Showing posts with label Virtual Book Tour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Virtual Book Tour. Show all posts
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Book Trailer/Book Video Producer Available
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The newest tool in a authors, publishers and public relations firms' tool box is the book video also known as the book trailer. It is an expensive yet very effective way to promote books online. To learn more about book promotion and book videos, go to www.theresachaze.com
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Virtual Book Tour: Emotionaless Souls
My new short story collection, Emotionless Souls, explores the absurd side of society. A society that is numb to the actions of others as well as the environment around them.
Open Door Policy, one of twenty shorts in my new book details a worker trying to fit into the cubicle world. The difference here is that the initiation includes sex fueled torture from the boss. All of us encounter the controlling folks of the world; the question you need to ask is whether it is worth it. “I was finally part of the team” gleams the narrator at the end of the story, for him, one night of teeth gnashing was well worth being able to share a cup of coffee with his associates.
Each day we encounter people around us, our first impression is based on actions, not what they are feeling. The Dublin Trip and Berets and Bendy Straws are similar stories detailing those we encounter and the reactions we have. Nothing is more real then being in a foreign land with no fear searching out for what is lurking around the corner. If you want to learn about the world, or people in general why not have too many drinks and just wander around looking for items of interest, or trouble; which ever you find first.
Stretching the mind to your limit is essential; whatever is your personal limit is you need to exercise this area of the brain. Pushing from within; whether reading fiction, writing, or living in general, searching for that natural high. If not, how do you know where your edge is?
Gag, White Christmas, and Slam Dunk use the corporate arena as a back drop for what we all know happens around us, and many would rather not acknowledge. What some may refer to as transgression fiction, others will view as reality. In White Christmas, Hanzel suspects a coworker of stealing his cocaine, having to navigate through an office Christmas party, leading to confrontation. For the office prankster, Gag shows what happens when the funny phone calls and missing staplers go to the next level. Slam Dunk asks how far you will go for recognition.
Each story in Emotionless Souls whether based on jealous porn stars, corrupt comics, or subway thieves finds a person in a low place, often dipping lower before eventually finding redemption in the most unconventional of ways. For more information on my books and writing go to: http://www.davidsgrant.com.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Book Marketing Strategies
Book Marketing Strategies
By
Theresa Chaze
Whether self, subsidy or traditional, the author's work just begins when the book is finished and is sent off the printer. Promotions and marketing starts shortly before the book is released and continues until it is no longer available. Frankly, the writing is the fun, easy part of the process. Unless the author is a world leader, a world renown expert or has does something really naughty, she or he will have to work hard to draw attention to her or his book, which means the work truly begins when it goes to the printer. Even when the author hires a PR person, it doesn't absolve her or him from promoting their book at every opportunity.
Every month thousands of new books become available to the reading public with each one of them fighting for shelf space and the reader’s dollar. If the author doesn’t create a brand name for her or himself, the book will have little chance of becoming successful. Creating a brand name involves defining who your target market is and how to reach them. In many ways, marketing is like a dartboard. The inner circle is your target group and each outer ring is an expansion into the general reading population. J. K. Rowling started writing for children. Although she started out branded as a children’s writer, she rapidly spiraled out into the general reading public. Her writing was not only suitable for children, but it was also entertaining for adults. However, books that are more specific rarely go beyond their target audience. Sam is not the only one who doesn’t like green eggs and ham; Dr. Seuss wrote creative and unique books for children, but very few adults pick them up other than to read it to a child.
Placing ads in the media are costly and if not done correctly will produce the opposite effect. A bad ad is worse than no ad at all. A good graphic designer can create an effective ad, but most are very costly. A good publishing and graphics program will help the author create her or his own ad; however, the old phase from the 1970's is the best advice--KISS--keep it simple stupid. The more that is crammed into the ad, the more it will look amateurish and be counter productive. Smaller ads especially should be sleek with the graphics held to a minimum if used at all. Text should contain enough information to tease the reader into looking for the book and tell how it can be found--nothing more.
Marketing doesn't have to be grand or expensive if the author is creative and clever. The internet provides a multitude of opportunities for an author to promote her or his book. Most email services provide for a signature at the bottom of out going emails; if used properly this is a great opportunity to announce a new book or to direct potential readers to blogs or sites. Internet groups, websites, messages boards, chat rooms, and blogs are also excellent ways to not only market the book but also promote the author. The key is to create a balance between creating interest without telling to much of the story or becoming a spammer.
