Welcome to Day Six 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 Cheryl’s Book Nook! 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 Booksie’s Blog and Marta’s Meanderings! 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 Hot Author Report! 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 Connection! 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 Bookin’ With Bingo! 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 Story Behind the Book and Across the Pond! 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 Writer’s Life! 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 Pump Up Your Book! 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 Peeking Between the Pages! 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 Beth’s Book Review Blog! 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 The Impression I Get! 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 A Peek at My Bookshelf! 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 American Chronicle! 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 4 the Love of Books! 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 Allvoices! 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 Book Junkie! 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 As the Pages Turn! 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 Review From Here and The Writer’s Life! 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 As the Pages Turn! 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 Allvoices! 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 A Book Blogger’s Diary! 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 Pump Up Your Book! 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! 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 Review From Here! 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 Fantasy Pages! 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 (no stop today)! 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 Charlene Leatherman! 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.

Welcome to Day Five of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s October 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 Between the Covers! 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 Simply Stacie! 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 Writer’s Life! 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 Readaholic! 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 Geek Girl Reviews! 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 Cafe of Dreams! 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 Introducing Writers Radio Show (visit link for more details)! 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 Pump Up Your Book! 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 Pump Up Your Book! 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 Divine Caroline – Part One, Part Two and Part Three! 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 4 the 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 Beth’s Book Review Blog! 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 Hot Author Report and The Plot! 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 Lori’s Reading 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 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 Beyond the Books! 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 Book Connection! 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 @ Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words @ Work, will be stopping off at Readaholic! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words @ Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words @ 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 (no stop today)! 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 My Reading Room! 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 Divine Caroline! 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 (no stop today)! 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 Writer’s Life! 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 I Read! 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 Gothic Asylum 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.

Welcome to Day Four 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 (no stop today)! 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 Between the Covers! 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 All About ~n~! 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 Princess and the Monkey! 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 Children and Teens Book Connection! 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 Divine Caroline! 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 American Chronicle! 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 Book Marketing Buzz! 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 Writer’s Life! 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 4 the 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 Beth’s Book Review Blog! 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 Plot! 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 A Book Lover’s Diary and Book Chick City! 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 Hot Author Report! 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 Chick Loves Lit! 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 Story Behind the Book! 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 @ Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words @ Work, will be stopping off at Virtual Wordsmith! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words @ Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words @ 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 Plug Your Book! 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 , will be stopping off at Readaholic! 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 Blogging Authors and The Book Faery Reviews!  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 As the Pages Turn! 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 Reading at the Beach! 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 Examiner and  Fang-tastic Books! 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 Books and Needlepoint! 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 Musings! 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.

Welcome to Day Three of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s October 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 Cafe of Dreams! 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 The Book Faery Reviews! 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 Cheryl’s Book Nook! 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 Sharon’s Garden of Book Reviews! 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 Cafe of Dreams! 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 Hot Author Report! 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 Broowaha! 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 Beyond the Books! 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 Story Behind the Book! 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 If Books Could Talk! 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 American Chronicle! 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 4 the 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 A Book Blogger’s Diary! 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 Book Connection! 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 Simply Stacie, A Book Blogger’s Diary and  Everything Distils into Reading! 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 Book Marketing Buzz! 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 Pump Up Your 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 Book Tours and More! 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 @ Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words @ Work, will be stopping off at Review From Here! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words @ Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job. Many topics covered in Words @ 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 As the Pages Turn! 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 Crypto-Capers Review! 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 Fantasy Pages and The Book Faery Reviews!  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 Beyond the Books! 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 Beth’s Book Review Blog! 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 Chick Loves Lit! 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 Drey’s House! 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 Gothic Asylum 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.

Welcome to Day Two of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s October 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 The Hot Author Report! 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 Divine Caroline Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and 5 Monkeys and One Ape! 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 Children and Teens 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 Wendy’s Minding Spot! 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 Paperback Writer! 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 A Bookworm Reads! 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 Plot! 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 Examiner! 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 Writer’s Life! 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 Examiner! 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 AllVoices! 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 Dolce Bellezza! 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 Lori’s Reading Corner! 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 If Books Could Talk! 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 Must Read Faster! 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 Examiner! 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 Blog Talk Radio on Barry Eva’s A Book and a Chat Radio Show at 6:30 p.m. eastern time (adjust to your time zone).  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 Cafe of Dreams! 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 @ Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words at Work, will be stopping off at Review From Here! In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach. Words @ 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 The Book Connection! 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 Story Behind the Book! 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 Book Tours and More! 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 Pump Up Your Book! 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 The Impression I Get! 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 Book Cover Lovers! 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 Just Another New Blog! 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 The Sweet Bookshelf! 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.

Welcome to Day One of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s October 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 A Book Blogger’s Diary! 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 A Life with Five Monkeys and One Ape!  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 Cafe of Dreams! 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 Wendy’s Minding Spot! 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 4 the Love 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 Pump Up Your Book!  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 Hot Author Report and The Plot! 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 Let’s Talk Virtual Book Tours!  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 Denyse Bridger’s Fantasy Pages and 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 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 AllVoices! 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 Writer’s Life! 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 Book Rack!  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 Make Mine Mystery! 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 Beyond the Books!  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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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 Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection!  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 @ Work

Lynda McDaniel, author of the business writing guide, Words @ Work, will be stopping off at Review From Here!  In her latest book, Lynda McDaniel shares tools and techniques she developed over her long career as a writer and business writing coach.  Words @ Work helps fill in the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed on the job.  Many topics covered in Words @ 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 Book Habitue! 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 Connection and Pump Up Your Book! 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 Homeschool Buzz! 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 Examiner!  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 Wendi’s Book Corner! 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 Chasing Heroes! 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 Review From Here!  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.

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s October 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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The Broken Teaglass

Emily Arsenault, author of the fiction book, The Broken Teaglass (Delacorte Press) will be stopping off at Northern Mama! Mona has just made a startling discovery: a trove of puzzling citations, all taken from the same book, The Broken Teaglass. Billy and Mona soon learn that no such book exists. And the quotations from it are far too long, twisting, and bizarre for any dictionary. They read like a confessional, coyly hinting at a hidden identity, a secret liaison, a crime. As Billy and Mona ransack the office files, a chilling story begins to emerge: a story about a lonely young woman, a long-unsolved mystery, a moment of shattering violence. And as they piece together its fragments, the puzzle begins to take on bigger personal meaning for both of them, compelling them to redefine their notions of themselves and each other. You can visit Emily on the web at www.emilyarsenault.com.

