Pump Up Your Book’s 12 Days of Christmas December ‘09 Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 1

Welcome to Day One of Pump Up Your Book’s 12 Days of Christmas December ‘09 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!

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Mass Casualties

Michael Anthony, author of the Iraq war memoir, Mass Casualties: A Young Medic’s True Story of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq will be stopping off at Review From Here!  They say the Army makes a man out of you, but for eighteen-year-old SPC Michael Anthony, this fabled rite of passage is instead a dark and dangerous journey. After obtaining his parents’ approval to enlist at seventeen, Anthony begins this journey with an unshakable faith in the military based on his family’s long tradition of service. But when he finds himself in a medical unit of misfits as lost as he is, Anthony not only witnesses firsthand the unspeakable horror of war, he experiences the undeniable misconduct of the military. Everything he’s ever believed in dissolves, forcing Anthony to rethink his ideals and ultimately risk his career—and his freedom—to challenge the military that once commanded his loyalty. This searing memoir chronicles the experiences that change one young soldier forever. You can visit his website at www.masscasualties.com

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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Accidental Lessons

David W. Berner, author of the self-help memoir, Accidental Lessons, will be stopping off at The Impression I Get!  Accidental Lessons is a remarkable memoir by successful Chicago journalist David W. Berner. Berner takes the reader inside his own personal journey; a heart wrenching and inspirational account of self-discovery. After a series of personal upheavals – his marriage falls apart, his father becomes terminally ill, and his career crumbles – this respected reporter makes a difficult decision that changes his life forever. Berner takes a job in a public school outside Chicago where the students are facing traumatic obstacles – dysfunctional families, gangs, and drugs. What he learns from them teaches him invaluable lessons about himself, who he is, and why he became a journalist in the first place – to seek out the truth and give voice to those who need their story told.  You can visit his website at www.davidwberner.com or www.accidentallessons.com.

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The 3 Secret Pillars of Wealth

James Burns, author of the financial nonfiction book, The 3 Secret Pillars of Wealth, will be stopping off at Lori’s Reading Corner and  AllVoices!  The 3 Secret Pillars of Wealth is a virtual survivor’s manual for the investor informing them of what they face in the future that is new and unpredictable and how much investing is costing them with traditional investment vehicles. Forward-thinking financial planners will avail themselves of the technical information outlined in The 3 Secret Pillars of Wealth, while the average investor will have a roadmap that guides them to financial success. One of many recent books to go against the grain and inform the public how much investing is costing them and how they are in a losing battle where executives of the big investment firms take $52 million dollar Christmas bonuses. The book is ultimately written for entrepreneurs and investors who are busy with life or lack financial education and are defenseless targets by opportunists abusing the financial planning system because of the compensation grids unique to the U.S.  You can visit his website at www.3pillarsofwealth.com.

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Rain Dance

Joy Dekok, author of the contemporary women’s novel, Rain Dance, will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!  Jonica is infertile. Stacie chooses an abortion. One is prolife the other prochoice. Both are suddenly alone in misunderstanding, facing hypocrisies in their belief systems, and grieving – one the death of a dream and the other the death of her child. As their hearts break where in the world will they find healing and grace? Can shattered dreams be part of the plan?  You can visit her website at www.joydekok.com.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware will be stopping off at 4 the Love of Books and Between the Covers!  World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history. These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. When Imperial Japan attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, the world changed forever. These men and women were a big part of that change; they fought to protect our freedom and our way of life.  You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Possibility of Everything

Hope Edelman, author of the personal memoir, The Possibility of Everything, will be stopping off at Examiner!  From the bestselling author of Motherless Daughters, the real-life story of one woman’s search for a cure to her family’s escalating troubles, and the leap of faith that changed everything for her. In the autumn of 2000, Hope Edelman was a woman adrift, questioning her place in her marriage, her profession, and the larger world. Feeling vulnerable and isolated, she was primed for change. Into her stagnant routine dropped Dodo, her three-year-old daughter Maya’s curiously disruptive imaginary friend. Confused and worried about how to handle Maya and Dodo’s apparent hold on her, Edelman and her husband made the unlikely choice to bring her to Mayan healers in Belize, hoping that a shaman might help them banish Dodo-and, as they came to understand, all he represented-from their lives.  You can visit her website at www.thepossibilityofeverything.com.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at Readaholic!  Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads.  In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace.  In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn.  You can visit his website at www.michaelestepa.com.

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Hakim and Terrance

Bernadine Fegins, author of the children’s book, Hakim and Terrance Shadow Mystery, will be stopping off at The Children’s and Teens Book Connection!  Hakim and Terrance Shadow Mystery is a wonderful story about a lost dog. Two best friends go on an adventure to bring Shadow home. Along the way you will meet nice neighbors, some kind business owners and many others. The mystery begins when someone finally provides a clue. What do you think that clue is? Find out today with your purchase of Hakim and Terrance Shadow  Mystery.  You can visit her website at http://www.mvpmedia1.com/feaginsworld/.