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book has several articles on marketing and promotion, including how to correctly use SEO keywords. It is available as an Amazon Kindle book and on the Theresa Chaze’s website at www.theresachaze.com. Those that buy the ebook from the Chaze will also receive a copy of her 345 page PDF listing of over 2000 independent bookstores for free.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Virtual Book Tour: Theresa Chaze Visits Fiction Scribe
Theresa Chaze, author of From Blank Page to Book Shelves: How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book will be stopping off at Fiction Scribe! Theresa’s fantastic new ebook includes writing tips, publishing advice and markting tools. A must have for the serious writer.
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Virtual Book Tour: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Tips
FROM BLANK PAGE TO BOOK SHELVES VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '08
Join Theresa Chaze, author of the nonfiction ebook, From Blank Page to Book Shelves: How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in April on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
Theresa Chaze has been described as the woman who plays with dragons, especially the dragons of the mind. She leads her readers to magical realms and others worlds. Her work is based on her philosophy that all peoples can live together in peace as long as we come from respect, not only for ourselves but those who follow different paths or beliefs. Whether fiction or non-fiction, Ms Chaze uses her talent to help others find the path to healing and take back their own power. Her work has been compared to Marion Zimmer Bradley and Anne McCaffrey with an adult version of Harry Potter mixed in. Theresa Chaze's major works so far include the first two novels of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (Awakening the Dragon and Dragon Domain) , a Wiccan Book of Shadows, Out of the Shadows, and Into the Light, From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book and a free fantasy ebook called, Sisters, Mother, Daughters. She is also a publishing consultant and publicist who helps authors successful publish and market their own work. She publishes an ezine called, Messages From the Universe, which is available on her site http://www.theresachaze.com/.
From Blank Page to Book Shelves Synopsis
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which give writing tips, publishing advice and marketing tools. From creating unique characters to strong plots, this ebook help authors become stronger writers, while also giving them insight into the business end of the industry. Although there are arch-types, there are no stereotypical characters in successful books. Equally as important is the story structure, plot progression and the conflict development; without a working knowledge of all three the author cannot write a story that will allow the reader to suspend their disbelief. In addition, From Blank Page to Book Shelves helps authors understand the publishing process and aids them to find a publisher that will be beneficial to their career. The last section covers marketing and promotional ideas. From traditional, internet to local, From Blank Page to Book Shelves gives marketing suggestions that are both effective and cost efficient. From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book is available as an Amazon Kindle book and on the Theresa Chaze?s website at http://www.theresachaze.com/. Those that buy the ebook from the Chaze will also receive a copy of her 345 page PDF listing of over 2000 independent bookstores for free.
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Visit Theresa's first week of tour stops!
April 1 - Theresa kicks off her virtual book tour with a stop at Jen's Creatif blog!
April 2 - Visit Theresa on the second day of her tour at Paperback Writer!
April 3 - Third day of tours finds Theresa at Beyond the Books!
April 4 - Week one wraps up with a stop at Jeffrey Redmond!
Be sure to comment to have a chance to win one of Theresa's books!
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FROM BLANK PAGE TO BOOK SHELVES VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '08 will officially begin on April 1, 2008 and continue all month. If you would like to follow Theresa's tour, visit http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/ in April. Leave a comment on her blog stops and become eligible to win a free copy at the end of her tour! One lucky winner will be announced on this blog on April 30!
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Theresa's virtual book tour is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours at http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/ and choreographed by Dorothy Thompson.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"We take books to the virtual level!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
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Join Theresa Chaze, author of the nonfiction ebook, From Blank Page to Book Shelves: How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in April on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
Theresa Chaze has been described as the woman who plays with dragons, especially the dragons of the mind. She leads her readers to magical realms and others worlds. Her work is based on her philosophy that all peoples can live together in peace as long as we come from respect, not only for ourselves but those who follow different paths or beliefs. Whether fiction or non-fiction, Ms Chaze uses her talent to help others find the path to healing and take back their own power. Her work has been compared to Marion Zimmer Bradley and Anne McCaffrey with an adult version of Harry Potter mixed in. Theresa Chaze's major works so far include the first two novels of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (Awakening the Dragon and Dragon Domain) , a Wiccan Book of Shadows, Out of the Shadows, and Into the Light, From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book and a free fantasy ebook called, Sisters, Mother, Daughters. She is also a publishing consultant and publicist who helps authors successful publish and market their own work. She publishes an ezine called, Messages From the Universe, which is available on her site http://www.theresachaze.com/.