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The Sari Shop Widow

Shobhan Bantwal, author of the contemporary women’s novel, The Sari Shop Widow (Kensington Publishing), will be stopping off at The Plot and Divine Caroline! Pungent curry, sweet fried onions, incense, colorful beads, and lush fabrics – THE SARI SHOP WIDOW is a novel set on the streets of Edison, New Jersey’s Little India, where a young businesswoman rediscovers the magic of love and family. You can visit Shobhan on the web at www.shobhanbantwal.com.

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Football is for Lovers

Robert Brooker & Kathleen O’ Dougherty, authors of the humorous nonfiction, Football is For Lovers (Mill City Press) will be visiting Review From Here! With anecdotes, illustrations, and a lot of laughs, Football is for Lovers not only makes it easy to understand the game, but also shows you how to put an end to the TV clicker wars, improve your relationship, and spice up your love life. You can visit their website at www.footballforlovers.com.

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Ginger High

Melissa Burmester, author of the young adult fantasy novel, Ginger High (Infinity Publishing), will be stopping off at Readaholic! A murder occurs at Ginger High, bringing the supernatural beings Amanta, Matthias, and Taeru from the parallel world. While they investigate the death, Daisy struggles with her supernatural powers, and with her mysterious new friend, Fredrick. Amanta must deal with a long time, buried family secret. What are powers? And what is with this crazy school? You can visit Melissa on the web at www.gingerhigh.com.

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Daughters of Narcissus

Lady Colin Campbell, author of the biography/psychology book, Daughter of Narcissus, (Dynasty Press Ltd), will be stopping off at Zensanity! Daughter of Narcissus is a stunning analysis by Lady Colin of her own dysfunctional family positioned at the heart of upper class Jamaican society from the middle of the 20th century to the present day. Covering the end of the British Colonial Age and the rise of a liberated generation, whilst addressing the narcissistic personality of her mother, the author brilliantly interconnects the sociological, political and personal. As she dissects the family dynamics lying beneath the appearance of wealth and power, Lady Colin’s understanding of personality disorder is revelatory: compelling the reader to comprehend the destructive and tragic reality concealed by rational language and behavior. You can visit her publisher online at http://www.dynastypress.co.uk/.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible (Kensington Brava, will be stopping off at Seductive Musings and Books and Needlepoint! 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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Rain Dance

Joy DeKok, author of the contemporary women’s novel, Rain Dance (Sheaf House, August ‘09, will be stopping off at God Uses Broken Vessels! 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? You can visit Joy on the web at www.joydekok.com.

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Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms

Jane Doiron, author of the cookbook, Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Quiverfull Family! The Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms cookbook includes recipes for freezable meals like Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs, Sloppy Joe’s, Chicken Noodle Soup and Hearty Chili. Recipes for frozen marinated meats such as Teriyaki Chicken, Thai Chicken and Taco Meat allow for quick meals on busy nights. The make-ahead strategy assures that with a freezer stocked with make-ahead meals, busy moms will spend less time at the grocery store and less money on unhealthy prepared or take-out food. You can visit Jane on the web at www.makeaheadmealsforbusymoms.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 Book Junkie and My Book Addiction and More! 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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Stewards of the Flame

Sylvia Engdahl, author of the science fiction novel, Stewards of the Flame (Ad Stellae Books , August ‘09), will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book! When burned-out starship captain Jesse Sanders is seized by a dictatorial medical regime and detained on the colony planet Undine, he has no idea that he is about to be plunged into a bewildering new life that will involve ordeals and joys beyond anything he has ever imagined, as well as the love of a woman with powers that seem superhuman. Still less does he suspect that he must soon take responsibility for the lives of people he has come to care about and the preservation of their hopes for the future of humankind. You can visit Sylvia on the web at www.stewardsoftheflame.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 (Spectrum International Press), will be stopping off at Divine Caroline – Part One – Part Two – Part Three! 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 Jewish Lady

Carol Sue Gershman, author of the memoir, The Jewish Lady, The Black Man and the Road Trip will be visiting The Writer’s Life! In this page turning and sometimes humorous memoir, she lives agelessly and passionately. Women and a few good men will learn that THEY CAN TOO, if they do not pay any attention to how old they are! Explore your own passion and purpose as you read this sizzling memoir. You can visit her website at http://www.jewishladyblackman.com/.

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A Land Beyond Ravens

Kathleen Cunningham Guler, author of the historical fiction novel, A Land Beyond Ravens, Book 4 of the Macsen’s Treasure Series (Bardsong Press), will be stopping off at The Story Behind the Book! No one in 5th century Britain knows more secrets than master spy Marcus ap Iorwerth, and that makes him a dangerous man. It also makes him a hunted one. For nearly three decades he has manipulated stubborn, irascible kings and warlords in a quest to not only unite them against foreign invasion but to stop them from destroying each other as well. And along with his beloved wife Claerwen, he has followed a greater, even more perilous pursuit—to forge a clear path for the fulfillment of Merlin the Enchanter’s famed prophecy that one day a great king will take command, the king known as Arthur of the Britons. You can visit Kathleen on the web at www.kathleenguler.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting (St. Martin’s) will be stopping off at Fictionary! 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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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea (Bluewater Press LLC) will be stopping off at Pudgy Penguin Perusals! 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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Night of Flames

Douglas W. Jacobson, author of the historical fiction novel, Night of Flames (McBooks Press), will be visiting Working Writers and Bloggers and If Books Could Talk! In 1939 the Germans invade Poland, setting off a rising storm of violence and destruction. For Anna and Jan Kopernik the loss is unimaginable. She is an assistant professor at a university in Krakow; he, an officer in the Polish cavalry. Separated by war, they must find their own way in a world where everything they ever knew is gone. You can visit Douglas’ blog at www.douglaswjacobson.blogspot.com.

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Family Plots

Mary Patrick Kavanaugh, author of the autobiographical fiction novel, Family Plots: Love, Death & Tax Evasion (iUniverse) will be stopping off at Giving Reading a Chance! Despite its unfortunate rejection by a list of misguided NYC publishers, Family Plots is getting rave reviews as a darkly comic autobiographical novel about a young mother trying against all odds to create a normal family life with her new husband, a criminal attorney, who–it turns out–is committing a few crimes of his own. You can visit Mary on the web at www.mydreamisdeadbutimnot.com.

