Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s Authors on Virtual Book Tour – Day 5

Welcome to Day Five of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s August 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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Douglas Carlton Abrams, author of the ecological thriller novel, Eye of the Whale (Atria/Simon & Schuster), will be visiting Book Tours and More! National bestseller Doug Abrams delivers a captivating ecological thriller about a marine biologist whose fate is altered after the unexpected appearance of a humpback whale sends her on a race to discover the meaning of its mysterious song and its implications for human survival. You can visit Doug’s website at www.douglascarltonabrams.com.

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Kathy Balland, author of the self-help book, Lose the Diet: Transform Your Body by Connecting with Your Soul (Blissful Publications), will be visiting A Cake for a Wife! Kathy Balland is clinically certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy. As president of Blissful Publications and author of Lose the Diet: Transform Your Body by Connecting with Your Soul, Balland provides information to enrich and empower people to achieve happiness and success. You can visit her website at www.losethediet.com.

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Linwood Barclay, author of the suspense novel, Fear the Worse (Bantam Books) will be visiting The 1st Page!In Linwood Barclay’s riveting new thriller, an ordinary man’s desperate search for his daughter leads him into a dark world of corruption, exploitation, and murder. Tim Blake is about to learn that the people you think you know best are the ones harboring the biggest secrets. You can visit Linwood on the web at www.linwoodbarclay.com.

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Brett Battles, author of the suspense novel, Shadow of Betrayal (Delacorte Press) will be visiting Between the Covers and A Bookworm Reads! Three jobs, no questions. That was the deal Quinn had struck with his client at the Office. Unfortunately for him, Ireland was just the first. Now Quinn, along with his colleague and girlfriend – the lethal Orlando – has a new assignment touched off by the killings in Ireland. Their quarry is a U.N. aide worker named Marion Dupuis who has suddenly disappeared from her assignment in war-torn Africa. When Quinn finally catches a glimpse of her, she quickly flees, frantic and scared. And not alone. Fast, smart, sleek, and stunning, Shadow of Betrayal is vintage Brett Battles: a gritty, gripping masterpiece of suspense, a thriller that makes the pulse pound – and stirs the heart as well. You can visit Brett on the web at www.brettbattles.com.

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Shay Bills, author of the Christian/inspirational book, Is Your Ghost Holy?: Eight Principles for Evaluating Your Walk in the Spirit (Saint Paul Press), will be visiting Paperback Writer! Discover how His Word shatters residue of doubt and uncertainty. Learn how to walk in the POWER of the Holy Ghost, by applying the WORD of God and trusting His promises. His Holy Spirit will awaken and reveal the hidden crevasses of your heart, mind and soul and fill you with His wisdom. Called by some, “a spiritual journey,” Bills’ leaves no stone unturned when removing the superficial layers of spirituality. Once read, you will walk boldly and confidently in the knowledge that your inner man is holy, therefore, you are called to holiness, according to Scripture. From uncovering Truth, to understanding your Purpose, you will conclude this book having gained more wisdom, knowledge and power of the Holy Ghost that dwells inside of you. You can visit Shay on the web at www.shaybills.com.

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Barbara Bretton, author of the paranormal romance novel, Laced With Magic (Berkley Trade) will be visiting Undercover Book Lover!  Knit shop owner and sorcerer’s daughter Chloe Hobbs felt the Fates finally got it right when she met Luke MacKenzie. And no one could have convinced her otherwise—including the trolls, selkies, or spirits who also call Sugar Maple, Vermont, home. But then out of nowhere Luke’s ex-wife suddenly shows up, claiming to see the spirit of their daughter, Steffie—a daughter Chloe knows nothing about. You can visit Barbara on the web at www.barbarabretton.com.

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Randy Sue Colburn, author of the women’s fiction, A Better View of Paradise (Ballantine Books) will be visiting Cafe of Dreams and The Writer’s Life! Dramatic, moving, and exquisitely written, A Better View of Paradise explores the tender bond between fathers and daughters, ponders the delicate nature of healing, and celebrates the redemptive power of forgiveness and love. Thirty-six-year-old Stevie Pollack has come into her own as a celebrated landscape architect. Her designs, famed for their evocative natural beauty, reflect her upbringing amid the splendor of Hawai‘i. But when critics blast her latest efforts and her boyfriend abruptly ends their relationship, Stevie seeks solace in her roots among the dazzling flowers, and comforting traditions of the islands and their calming waters. Still, in the back of her mind, Hawai‘i holds troubling memories of a childhood with Hank, her emotionally distant father, and a reserved British mother. You can visit her website at www.randysuecolburn.com.

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Tony Deblauwe, author of the self-help business communication book, Tangling with Tyrants: Managing the Balance of Power at Work (PageFree Publishing), will be visiting Double M and Zensanity! Do you dread going to work because of your boss? Quitting is not always an option and feeling like a victim of a bad boss only robs you of productivity, job satisfaction, and power. Career strategist and workplace expert Tony Deblauwe has spent years coaching weary employees how to be more effective with difficult bosses, and he has compiled his experiences into this indispensable guide. You can visit Tony on the web at http://www.tanglingwithtyrants.com/.