From Blank Page to Book Shelves Synopsis
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which give writing tips, publishing advice and marketing tools. From creating unique characters to strong plots, this ebook help authors become stronger writers, while also giving them insight into the business end of the industry. Although there are arch-types, there are no stereotypical characters in successful books. Equally as important is the story structure, plot progression and the conflict development; without a working knowledge of all three the author cannot write a story that will allow the reader to suspend their disbelief. In addition, From Blank Page to Book Shelves helps authors understand the publishing process and aids them to find a publisher that will be beneficial to their career. The last section covers marketing and promotional ideas. From traditional, internet to local, From Blank Page to Book Shelves gives marketing suggestions that are both effective and cost efficient. From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book is available as an Amazon Kindle book and on the Theresa Chaze?s website at http://www.theresachaze.com/. Those that buy the ebook from the Chaze will also receive a copy of her 345 page PDF listing of over 2000 independent bookstores for free.
*****
Visit Theresa's first week of tour stops!
April 1 - Theresa kicks off her virtual book tour with a stop at Jen's Creatif blog!
April 2 - Visit Theresa on the second day of her tour at Paperback Writer!
April 3 - Third day of tours finds Theresa at Beyond the Books!
April 4 - Week one wraps up with a stop at Jeffrey Redmond!
Be sure to comment to have a chance to win one of Theresa's books!
*******
FROM BLANK PAGE TO BOOK SHELVES VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '08 will officially begin on April 1, 2008 and continue all month. If you would like to follow Theresa's tour, visit http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/ in April. Leave a comment on her blog stops and become eligible to win a free copy at the end of her tour! One lucky winner will be announced on this blog on April 30!
*******
Theresa's virtual book tour is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours at http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/ and choreographed by Dorothy Thompson.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"We take books to the virtual level!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
Promotional book trailer for literary fiction author Camille Marchetta.
Promotional book trailer for literary fiction author Camille Marchetta. You can visit her website at www.camillemarchetta.com
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Virtual Book Tour, Amanda Young, Hazel Statham, Carole Whang Schutter, Jude Moreo, thomas Kuiper, Anita Hackely-Lambert, Judy Gregerson
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in January will be giving away FREE incentives if you buy their books by any online book store, including publisher's websites. Click here for more information!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Judy Gregerson, author of the young adult fiction novel, BAD GIRLS CLUB (Blooming Tree Press) will be interviewed at Inspired Author and she had some nice things to say about Pump Up!
Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge Publishing, Aug. 07) will be stopping off at Sydney Molare's You Don't Know Jack Podcast at Blog Talk Radio for a fantastic interview!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April 06) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books where he will tell you what Vice-President Dick Cheney thought of his book, plus his future plans to be a talk show host!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. 07) will be stopping off at the lovely Dyan Garris blog, Voice of the Angels where Dyan will show you how she achieves her dreams!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June 07) will be Active Christian Media for a podcast! Listen here!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan.08) will be stopping off at Sadie's Storylines!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov.07), will be giving a fantastic interview at The Writer's Life!
All authors will be giving away free personalized bookmarks or other freebies during their tour. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win free incentives when purchasing their books! Click here for more information.
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion at www.pumpupyourbookp romotion. com.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Judy Gregerson, author of the young adult fiction novel, BAD GIRLS CLUB (Blooming Tree Press) will be interviewed at Inspired Author and she had some nice things to say about Pump Up!
Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge Publishing, Aug. 07) will be stopping off at Sydney Molare's You Don't Know Jack Podcast at Blog Talk Radio for a fantastic interview!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April 06) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books where he will tell you what Vice-President Dick Cheney thought of his book, plus his future plans to be a talk show host!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. 07) will be stopping off at the lovely Dyan Garris blog, Voice of the Angels where Dyan will show you how she achieves her dreams!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June 07) will be Active Christian Media for a podcast! Listen here!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan.08) will be stopping off at Sadie's Storylines!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov.07), will be giving a fantastic interview at The Writer's Life!
All authors will be giving away free personalized bookmarks or other freebies during their tour. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win free incentives when purchasing their books! Click here for more information.
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion at www.pumpupyourbookp romotion. com.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Pump Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tour January 08: The next best selling authors
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in January will be giving away FREE incentives if you buy their books by any online book store, including publisher's websites. Click here for more information!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Judy Gregerson, author of the young adult fiction novel, BAD GIRLS CLUB (Blooming Tree Press) will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. 07) will be stopping off at Virtual Wordsmith!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June˜07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan. 08) will be stopping off at A Biblio Paradise!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov.07), will be stopping off at Paperback Writer!
All authors will be giving away free personalized bookmarks or other freebies during their tour. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win free incentives when purchasing their books! Click here for more information.
