Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s December Authors on Tour – Day 4

Welcome to Day Four of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s December Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Reb Bradley, author of the political book, BORN LIBERAL RAISED RIGHT, will be stopping off at Sandy PR.com! Undisciplined, self-worshiping kids grow into liberals driven by the same narcissistic, overemotional “I-want-it-now” worldview they had as toddlers, with the results we see today. As Born Liberal, Raised Right proves, these are just the kinds of delusions that our nation can no longer afford to indulge.

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D. Barkley Briggs, author of the young adult novel, THE BOOK OF NAMES, will be stopping off at American Chronicle and The Book Connection! It was supposed to be a routine Thanksgiving break. But when Hadyn and Ewan Barlow discover an ancient Viking runestone buried on their family farm, they unwittingly open a magical portal to another world. Fleeing grief and broken dreams over the loss of their mother, the two brothers find themselves hailed as Champions in the Kingdom of Karac Tor. But all is not well. Nemesia the witch is releasing shadows over the whole land. Names are being stolen from The Book of Names, the most sacred relic of the kingdom. Before long, the Barlows realize they must find the courage to fight, or they will never find their way home. There’s one problem: even if they win, will anyone know how to send them back?

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Kelly Epperson, author of the humor book, WHEN LIFE STINKS IT’S TIME TO WASH THE GYM CLOTHES, will be stopping off at The 1st Page and Bookopolis! When Life Stinks, It’s Time to Wash the Gym Clothes is a collection of her newspaper columns and no topic is taboo. From the “Job Hazards of Parenting” to “Mysteries of IQ Testing Revealed” to “The Scary, Hairy French Doctor,” you’ll share a hearty laugh as Kelly’s conversational style makes you feel you are a part of the happenings. She also grabs your heart with poignant tales of walking the D-day landing beaches, Grandma O, and her reflections as the days in France come to a close.

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Lloyd Lofthouse, author of the historical fiction novel, MY SPLENDID CONCUBINE, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life! Driven by a passion for his adopted country, Robert Hart became the “godfather of China’s modernism,” inspector general of China’s Customs Service, and the builder of China’s railroads, postal and telegraph systems, and schools, but his first real love is Ayaou, a young concubine.

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J.L. Miles, author of the hilarious women’s fiction/chick lit book, DIVORCING DWAYNE, will be stopping off at Lori’s Reading Corner! Francine Harper’s in the Pickville Springs County Jail facing felony assault charges. Her offense? She shot at her husband, Dwayne, and his lover, Carla, after catching them together— in the very bed her daddy had carved and given to Francine and Dwayne on their wedding day. Even though she hit the bed and missed the lovers, she soon learns she’s committed a felony, and the deputy district attorney—who’s never been fond of her since she jilted his brother—is determined to prosecute her to the fullest extent of the law.

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Maria Murnane, author of the romantic comedy novel, PERFECT ON PAPER, will be stopping off at Need More Shelves! When her fiance calls off their wedding at the last minute, Waverly Bryson wonders if her life will ever turn out the way she though it would…or should. Her high-powered job in sports PR? Not so perfect. Her relationship with her dad? Far from it. Her perfect marriage? Enough said. “Perfect on Paper” is a humorous tale of Waverly’s efforts to cobble the pieces of a broken yesterday into a brand new tomorrow. What does the future have in store for her? Will she finally find what she’s looking for?

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Stanley Popovich, author of the self-help book, A LAYMAN’S GUIDE TO MANAGING FEAR USING PSYCHOLOGY, CHRISTIANITY AND NON-RESISTANT METHODS, will be stopping off at Powerful Presenters Blog! An easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. Stan has interviewed various professionals in the counseling field and has over 15 years of personal experience in dealing with fear and anxiety. Stan’s book addresses a wealth of successful techniques for the management of fear, anxiety, recovery, addiction, depression, stress and other mental health issues.

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Marta Stephens, author of the crime mystery suspense novel, THE DEVIL CAN WAIT, will be stopping off at The Plot and Introducing Writers at Blog Talk Radio! The city of Chandler, Massachusetts is plunged into terror when the bodies of three local teenagers wash ashore. While homicide detective Sam Harper hunts down the guilty, a sinister plot emerges overseas. From the Vatican to the jungles of South America, a cursed black pearl ring, the demonic prophecy it represents, and the men who pursue its powers find their unfortunate way onto Harper’s turf.

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Steven Verrier, author of the novel, TOUGH LOVE TENDER HEART, will be stopping off at The Story Behind the Book! Don Fisher, a 41-year-old misfit who craves love but has known little of it, lives alone on the outskirts of New York City in an apartment about the size of a squash court, where “during much of the time he was there Don could have sworn he was the ball.” Seeking a break from the northeastern cold, he catches a year-end flight to Caracas, Venezuela, where he lucks into a whirlwind encounter with Ana, a beautiful Colombian. After returning to New York, Don gets shocking news from Ana that leads to a marriage proposal and plans for Ana to join him permanently in the United States. What follows is a gripping account of the struggles this improbable couple face in dealing with the US immigration bureaucracy and in getting their relationship off the ground. Reminiscent of The Bridges of Madison County, TOUGH LOVE, TENDER HEART is a stirring, fast-flowing depiction of love trying to take root in an impossible situation, and a tale of unsurpassed relevance to our cross-cultural and post-9/11 age.

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Pamela Samuels Young, author of the legal thriller, MURDER ON THE LOW DOWN, will be stopping off at Chocolate the Other White Meat! A brazen killer is targeting some of L.A.’s most prominent citizens. The victims are all quintessential family men. Well-educated. Attractive. Successful. But appearances can be deceiving. When the baffling murders are linked to a high-profile lawsuit, a tenacious female detective soon exposes a scandalous tale of lust, lies and vengeance.

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Stephen V. Masse, author of the suspense fiction novel, A Jolly Good Fellow , will be stopping off at A Blog of Books and The Friendly Book Nook! Two weeks before Christmas, Duncan Wagner gets into his car for another attempt at kidnapping the son of his most despised enemy, State Representative Win Booker. When he drives into the wealthy Boston suburb, he is surprised to find the boy hitchhiking.

So begins Wagner’s quest for revenge as he finds himself face to face with a real boy, and without a clue about how to run a kidnapping. Wagner, a self-styled charity Santa Claus, comes to realize that eleven year old Gabriel Booker is truly a runaway, much more curious than scared. Gabriel has no idea who Duncan Wagner is—or could be.