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My Son, John

Kathi Macias, author of the contemporary women’s novel, My Son, John (Sheaf House, will be stopping off at Pop Syndicate and 4 the Love of Books! Murder. Could there be a more chilling word? Could it be any more horrible than to have a loved one killed, brutally and heartlessly, without obvious reason or motive? When Liz Peterson’s elderly mother is found viciously beaten to death in her home, Liz and her husband, Charles, along with their grown son, John, and teenage daughter, Sarah, are horrified beyond words. Their previously predictable, respectable lives seem to have vanished without a trace, as they struggle to make sense of a senseless act. You can visit Kathi on the web at www.kathimacias.com.

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Silk Flowers Never Die

Stella Mazzucchelli, author of the biography/psychology book, Silk Flowers Never Die (Dynasty Press Ltd), will be stopping off at Marta’s Meanderings and Reading Mama! Silk Flowers Never Die is an important and intensely personal memoir, powerfully showing with humanity and humor, the difficulties that exist for any family trying to cope with schizophrenia and mental distress. In a compelling story that reveals how much stranger than fiction fact is, Stella Mazzucchelli describes her determination to preserve her son from the worst effects of mental illness, while his young wife is dying of cancer. You can visit Stella on the web at http://www.dynastypress.co.uk/.

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Dispel the Mist

Marilyn Meredith, author of the mystery novel, Dispel the Mist (Mundania Press), will be stopping off at Associated Content and If Books Could Talk! A Tulare County Supervisor, with both Native American and Mexican roots, dies under suspicious circumstances. Because of Deputy Tempe Crabtree’s own ties to the Bear Creek Indian Reservation, she’s asked to help with the investigation. To complicate matters, besides the supervisor’s husband, several others had reason to want the woman dead. You can visit Marilyn on the web at www.fictionforyou.com.

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Jesse's Girl

Gary Morgenstein, author of the thriller, Jesse’s Girl (Times Square Press, will be stopping off at Books and Needlepoint and The Hot Author Report! How much should a parent sacrifice for a troubled child? In Gary Morgenstein’s taut new thriller, Jesse’s Girl, the answer is – anything. Anchored around a floundering father-son relationship, finding roots and re-uniting vanished bonds, the timely novel about teen addiction and adoption follows a desperate father’s search for his son, who has run away from a wilderness program to find his biological sister in Kentucky. You can visit Gary at www.facebook.com/people/Gary-Morgenstein/1011217889.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at Everything Distills Into 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 Lady D 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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Angel Lane

Sheila Roberts, author of the women’s fiction novel, Angel Lane (St. Martin’s Press), will be stopping off at the For the Love of All that is Written! The small town of Heart Lake is beginning to lose its friendly, small town feeling, so Sarah Goodwin, who owns the town bakery, Jamie Moore, owner of The Chocolate Bar, and Emma Swanson of Emma’s Quilt Corner decide it’s time to find a way to help people feel more connected. Their solution: random acts of kindness. And not just from them. You can visit Sheila on the web at www.sheilasplace.com.

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Robert Tuchman, author of the business entrepreneur guide, Young Guns (AMACOM), will be stopping off at Top 5 Favourite! Today’s graduates face the toughest job market in 10 years. Their peers only a few years older, who just started their careers, are now back on the job hunt with few prospects. There is a highly competitive pool of applicants for companies that aren’t hiring. What options do these bright, young, ambitious people have? To wait for the economy to recover and recruiters to come knocking? Or to take that ambition and passion and turn it into something tangible? Now is the time to become an entrepreneur-take that drive and start realizing your dreams. www.YoungBusinessExecutives.com

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Emily Waits for Her Family

Carol Zelaya, author of the children’s picture book, Emily Waits for Her Family, (Richlee Publishing), will be stopping off at In My Youth! Read Emily Waits for Her Family and follow the true story of the special bond between a tiny bird and a little girl, from first meeting to leaving, from new life to old friends. This story is told in a timeless, three-part series, with an easy-reading rhyme, and is certain to delight and touch your heart. You can visit Carol on the web at www.emilythechicadee.com.

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s October 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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The Broken Teaglass

Emily Arsenault, author of the fiction book, The Broken Teaglass (Delacorte Press) will be stopping off at Review From Here! Mona has just made a startling discovery: a trove of puzzling citations, all taken from the same book, The Broken Teaglass. Billy and Mona soon learn that no such book exists. And the quotations from it are far too long, twisting, and bizarre for any dictionary. They read like a confessional, coyly hinting at a hidden identity, a secret liaison, a crime. As Billy and Mona ransack the office files, a chilling story begins to emerge: a story about a lonely young woman, a long-unsolved mystery, a moment of shattering violence. And as they piece together its fragments, the puzzle begins to take on bigger personal meaning for both of them, compelling them to redefine their notions of themselves and each other. You can visit Emily on the web at www.emilyarsenault.com.

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The Sari Shop Widow

Shobhan Bantwal, author of the contemporary women’s novel, The Sari Shop Widow (Kensington Publishing), will be stopping off at The Plot and As the Pages Turn! Pungent curry, sweet fried onions, incense, colorful beads, and lush fabrics – THE SARI SHOP WIDOW is a novel set on the streets of Edison, New Jersey’s Little India, where a young businesswoman rediscovers the magic of love and family. You can visit Shobhan on the web at www.shobhanbantwal.com.

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Football is for Lovers

Robert Brooker & Kathleen O’ Dougherty, authors of the humorous nonfiction, Football is For Lovers (Mill City Press) will be visiting Review From Here! With anecdotes, illustrations, and a lot of laughs, Football is for Lovers not only makes it easy to understand the game, but also shows you how to put an end to the TV clicker wars, improve your relationship, and spice up your love life. You can visit their website at www.footballforlovers.com.

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Ginger High

Melissa Burmester, author of the young adult fantasy novel, Ginger High (Infinity Publishing), will be stopping off at Divine Caroline! A murder occurs at Ginger High, bringing the supernatural beings Amanta, Matthias, and Taeru from the parallel world. While they investigate the death, Daisy struggles with her supernatural powers, and with her mysterious new friend, Fredrick. Amanta must deal with a long time, buried family secret. What are powers? And what is with this crazy school? You can visit Melissa on the web at www.gingerhigh.com.