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The Truth

Barbara Becker Holstein, author of the tween and teen fiction book, The Truth: I’m a Girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything, will be stopping off at The Book Faery Reviews!  THE TRUTH, (I’m a girl, I’m smart and I know everything) is a delightful, humorous secret diary, written by a girl who is 10-11 years of age. She is wise and yet so innocent. She makes us laugh and cry and know that we are secretly heroines. This easy read for girls, (the mother’s edition has a different introduction, different questions at the end, and some pages that are slightly more sophisticated) has within it a psychological message for girls, that they can and must hold on to the best of themselves as they grow up. Girls love the book and so do their mothers. Girls recognize themselves and finally feel totally understood while their moms remember themselves, feel closer to their daughters and everyone has lots to talk about.  You can visit her website at www.enchantedself.com.

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Wind of the Spirit

Joan Hochstetler, author of the historical novel, Wind of the Spirit, will be stopping off at If Books Could Talk!  Elizabeth Howard’s assignment to gain crucial intelligence for General Washington leads her into the very maw of war at the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, where disaster threatens to end the American rebellion. Yet her heart is fixed on Jonathan Carleton, whose whereabouts remain unknown more than a year after he disappeared into the wilderness. Carleton, now the Shawnee war chief White Eagle, is caught in a bitter war of his own. As unseen forces gather to destroy him, he leads the fight against white settlers encroaching on Shawnee lands—while battling the longing for Elizabeth that will not give him peace. Can her love bridge the miles that separate them—and the savage bonds that threaten to tear him forever from her arms?  You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com

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Buckley's Story

Ingrid King, author of the personal memoir, Buckley’s Story, will be stopping off at A Book Blogger’s Diary and Examiner!  Buckley’s Story is the story of how one small cat changed the author’s life in ways she never could have imagined. In this warm-hearted memoir, Ingrid King shares the story of Buckley, a joyful, enthusiastic and affectionate tortoiseshell cat she meets while managing a veterinary hospital. When Ingrid leaves her job at the veterinary hospital to start her own business, Buckley comes home to live with her and Amber, another tortoiseshell cat who had adopted the author several years earlier.  Buckley’s Story is a celebration of the soul connection between animals and humans, a connection that is eternal and transcends the physical dimension.  You can visit her website at www.ingridking.com.

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War on Privacy

Jacqueline Klosek, author of the legal human rights book, War on Privacy, will be stopping off at Just Another New Blog! In today’s globalized society, the war on terror has negatively affected privacy rights not just in the United States, but everywhere. When privacy rights are curtailed around the world, American efforts to spread freedom and democracy are hindered, and as a consequence, Americans are less secure in the world. Ironically, the erosion of individual privacy rights, here and abroad, has been happening in the name of enhancing national security. This book sheds light on this apparent contradiction, and argues that governments must do more to preserve privacy rights while endeavoring to protect their citizens against future terrorist attacks.  You can visit her website at www.jacquelineklosek.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at I’m Booking It!  Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs. This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes.   It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. Tales for Delicious Girls offers witty, refreshing, clever and ironic insight into relationships between men and women from all points of view. The book is a modern relationship manual, providing answers to the most pressing dating and friendship questions that strong, independent, modern women want to know. “Tales for Delicious Girls” deals with wishes, desires and dreams – as well as hilarious mishaps and dating disasters.  You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery thriller, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at Psychotic State!  Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! When police detective Evan Picard, attorney William Newton, cabdriver Jimmy Smithson, former pro-football player turned used car salesman Tom Hastings and Father C.D. Casmiersky are forced together – personalities explode, tensions build and relationships develop. The ending to this chapter of their lives and to Kizzy’s murder will have a surprise none of them will ever expect.  You can visit her website at www.evolutionofasadwoman.com.

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A Jolly Good Fellow

Stephen Masse, author of the suspense fiction novel, A Jolly Good Fellow, will be stopping off at Marta’s Meanderings!  Two weeks before Christmas, Duncan Wagner gets into his car for another attempt at kidnapping the son of his most despised enemy, State Representative Win Booker. When he drives into the wealthy Boston suburb, he is surprised to find the boy hitchhiking. So begins Wagner’s quest for revenge as he finds himself face to face with a real boy, and without a clue about how to run a kidnapping. Wagner, a self-styled charity Santa Claus, comes to realize that eleven year old Gabriel Booker is truly a runaway, much more curious than scared. Gabriel has no idea who Duncan Wagner is—or could be.  You can visit his website at www.ajollygoodfellowthebook.com.