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Mark LaFlamme, author of the political thriller, Dirt, will be stopping off at July’s Jewels! A grieving man disappears with the body of his dead bride and a mad race is on to find him before he can destroy his father’s campaign for the White House. An exploration of the dark side of politics, “Dirt: An American Campaign” delivers a plot teetering on the cliff-edge of madness as one candidate tries to bury his own scandals while exposing the dirt of others.

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David S. Grant, author of the literary fiction dual novel, BLEACH l BLACKOUT, will be stopping off at The Library at the End of the Universe! Fans of fluffy romance novels and that all-too-familiar, over-hyped, edge-of-the-seat crap should steer clear. This is life at its most jaded. Offense Mechanisms is proud to present Bleach | Blackout by David S. Grant, two novels about drugs, sex, revenge, the corporate crunch, and the inevitable unpleasantness of life and death.

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Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s December Authors on Tour – Day 3

Welcome to Day Three of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s December Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Reb Bradley, author of the political book, BORN LIBERAL RAISED RIGHT, will be stopping off at American Chronicle! Undisciplined, self-worshiping kids grow into liberals driven by the same narcissistic, overemotional “I-want-it-now” worldview they had as toddlers, with the results we see today. As Born Liberal, Raised Right proves, these are just the kinds of delusions that our nation can no longer afford to indulge.

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D. Barkley Briggs, author of the young adult novel, THE BOOK OF NAMES, will be stopping off at Denyse Bridger’s Fantasy Pages! It was supposed to be a routine Thanksgiving break. But when Hadyn and Ewan Barlow discover an ancient Viking runestone buried on their family farm, they unwittingly open a magical portal to another world. Fleeing grief and broken dreams over the loss of their mother, the two brothers find themselves hailed as Champions in the Kingdom of Karac Tor. But all is not well. Nemesia the witch is releasing shadows over the whole land. Names are being stolen from The Book of Names, the most sacred relic of the kingdom. Before long, the Barlows realize they must find the courage to fight, or they will never find their way home. There’s one problem: even if they win, will anyone know how to send them back?

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Kelly Epperson, author of the humor book, WHEN LIFE STINKS IT’S TIME TO WASH THE GYM CLOTHES, will be stopping off at Beyond the Books! When Life Stinks, It’s Time to Wash the Gym Clothes is a collection of her newspaper columns and no topic is taboo. From the “Job Hazards of Parenting” to “Mysteries of IQ Testing Revealed” to “The Scary, Hairy French Doctor,” you’ll share a hearty laugh as Kelly’s conversational style makes you feel you are a part of the happenings. She also grabs your heart with poignant tales of walking the D-day landing beaches, Grandma O, and her reflections as the days in France come to a close.

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Lloyd Lofthouse, author of the historical fiction novel, MY SPLENDID CONCUBINE, will be stopping off at The Book Stacks! Driven by a passion for his adopted country, Robert Hart became the “godfather of China’s modernism,” inspector general of China’s Customs Service, and the builder of China’s railroads, postal and telegraph systems, and schools, but his first real love is Ayaou, a young concubine.

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Jenny McGill, author of the memoir, DRAMA & DIPLOMACY: IN SULTRY PUERTO VALLARTA, will be stopping off at Publishing Secrets of Authors! The non-fiction account begins in 1954 when an eager to see the world young woman looks for a path to explore. Although the American flag is given the highest respect, diplomacy takes on a new meaning as the author slips and slides through the darker side of consular work on foreign soil.

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J.L. Miles, author of the hilarious women’s fiction/chick lit book, DIVORCING DWAYNE, will be stopping off at American Chronicle! Francine Harper’s in the Pickville Springs County Jail facing felony assault charges. Her offense? She shot at her husband, Dwayne, and his lover, Carla, after catching them together— in the very bed her daddy had carved and given to Francine and Dwayne on their wedding day. Even though she hit the bed and missed the lovers, she soon learns she’s committed a felony, and the deputy district attorney—who’s never been fond of her since she jilted his brother—is determined to prosecute her to the fullest extent of the law.

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Marilyn Celeste Morris, author of the fictional novel, FORCES OF NATURE, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! What would happen when a bomber from the nearby Air Force base is flung by a fierce tornado into the county’s largest shopping mall? Begin the day with the mall manager, his assistant, the security officer and Howard the Weatherman, whose predictions are always uncannily accurate, and in this case, deadly.

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Maria Murnane, author of the romantic comedy novel, PERFECT ON PAPER, will be stopping off at Laski Gal! When her fiance calls off their wedding at the last minute, Waverly Bryson wonders if her life will ever turn out the way she though it would…or should. Her high-powered job in sports PR? Not so perfect. Her relationship with her dad? Far from it. Her perfect marriage? Enough said. “Perfect on Paper” is a humorous tale of Waverly’s efforts to cobble the pieces of a broken yesterday into a brand new tomorrow. What does the future have in store for her? Will she finally find what she’s looking for?

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Robert Patterson, author of the nonfiction business book, FIVE STEPS TO C.A.L.M. (CAREER AND LIFE MANAGEMENT) will be stopping off at Divine Caroline! This set of instructions is a must read for the “career changer” and “job seeker” in any geographical area of the United States. Written by a veteran from the school of “real street knowledge.” The author has thought of everything in preparing you for the job search. He has included a website listing for those of you who want to do your job-hunting via the Internet. If you are willing to sacrifice anything to satisfy a limitless desire for knowledge, then C.A.L.M. is, without a doubt, the course of study for you.

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William Petrick, author of the contemporary fiction novel, THE FIVE LOST DAYS, will be stopping off at Book Excerpts of Bestselling Authors! Struggling documentary producer Michael Burns has traveled to the remote Maya Mountains of Belize to capture exclusive footage of the last surviving curandero. The traditional Mayan healer may hold the key to discovering new medicines among the vast, uncharted flora of the rain forest. But with a violent civil war spilling across the border from neighboring Guatemala – and Burns inexplicably drawn to the aging curandero’s American apprentice – the filmmakers stumble into a more explosive story than they ever could have imagined. At once an adventure and an exploration into the nature of perception, THE FIVE LOST DAYS exposes the clash between modern culture and ancient beliefs.

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Stanley Popovich, author of the self-help book, A LAYMAN’S GUIDE TO MANAGING FEAR USING PSYCHOLOGY, CHRISTIANITY AND NON-RESISTANT METHODS, will be stopping off at Divine Caroline! An easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. Stan has interviewed various professionals in the counseling field and has over 15 years of personal experience in dealing with fear and anxiety. Stan’s book addresses a wealth of successful techniques for the management of fear, anxiety, recovery, addiction, depression, stress and other mental health issues.