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Daughters of Narcissus

Lady Colin Campbell, author of the biography/psychology book, Daughter of Narcissus, (Dynasty Press Ltd), will be stopping off at Zensanity! Daughter of Narcissus is a stunning analysis by Lady Colin of her own dysfunctional family positioned at the heart of upper class Jamaican society from the middle of the 20th century to the present day. Covering the end of the British Colonial Age and the rise of a liberated generation, whilst addressing the narcissistic personality of her mother, the author brilliantly interconnects the sociological, political and personal. As she dissects the family dynamics lying beneath the appearance of wealth and power, Lady Colin’s understanding of personality disorder is revelatory: compelling the reader to comprehend the destructive and tragic reality concealed by rational language and behavior. You can visit her publisher online at http://www.dynastypress.co.uk/.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible (Kensington Brava, will be stopping off at Blogging Authors! 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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Rain Dance

Joy DeKok, author of the contemporary women’s novel, Rain Dance (Sheaf House, August ‘09, will be stopping off at God Uses Broken Vessels! 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? You can visit Joy on the web at www.joydekok.com.

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Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms

Jane Doiron, author of the cookbook, Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Quiverfull Family! The Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms cookbook includes recipes for freezable meals like Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs, Sloppy Joe’s, Chicken Noodle Soup and Hearty Chili. Recipes for frozen marinated meats such as Teriyaki Chicken, Thai Chicken and Taco Meat allow for quick meals on busy nights. The make-ahead strategy assures that with a freezer stocked with make-ahead meals, busy moms will spend less time at the grocery store and less money on unhealthy prepared or take-out food. You can visit Jane on the web at www.makeaheadmealsforbusymoms.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 Book Junkie and My Book Addiction and More! 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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Stewards of the Flame

Sylvia Engdahl, author of the science fiction novel, Stewards of the Flame (Ad Stellae Books , August ‘09), will be stopping off at If You Can’t…! When burned-out starship captain Jesse Sanders is seized by a dictatorial medical regime and detained on the colony planet Undine, he has no idea that he is about to be plunged into a bewildering new life that will involve ordeals and joys beyond anything he has ever imagined, as well as the love of a woman with powers that seem superhuman. Still less does he suspect that he must soon take responsibility for the lives of people he has come to care about and the preservation of their hopes for the future of humankind. You can visit Sylvia on the web at www.stewardsoftheflame.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 (Spectrum International Press), will be stopping off at Divine Caroline – Part One – Part Two – Part Three! 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 Jewish Lady

Carol Sue Gershman, author of the memoir, The Jewish Lady, The Black Man and the Road Trip will be visiting The Writer’s Life! In this page turning and sometimes humorous memoir, she lives agelessly and passionately. Women and a few good men will learn that THEY CAN TOO, if they do not pay any attention to how old they are! Explore your own passion and purpose as you read this sizzling memoir. You can visit her website at http://www.jewishladyblackman.com/.

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A Land Beyond Ravens

Kathleen Cunningham Guler, author of the historical fiction novel, A Land Beyond Ravens, Book 4 of the Macsen’s Treasure Series (Bardsong Press), will be stopping off at The Tome Traveller! No one in 5th century Britain knows more secrets than master spy Marcus ap Iorwerth, and that makes him a dangerous man. It also makes him a hunted one. For nearly three decades he has manipulated stubborn, irascible kings and warlords in a quest to not only unite them against foreign invasion but to stop them from destroying each other as well. And along with his beloved wife Claerwen, he has followed a greater, even more perilous pursuit—to forge a clear path for the fulfillment of Merlin the Enchanter’s famed prophecy that one day a great king will take command, the king known as Arthur of the Britons. You can visit Kathleen on the web at www.kathleenguler.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting (St. Martin’s) will be stopping off at Jen’s Bookshelf! 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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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea (Bluewater Press LLC) will be stopping off at Pudgy Penguin Perusals! 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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Night of Flames

Douglas W. Jacobson, author of the historical fiction novel, Night of Flames (McBooks Press), will be visiting Working Writers and Bloggers and Working Writers and As the Pages Turn! In 1939 the Germans invade Poland, setting off a rising storm of violence and destruction. For Anna and Jan Kopernik the loss is unimaginable. She is an assistant professor at a university in Krakow; he, an officer in the Polish cavalry. Separated by war, they must find their own way in a world where everything they ever knew is gone. You can visit Douglas’ blog at www.douglaswjacobson.blogspot.com.

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Family Plots

Mary Patrick Kavanaugh, author of the autobiographical fiction novel, Family Plots: Love, Death & Tax Evasion (iUniverse) will be stopping off at Books and Needlepoint! Despite its unfortunate rejection by a list of misguided NYC publishers, Family Plots is getting rave reviews as a darkly comic autobiographical novel about a young mother trying against all odds to create a normal family life with her new husband, a criminal attorney, who–it turns out–is committing a few crimes of his own. You can visit Mary on the web at www.mydreamisdeadbutimnot.com.

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My Son, John

Kathi Macias, author of the contemporary women’s novel, My Son, John (Sheaf House, will be stopping off at A Mom After God’s Own Heart! Murder. Could there be a more chilling word? Could it be any more horrible than to have a loved one killed, brutally and heartlessly, without obvious reason or motive? When Liz Peterson’s elderly mother is found viciously beaten to death in her home, Liz and her husband, Charles, along with their grown son, John, and teenage daughter, Sarah, are horrified beyond words. Their previously predictable, respectable lives seem to have vanished without a trace, as they struggle to make sense of a senseless act. You can visit Kathi on the web at www.kathimacias.com.

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Silk Flowers Never Die

Stella Mazzucchelli, author of the biography/psychology book, Silk Flowers Never Die (Dynasty Press Ltd), will be stopping off at A Mom After God’s Own Heart! Silk Flowers Never Die is an important and intensely personal memoir, powerfully showing with humanity and humor, the difficulties that exist for any family trying to cope with schizophrenia and mental distress. In a compelling story that reveals how much stranger than fiction fact is, Stella Mazzucchelli describes her determination to preserve her son from the worst effects of mental illness, while his young wife is dying of cancer. You can visit Stella on the web at http://www.dynastypress.co.uk/.