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Just Breeze

Beverly Stowe McClure, author of the teen/tween contemporary novel, Just Breeze, will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book!  Eighth grade starts out the same as every other year for Breeze Brannigan. She’s still the tallest student, boy or girl, in her class, wears shoes that would fit an elephant, and her smile reveals dazzling braces that blind everyone within ten feet. She also has to deal with the dented fender on her sister’s VW that they paint to cover up and the new girl in school, Allison, who likes to steal boyfriends. Breeze isn’t concerned. She’s everybody’s bud. No boy is interested in her. Then there’s Cam, AKA Carlomango Christiano y Moises, who Breeze thinks must be from another planet because none of the boys At Whispering Springs Middle School are that polite. He also has a secret, a secret that could mean life or death for Cam and his mother, a secret Breeze must help him keep.  You can visit her blog at http://beverlystowemcclure.wordpress.com.

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The Light The Dark & Ember Between

J.W. Nicklaus, author of the book of short stories, The Light, The Dark & Ember Between, will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book and As the Pages Turn!  A collection of short stories, each a splinter’s reflection of the human condition, firmly centered upon our oft tenuous, sometimes tensile bond with Hope, and careening flirtation with Love. Fifteen stories: From the wispy fog of a love lost at sea, to an orphaned child who delivers a present of her own during a war-torn Christmas. These stories are gentle reminders to each of us of what it is to be human, and certainly of our affinity for the slightest glint of Hope.  You can visit his website at www.avomnia.com.

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Cemetery Gates

Maryann Paige, author of the horror novel, Cemetery Gates, will be stopping off at Book Tours and More! Dead things everywhere. Nightmares of bloody bodies and eaten corpses. Michael knows he’s coming for him. The prophecy cannot be fulfilled without him. From behind the Cemetery Gates, his brother, Shane, enters the world. He’ll force Michael and the others to take their rightful place at his side. When Michael decides to go to a neighbor’s party, a beautiful stranger thrusts him into his past. Through meditation, Michael is thrown back into a world he had long tried to forget. He works quickly because time is short. Shane is on the prowl. He’ll force Michael to fulfill his destiny. Only, Michael has a problem with what he was created to do, and he’s tired of running. As he recalls who and what he is, he realizes he’s humankind’s only hope for survival. He decides to battle his brother, not only for the woman he loves, but also for the redemption of his soul.  You can visit her website at www.maryannpaige.com.

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One Noble Journey

Dixie Phillips, author of the children’s picture book, One Noble Journey, will be stopping off at A Writing Playground! Dixie Phillips has delivered another delightful tale in One Noble Journey. Two cultures collide in the tiny village of Westbury. An orphan girl from the lowlands, the daughter of a Count from the highlands and a baby raccoon will entertain the hearts of children of all ages. One Noble Journey is guaranteed to help shape small souls. Artist is Kim Sponaugle. This award winning duo, Dixie and Kim, teamed up again to produce another winner. Stubby’s Destiny won the Literary Award for Excellence Best of 2008 in the Children’s Animal Story category. Suggested age for readers 3-10.  You can visit her online at www.floydslighthouse.com.

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Corrigans' Pool

Dot Ryan, author of the historical fiction novel, Corrigans’ Pool, will be stopping off at Cafe of Dreams!  Bitter with thoughts of the darkly handsome stranger who promised to marry her and then left town without a word, Ella Corrigan hastily weds a neighboring planter—a man whose cold indifference is merely a disguise for cunning insanity. His cruelty to his slaves horrifies her and, even though her family has owned slaves for generations, she questions the concept of human bondage for the first time while desperately missing her cherished Greenpoole plantation and Corrigan’s Pool … a beautiful phenomenon of nature that the slaves call “Conjuring Pool” for reasons they cannot explain when asked. You can visit her website at www.dotryanbooks.com.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at A Book and a Chat Radio Show and Cafe of Dreams! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. In Bernovem, Kristina not only fits in, she’s honored as “the chosen one” the only one who can release the land from Queen Sentiz’s control. But it’s not as simple as it seems. To save Bernovem, she must place the gift she was given, the famous “Magic Warble” in its final resting place. And she must travel through the deep forest, climb a treacherous mountain, and risk capture by the queen’s “zelbocks” before she reaches her destination. Guided by her new fairy friends, Clover and Looper and by Prince Werrien, a teenage boy, as well as an assortment of other characters, Kristina sets off on a perilous journey that not only tests her strength but her heart.  You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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The Dog Ate My Planner

Pat Snyder, author of the book of the humor/self help book, The Dog Ate My Planner, will be stopping off at Blogcritics!  The Dog Ate My Planner: Tales and Tips from an Overbooked Life offers genuine stress relief to parents, caregivers and everyone else with its upbeat “me too” stories and tips for tackling an overloaded life. With cartoon illustrations throughout, The Dog features short, fun confessionals about a dozen different “dogs” that have made the author’s life go amuck (computers, kids & pets, fashion, health, stress relief, home construction projects, the holidays, food, shopping, self-help, aging parents, partners) along with 74 “Leash Laws” to tame them. Written by a seasoned humor columnist and mother of three, The Dog brings home an important message: Simplify your chaos when you can; when the dogs get out of control, laugh away the chaos and reduce your stress.  You can visit her website at www.PatSnyderOnline.com