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Marta Stephens, author of the crime mystery suspense novel, THE DEVIL CAN WAIT, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life! The city of Chandler, Massachusetts is plunged into terror when the bodies of three local teenagers wash ashore. While homicide detective Sam Harper hunts down the guilty, a sinister plot emerges overseas. From the Vatican to the jungles of South America, a cursed black pearl ring, the demonic prophecy it represents, and the men who pursue its powers find their unfortunate way onto Harper’s turf.

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Steven Verrier, author of the novel, TOUGH LOVE TENDER HEART, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life! Don Fisher, a 41-year-old misfit who craves love but has known little of it, lives alone on the outskirts of New York City in an apartment about the size of a squash court, where “during much of the time he was there Don could have sworn he was the ball.” Seeking a break from the northeastern cold, he catches a year-end flight to Caracas, Venezuela, where he lucks into a whirlwind encounter with Ana, a beautiful Colombian. After returning to New York, Don gets shocking news from Ana that leads to a marriage proposal and plans for Ana to join him permanently in the United States. What follows is a gripping account of the struggles this improbable couple face in dealing with the US immigration bureaucracy and in getting their relationship off the ground. Reminiscent of The Bridges of Madison County, TOUGH LOVE, TENDER HEART is a stirring, fast-flowing depiction of love trying to take root in an impossible situation, and a tale of unsurpassed relevance to our cross-cultural and post-9/11 age.

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Pamela Samuels Young, author of the legal thriller, MURDER ON THE LOW DOWN, will be stopping off at Acme Authors! A brazen killer is targeting some of L.A.’s most prominent citizens. The victims are all quintessential family men. Well-educated. Attractive. Successful. But appearances can be deceiving. When the baffling murders are linked to a high-profile lawsuit, a tenacious female detective soon exposes a scandalous tale of lust, lies and vengeance.

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Stephen V. Masse, author of the suspense fiction novel, A Jolly Good Fellow , will be stopping off at Scrappy Designs! Two weeks before Christmas, Duncan Wagner gets into his car for another attempt at kidnapping the son of his most despised enemy, State Representative Win Booker. When he drives into the wealthy Boston suburb, he is surprised to find the boy hitchhiking.

So begins Wagner’s quest for revenge as he finds himself face to face with a real boy, and without a clue about how to run a kidnapping. Wagner, a self-styled charity Santa Claus, comes to realize that eleven year old Gabriel Booker is truly a runaway, much more curious than scared. Gabriel has no idea who Duncan Wagner is—or could be.

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Mark LaFlamme, author of the political thriller, Dirt, will be stopping off at Bookwormom ! A grieving man disappears with the body of his dead bride and a mad race is on to find him before he can destroy his father’s campaign for the White House. An exploration of the dark side of politics, “Dirt: An American Campaign” delivers a plot teetering on the cliff-edge of madness as one candidate tries to bury his own scandals while exposing the dirt of others.

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Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s December Authors on Tour – Day 2

Welcome to Day Two of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s December Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Reb Bradley, author of the political book, BORN LIBERAL RAISED RIGHT, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life! Undisciplined, self-worshiping kids grow into liberals driven by the same narcissistic, overemotional “I-want-it-now” worldview they had as toddlers, with the results we see today. As Born Liberal, Raised Right proves, these are just the kinds of delusions that our nation can no longer afford to indulge.

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D. Barkley Briggs, author of the young adult novel, THE BOOK OF NAMES, will be stopping off at Breeni Books! It was supposed to be a routine Thanksgiving break. But when Hadyn and Ewan Barlow discover an ancient Viking runestone buried on their family farm, they unwittingly open a magical portal to another world. Fleeing grief and broken dreams over the loss of their mother, the two brothers find themselves hailed as Champions in the Kingdom of Karac Tor. But all is not well. Nemesia the witch is releasing shadows over the whole land. Names are being stolen from The Book of Names, the most sacred relic of the kingdom. Before long, the Barlows realize they must find the courage to fight, or they will never find their way home. There’s one problem: even if they win, will anyone know how to send them back?

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Kelly Epperson, author of the humor book, WHEN LIFE STINKS IT’S TIME TO WASH THE GYM CLOTHES, will be stopping off at Blogcritics! When Life Stinks, It’s Time to Wash the Gym Clothes is a collection of her newspaper columns and no topic is taboo. From the “Job Hazards of Parenting” to “Mysteries of IQ Testing Revealed” to “The Scary, Hairy French Doctor,” you’ll share a hearty laugh as Kelly’s conversational style makes you feel you are a part of the happenings. She also grabs your heart with poignant tales of walking the D-day landing beaches, Grandma O, and her reflections as the days in France come to a close.

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Lloyd Lofthouse, author of the historical fiction novel, MY SPLENDID CONCUBINE, will be stopping off at Blog Talk Radio With David K. Ewin! Driven by a passion for his adopted country, Robert Hart became the “godfather of China’s modernism,” inspector general of China’s Customs Service, and the builder of China’s railroads, postal and telegraph systems, and schools, but his first real love is Ayaou, a young concubine.

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Jenny McGill, author of the memoir, DRAMA & DIPLOMACY: IN SULTRY PUERTO VALLARTA, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! The non-fiction account begins in 1954 when an eager to see the world young woman looks for a path to explore. Although the American flag is given the highest respect, diplomacy takes on a new meaning as the author slips and slides through the darker side of consular work on foreign soil.

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J.L. Miles, author of the hilarious women’s fiction/chick lit book, DIVORCING DWAYNE, will be stopping off at Muse Interrupted! Francine Harper’s in the Pickville Springs County Jail facing felony assault charges. Her offense? She shot at her husband, Dwayne, and his lover, Carla, after catching them together— in the very bed her daddy had carved and given to Francine and Dwayne on their wedding day. Even though she hit the bed and missed the lovers, she soon learns she’s committed a felony, and the deputy district attorney—who’s never been fond of her since she jilted his brother—is determined to prosecute her to the fullest extent of the law.

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Marilyn Celeste Morris, author of the fictional novel, FORCES OF NATURE, will be stopping off at If Books Could Talk! What would happen when a bomber from the nearby Air Force base is flung by a fierce tornado into the county’s largest shopping mall? Begin the day with the mall manager, his assistant, the security officer and Howard the Weatherman, whose predictions are always uncannily accurate, and in this case, deadly.