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Dispel the Mist

Marilyn Meredith, author of the mystery novel, Dispel the Mist (Mundania Press), will be stopping off at The Book Rack! A Tulare County Supervisor, with both Native American and Mexican roots, dies under suspicious circumstances. Because of Deputy Tempe Crabtree’s own ties to the Bear Creek Indian Reservation, she’s asked to help with the investigation. To complicate matters, besides the supervisor’s husband, several others had reason to want the woman dead. You can visit Marilyn on the web at www.fictionforyou.com.

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Jesse's Girl

Gary Morgenstein, author of the thriller, Jesse’s Girl (Times Square Press, will be stopping off at Café of Dreams and I Read! How much should a parent sacrifice for a troubled child? In Gary Morgenstein’s taut new thriller, Jesse’s Girl, the answer is – anything. Anchored around a floundering father-son relationship, finding roots and re-uniting vanished bonds, the timely novel about teen addiction and adoption follows a desperate father’s search for his son, who has run away from a wilderness program to find his biological sister in Kentucky. You can visit Gary at www.facebook.com/people/Gary-Morgenstein/1011217889.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report! 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 Libby’s Library News! 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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Angel Lane

Sheila Roberts, author of the women’s fiction novel, Angel Lane (St. Martin’s Press), will be stopping off at the Book Reviews by Buuklvr81! The small town of Heart Lake is beginning to lose its friendly, small town feeling, so Sarah Goodwin, who owns the town bakery, Jamie Moore, owner of The Chocolate Bar, and Emma Swanson of Emma’s Quilt Corner decide it’s time to find a way to help people feel more connected. Their solution: random acts of kindness. And not just from them. You can visit Sheila on the web at www.sheilasplace.com.

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Robert Tuchman, author of the business entrepreneur guide, Young Guns (AMACOM), will be stopping off at The Book Connection! Today’s graduates face the toughest job market in 10 years. Their peers only a few years older, who just started their careers, are now back on the job hunt with few prospects. There is a highly competitive pool of applicants for companies that aren’t hiring. What options do these bright, young, ambitious people have? To wait for the economy to recover and recruiters to come knocking? Or to take that ambition and passion and turn it into something tangible? Now is the time to become an entrepreneur-take that drive and start realizing your dreams. www.YoungBusinessExecutives.com

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Emily Waits for Her Family

Carol Zelaya, author of the children’s picture book, Emily Waits for Her Family, (Richlee Publishing), will be stopping off at Mosi Esme! Read Emily Waits for Her Family and follow the true story of the special bond between a tiny bird and a little girl, from first meeting to leaving, from new life to old friends. This story is told in a timeless, three-part series, with an easy-reading rhyme, and is certain to delight and touch your heart. You can visit Carol on the web at www.emilythechicadee.com.

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s October 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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The Broken Teaglass

Emily Arsenault, author of the fiction book, The Broken Teaglass (Delacorte Press) will be stopping off at Christy’s Book Blog! Mona has just made a startling discovery: a trove of puzzling citations, all taken from the same book, The Broken Teaglass. Billy and Mona soon learn that no such book exists. And the quotations from it are far too long, twisting, and bizarre for any dictionary. They read like a confessional, coyly hinting at a hidden identity, a secret liaison, a crime. As Billy and Mona ransack the office files, a chilling story begins to emerge: a story about a lonely young woman, a long-unsolved mystery, a moment of shattering violence. And as they piece together its fragments, the puzzle begins to take on bigger personal meaning for both of them, compelling them to redefine their notions of themselves and each other. You can visit Emily on the web at www.emilyarsenault.com.

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The Sari Shop Widow

Shobhan Bantwal, author of the contemporary women’s novel, The Sari Shop Widow (Kensington Publishing), will be stopping off at InkyBlots and Bookin’ with Bingo! Pungent curry, sweet fried onions, incense, colorful beads, and lush fabrics – THE SARI SHOP WIDOW is a novel set on the streets of Edison, New Jersey’s Little India, where a young businesswoman rediscovers the magic of love and family. You can visit Shobhan on the web at www.shobhanbantwal.com.

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Football is for Lovers

Robert Brooker & Kathleen O’ Dougherty, authors of the humorous nonfiction, Football is For Lovers (Mill City Press) will be visiting Review From Here! With anecdotes, illustrations, and a lot of laughs, Football is for Lovers not only makes it easy to understand the game, but also shows you how to put an end to the TV clicker wars, improve your relationship, and spice up your love life. You can visit their website at www.footballforlovers.com.

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Ginger High

Melissa Burmester, author of the young adult fantasy novel, Ginger High (Infinity Publishing), will be stopping off at Readaholic! A murder occurs at Ginger High, bringing the supernatural beings Amanta, Matthias, and Taeru from the parallel world. While they investigate the death, Daisy struggles with her supernatural powers, and with her mysterious new friend, Fredrick. Amanta must deal with a long time, buried family secret. What are powers? And what is with this crazy school? You can visit Melissa on the web at www.gingerhigh.com.

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Daughters of Narcissus

Lady Colin Campbell, author of the biography/psychology book, Daughter of Narcissus, (Dynasty Press Ltd), will be stopping off at Paperback Writer! Daughter of Narcissus is a stunning analysis by Lady Colin of her own dysfunctional family positioned at the heart of upper class Jamaican society from the middle of the 20th century to the present day. Covering the end of the British Colonial Age and the rise of a liberated generation, whilst addressing the narcissistic personality of her mother, the author brilliantly interconnects the sociological, political and personal. As she dissects the family dynamics lying beneath the appearance of wealth and power, Lady Colin’s understanding of personality disorder is revelatory: compelling the reader to comprehend the destructive and tragic reality concealed by rational language and behavior. You can visit her publisher online at http://www.dynastypress.co.uk/.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible (Kensington Brava, will be stopping off at Books and Needlepoint! 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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Rain Dance

Joy DeKok, author of the contemporary women’s novel, Rain Dance (Sheaf House, August ‘09, will be stopping off at A Mom After God’s Own Heart! 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?. You can visit Joy on the web at www.joydekok.com.