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Marcus Dino, author of the young adult fantasy novel, Diary of a Mad Gen Y er, will be visiting  Denyse Bridger’s Fantasy Pages! Perhaps more of a prequel than a sequel to Marcus Dino’s electrifying Hollywood novel, Fifi Anything Goes in the Doubles Os (Iuniverse 2003, Airleaf 2005) Diary of a Mad Gen Yer focuses on the hilarious adventures of 21st century actress/heroine Fifi Larouche; her silly poems, her silly stories, her silly blogs, during her days working as a waitress while pursuing her dreams of Hollywood fame. You can visit him on the web at www.authorsden.com/marcusdino.com.

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Eddie Godshalk, author of the non-fiction real estate investment book, The Missing Keys to Thriving in Any Real Estate Market (AVIVA Publishing), will be visiting (no stop today)! “I am a leading authority on current, local real estate info. And author of “The Missing Keys to Thriving in Any Real Estate Market”. My competition is Case-Shiller which you can buy for a min of $250 for a few counties at Economy.com. And only covers macro markets, which has HUGE errors at the micro-market and block level. Consumers, investors, and bankers, all can benefit with current local information and forecasts, and thus, make more profits.” Visit Eddie’s website at http://www.HomeValuePredictor.com/

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J.R. Hauptman, author of the murder mystery, The Target: Love, Death and Airline Deregulation (Caddis Publishing),will be visiting Let’s Talk Virtual Book Tours and The Joy of Self-Publishing! The Target: Love, Death and Airline Deregulation by J.R. Hauptman, is set in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West, and tells the tale of the tumultuous first years of airline deregulation and the effects it had on that industry and the people who worked there. There are many people today who believe it was, in large part, the rush to overall deregulation back then, that led directly to the economic chaos that threatens to overwhelm our entire economy today. You can visit his website at www.caddispublishing.com.

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Jason Kays, author of the new technology crime novel, Virtual Vice (BookSurge), will be visiting Fiction Scribe! In Virtual Vice by Jason Kays, readers follow disillusioned entertainment attorney Ian McKenzie as his professional life takes a decided turn for the questionable when he is hired by the charismatic and dangerous Scott White to represent Scott’s interests in his cutting edge Internet startup, Metropoleis Multimedia. Unfortunately for Ian, Scott has more in common with Scarface’s Tony Montana than Apple’s Steve Jobs, and things go from questionable to deadly in no time flat. As Scott’s confidant and consigliore, Ian soon finds himself caught between the Feds, La Cosa Nostra, and the Cali Cartel in a fatal game of corporate winner-take-all. You can visit Jason’s website at www.virtualvice.net.

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Sheryl Keen, author of the self-discovery spiritual novel, Journal According to John (iUniverse, November 2008), will be visiting American Chronicle! Following a nasty bar brawl, John, a twenty-eight-year-old man, follows a close friend’s advice and begins keeping a journal. He’s recently divorced from his wife, Debbie, and he hopes the journal will provide a tool with which to make sense of his brief, failed marriage and to determine why he is so emotionally challenged. Will John discover the reasons for his dysfunctional situation? Can keeping a journal help him improve his life? You can visit Sheryl’s website at www.sherylkeen.com.

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Jill Jepson, author of the personal growth writing book, Writing as a Sacred Path: A Practical Guide to Writing with Passion and Purpose (Ten Speed Press), will be visiting Broowaha! Writing as a Sacred Path springs from the author’s years as a writer and teacher and is based on her highly effective workshops on the spirituality of writing. As an anthropologist, linguist, and novelist, Jepson has explored spirituality throughout the world, learning from mountain peoples in Afghanistan, rice farmers in India, fishermen of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, urbanites in modern Tokyo and Beijing, and laborers in Siberia. Writing as a Sacred Path draws on the experiences of the many writers with whom she has worked, as well as on meticulous research into the biographies, interviews, published letters, and writings of authors from Sappho to Stephen King, from beginning students to great masters. Both a working writer and a scholar of world religions, Jepson calls on the words of theologians, lay practitioners, and sacred texts from an array of traditions—Buddhist, Islamic, Christian, Jewish, Native American, Taoist, Pagan, and others. You can visit Jill on the web at www.writingthewhirlwind.net.