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Maria Murnane, author of the romantic comedy novel, PERFECT ON PAPER, will be stopping off at Scribe Vibe! When her fiance calls off their wedding at the last minute, Waverly Bryson wonders if her life will ever turn out the way she though it would…or should. Her high-powered job in sports PR? Not so perfect. Her relationship with her dad? Far from it. Her perfect marriage? Enough said. “Perfect on Paper” is a humorous tale of Waverly’s efforts to cobble the pieces of a broken yesterday into a brand new tomorrow. What does the future have in store for her? Will she finally find what she’s looking for?

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Robert Patterson, author of the nonfiction business book, FIVE STEPS TO C.A.L.M. (CAREER AND LIFE MANAGEMENT) will be stopping off at The Story Behind the Book! This set of instructions is a must read for the “career changer” and “job seeker” in any geographical area of the United States. Written by a veteran from the school of “real street knowledge.” The author has thought of everything in preparing you for the job search. He has included a website listing for those of you who want to do your job-hunting via the Internet. If you are willing to sacrifice anything to satisfy a limitless desire for knowledge, then C.A.L.M. is, without a doubt, the course of study for you.

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William Petrick, author of the contemporary fiction novel, THE FIVE LOST DAYS, will be stopping off at American Chronicle! Struggling documentary producer Michael Burns has traveled to the remote Maya Mountains of Belize to capture exclusive footage of the last surviving curandero. The traditional Mayan healer may hold the key to discovering new medicines among the vast, uncharted flora of the rain forest. But with a violent civil war spilling across the border from neighboring Guatemala – and Burns inexplicably drawn to the aging curandero’s American apprentice – the filmmakers stumble into a more explosive story than they ever could have imagined. At once an adventure and an exploration into the nature of perception, THE FIVE LOST DAYS exposes the clash between modern culture and ancient beliefs.

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Stanley Popovich, author of the self-help book, A LAYMAN’S GUIDE TO MANAGING FEAR USING PSYCHOLOGY, CHRISTIANITY AND NON-RESISTANT METHODS, will be stopping off at Book Excerpts from Bestselling Authors! An easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. Stan has interviewed various professionals in the counseling field and has over 15 years of personal experience in dealing with fear and anxiety. Stan’s book addresses a wealth of successful techniques for the management of fear, anxiety, recovery, addiction, depression, stress and other mental health issues.

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Marta Stephens, author of the crime mystery suspense novel, THE DEVIL CAN WAIT, will be stopping off at Rose and Thorn Reviews and The Dark Phantom! The city of Chandler, Massachusetts is plunged into terror when the bodies of three local teenagers wash ashore. While homicide detective Sam Harper hunts down the guilty, a sinister plot emerges overseas. From the Vatican to the jungles of South America, a cursed black pearl ring, the demonic prophecy it represents, and the men who pursue its powers find their unfortunate way onto Harper’s turf.

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Steven Verrier, author of the novel, TOUGH LOVE TENDER HEART, will be stopping off at The Plot! Don Fisher, a 41-year-old misfit who craves love but has known little of it, lives alone on the outskirts of New York City in an apartment about the size of a squash court, where “during much of the time he was there Don could have sworn he was the ball.” Seeking a break from the northeastern cold, he catches a year-end flight to Caracas, Venezuela, where he lucks into a whirlwind encounter with Ana, a beautiful Colombian. After returning to New York, Don gets shocking news from Ana that leads to a marriage proposal and plans for Ana to join him permanently in the United States. What follows is a gripping account of the struggles this improbable couple face in dealing with the US immigration bureaucracy and in getting their relationship off the ground. Reminiscent of The Bridges of Madison County, TOUGH LOVE, TENDER HEART is a stirring, fast-flowing depiction of love trying to take root in an impossible situation, and a tale of unsurpassed relevance to our cross-cultural and post-9/11 age.

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

Welcome to Day Nineteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Cyndia Depre, author of the romantic mystery novel, OBLIVIOUS, will be stopping off at Literarily! When a Chatham, Wisconsin, resident is murdered, Olivia feels it is up to her to solve the case. The authorities have their science and labs, but she has an advantage. Olivia has common sense and the grapevine, which can be far more powerful than police procedures.

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Lisa Hendrix, author of the paranormal historical romance novel, IMMORTAL WARRIOR, will be stopping off at Reading and More Reading and Literary Escapism! Ivar Graycloak is a brave warrior, a man known for his strength and integrity. He is also a man with a terrible secret. Long ago he was part of a Viking crew cursed by an evil sorceress to live for eternity as a were-creatures. An eagle by day and a man by night, Ivar has lived a solitary existence for over two centuries. Then the king orders him to marry.

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Darrell King, author of the urban street lit novel, MO DIRTY, will be stopping off at Keep This on the DL! Peola’s famous top cop, Police Chief Mickey O’Malley vows to assist Daufuskie Island’s fledgling police force with training and recruiting to crack down on the sea island’s rising drug trade. O’Malley’s success as a police chief is well documented in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Peola Counties, where his hard-edged, highly unorthodox style is policing has brought both praise and criticism his way.

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

Welcome to Day Eighteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Mary Burton, author of the romantic suspense novel, DEAD RINGER, will be stopping off at Genre Go Round Reviews ! Richmond detectives Zack Kier and Jacob Warwick find themselves investigating a killing spree by a strangler who manages to leave no physical evidence. All they find with the bodies are simple charms, each bearing a different woman’s name and an uncanny resemblance to local television anchor Kendall Shaw.

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Cyndia Depre, author of the romantic mystery novel, OBLIVIOUS, will be stopping off at Tiger To and Bookish Ruth! When a Chatham, Wisconsin, resident is murdered, Olivia feels it is up to her to solve the case. The authorities have their science and labs, but she has an advantage. Olivia has common sense and the grapevine, which can be far more powerful than police procedures.

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Dave Donelson, author of the romantic thriler, HEART OF DIAMONDS, will be stopping off at Fictionary! Heart of Diamonds is a fast-paced thriller and heartbreaking romantic adventure set in one of the world’s most unfortunate countries.

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Karen White, author of the southern women’s fiction novel, THE HOUSE ON TRADD STREET, will be stopping off at The Tome Traveller’s Weblog and The Real Hollywood ! Practical-minded Charleston realtor Melanie Middleton hates to admit that she can see ghosts—even to herself. But now she’s going to have to accept it. Because an old man she met only days ago has died, leaving Melanie his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her something…

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Richard Roach, author of the suspense/mystery novel, SCATTERED LEAVES, will be stopping off at The Book Stacks! When Ben McCord comes home from a business trip to find his young wife raped and murdered, he starts out on a journey of death and destruction. Clues lead him to a dark world of drugs and violence in action that spans Texas, Colorado, and the Mexican border. McCord hooks up with a beautiful doctor, who was also victimized by members of the same drug cartel, and together they track down the killers, surviving bloody confrontations, and ending with a suspenseful climax in the Big Thicket of Texas.