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Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms

Jane Doiron, author of the cookbook, Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Quiverfull Family! The Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms cookbook includes recipes for freezable meals like Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs, Sloppy Joe’s, Chicken Noodle Soup and Hearty Chili. Recipes for frozen marinated meats such as Teriyaki Chicken, Thai Chicken and Taco Meat allow for quick meals on busy nights. The make-ahead strategy assures that with a freezer stocked with make-ahead meals, busy moms will spend less time at the grocery store and less money on unhealthy prepared or take-out food. You can visit Jane on the web at www.makeaheadmealsforbusymoms.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 Book Junkie and My Book Addiction and More! 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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Stewards of the Flame

Sylvia Engdahl, author of the science fiction novel, Stewards of the Flame (Ad Stellae Books , August ‘09), will be stopping off at Morbid Romantic! When burned-out starship captain Jesse Sanders is seized by a dictatorial medical regime and detained on the colony planet Undine, he has no idea that he is about to be plunged into a bewildering new life that will involve ordeals and joys beyond anything he has ever imagined, as well as the love of a woman with powers that seem superhuman. Still less does he suspect that he must soon take responsibility for the lives of people he has come to care about and the preservation of their hopes for the future of humankind. You can visit Sylvia on the web at www.stewardsoftheflame.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 (Spectrum International Press), will be stopping off at Divine Caroline!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 Jewish Lady

Carol Sue Gershman, author of the memoir, The Jewish Lady, The Black Man and the Road Trip will be visiting Scribe Vibe! In this page turning and sometimes humorous memoir, she lives agelessly and passionately. Women and a few good men will learn that THEY CAN TOO, if they do not pay any attention to how old they are! Explore your own passion and purpose as you read this sizzling memoir. You can visit her website at http://www.jewishladyblackman.com/.

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A Land Beyond Ravens

Kathleen Cunningham Guler, author of the historical fiction novel, A Land Beyond Ravens, Book 4 of the Macsen’s Treasure Series (Bardsong Press), will be stopping off at Café of Dreams! No one in 5th century Britain knows more secrets than master spy Marcus ap Iorwerth, and that makes him a dangerous man. It also makes him a hunted one. For nearly three decades he has manipulated stubborn, irascible kings and warlords in a quest to not only unite them against foreign invasion but to stop them from destroying each other as well. And along with his beloved wife Claerwen, he has followed a greater, even more perilous pursuit—to forge a clear path for the fulfillment of Merlin the Enchanter’s famed prophecy that one day a great king will take command, the king known as Arthur of the Britons. You can visit Kathleen on the web at www.kathleenguler.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting (St. Martin’s) will be stopping off at Review From Here! 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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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea (Bluewater Press LLC) will be stopping off at The Book Connection! 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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Night of Flames

Douglas W. Jacobson, author of the historical fiction novel, Night of Flames (McBooks Press), will be visiting Working Writers and Bloggers and Home Sweet Home Writing Challenge! In 1939 the Germans invade Poland, setting off a rising storm of violence and destruction. For Anna and Jan Kopernik the loss is unimaginable. She is an assistant professor at a university in Krakow; he, an officer in the Polish cavalry. Separated by war, they must find their own way in a world where everything they ever knew is gone. You can visit Douglas’ blog at www.douglaswjacobson.blogspot.com.

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Family Plots

Mary Patrick Kavanaugh, author of the autobiographical fiction novel, Family Plots: Love, Death & Tax Evasion (iUniverse) will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book! Despite its unfortunate rejection by a list of misguided NYC publishers, Family Plots is getting rave reviews as a darkly comic autobiographical novel about a young mother trying against all odds to create a normal family life with her new husband, a criminal attorney, who–it turns out–is committing a few crimes of his own. You can visit Mary on the web at www.mydreamisdeadbutimnot.com.

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My Son, John

Kathi Macias, author of the contemporary women’s novel, My Son, John (Sheaf House, will be stopping off at Rundpinne! Murder. Could there be a more chilling word? Could it be any more horrible than to have a loved one killed, brutally and heartlessly, without obvious reason or motive? When Liz Peterson’s elderly mother is found viciously beaten to death in her home, Liz and her husband, Charles, along with their grown son, John, and teenage daughter, Sarah, are horrified beyond words. Their previously predictable, respectable lives seem to have vanished without a trace, as they struggle to make sense of a senseless act. You can visit Kathi on the web at www.kathimacias.com.

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Silk Flowers Never Die

Stella Mazzucchelli, author of the biography/psychology book, Silk Flowers Never Die (Dynasty Press Ltd), will be stopping off at A Mom After God’s Own Heart! Silk Flowers Never Die is an important and intensely personal memoir, powerfully showing with humanity and humor, the difficulties that exist for any family trying to cope with schizophrenia and mental distress. In a compelling story that reveals how much stranger than fiction fact is, Stella Mazzucchelli describes her determination to preserve her son from the worst effects of mental illness, while his young wife is dying of cancer. You can visit Stella on the web at http://www.dynastypress.co.uk/.

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Dispel the Mist

Marilyn Meredith, author of the mystery novel, Dispel the Mist (Mundania Press), will be stopping off at Acme Authors Link! A Tulare County Supervisor, with both Native American and Mexican roots, dies under suspicious circumstances. Because of Deputy Tempe Crabtree’s own ties to the Bear Creek Indian Reservation, she’s asked to help with the investigation. To complicate matters, besides the supervisor’s husband, several others had reason to want the woman dead. You can visit Marilyn on the web at www.fictionforyou.com.

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Jesse's Girl

Gary Morgenstein, author of the thriller, Jesse’s Girl (Times Square Press, will be stopping off at Working Writers and Lori’s Reading Corner! How much should a parent sacrifice for a troubled child? In Gary Morgenstein’s taut new thriller, Jesse’s Girl, the answer is – anything. Anchored around a floundering father-son relationship, finding roots and re-uniting vanished bonds, the timely novel about teen addiction and adoption follows a desperate father’s search for his son, who has run away from a wilderness program to find his biological sister in Kentucky. You can visit Gary at www.facebook.com/people/Gary-Morgenstein/1011217889.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report and Just Me! 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 Write for a Reader! 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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Angel Lane

Sheila Roberts, author of the women’s fiction novel, Angel Lane (St. Martin’s Press), will be stopping off at the Pump Up Your Book! The small town of Heart Lake is beginning to lose its friendly, small town feeling, so Sarah Goodwin, who owns the town bakery, Jamie Moore, owner of The Chocolate Bar, and Emma Swanson of Emma’s Quilt Corner decide it’s time to find a way to help people feel more connected. Their solution: random acts of kindness. And not just from them. You can visit Sheila on the web at www.sheilasplace.com.

