Blast April 25 – May 27. Sixteen New York Times, USA Today, and International best-selling authors share new stories about Alpha men, Detectives, Sports’ Heroes, and sexy men. These authors write from their hearts and have stories that entertain.  As an added bonus, one blogger who participates will win a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate and one person who leaves a comment on any of the blogs who host them will also win a $10 Amazon Gift Certificate! Inside the Book: Title: Summer Heat Box Set Authors: Caridad Pineiro, Nina Bruhns, Rebecca York, Jennifer Lowery, Taylor Lee, Traci Hall, Stephanie Queen,
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  • March 8, 2016
  • book promotion
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Book Marketing Tips: 98 Book Marketing Ideas That Can Help Authors Increase Sales

Whether you’re a self- or traditionally published author, there’s a wide array of marketing tactics you or your publisher can use to amplify a book’s exposure and reach more readers. To spark inspiration and get those creative juices flowing, we put together 98 book marketing ideas. Some of these ideas can help directly increase book sales, while others may help expand your platform, which can lead to future sales. Not all of these ideas will be applicable all the time, but these can help you brainstorm when developing your own marketing plan. Read the rest of article at BookBub.


{Nonfiction/Self-Help} SUPER SIZED SUCCESS Blog Tour Sign Up

Linda Zander will be touring April 4 – May 27 with her nonfiction/success/personal development/self-help/business & money book, SUPER SIZED SUCCESS: 9 STEPS TO MAXIMUM RICHES IN MINIMUM TIME. We are looking for interviews, guest posts and book spotlights (HTML included). Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: SUPER SIZED SUCCESS: 9 Steps to Maximum Riches in Minimum Time Author: Linda Zander, The Success Packager Publisher: MAXAR Press Pages: 138 Genre: Non-Fiction: Success/Personal Development/Self-Help/Business & Money The only Get Rich Quick method that puts VALUES before profit as the non-negotiable to achieving lasting riches in all areas of ones’ life. Super Sized Success delivers a revolutionary new definition of success never
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Tell Me a Story Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Tamara Lush’s TELL ME A STORY virtual book tour April 4 – 29! Inside the Book Title: Tell Me a Story Author: Tamara Lush Publisher: Independent Pages: 102 Genre: Erotic Romance Bookstore owner Emma Price attends a sexy literacy fundraiser called Story Brothel in Orlando, expecting a few raunchy jokes and a chance to show off her writing. She’s intrigued when Caleb King, a successful real estate developer in a custom tailored suit, pays to listen to her read from her erotic novel. Later, the mysterious Caleb with beautiful eyes asks her to read him a bedtime story at his
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{Paranormal Romance} Going Both Ways Blog Tour Sign Up

Phil Fragasso will be touring April 4-29 with his paranormal romance/satire/humor/mainstream fiction, GOING BOTH WAYS. We are looking for reviews (paperback U.S./PDF ), interviews, and guest posts. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: GOING BOTH WAYS Author: Phil Fragasso Publisher: Wild Rose Press Pages: 276 Genre: Paranormal Romance/Satire/Humor/Mainstream Fiction After a prolonged rant about how easy women have it, Patrick awakens as a woman (Trish). But rather than staying a woman, he’s male one day and female the next. The male and female characters share a single mindset – so Patrick is always in Trish’s head and vice versa. As much as Patrick tries to keep his situation private,
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{Erotic Romance} Tell Me a Story Blog Tour Sign Up

Tamara Lush will be touring April 4-29 with her erotic romance, TELL ME A STORY. We are looking for reviews (PDF only), interviews, guest posts and book spotlights/promo (html provided). Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: Tell Me a Story Author: Tamara Lush Publisher: Independent Pages: 102 Genre: Erotic Romance Bookstore owner Emma Chase attends a sexy literacy fundraiser called Story Brothel in Orlando, expecting a few raunchy jokes and a chance to show off her writing. She’s intrigued when Caleb King, a successful real estate developer in a custom tailored suit, pays to listen to her read from her erotic novel. Later, the mysterious Caleb with beautiful eyes
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{Memoir} Am I Going To Be Okay? Blog Tour Sign Up

Debra Whittam will be touring March 25 – June 24 with her memoir/women’s psychology book, AM I GOING TO BE OKAY? WEATHERING THE STORMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS, ADDICTION AND GRIEF. We are looking for reviews (paperback U.S.), interviews, guest posts and book spotlights/promo (html provided). Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: Am I Going To Be Okay? Weathering the Storms of Mental Illness, Addiction and Grief Author: Debra Whittam Publisher: Turning Point International Pages: 253 Genre: Memoir/Women’s Psychology/Applied Psychology Am I Going To Be Okay? is an American story with a universal message. Ms. Whittam traces her history in the form of stories about her all too human, and
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{Cozy Mystery} Braking for Bodies Book Blast Sign Up

We invite you to Duffy Brown’s BRAKING FOR BODIES Book Blast April 3.  Duffy is giving away a BRAKING FOR BODIES Cinch Tote & Notepad to be given away at 12 midnight.  HTML will be included for this tour.  Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: BREAKING FOR BODIES (Book 2 Cycle Path Mystery Series) Author: Duffy Brown Publisher: Penguin Berkley Prime Crime Pages: Genre: Cozy Mystery No one knows why Peephole Perry came all the way to Mackinac from LA, but when he winds up dead things are looking bad for Evie’s BFF who once worked for the jerk.  Now Evie has to gear up and get a grip
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{Domestic Suspense} Sister Dear Blog Tour Sign Up

Laura McNeill will be touring April 4 – 29 with her domestic suspense, SISTER DEAR. We are looking for reviews (paperback U.S./PDFs) or interviews. Thank you! Inside the Book: Title: Sister Dear Author: Laura McNeil Publisher: HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson Pages: 336 Genre: Domestic Suspense All Allie Marshall wants is a fresh start. But when dark secrets refuse to stay buried, will her chance at a new life be shattered forever? Convicted of a crime she didn’t commit, Allie watched a decade of her life vanish. Now, out on parole, Allie is determined to clear her name and reconnect with the daughter she barely knows. But Allie’s return to Brunswick, Georgia,
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  • March 1, 2016
  • First Chapters
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First Chapter: The Bipolar Millionaire by John E. Wade

Title: The Bipolar Millionaire Author: John E. Wade II Publisher: Sunbury Press Pages: 164 Genre: Memoir John E. Wade II, retired CPA, author, investor, television producer, and philanthropist, reveals in his memoir, The Bipolar Millionaire, his personal struggle with bipolar disorder and how he has succeeded in living a balanced and blessed life, despite his mental illness. Wade takes the reader through his family experiences, political aspirations and beliefs, spiritual journey, relationship trials and errors, all while battling mental illness. Through his religious beliefs, personal perseverance, and the help of friends, family, and his mental health professionals, Wade lives an active, creative, and successful life. His memoir doesn’t end
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First Chapter: The Carrington Prophecy by R. Lawson

Title: The Carrington Prophecy (Book 5 of The CIA International Thriller Series) Author: R. Lawson Publisher: Independent Pages: 298 Genre:  Thriller/Espionage Biff Roberts, the CIA’s counterterrorism director, receives actionable intelligence that a rogue regime is planning a sneak attack with the goal of exploding a nuclear device above the United States, triggering an unnatural Carrington Event. The cosmic storm of the Carrington Event’s electromagnetic pulse waves released by the explosion would cripple all electronic systems and power grids in the U.S., leaving the homeland defenseless and vulnerable to conventional warfare. With North Korea looking to be the most likely suspect, Biff is tasked to intervene and prevent this attack
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