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Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, author of the teen/tween fiction book, THE TRUTH (I’M A GIRL, I’M SMART AND I KNOW EVERYTHING), will be stopping off at Daily Dose of Toni and Out of the Blue! THE TRUTH is a delightful and humorous diary of a ten-year-old girl who is wise beyond her years. She makes us laugh and cry and know that we are secretly heroines.

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William R. Potter, author of the short story collection, LIGHTING THE DARK SIDE – SIX MODERN TALES, will be stopping off at The Blue Stockings! Lighting The Dark Side is an anthology of short fiction including three novellas and three shorter works.

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Ben Furman, author of the young adult novel, SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, will be stopping off at From the Corner of Megan’s Mind! SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, BOOK 2 is a young adult fantasy adventure featuring an eleven yar old, less perfect, heroine that succeeds despite physical frailties and overwhelming obstacles.

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Robert Greer, author of the mystery novel, BLACKBIRD FAREWELL, will be stopping off at The Library at the End of the Universe! Shandell “Blackbird” Bird has everything going for him, or so he thinks. Recently selected number two overall in the NBA draft, the six foot eight, 250-pound superstar has a gleaming new ride and a salary and athletic shoe contract that make him an instant millionaire. What he doesn’t have, is the ability to bury secrets from his past.

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Lisa Hendrix, author of the paranormal historical romance novel, IMMORTAL WARRIOR, will be stopping off at Literary Escapism! Ivar Graycloak is a brave warrior, a man known for his strength and integrity. He is also a man with a terrible secret. Long ago he was part of a Viking crew cursed by an evil sorceress to live for eternity as a were-creatures. An eagle by day and a man by night, Ivar has lived a solitary existence for over two centuries. Then the king orders him to marry.

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Laura Grossman, author of the poetry book, THE SIGHING OF THE WINTER TREES, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! Winter, one of the most coldest and darkest of seasons is personified in this beautiful poetry book

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Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, KILL 4 ME, will be stopping off at Beyond the Books and Review Your Book! KILL 4 ME is a technological thriller set in rural America following Casey Dwyer, a small town girl who becomes caught in a spirit’s unrelenting quest for vengeance after she receives a cryptic and seemingly harmless text message.

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

Welcome to Day Seventeen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Mary Burton, author of the romantic suspense novel, DEAD RINGER, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! Richmond detectives Zack Kier and Jacob Warwick find themselves investigating a killing spree by a strangler who manages to leave no physical evidence. All they find with the bodies are simple charms, each bearing a different woman’s name and an uncanny resemblance to local television anchor Kendall Shaw.

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Cyndia Depre, author of the romantic mystery novel, OBLIVIOUS, will be stopping off at Bookish Ruth and Keep This on the DL! When a Chatham, Wisconsin, resident is murdered, Olivia feels it is up to her to solve the case. The authorities have their science and labs, but she has an advantage. Olivia has common sense and the grapevine, which can be far more powerful than police procedures.

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Dave Donelson, author of the romantic thriler, HEART OF DIAMONDS, will be stopping off at Paperback Writer and American Chronicle! Heart of Diamonds is a fast-paced thriller and heartbreaking romantic adventure set in one of the world’s most unfortunate countries.

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Suzanne Woods Fisher, Joanna Bloss, Faith Tibbetts and Debora M. Coty, authors of the anthology, Grit for the Oyster: 250 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Writers, will be stopping off at Savvy Verse & Witt and If Books Could Talk! A powerful motivator for aspiring writers, Grit for the Oyster offers wit, wisdom, and inspiration to take that first step and persevere through the writing journey.

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Karen White, author of the southern women’s fiction novel, THE HOUSE ON TRADD STREET, will be stopping off at Diary of an Eccentric, The 1st Page, Cafe of Dreams, ! Practical-minded Charleston realtor Melanie Middleton hates to admit that she can see ghosts—even to herself. But now she’s going to have to accept it. Because an old man she met only days ago has died, leaving Melanie his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her something…

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Richard Roach, author of the suspense/mystery novel, SCATTERED LEAVES, will be stopping off at Beyond the Books! When Ben McCord comes home from a business trip to find his young wife raped and murdered, he starts out on a journey of death and destruction. Clues lead him to a dark world of drugs and violence in action that spans Texas, Colorado, and the Mexican border. McCord hooks up with a beautiful doctor, who was also victimized by members of the same drug cartel, and together they track down the killers, surviving bloody confrontations, and ending with a suspenseful climax in the Big Thicket of Texas.

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Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, author of the teen/tween fiction book, THE TRUTH (I’M A GIRL, I’M SMART AND I KNOW EVERYTHING), will be stopping off at The Real Hollywood! THE TRUTH is a delightful and humorous diary of a ten-year-old girl who is wise beyond her years. She makes us laugh and cry and know that we are secretly heroines.

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William R. Potter, author of the short story collection, LIGHTING THE DARK SIDE – SIX MODERN TALES, will be stopping off at The Blue Stockings! Lighting The Dark Side is an anthology of short fiction including three novellas and three shorter works.

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Ben Furman, author of the young adult novel, SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, will be stopping off at Literarily! SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, BOOK 2 is a young adult fantasy adventure featuring an eleven yar old, less perfect, heroine that succeeds despite physical frailties and overwhelming obstacles.

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Robert Greer, author of the mystery novel, BLACKBIRD FAREWELL, will be stopping off at Musings of a Bookish Kitty! Shandell “Blackbird” Bird has everything going for him, or so he thinks. Recently selected number two overall in the NBA draft, the six foot eight, 250-pound superstar has a gleaming new ride and a salary and athletic shoe contract that make him an instant millionaire. What he doesn’t have, is the ability to bury secrets from his past.

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Lisa Hendrix, author of the paranormal historical romance novel, IMMORTAL WARRIOR, will be stopping off at Sandra Barkevich and Reading and More Reading! Ivar Graycloak is a brave warrior, a man known for his strength and integrity. He is also a man with a terrible secret. Long ago he was part of a Viking crew cursed by an evil sorceress to live for eternity as a were-creatures. An eagle by day and a man by night, Ivar has lived a solitary existence for over two centuries. Then the king orders him to marry.