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The Ghost, The Eggheads and Babe Ruth's Piano

Larry Sweitzer, author of the young adult fiction novel, The Ghost, The Eggheads, and Babe Ruth’s Piano will be stopping off at Beth’s Book Review Blog!  It’s the summer of 2004 and Freddie Holtzman can’t wait to get to Camp Mason, a summer camp for eggheads or rather, gifted teens. He hopes to reconnect with Ginny Haig, a girl he met at camp last year. Freddie’s old friends, Logan and Monty, are there along with some new faces. He tries to win Ginny’s affection, but every time he tries to talk to her, he says—and does—nerdy things. At Camp Mason, a science fair pits the eggheads against one another for the top prize of a five thousand dollar scholarship. But, when the projects go missing, friendships are put to the test, relationships get put on hold, and everyone’s a suspect. To make matters worse, the camp is haunted by young Billy Mason who died there decades ago.  You can visit his website at www.larrysweitzer.com.

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Hearts of Courage

John Tippets, author of the Alaska Aviation history book, Hearts of Courage, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! On January 5, 1943, an airplane with six onboard goes missing in remote Southeast Alaska with the pilot’s only radio message of “one engine has conked out, expect trouble.” The winter weather is extreme, searchers find no signs of the Lockheed-Electra aircraft, and all are presumed lost. One of those passengers was Joseph Tippets, age 29, of Anchorage, Alaska, an employee of the Civil Aeronautics Administration, and the first branch president of the small Latter-day Saint Anchorage congregation. Joseph’s wife, Alta, with her two-year-old son in Anchorage does not give up hope and is a source of strength and encouragement to others. On February 3, the crew of a small coast guard vessel on a routine patrol in Boca de Quadra was stunned to discover two starved and freezing survivors of the missing plane. One of those was Joseph Tippets.  You can visit his website at www.JohnTippets.com.

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The Scottish Thistle

Cindy Vallar, author of the historical romance novel, The Scottish Thistle, will be stopping off at Drey’s Library!  Loyalty and honor. A Highland warrior prizes both more than life, and when he swears his oath on the dirk, he must obey or die. Duncan Cameron heeds his chief’s order without question, but discovers his wife-to-be is no fair maiden. Although women are no longer trained in the art of fighting, Rory MacGregor follows in the footsteps of her Celtic ancestors. Secrets from the past and superstitious folk endanger Rory and Duncan as much as Bonnie Prince Charlie and his uprising to win back the British throne for his father. Rory and Duncan must make difficult choices that pit honor and duty against trust and love.  You can visit her website at www.cindyvallar.com.

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A Note From an Old Acquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the soul searching romance novel, A Note From an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Personovelty!  Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair.  Filled with tender romance and taut suspense, A Note from an Old Acquaintance is an unforgettable story about fate, honor, and the power of true love.  You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/

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Jesus is for Everybody

Sophia White, author of the inspirational Christian book, Jesus is For Everybody, will be stopping off at Jennifer’s Book Reviews!  In today’s society it seems like we have everybody telling us what’s right and what’s wrong. The Christian religion has become an expression not of a relationship with God but of a right wing political standpoint. Author Sophia White takes religion out of the courtroom and puts it back where it belongs-in the hearts of Americans everywhere-with her new book “Jesus is for Everybody.” In “Jesus is for Everybody” Sophia explores the science behind the scripture, breaking concepts down into simple, everyday applications that make sense for people of every walk of life and reminds people that religion is meant to be built on a deep, personal relationship with God. Many churches have lost that relationship. There are hundreds of Christians out there floundering because they are so busy trying to be Christians that they’ve forgotten who their father is.  You can visit her website at www.jesusisforeverybody.org.

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Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 20

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at The New Australian! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at Book Reviews by Buukluvr81! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Kay’s Bookshelf! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at Libby’s Library News! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at Psychotic State! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at the Jen’s Bookshelf! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at Associated Content! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at Jen’s Book Talk and The Examiner! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at Blogging Authors! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at The Examiner! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at Marta’s Meanderings and Crazy for Books and You GOTTA Read This! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Book Nerd Extraordinaire! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at A Mom After God’s Own Heart! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Starting Fresh! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at Cym Lowell! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at Sharon’s Garden of Book Reviews and Northern Mama! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at AllVoices! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at Reading for Sanity! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at The Plot! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at the Marta’s Meanderings! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report and Just Me! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at The Life of an Inanimate Flying Object and Jen’s Book Talk! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off atBooks Love Me! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Take Me Away! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at One Person’s Journey Through a World of Books! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.

Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 19

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at The New Australian! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at Book Tours and More! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Kay’s Bookshelf! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at Libby’s Library News! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at Psychotic State! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at the Pudgy Penguin Perusals! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at 4 the Love of Books! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at Marta’s Meanderings! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at Review From Here! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Paranormal Book Lovers! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at Review From Here! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at Booksie’s Blog! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Book Nerd Extraordinaire! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at Café of Dreams! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Starting Fresh! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at The Story Behind the Book! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at Jen’s Book Talk! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at AllVoices! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at Reading for Sanity! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at The Plot! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at the As the Pages Turn! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report and Marta’s Meanderings! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at Peeking Between the Pages! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off atBooks Love Me! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Take Me Away! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at Mama Neena and One Person’s Journey Through a World of Books! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.

Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 18

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at The New Australian! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at Book Tours and More! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Kay’s Bookshelf! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at Libby’s Library News! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at Psychotic State! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at the Pudgy Penguin Perusals! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at 4 the Love of Books! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at Just Me! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at Review From Here! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Paranormal Book Lovers! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at Just Me! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at Booksie’s Blog! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Book Nerd Extraordinaire! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at Café of Dreams! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Starting Fresh! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at The Story Behind the Book! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at Jen’s Book Talk! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at AllVoices! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at Reading for Sanity! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at the As the Pages Turn! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report and The Examiner! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at Peeking Between the Pages! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off atBooks Love Me! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at My Reading Room! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Take Me Away! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at Mama Neena and One Person’s Journey Through a World of Books! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.

Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 17

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at Book Tours and More! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Confessions of a Book Habitue! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at Associated Content! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at Psychotic State! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at the Must Read Faster! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at Libby’s Library News and Home Sweet Home! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at Talking Virtual Tours! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at Reading to Know! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Books! Movies! Reviews! Oh, my! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at My Reading Room! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at Confessions of a Real Librarian! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Broowaha! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at Pick of the Literate! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at Broowaha! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Starting Fresh! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at Wendy’s Minding Spot! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at Working Writers! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at AllVoices! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off atSimply Stacie! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at the Introducing Writers! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report and The Examiner! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at Psychotic State! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off atConsidering All Things Literary! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at Just Me! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Take Me Away! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at Queen of Happy Endings and One Person’s Journey Through a World of Books! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.

Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 16

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at Review From Here and Passages of the Past! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Review From Here and As the Pages Turn! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at The Book Connection! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at American Chronicle! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at the Merry Weather! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at Beth’s Book Review Blog and Beyond the Books! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at Divine Caroline! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at In My Youth! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at My Reading Room! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Worducopia! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at Marta’s Meanderings! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at Book Tours and More! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Starting Fresh! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at Working Writers! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at The Fantasy Pages! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at Book Reviews by Buukluvr81! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at no stop today Broowaha! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off atSimply Stacie! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at the Introducing Writers! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at Spunk on a Stick! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at Psychotic State! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off atConsidering All Things Literary! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at Just Me! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Take Me Away! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at Sweeps4Bloggers! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.

Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 15

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at Paperback Writer! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Just Me! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at 4 the Love of Books! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at Bookin’ with Bingo and A Book Blogger’s Diary! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at the Examiner! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at Divine Caroline and Lady D Books! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at Review from Here! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at As the Pages Turn! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Review from Here! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report ! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at no stop today! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Worducopia! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at The Story Behind the Book! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Pick of the Literate! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at Down Under Reviews! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at Murder by 4! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at The Plot and Confessions of an Overworked Mom! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at no stop today Blue Archipelago and Beth’s Book Review Blog! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at Broowaha! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at the Book Madness! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at Beyond the Books! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life and Psychotic State! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off at Considering All Things Literary! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at Undercover Book Lover! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Take Me Away! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at Sweeps4Bloggers! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.

 

Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 14

Welcome to Day Fourteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at Beyond the Books! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Life with 5 Monkies and 1 AP! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at no stop today! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at no stop today! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at One Person’s Journey through a World of Books! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at In My Youth! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at no stop today! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at As the Pages Turn! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Review from Here! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report ! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at no stop today! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Cindy’s Love of Books! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at My Reading Room! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at Cheryl’s Book Nook! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Pick of the Literate! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at Beth’s Book Review Blog! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at The Plot and Mom’s Not All ! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at no stop today! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at Luxury Reading! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at the As the Pages Turn! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at Bizmus Blogs Books! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at I Read! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off at Book Bird Dog! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at Wendi’s Book Corner! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Bookfan! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at A Bookworm Reads! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.

Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 13

Welcome to Day Thirteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at no stop today! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Readaholic and Sweeps 4 Bloggers! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at The Home Sweet Home Writing Challenge! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at The Book Faery Reviews and My Book Addiction and More! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at The Crypto-Capers Review! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at If Books Could Talk! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at As the Pages Turn! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at Book Marketing Buzz! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at If Books Could Talk! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at Beyond the Books! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at Broowaha! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Reading for Sanity! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at Divine Caroline! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at Divine Caroline and The Writer’s Life! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Pick of the Literate! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at Beth’s Book Review Blog! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at Market My Novel! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at As the Pages Turn and The Hot Author Report and Libby’s Library News! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at Bookin’ with Bingo! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at All Voices! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at the Examiner! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at The Book Rack and Reader Views! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at Readacholic! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off at Paperback Writer! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at Inky Blots! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Maria’s Space! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at Dude, Where’s My Muse?! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.