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion at www.pumpupyourbookp romotion. com.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookp romotion. com
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Judy Gregerson, author of the young adult fiction novel, BAD GIRLS CLUB (Blooming Tree Press) will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. 07) will be stopping off at Virtual Wordsmith!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June˜07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan. 08) will be stopping off at A Biblio Paradise!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov.07), will be stopping off at Paperback Writer!
All authors will be giving away free personalized bookmarks or other freebies during their tour. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win free incentives when purchasing their books! Click here for more information.
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion at www.pumpupyourbookp romotion. com.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookp romotion. com
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Virtual Book Tour: Politics, Spiritual Healing, fantasy and Romance
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in January will be giving away FREE incentives if you buy their books by any online book store, including publisher's websites. Click here for more information!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge Publishing, Aug. ‘07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April 06) will be stopping off at AgainstHillary. com!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. 07) will be stopping off at It's Only Ink!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June 07) will be stopping off at Inspired Author!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan. 08) will be stopping off at Storycrafters!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov. 07), will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Kathleen Willey, author of the nonfiction title, TARGET: CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON (World Ahead Media, Nov. 07) will be stopping off at WorldNetDaily!
All authors will be giving away free personalized bookmarks or other freebies during their tour. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win free incentives when purchasing their books! Click here for more information.
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge Publishing, Aug. ‘07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April 06) will be stopping off at AgainstHillary. com!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. 07) will be stopping off at It's Only Ink!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June 07) will be stopping off at Inspired Author!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan. 08) will be stopping off at Storycrafters!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov. 07), will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Kathleen Willey, author of the nonfiction title, TARGET: CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON (World Ahead Media, Nov. 07) will be stopping off at WorldNetDaily!
All authors will be giving away free personalized bookmarks or other freebies during their tour. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win free incentives when purchasing their books! Click here for more information.
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
Friday, January 04, 2008
Virtual Book Tour: Thomas Kuiper: I've Always Been a Yankees Fan: Hillary Clinton in her own words
With the Presidential election looming in the near future, what better time than to catch Thomas D. Kuiper's guest post at World Net Daily! Visit the link below!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April 06) will be stopping off at WorldNetDaily!
This message is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion.
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Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April 06) will be stopping off at WorldNetDaily!
This message is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
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Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Virtual Book Tour January 2008--Hiltary Clinton, Civil Justice, Bad Girls
Pump Up Your Book Promotion January Authors on Tour - Day One
Posted by pumpupyourbookpromotion on January 2, 2008
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in January will be giving away FREE incentives if you buy their books by any online book store, including publisher’s websites. Click here for more information!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Judy Gregerson, author of the young adult fiction novel, BAD GIRLS CLUB (Blooming Tree Press) will be stopping off at American Chronicle!
Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge Publishing, Aug. ‘07) will be stopping off at Book Marketing Buzz!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April ‘06) will be stopping off at NoHillaryClinton.com!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. ‘07) will be stopping off at Boomer Chick!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June ‘07) will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan. ‘08) will be stopping off at Buzz the Book!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov. ‘07), will be stopping off at Families.com!
Kathleen Willey, author of the nonfiction title, TARGET: CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON (World Ahead Media, Nov. ‘07) will be stopping off at Right Wing News!
All authors will be giving away free personalized bookmarks or other freebies during their tour. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win free incentives when purchasing their books! Click here for more information.
Posted by pumpupyourbookpromotion on January 2, 2008
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in January will be giving away FREE incentives if you buy their books by any online book store, including publisher’s websites. Click here for more information!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Judy Gregerson, author of the young adult fiction novel, BAD GIRLS CLUB (Blooming Tree Press) will be stopping off at American Chronicle!
Anita Hackley-Lambert, author of the biography, F.H.M. MURRAY: FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF A FORGOTTEN PIONEER FOR CIVIL JUSTICE (BookSurge Publishing, Aug. ‘07) will be stopping off at Book Marketing Buzz!
Thomas D. Kuiper, author of the current events book, I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A YANKEES FAN: HILLARY CLINTON IN HER OWN WORDS (World Ahead Media, April ‘06) will be stopping off at NoHillaryClinton.com!
Judi Moreo, author of YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH ACHIEVEMENT JOURNAL (Stephens Press, Dec. ‘07) will be stopping off at Boomer Chick!
Carole Whang Schutter, author of the historical romance novel, SEPTEMBER DAWN (Author House, June ‘07) will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Hazel Statham, author of the historical romance novel, MY DEAREST FRIEND (Wings ePress, Jan. ‘08) will be stopping off at Buzz the Book!