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Phyllis Zimbler Miller, author of the nonfiction ebook on Internet Marketing, Anatomy of an Information Product Launch, will be visiting In My Youth! If you had a great idea today for an online information product – something for which you’ve identified a definite niche market – would you know the steps to take to get the product launched online? Steps such as the right software, shopping cart, copywriting, and online promotion needed? Phyllis pulls back the curtain to reveal everything she knew and everything she had to learn to fulfill her goal. And after reading this ebook ANATOMY OF AN ONLINE PRODUCT LAUNCH, you’ll be able to use this accumulated knowledge for yourself. You can visit Phyllis on the web at www.MillerMosaicLLC.com

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Sam Moffie, author of the quirky humorous adventure novel, No Mad (Booksurge), will be visiting Bookin’ With Bingo!  No Mad takes a good natured look at failed matrimony, middle age, and empty next syndrome. Moffie’s novel evokes humor and optimism as his hero embraces life’s pitfalls and learns to “roll with punches.” Often nostalgic, Moffie’s novel also proves relevant as he explores issues such as corporate monopolies, politics, commercialization and their effects on “independent thinking and acting people” – people like the main character Aaron Abrams. You can learn more about Sam by visiting his website at www.samsstories.com.

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Elle Newmark, author of the Renaissance mystery novel, The Book of Unholy Mischief (Atria, December 2008) will be visiting (no stop today)! It is 1498, the dawn of the Renaissance and Venice teems with rumors of an ancient book that hold the secrets of unimaginable power. Rich and poor alike speculate abouthe the long buried secred tht might be scrawled in its pages and where the book might be hidden in the labyrinthine city. While those who seek the book will stop at nothing to get it, those who know will die to protect it. You can visit Elle’s website at www.ellenewmark.com.

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Jimmy Root, Jr., author of the Christian fiction novel, Distant Thunder (American Book Publishers), will be visiting Broowaha! Ty Dempsey is a young American pastor who finds himself in a trial of grief after the loss of his younger brother to the war in Iraq. During his darkest hours, God brings to life a series of passages in the Bible that Ty had always considered allegorical in nature. They aren’t. With a strong sense of urgency that the message must be preached to his congregation, Ty dares to go beyond anything he has ever done before. Most of his people are intrigued, but others begin to stir trouble. The result is a church conflict that threatens to destroy his ministry. His only reprieve is found in a budding romance with talented and beautiful singer, Blake Sieler. You can visit Jimmy’s website at www.lightningchronicles.com.

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F.W. Vom Scheidt, author of the literary fiction novel, Coming for Money (Blue Butterfly Book Publishing), will be visiting As The Pages Turn! How much money is too much? And how fast is too fast in life? International investment firm director and author F. W. vom Scheidt, writes from his first hand-hand experience of the world of global money spinning with candor and authenticity in his remarkable literary novel Coming for Money. You can visit his website at www.bluebutterflybooks.ca/titles/money.html.

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JD Seamus, author of the mystery fiction novel, Last Call (Capital Press) will be visiting Scribe Vibe! One part hard-hitting crime, one part mystery, with a splash of action, adventure, and humor, Last Call is resplendent with colorful characters and spiced with tension. Not for the faint of heart, Last Call is a spirited novel that raises the bar on modern crime fiction. Last Call was voted 2008 Best Regional Fiction by Reader Views Annual Literary Awards and is a ForeWord Magazine 2008 Best Book finalist. Recently, Last Call was named a finalist in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the categories of General Fiction, Regional Fiction, Best Cover Design and Best Overall Design. You can visit JD on the web at www.jdseamusbooks.com.

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HBF (Hopeful But Frustrated) Teacher, author of the realistic fiction book, No Teachers Left Behind (2nd Avenue Publishing) will be visiting Pop Syndicate! Explored through a series of poems, emails, and brief conversations, No Teachers Left Behind is a fictional yet realistic look at the frustrations of middle school staff. You can visit her website at www.noteachersleftbehind.info.

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Karin Slaughter, author of the suspense novel, Undone (Delacorte Press), will be visiting Mis(h)takes! In the trauma center of Atlanta’s busiest hospital, Sara Linton treats the city’s poor, wounded, and unlucky—and finds refuge from the tragedy that rocked her life in rural Grant County. Then, in one instant, Sara is thrust into a frantic police investigation, coming face-to-face with a tall driven detective and his quiet female partner…. In Undone, three unforgettable characters from Karin Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling novels Faithless and Fractured collide for the first time, entering an electrifying race against the clock—and a duel with unspeakable human evil. You can visit Karin on the web at http://www.karinslaughter.com/.

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Pat Williams, co-founder of NBA’s Orlando Magic and author of the motivational business and team leadership book, Extreme Dreams Depend on Teams (Center Street) will be visiting First Chapters! In his new book , Orlando Magic co-founder and Senior Vice President Pat Williams says that teamwork is the key to making extreme dreams a reality. Named one of the 50 most influential people in the NBA (National Basketball Association) after following his dream and helping to build the Orlando Magic from the ground up, Williams gives inspiring accounts of the power of teamwork—many of them personal—in a book that leadership guru Patrick Lencioni calls “the most comprehensive and interesting collection of wisdom on teamwork I have ever read.” You can visit Pat on the web at www.PatWilliamsMotivate.com.

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