 

Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 12

Welcome to Day Twelve of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November 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!

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Gringos in Paradise

Malana Ashlie, author of the travel autobiography, Gringos in Paradise: Our Honduras Odyssey, will be stopping off at (no stop today)! Gringos in Paradise by Malana Ashlie is a delightfully amusing and lighthearted autobiography chronicling her move from Hawai’i to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. When she and her husband decide to relocate to a more secluded paradise the fun begins. She shares the trials and triumphs of building a new life in Central America, in what can best be described as a spiritual journey of faith. You can visit her website at www.wisdompathway.com.

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A Preciious Jewel

Mary Balogh, author of the Regency romance novel, A Precious Jewel, will be stopping off at Review from Here! She was unlike any woman he’d ever met in the ton or the demimonde. But Sir Gerald Stapleton frequented Mrs. Blyth’s euphemistically dubbed “finishing school” for pure, uncomplicated pleasure—and nothing else. So why was this confirmed bachelor so thoroughly captivated by one woman in particular? Why did he find himself wondering how such a rare jewel of grace, beauty, and refinement as Priss had ended up a courtesan? And when she needed protection, why did Gerald, who’d sworn he’d never get entangled in affairs of the heart, hasten to set her up as his own pampered mistress to ensure her safety—and have her all to himself? You can visit her website at www.marybalogh.com.

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Dust

Susan Berliner, author of the supernatural thriller, Dust , will be stopping off at Sweeps 4 Bloggers! While unloading groceries in her Rock Haven condo, Karen McKay notices a strange swirl of red, green, and blue dust. The swirl follows her inside, lifts a porcelain ballerina from her wall unit, twirls it in the air, and throws it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.The following evening, Karen hears her neighbor’s dog barking loudly. Upon investigation, she finds her neighbor, Marion, at the bottom of the stairs—dead. At the top of the stairs, a colorful whirlpool of dust circles ominously.Now the feisty librarian must consider the unthinkable: Could the dust be responsible for her neighbor’s death and, if so, would it kill again? You can visit her website at www.susanberliner.com.

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Moonbeam Dreams

Gina Browning, author of the children’s book, Moonbeam Dreams , will be stopping off at no stop today! Moonbeam Dreams is an intricately rhyming bed-time story written and illustrated by Gina C. Browning. It takes the reader and listeners on a magical, Dr. Seuss-like romp to the Land of Beddie-byes, where they meet all sorts of wonderful and interesting creatures. There are butterflies with gems dripping from their wings, dragons riding in red wagons, Lycra-wearing newts skating on moonbeams, unicorns, a frog climbing a kite-string, extra large snails and cats with fish-tails, and many, many more fun creatures to meet. It’s a positive, up-lifting and fun story that encourages children that almost anything is possible if you can dream it and believe in it strongly enough. It also encourages children to not be afraid of the dark, and that they have the ability to take control of their dreams. It also encourages children to welcome the weird and wonderful things that they might see in their dreams. You can visit her online at http://www.eloquentbooks.com/MoonbeamDreams.html.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible, will be stopping off at Beth’s Book Review Blog! Bebe Fitzpatrick’s hard upbringing taught her how to take care of herself, how to tell true friends from false, and how to be a good cop. She can also sweet-talk a man like she means it…until she stumbles into the arms of a damn sexy Yankee who’s gunning for Savannah ’s favorite shady entrepreneur…You can visit Dianne on the web at www.diannecastell.com.

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Too Many Visitors for One Little House

Susan Chodakiewitz, author of the children’s picture book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House, will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book! The crabby neighbors of El Camino can’t bear all the music, fun and laughter at the house of the new family on the block as aunts, uncles, cousins and grannies arrive for a big noisy reunion. Too Many Visitors for One Little House is a joyful story about the importance of being included. You can visit her website at www.booksicals.com.

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Colonel Trash Truck

Kathleen Crawley, author of the children’s picture book, Colonel Trash Truck, will be stopping off at Mozi Esme and Broowaha! Kids love trucks and are most familiar with the truck that visits their house every week – the garbage truck. So, there is no better way to teach them to respect the environment than to introduce them to Colonel Trash Truck - a likable, fun-loving hero who is extremely focused about his mission to win the garbage war. He sees the world and nature as a beautiful gift that we all need to appreciate and protect. Colonel Trash Truck believes cleaning up trash and recycling is something we all must do and he wants nothing more than to have kids join him in his quest. Now’s the time to become a member of his Clean and Green Team! KARUNCH! You can visit her website at www.coloneltrashtruck.com.