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Ken Gentry, author of the religious book, NOURISHMENT FROM THE WORD: SELECT STUDIES IN REFORMED DOCTRINE, will be stopping off at You Tube! This book is for serious Christians following the Biblical encouragement to “be a good servant of Jesus Christ, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of sound doctrine” (1 Tim. 4:6). Dr. Kenneth l. Gentry, Jr. provides a banquet of nourishing entrees too seldom found on the menu of the modern evangelical church, to help hungry believers grow in understanding.

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

Welcome to Day Fifteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Mary Burton, author of the romantic suspense novel, DEAD RINGER, will be stopping off at and In Bed with Books! Richmond detectives Zack Kier and Jacob Warwick find themselves investigating a killing spree by a strangler who manages to leave no physical evidence. All they find with the bodies are simple charms, each bearing a different woman’s name and an uncanny resemblance to local television anchor Kendall Shaw.

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Cyndia Depre, author of the romantic mystery novel, OBLIVIOUS, will be stopping off at Chikune and Not Enough Books! When a Chatham, Wisconsin, resident is murdered, Olivia feels it is up to her to solve the case. The authorities have their science and labs, but she has an advantage. Olivia has common sense and the grapevine, which can be far more powerful than police procedures.

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Dave Donelson, author of the romantic thriler, HEART OF DIAMONDS, will be stopping off at Fiction Scribe, The Plot and The Book Connection! Heart of Diamonds is a fast-paced thriller and heartbreaking romantic adventure set in one of the world’s most unfortunate countries.

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Suzanne Woods Fisher, Joanna Bloss, Faith Tibbetts and Debora M. Coty, authors of the anthology, Grit for the Oyster: 250 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Writers, will be stopping off at The Book Czar! A powerful motivator for aspiring writers, Grit for the Oyster offers wit, wisdom, and inspiration to take that first step and persevere through the writing journey.

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William R. Potter, author of the short story collection, LIGHTING THE DARK SIDE – SIX MODERN TALES, will be stopping off at Paperback Writer and In Spring it it the Dawn! Lighting The Dark Side is an anthology of short fiction including three novellas and three shorter works.

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Karen White, author of the southern women’s fiction novel, THE HOUSE ON TRADD STREET, will be stopping off at Dear Author and The Library at the End of the Universe! Practical-minded Charleston realtor Melanie Middleton hates to admit that she can see ghosts—even to herself. But now she’s going to have to accept it. Because an old man she met only days ago has died, leaving Melanie his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her something…

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Richard Roach, author of the suspense/mystery novel, SCATTERED LEAVES, will be stopping off at Michele – One “L”! When Ben McCord comes home from a business trip to find his young wife raped and murdered, he starts out on a journey of death and destruction. Clues lead him to a dark world of drugs and violence in action that spans Texas, Colorado, and the Mexican border. McCord hooks up with a beautiful doctor, who was also victimized by members of the same drug cartel, and together they track down the killers, surviving bloody confrontations, and ending with a suspenseful climax in the Big Thicket of Texas.

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Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, author of the teen/tween fiction book, THE TRUTH (I’M A GIRL, I’M SMART AND I KNOW EVERYTHING), will be stopping off at Cheaper Than Therapy! THE TRUTH is a delightful and humorous diary of a ten-year-old girl who is wise beyond her years. She makes us laugh and cry and know that we are secretly heroines.

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J.L. Miles, author of the southern fiction novel, COLD ROCK RIVER, will be stopping off at Savy verse And Wit! In 1963 rural Georgia, with the Vietnam War cranking up, pregnant, seventeen-year-old Adie Jenkins discovers the diary of pregnant, seventeen-year-old Tempe Jordan, a slave girl, circa 1963, with the Civil War well under way.

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Ben Furman, author of the young adult novel, SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, will be stopping off at The Plot Day 2! SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, BOOK 2 is a young adult fantasy adventure featuring an eleven yar old, less perfect, heroine that succeeds despite physical frailties and overwhelming obstacles.

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Robert Greer, author of the mystery novel, BLACKBIRD FAREWELL, will be stopping off at Blogcritics! Shandell “Blackbird” Bird has everything going for him, or so he thinks. Recently selected number two overall in the NBA draft, the six foot eight, 250-pound superstar has a gleaming new ride and a salary and athletic shoe contract that make him an instant millionaire. What he doesn’t have, is the ability to bury secrets from his past.

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Darrell King, author of the urban street lit novel, MO DIRTY, will be stopping off at Books Love Me! Peola’s famous top cop, Police Chief Mickey O’Malley vows to assist Daufuskie Island’s fledgling police force with training and recruiting to crack down on the sea island’s rising drug trade. O’Malley’s success as a police chief is well documented in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Peola Counties, where his hard-edged, highly unorthodox style is policing has brought both praise and criticism his way.

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Laura Grossman, author of the poetry book, THE SIGHING OF THE WINTER TREES, will be stopping off at Diary of an Eccentric! Winter, one of the most coldest and darkest of seasons is personified in this beautiful poetry book

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Lisa Hendrix, author of the paranormal historical romance novel, IMMORTAL WARRIOR, will be stopping off at Cafe of Dreams! Ivar Graycloak is a brave warrior, a man known for his strength and integrity. He is also a man with a terrible secret. Long ago he was part of a Viking crew cursed by an evil sorceress to live for eternity as a were-creatures. An eagle by day and a man by night, Ivar has lived a solitary existence for over two centuries. Then the king orders him to marry.

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

Welcome to Day Fourteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Mary Burton, author of the romantic suspense novel, DEAD RINGER, will be stopping off at In Bed with Books and ! Richmond detectives Zack Kier and Jacob Warwick find themselves investigating a killing spree by a strangler who manages to leave no physical evidence. All they find with the bodies are simple charms, each bearing a different woman’s name and an uncanny resemblance to local television anchor Kendall Shaw.

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Cyndia Depre, author of the romantic mystery novel, OBLIVIOUS, will be stopping off at Cafe of Dreams! When a Chatham, Wisconsin, resident is murdered, Olivia feels it is up to her to solve the case. The authorities have their science and labs, but she has an advantage. Olivia has common sense and the grapevine, which can be far more powerful than police procedures.

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Dave Donelson, author of the romantic thriler, HEART OF DIAMONDS, will be stopping off at The Plot! Heart of Diamonds is a fast-paced thriller and heartbreaking romantic adventure set in one of the world’s most unfortunate countries.