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Robert Tuchman, author of the business entrepreneur guide, Young Guns (AMACOM), will be stopping off at Top 5 Favorite! Today’s graduates face the toughest job market in 10 years. Their peers only a few years older, who just started their careers, are now back on the job hunt with few prospects. There is a highly competitive pool of applicants for companies that aren’t hiring. What options do these bright, young, ambitious people have? To wait for the economy to recover and recruiters to come knocking? Or to take that ambition and passion and turn it into something tangible? Now is the time to become an entrepreneur-take that drive and start realizing your dreams. www.YoungBusinessExecutives.com

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Emily Waits for Her Family

Carol Zelaya, author of the children’s picture book, Emily Waits for Her Family, (Richlee Publishing), will be stopping off at The Writers Life! Read Emily Waits for Her Family and follow the true story of the special bond between a tiny bird and a little girl, from first meeting to leaving, from new life to old friends. This story is told in a timeless, three-part series, with an easy-reading rhyme, and is certain to delight and touch your heart. You can visit Carol on the web at www.emilythechicadee.com.

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s October 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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The Broken Teaglass

Emily Arsenault, author of the fiction book, The Broken Teaglass (Delacorte Press) will be stopping off at The Friendly Book Nook! Mona has just made a startling discovery: a trove of puzzling citations, all taken from the same book, The Broken Teaglass. Billy and Mona soon learn that no such book exists. And the quotations from it are far too long, twisting, and bizarre for any dictionary. They read like a confessional, coyly hinting at a hidden identity, a secret liaison, a crime. As Billy and Mona ransack the office files, a chilling story begins to emerge: a story about a lonely young woman, a long-unsolved mystery, a moment of shattering violence. And as they piece together its fragments, the puzzle begins to take on bigger personal meaning for both of them, compelling them to redefine their notions of themselves and each other. You can visit Emily on the web at www.emilyarsenault.com.

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The Sari Shop Widow

Shobhan Bantwal, author of the contemporary women’s novel, The Sari Shop Widow (Kensington Publishing), will be stopping off at Chick With Books and Bookin’ with Bingo! Pungent curry, sweet fried onions, incense, colorful beads, and lush fabrics – THE SARI SHOP WIDOW is a novel set on the streets of Edison, New Jersey’s Little India, where a young businesswoman rediscovers the magic of love and family. You can visit Shobhan on the web at www.shobhanbantwal.com.

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Football is for Lovers

Robert Brooker & Kathleen O’ Dougherty, authors of the humorous nonfiction, Football is For Lovers (Mill City Press) will be visiting The Book Faery Reviews! With anecdotes, illustrations, and a lot of laughs, Football is for Lovers not only makes it easy to understand the game, but also shows you how to put an end to the TV clicker wars, improve your relationship, and spice up your love life. You can visit their website at www.footballforlovers.com.

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Ginger High

Melissa Burmester, author of the young adult fantasy novel, Ginger High (Infinity Publishing), will be stopping off at Wendy’s Minding Spot! A murder occurs at Ginger High, bringing the supernatural beings Amanta, Matthias, and Taeru from the parallel world. While they investigate the death, Daisy struggles with her supernatural powers, and with her mysterious new friend, Fredrick. Amanta must deal with a long time, buried family secret. What are powers? And what is with this crazy school? You can visit Melissa on the web at www.gingerhigh.com.

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Daughters of Narcissus

Lady Colin Campbell, author of the biography/psychology book, Daughter of Narcissus,  (Dynasty Press Ltd), will be stopping off at The Writers Life! Daughter of Narcissus is a  stunning analysis by Lady Colin of her own dysfunctional family positioned at the heart of upper class Jamaican society from the middle of the 20th century to the present day. Covering the end of the British Colonial Age and the rise of a liberated generation, whilst addressing the narcissistic personality of her mother, the author brilliantly interconnects the sociological, political and personal. As she dissects the family dynamics lying beneath the appearance of wealth and power, Lady Colin’s understanding of personality disorder is revelatory: compelling the reader to comprehend the destructive and tragic reality concealed by rational language and behavior. You can visit her publisher online at http://www.dynastypress.co.uk/.

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Hot and Irresistible

Dianne Castell, author of the romance novel, Hot and Irresistible  (Kensington Brava, will be stopping off at Café of Dreams! 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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Rain Dance

Joy DeKok, author of the contemporary women’s novel, Rain Dance  (Sheaf House, August ‘09, will be stopping off at Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering! 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?. You can visit Joy on the web at www.joydekok.com.

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Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms

Jane Doiron, author of the cookbook, Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms (Outskirts Press), will be stopping off at Starting Fresh! The Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms cookbook includes recipes for freezable meals like Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs, Sloppy Joe’s, Chicken Noodle Soup and Hearty Chili. Recipes for frozen marinated meats such as Teriyaki Chicken, Thai Chicken and Taco Meat allow for quick meals on busy nights. The make-ahead strategy assures that with a freezer stocked with make-ahead meals, busy moms will spend less time at the grocery store and less money on unhealthy prepared or take-out food. You can visit Jane on the web at www.makeaheadmealsforbusymoms.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 and My Book Addiction and More! 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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Stewards of the Flame

Sylvia Engdahl, author of the science fiction novel, Stewards of the Flame (Ad Stellae Books , August ‘09), will be stopping off at As the Pages Turn! When burned-out starship captain Jesse Sanders is seized by a dictatorial medical regime and detained on the colony planet Undine, he has no idea that he is about to be plunged into a bewildering new life that will involve ordeals and joys beyond anything he has ever imagined, as well as the love of a woman with powers that seem superhuman. Still less does he suspect that he must soon take responsibility for the lives of people he has come to care about and the preservation of their hopes for the future of humankind. You can visit Sylvia on the web at www.stewardsoftheflame.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 (Spectrum International Press), will be stopping off at Ginny’s Book! 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 Jewish Lady

Carol Sue Gershman, author of the memoir, The Jewish Lady, The Black Man and the Road Trip will be visiting Beth’s Book Review Blog! In this page turning and sometimes humorous memoir, she lives agelessly and passionately. Women and a few good men will learn that THEY CAN TOO, if they do not pay any attention to how old they are! Explore your own passion and purpose as you read this sizzling memoir. You can visit her website at http://www.jewishladyblackman.com/.