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Shakespeare Ashes

Chris DeBrie, author of the fiction novel, Shakespeare Ashes, will be stopping off at The Fantasy Pages! Donna wonders how she can forgive and forget. Charlene doesn’t quite know what she wants. Robbie is usually thinking about which honey he plans to bag. And Erven just does his best to obliterate the world. Their lives and histories interconnecting, these characters navigate that uncertain time between classrooms and the wide-open world. You can visit his website at http://www.washyourhandsproductions.com/.

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World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware

James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, will be stopping off at Broowaha! World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware is a book unlike any other ever written. In its pages are profiles of 50 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things during a time unlike any other in American history.These are men and women who today call southern Delaware home. In the 1940s, these brave Americans put their lives on hold to fight for freedom and democracy against the horrific threat imposed on the world by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and German Fuhrer Adolph Hitler. You can visit his website at www.ww2-heroes.com.

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The Peruke Maker

Ruby Dominguez, author of the horror romance, The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report! THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world. Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood. You can visit Ruby on the web at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

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Run at Destruction

Lynda Drews, author of the true crime book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle, will be stopping off at no stop today! Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then, Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife’s tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay’s history. You can visit her website at www.lyndadrews.

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Purged by Darkness

Michael Estepa, author of the young adult crime fiction book, Purged by Darkness, will be stopping off at no stop today! Purged by Darkness revolves around six friends in Melbourne, Australia, and their journey inside the organised crime syndicate known as the Triads. In the gang lifestyle, honor and absolute loyalty is demanded of all members, while fear, death and betrayal often follow. The group’s friendship endures as the six try to define their lives interwoven with their life of crime. In their world, no one ever wins and everyone involved finds it too difficult to ever get out. To them, the city represents violence and the countryside, peace. In this strange existence, love and loyalty among the friends flourish because they can only depend on each other. But friendship is pushed beyond all normal limits, as danger waits at every turn. You can visit his website at www.MichaelEstepa.com.

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Your Family Constitution

Scott Gale, author of the family values education book, Your Family Constitution : A Modern Approach to Family Values and Household Structure , will be stopping off at Deena’s Books! Just in time… a formerly stressed-out dad’s perspective provides a common-sense playbook to reach family harmony. As today’s parents cope with scores of competing obligations and responsibilities, raising kids with good core values is an extreme challenge. Combine this perpetual struggle with the effects of technological distractions, societal lack of discipline, and failures to communicate, and it is not hard to understand why so many parents throw up their hands in defeat and accept mere survival. You can visit Scott on the web at www.yourfamilyconstitution.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting, will be stopping off at A Book and A Chat at 6:30 p.m. Eastern! Someone is Stealing the Hearts of Beautiful Young Women. NYPD homicide detective Mike McCabe left New York for Maine to escape his own dark past and to find a refuge from the violence of the big city for himself and his teenaged daughter, but on the fog-shrouded, cobblestone streets of Portland he finds far more than he bargained for. You can visit James on the web at www.jameshaymanthrillers.com.

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One Holy Night

Joan Hochstetler, author of the contemporary women’s fiction book, One Holy Night, will be stopping off at Paperback Writer! An unforgettable story of forgiveness and reconciliation, One Holy Night retells the Christmas story in a strikingly original way—through the discovery of a baby abandoned in the manger of a church’s nativity scene. Destined to become a classic for all seasons, One Holy Night deals compassionately with the gritty issues of life—war and violence, devastating illness, intergenerational conflict, addictions, and broken relationships. This moving, inspirational story will warm readers’ hearts with hope and joy long after they finish reading. You can visit her website at www.jmhochstetler.com.

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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea, will be stopping off at Carole’s Book Corner! The government of the United States of America is on the verge of startling the world. Billions of dollars had been invested in its space program. And now, the moment of truth has arrived… Scott Reed is the man for the historic mission. He is the Wing Commander chosen by the elite brass at NASA. The assignment to test flight the first speed of light craft, held top secret, was about to shock the world. The risk? Utter and complete failure. The reward? Being a part of the greatest human accomplishment ever known to mankind. You can visit Rolf on the web at www.hoodoosea.com.

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Tales for Delicious Girls

Barbora Knobova, author of the relationship nonfiction book, Tales for Delicious Girls, will be stopping off at Moonlight, Lace and Mayhem! What’s in a word? Anything you want there to be! D for daring, E for enchanting, L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing, U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS. Twenty-five exhilarating real-life stories about delicious women, eccentric men and stubborn dogs.This book is meant to entertain you. It will make you laugh until there are tears in your eyes. It will become your faithful companion, and will help you find yourself. It was written for you because you’re delicious – the most delicious girl in the world. You can visit her website at www.barboraknobova.com.

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Evolution of a Sad Woman

Gale Laure, author of the mystery suspense novel, Evolution of a Sad Woman, will be stopping off at Caridad Pineiro! Five very different men – all strangers – are drawn together to solve a murder by an uncommon thread – the love of the same beautiful woman, Kizzy. When she is murdered, they pull their past into their present, their present explodes, and their future is filled with surprise and changed forever! You can visit her website at www.galelaure.com.