_________________________________________________

Suzanne Woods Fisher, Joanna Bloss, Faith Tibbetts and Debora M. Coty, authors of the anthology, Grit for the Oyster: 250 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Writers, will be stopping off at the 1st Page! A powerful motivator for aspiring writers, Grit for the Oyster offers wit, wisdom, and inspiration to take that first step and persevere through the writing journey.

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William R. Potter, author of the short story collection, LIGHTING THE DARK SIDE – SIX MODERN TALES, will be stopping off at Scribe Vibe! Lighting The Dark Side is an anthology of short fiction including three novellas and three shorter works.

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Karen White, author of the southern women’s fiction novel, THE HOUSE ON TRADD STREET, will be stopping off at Zensanity and The Library at the End of the Universe! Practical-minded Charleston realtor Melanie Middleton hates to admit that she can see ghosts—even to herself. But now she’s going to have to accept it. Because an old man she met only days ago has died, leaving Melanie his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her something…

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Robert Greer, author of the mystery novel, BLACKBIRD FAREWELL, will be stopping off at Musings of a Bookish Kitty and Publishing Secrets of Authors! Shandell “Blackbird” Bird has everything going for him, or so he thinks. Recently selected number two overall in the NBA draft, the six foot eight, 250-pound superstar has a gleaming new ride and a salary and athletic shoe contract that make him an instant millionaire. What he doesn’t have, is the ability to bury secrets from his past.

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Richard Roach, author of the suspense/mystery novel, SCATTERED LEAVES, will be stopping off at The Book Connection! When Ben McCord comes home from a business trip to find his young wife raped and murdered, he starts out on a journey of death and destruction. Clues lead him to a dark world of drugs and violence in action that spans Texas, Colorado, and the Mexican border. McCord hooks up with a beautiful doctor, who was also victimized by members of the same drug cartel, and together they track down the killers, surviving bloody confrontations, and ending with a suspenseful climax in the Big Thicket of Texas.

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Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, author of the teen/tween fiction book, THE TRUTH (I’M A GIRL, I’M SMART AND I KNOW EVERYTHING), will be stopping off at Reading Keeps You Sane! THE TRUTH is a delightful and humorous diary of a ten-year-old girl who is wise beyond her years. She makes us laugh and cry and know that we are secretly heroines.

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J.L. Miles, author of the southern fiction novel, COLD ROCK RIVER, will be stopping off at Savvy Verse and Witt! In 1963 rural Georgia, with the Vietnam War cranking up, pregnant, seventeen-year-old Adie Jenkins discovers the diary of pregnant, seventeen-year-old Tempe Jordan, a slave girl, circa 1963, with the Civil War well under way.

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Ben Furman, author of the young adult novel, SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, will be stopping off at The Plot – Day 1!SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, BOOK 2 is a young adult fantasy adventure featuring an eleven yar old, less perfect, heroine that succeeds despite physical frailties and overwhelming obstacles.

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

Welcome to Day Thirteen of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Mary Burton, author of the romantic suspense novel, DEAD RINGER, will be stopping off at The Writer’s Life  and Book Excerpts from Bestselling Authors! Richmond detectives Zack Kier and Jacob Warwick find themselves investigating a killing spree by a strangler who manages to leave no physical evidence. All they find with the bodies are simple charms, each bearing a different woman’s name and an uncanny resemblance to local television anchor Kendall Shaw.

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Cyndia Depre, author of the romantic mystery novel, OBLIVIOUS, will be stopping off at Cafe of Dreams and Morgan Mandel! When a Chatham, Wisconsin, resident is murdered, Olivia feels it is up to her to solve the case. The authorities have their science and labs, but she has an advantage. Olivia has common sense and the grapevine, which can be far more powerful than police procedures.

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Dave Donelson, author of the romantic thriler, HEART OF DIAMONDS, will be stopping off at Blogcritics and Book Excerpts from Bestselling Authors! Heart of Diamonds is a fast-paced thriller and heartbreaking romantic adventure set in one of the world’s most unfortunate countries.

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Suzanne Woods Fisher, Joanna Bloss, Faith Tibbetts and Debora M. Coty, authors of the anthology, Grit for the Oyster: 250 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Writers, will be stopping off at If Books Could Talk! A powerful motivator for aspiring writers, Grit for the Oyster offers wit, wisdom, and inspiration to take that first step and persevere through the writing journey.

_________________________________________________

William R. Potter, author of the short story collection, LIGHTING THE DARK SIDE – SIX MODERN TALES, will be stopping off at American Chronicle and The 1st Page! Lighting The Dark Side is an anthology of short fiction including three novellas and three shorter works.

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Karen White, author of the southern women’s fiction novel, THE HOUSE ON TRADD STREET, will be stopping off at The Book Connection and Reading Mama! Practical-minded Charleston realtor Melanie Middleton hates to admit that she can see ghosts—even to herself. But now she’s going to have to accept it. Because an old man she met only days ago has died, leaving Melanie his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her something…

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Robert Greer, author of the mystery novel, BLACKBIRD FAREWELL, will be stopping off at Publishing Secrets of Authors and Divine Caroline! Shandell “Blackbird” Bird has everything going for him, or so he thinks. Recently selected number two overall in the NBA draft, the six foot eight, 250-pound superstar has a gleaming new ride and a salary and athletic shoe contract that make him an instant millionaire. What he doesn’t have, is the ability to bury secrets from his past.

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Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, KILL 4 ME, will be stopping off at Popin’s Lair! KILL 4 ME is a technological thriller set in rural America following Casey Dwyer, a small town girl who becomes caught in a spirit’s unrelenting quest for vengeance after she receives a cryptic and seemingly harmless text message.

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Richard Roach, author of the suspense/mystery novel, SCATTERED LEAVES, will be stopping off at Ramya’s Bookshelf! When Ben McCord comes home from a business trip to find his young wife raped and murdered, he starts out on a journey of death and destruction. Clues lead him to a dark world of drugs and violence in action that spans Texas, Colorado, and the Mexican border. McCord hooks up with a beautiful doctor, who was also victimized by members of the same drug cartel, and together they track down the killers, surviving bloody confrontations, and ending with a suspenseful climax in the Big Thicket of Texas.

_______________________________________________

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, author of the teen/tween fiction book, THE TRUTH (I’M A GIRL, I’M SMART AND I KNOW EVERYTHING), will be stopping off at The Book Connection! THE TRUTH is a delightful and humorous diary of a ten-year-old girl who is wise beyond her years. She makes us laugh and cry and know that we are secretly heroines.