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A Land Beyond Ravens

Kathleen Cunningham Guler, author of the historical fiction novel, A Land Beyond Ravens, Book 4 of the Macsen’s Treasure Series (Bardsong Press), will be stopping off at Scribe Vibe and Historical Tapestry! No one in 5th century Britain knows more secrets than master spy Marcus ap Iorwerth, and that makes him a dangerous man. It also makes him a hunted one. For nearly three decades he has manipulated stubborn, irascible kings and warlords in a quest to not only unite them against foreign invasion but to stop them from destroying each other as well. And along with his beloved wife Claerwen, he has followed a greater, even more perilous pursuit—to forge a clear path for the fulfillment of Merlin the Enchanter’s famed prophecy that one day a great king will take command, the king known as Arthur of the Britons. You can visit Kathleen on the web at www.kathleenguler.com.

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The Cutting

James Hayman, author of the thriller, The Cutting  (St. Martin’s) will be stopping off at Book Reviews by Bookluvr81! 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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Hoodoo Sea

Rolf Hitzer, author of the supernatural science fiction, Hoodoo Sea (Bluewater Press LLC) will be stopping off at Book Tours and More! 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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Night of Flames

Douglas W. Jacobson, author of the historical fiction novel, Night of Flames (McBooks Press), will be visiting Books and Needlepoint! In 1939 the Germans invade Poland, setting off a rising storm of violence and destruction. For Anna and Jan Kopernik the loss is unimaginable. She is an assistant professor at a university in Krakow; he, an officer in the Polish cavalry. Separated by war, they must find their own way in a world where everything they ever knew is gone. You can visit Douglas’ blog at www.douglaswjacobson.blogspot.com.

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Family Plots

Mary Patrick Kavanaugh, author of the autobiographical fiction novel, Family Plots: Love, Death & Tax Evasion (iUniverse) will be stopping off at The Writers Life! Despite its unfortunate rejection by a list of misguided NYC publishers, Family Plots is getting rave reviews as a darkly comic autobiographical novel about a young mother trying against all odds to create a normal family life with her new husband, a criminal attorney, who–it turns out–is committing a few crimes of his own. You can visit Mary on the web at www.mydreamisdeadbutimnot.com.

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My Son, John

Kathi Macias, author of the contemporary women’s novel, My Son, John (Sheaf House, will be stopping off at Write Editor Blog! Murder. Could there be a more chilling word? Could it be any more horrible than to have a loved one killed, brutally and heartlessly, without obvious reason or motive? When Liz Peterson’s elderly mother is found viciously beaten to death in her home, Liz and her husband, Charles, along with their grown son, John, and teenage daughter, Sarah, are horrified beyond words. Their previously predictable, respectable lives seem to have vanished without a trace, as they struggle to make sense of a senseless act. You can visit Kathi on the web at www.kathimacias.com.

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Silk Flowers Never Die

Stella Mazzucchelli, author of the biography/psychology book, Silk Flowers Never Die (Dynasty Press Ltd), will be stopping off at A Mom After God’s Own Heart! Silk Flowers Never Die is an important and intensely personal memoir, powerfully showing with humanity and humor, the difficulties that exist for any family trying to cope with schizophrenia and mental distress. In a compelling story that reveals how much stranger than fiction fact is, Stella Mazzucchelli describes her determination to preserve her son from the worst effects of mental illness, while his young wife is dying of cancer. You can visit Stella on the web at http://www.dynastypress.co.uk/.

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Dispel the Mist

Marilyn Meredith, author of the mystery novel, Dispel the Mist (Mundania Press), will be stopping off at Bookland Heights! A Tulare County Supervisor, with both Native American and Mexican roots, dies under suspicious circumstances. Because of Deputy Tempe Crabtree’s own ties to the Bear Creek Indian Reservation, she’s asked to help with the investigation. To complicate matters, besides the supervisor’s husband, several others had reason to want the woman dead. You can visit Marilyn on the web at www.fictionforyou.com.

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Jesse's Girl

Gary Morgenstein, author of the thriller, Jesse’s Girl (Times Square Press, will be stopping off at Girls Just Reading! How much should a parent sacrifice for a troubled child? In Gary Morgenstein’s taut new thriller, Jesse’s Girl, the answer is – anything. Anchored around a floundering father-son relationship, finding roots and re-uniting vanished bonds, the timely novel about teen addiction and adoption follows a desperate father’s search for his son, who has run away from a wilderness program to find his biological sister in Kentucky. You can visit Gary at www.facebook.com/people/Gary-Morgenstein/1011217889.

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72 Virgins

Avi Perry, author of the terrorism suspense thriller, 72 Virgins (Gradient Publishing), will be stopping off at The Hot Author Report and Everything Distills Into 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 Write for a Reader! 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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Angel Lane

Sheila Roberts, author of the women’s fiction novel, Angel Lane (St. Martin’s Press), will be stopping off at the As the Pages Turn! The small town of Heart Lake is beginning to lose its friendly, small town feeling, so Sarah Goodwin, who owns the town bakery, Jamie Moore, owner of The Chocolate Bar, and Emma Swanson of Emma’s Quilt Corner decide it’s time to find a way to help people feel more connected. Their solution: random acts of kindness. And not just from them. You can visit Sheila on the web at www.sheilasplace.com.

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Robert Tuchman, author of the business entrepreneur guide, Young Guns (AMACOM), will be stopping off at Darby’s Closet! Today’s graduates face the toughest job market in 10 years. Their peers only a few years older, who just started their careers, are now back on the job hunt with few prospects. There is a highly competitive pool of applicants for companies that aren’t hiring. What options do these bright, young, ambitious people have? To wait for the economy to recover and recruiters to come knocking? Or to take that ambition and passion and turn it into something tangible? Now is the time to become an entrepreneur-take that drive and start realizing your dreams. www.YoungBusinessExecutives.com

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Emily Waits for Her Family

Carol Zelaya, author of the children’s picture book, Emily Waits for Her Family, (Richlee Publishing), will be stopping off at A Bookworm Reads! Read Emily Waits for Her Family and follow the true story of the special bond between a tiny bird and a little girl, from first meeting to leaving, from new life to old friends. This story is told in a timeless, three-part series, with an easy-reading rhyme, and is certain to delight and touch your heart. You can visit Carol on the web at www.emilythechicadee.com.