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For the Love of St. Nick

Garasamo Maccagnone, author of the expanded and newly illustrated version of his fiction book, For the Love of St. Nick, will be stopping off at As the Pages Turn! Two California boys, coping with the loss of their mother, find themselves uprooted when their father, a Navy Commander, is transferred to a base in Northern Michigan. With the youngest boy continuously sick, the family must survive military life and the northern elements as they dwell in their little hunter’s cabin on Lake Huron. When the boys’ father must leave prior to Christmas to fulfill his secret mission for the United States Military, the boys are surprised by a chance encounter that saves a life, and reunites a family. You can visit his website at www.garasamomaccagnone.com.

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Words at Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at Lori’s Reading Corner! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words at Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words at Work are very different from those in most business writing books. You can visit her website at www.lyndmcdaniel.com.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at no stop today! 72 Virgins is a novel about Jihad terrorism and the security agencies’ struggle to thwart its stratagem and trounce the perpetrators. Abu Musa is an Islamic Terrorist with an agenda, a ticking bomb inside the US. Arik Golan is an Israeli who tries to bring him down and pull the plug on his terror organization. Stanley Cramer is an FBI agent on a hunting mission, seeking to place both Abu Musa and Arik within his crosshair. The FBI, the Israeli Mossad, the US-based Iranian clandestine terror network, and the Islamic Jihad fraternity are engaged in a timeless conflict, playing out to a crescendo that comes to a head before the dramatic conclusion.

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Charlie and Mama Kyna

Diana Rumjahn, author of the children’s picture book, Charlie and Mama Kyna (Booksurge), will be stopping off at One Person’s Journey Through a World of Books! After Charlie the frog accidentally breaks his mother’s vase, he runs away from home. Charlie and his new best friends Leo and Joe, live in a little orange tent outside Mrs. Cupcake’s bakery. A homesick Charlie, Leo and Joe, journey far away to find Charlie’s mother. A delightful children’s picture book children of all ages will enjoy! You can visit Diana on the web at www.dianarumjahn.com.

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The Evolution Conspiracy

Lisa A. Shiel, author of the nonfiction book, The Evolution Conspiracy, will be stopping off at Divine Caroline! Evolution. One word, deceptive in its simplicity, has transformed the way we look at ourselves and everything around us. Once thought of as unique, man has become one of the animals with no special claim on the planet. As children, few of us question what we learn in biology class about the origins of life and the position man holds in the hierarchy. Science textbooks present evolution as fact–indisputable, inevitable, and incomprehensible to everyone outside the exalted few with PhDs in the appropriate fields.

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The Magic Warble

Victoria Simcox, author of the children’s fantasy chapter book, The Magic Warble, will be stopping off at Readacholic! Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz. You can visit her website at www.themagicwarble.com.

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100 Sporting Events

Robert Tuchman, author of the sports travel guide, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live , will be stopping off at One Person’s Journey Through a World of Books! What do running with bulls in Pamplona, watching contestants scarf down record numbers of Nathan’s hot dogs and witnessing the crowning of the newest Vincent Lombardi trophy recipient at the Super Bowl all have in common? According to Robert Tuchman, they all deserve to be in his new book, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime, published by BenBella Books this month. You can visit his website at www.100sportingevents.com.

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Sins of the Flesh

Caridad Pineiro, author of the sensual suspense novel, Sins of the Flesh, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run. You can visit her website at www.caridad.com.

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A Note from an Old Aquaintance

Bill Walker, author of the romance novel, A Note from an Old Acquaintance, will be stopping off at Confessions of a Real Librarian! Brian Weller is a haunted man. It’s been two years since the tragic accident that left his three-year-old son dead and his wife in an irreversible coma. A popular author of mega-selling thrillers, Brian’s life has reached a crossroads: his new book is stalled, his wife’s prognosis is dire, and he teeters on the brink of despair. You can visit his website at www.billwalkerdesigns.com/.

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Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor

Willow, author of the children’s fantasy novel, Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor, will be stopping off at Book Nook Club and Sharon’s Garden of Book Reviews! One day twelve-year-old Tirissa discovers that everyone in her village is under a spell. Everyone but her! Then she sees a mysterious stranger change into a huge bird, a bird with a beak like a sword. Did he cast the spell? Desperate to find someone who can break it, she flees, leaving her village behind. An old herbwoman tells her to seek help from a wizard who lives far away, and her journey takes her across the Three Kingdoms. Along the way she’s joined by a kindly troll and a short, fat palace guard. They are pursued by the twin princes of Kellayne, the best hunters in the Blue River Kingdom, as well as by the huge, dangerous bird. Meanwhile, an evil wizard watches Tirissa and her friends in his magic mirror and plans a second spell that will kill everyone in the Three Kingdoms. You can visit her website at www.tirissa.com.