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Lisa Hendrix, author of the paranormal historical romance novel, IMMORTAL WARRIOR, will be stopping off at Cheryl’s Book Nook! Ivar Graycloak is a brave warrior, a man known for his strength and integrity. He is also a man with a terrible secret. Long ago he was part of a Viking crew cursed by an evil sorceress to live for eternity as a were-creatures. An eagle by day and a man by night, Ivar has lived a solitary existence for over two centuries. Then the king orders him to marry.

 

 

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Darrell Kingauthor of the urban street lit novel, MO DIRTY, will be stopping off at Library at the End of the Universe and Zensanity! Peola’s famous top cop, Police Chief Mickey O’Malley vows to assist Daufuskie Island’s fledgling police force with training and recruiting to crack down on the sea island’s rising drug trade. O’Malley’s success as a police chief is well documented in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Peola Counties, where his hard-edged, highly unorthodox style is policing has brought both praise and criticism his way.

 

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J.L. Miles, author of the southern fiction novel, COLD ROCK RIVER, will be stopping off at Paperback Writer! In 1963 rural Georgia, with the Vietnam War cranking up, pregnant, seventeen-year-old Adie Jenkins discovers the diary of pregnant, seventeen-year-old Tempe Jordan, a slave girl, circa 1963, with the Civil War well under way.

 

 

Laura Grossman, author of the poetry book, THE SIGHING OF THE WINTER TREES, will be stopping off at Scribe Vibe! Winter, one of the most coldest and darkest of seasons is personified in this beautiful poetry book.

 

 

 

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Ben Furman, author of the young adult novel, SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, will be stopping off at The Real Hollywood and Bloggin’ ‘Bout Books! SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, BOOK 2 is a young adult fantasy adventure featuring an eleven yar old, less perfect, heroine that succeeds despite physical frailties and overwhelming obstacles.

 

 

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

Welcome to Day Twelve of Pump Up Your Book Promotion’s November Authors on Virtual BookTour! 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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Mary Burton, author of the romantic suspense novel, DEAD RINGER, will be stopping off at The Story Behind the Book and The Tome Traveller’s Weblog! Richmond detectives Zack Kier and Jacob Warwick find themselves investigating a killing spree by a strangler who manages to leave no physical evidence. All they find with the bodies are simple charms, each bearing a different woman’s name and an uncanny resemblance to local television anchor Kendall Shaw.

________________________________________________

Cyndia Depre, author of the romantic mystery novel, OBLIVIOUS, will be stopping off at Keep This on the DL! When a Chatham, Wisconsin, resident is murdered, Olivia feels it is up to her to solve the case. The authorities have their science and labs, but she has an advantage. Olivia has common sense and the grapevine, which can be far more powerful than police procedures.

________________________________________________

Dave Donelson, author of the romantic thriler, HEART OF DIAMONDS, will be stopping off at The Printed Page! Heart of Diamonds is a fast-paced thriller and heartbreaking romantic adventure set in one of the world’s most unfortunate countries.

_________________________________________________

Suzanne Woods Fisher, Joanna Bloss, Faith Tibbetts and Debora M. Coty, authors of the anthology, Grit for the Oyster: 250 Pearls of Wisdom for Aspiring Writers, will be stopping off at Bookish Ruth and Publishing Secrets of Authors! A powerful motivator for aspiring writers, Grit for the Oyster offers wit, wisdom, and inspiration to take that first step and persevere through the writing journey.

_________________________________________________

William R. Potter, author of the short story collection, LIGHTING THE DARK SIDE – SIX MODERN TALES, will be stopping off at The Book Czar! Lighting The Dark Side is an anthology of short fiction including three novellas and three shorter works.

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Karen White, author of the southern women’s fiction novel, THE HOUSE ON TRADD STREET, will be stopping off at The Friendly Book Nook and The Plot! Practical-minded Charleston realtor Melanie Middleton hates to admit that she can see ghosts—even to herself. But now she’s going to have to accept it. Because an old man she met only days ago has died, leaving Melanie his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her something…

________________________________________________

Robert Greer, author of the mystery novel, BLACKBIRD FAREWELL, will be stopping off at Book Excerpts from Bestselling Authors and Paperback Writer! Shandell “Blackbird” Bird has everything going for him, or so he thinks. Recently selected number two overall in the NBA draft, the six foot eight, 250-pound superstar has a gleaming new ride and a salary and athletic shoe contract that make him an instant millionaire. What he doesn’t have, is the ability to bury secrets from his past.

______________________________________________

Ken Gentry, author of the religious book, NOURISHMENT FROM THE WORD: SELECT STUDIES IN REFORMED DOCTRINE, will be stopping off at 1st Page! This book is for serious Christians following the Biblical encouragement to “be a good servant of Jesus Christ, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of sound doctrine” (1 Tim. 4:6). Dr. Kenneth l. Gentry, Jr. provides a banquet of nourishing entrees too seldom found on the menu of the modern evangelical church, to help hungry believers grow in understanding.

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Lisa Hendrix, author of the paranormal historical romance novel, IMMORTAL WARRIOR, will be stopping off at Cafe of Dreams and Literary Escapism! Ivar Graycloak is a brave warrior, a man known for his strength and integrity. He is also a man with a terrible secret. Long ago he was part of a Viking crew cursed by an evil sorceress to live for eternity as a were-creatures. An eagle by day and a man by night, Ivar has lived a solitary existence for over two centuries. Then the king orders him to marry.

_________________________________________________

Joel M. Andre, author of the horror novel, KILL 4 ME, will be stopping off at Author Virtual Book Tours! KILL 4 ME is a technological thriller set in rural America following Casey Dwyer, a small town girl who becomes caught in a spirit’s unrelenting quest for vengeance after she receives a cryptic and seemingly harmless text message.

________________________________________________

Richard Roach, author of the suspense/mystery novel, SCATTERED LEAVES, will be stopping off at Divine Caroline and Savvy Verse And Wit! When Ben McCord comes home from a business trip to find his young wife raped and murdered, he starts out on a journey of death and destruction. Clues lead him to a dark world of drugs and violence in action that spans Texas, Colorado, and the Mexican border. McCord hooks up with a beautiful doctor, who was also victimized by members of the same drug cartel, and together they track down the killers, surviving bloody confrontations, and ending with a suspenseful climax in the Big Thicket of Texas.

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Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, author of the teen/tween fiction book, THE TRUTH (I’M A GIRL, I’M SMART AND I KNOW EVERYTHING), will be stopping off at

Parenting Pink! THE TRUTH is a delightful and humorous diary of a ten-year-old girl who is wise beyond her years. She makes us laugh and cry and know that we are secretly heroines.

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