Amanda Young, author of the personal memoir, SILENT PRISONER (BookSurge, Nov. ‘07), will be stopping off at Families.com!
Kathleen Willey, author of the nonfiction title, TARGET: CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON (World Ahead Media, Nov. ‘07) will be stopping off at Right Wing News!
All authors will be giving away free personalized bookmarks or other freebies during their tour. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win free incentives when purchasing their books! Click here for more information.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Virtual Book Tour: You Are More Than Enough Achievement Journal-Judi Moreo
You are more than enough Achievement Journal
With 2007 behind us and 2008 on the horizon, it's time to reflect on how we want the rest of our journey here on earth to go. Do we settle for letting life happen or do we take steps toward achieving our dreams? Do we think about it or do we DO it?
If you have watched the movie, The Secret, then you understand the power of affirmative thinking=affirmative action. Are you taking those steps in the right direction to enjoy life at its fullest whether it's through financial success, relationship bliss or perfect health?
On January 1, 2008, Judi Moreo, author of You Are More Than Enough Achievement Journal (Stephens Press, Dec. '07), will embark on a virtual book tour throughout the blogosphere, but it will involve YOU. She wants YOU to be the star in a campaign to let the world know how you are taking those steps in realizing your dreams.
If you would like to become involved in her ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR 08, here is how it works:
1. Repeat this passage from her book: "Every step I take brings me closer to the realization of my dreams" until you understand its powerful message.
2. Think about what steps you are taking to achieve your dreams and write about it. Your entry can be as long or as short as you'd like.
3. Post your message on your blog and give us the link so that we can post it on Judi's tour page at http://www.virtualbooktoursforauthors.blogspot.com/ (her tour page goes live tomorrow). Email us with your link at thewriterslife( at)yahoo.com.
4. When we receive your link, we will put it on our daily rounds of promotions, thus bringing you instant traffic, so get those links to us soon!
5. We only ask that you include the passage above before your blog post so that people will understand what you are doing.
6. We also ask that you include a jpeg copy of Judie's book, You Are More Than Enough Achievement Journal, in your blog post. You can find her book cover at http://tinyurl.com/3cqa46 and link it to http://tinyurl.com/ywf67x.
7. All participants will be listed at Judi's tour page at http://www.virtualb ooktoursforautho rs.blogspot. com/ when they come in, stating the date on which their blog post will appear and will remain there indefinitely.
That's all there is to it! Hurry before time runs out. Become involved in a nationwide campaign to bring in 2008 with a bang and help others realize that dreams are not something that happens; dreams are something that YOU make happen. Let's make 2008 the year when you realize your dreams and make them happen. Share your stories and become involved in Judi Moreo's "Achieving Your Dreams Virtual Book Tour '08" where YOU are the star!
Judi's virtual book tour will be highly publicized including press releases and other promotions. Let us know what steps you are taking to achieve success and be read by thousands of Internet users!
Dorothy Thompson
CEO/Founder Pump Up Your Book Promotion
http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookp romotion. com
With 2007 behind us and 2008 on the horizon, it's time to reflect on how we want the rest of our journey here on earth to go. Do we settle for letting life happen or do we take steps toward achieving our dreams? Do we think about it or do we DO it?
If you have watched the movie, The Secret, then you understand the power of affirmative thinking=affirmative action. Are you taking those steps in the right direction to enjoy life at its fullest whether it's through financial success, relationship bliss or perfect health?
On January 1, 2008, Judi Moreo, author of You Are More Than Enough Achievement Journal (Stephens Press, Dec. '07), will embark on a virtual book tour throughout the blogosphere, but it will involve YOU. She wants YOU to be the star in a campaign to let the world know how you are taking those steps in realizing your dreams.
If you would like to become involved in her ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR 08, here is how it works:
1. Repeat this passage from her book: "Every step I take brings me closer to the realization of my dreams" until you understand its powerful message.
2. Think about what steps you are taking to achieve your dreams and write about it. Your entry can be as long or as short as you'd like.
3. Post your message on your blog and give us the link so that we can post it on Judi's tour page at http://www.virtualbooktoursforauthors.blogspot.com/ (her tour page goes live tomorrow). Email us with your link at thewriterslife( at)yahoo.com.
4. When we receive your link, we will put it on our daily rounds of promotions, thus bringing you instant traffic, so get those links to us soon!
5. We only ask that you include the passage above before your blog post so that people will understand what you are doing.
6. We also ask that you include a jpeg copy of Judie's book, You Are More Than Enough Achievement Journal, in your blog post. You can find her book cover at http://tinyurl.com/3cqa46 and link it to http://tinyurl.com/ywf67x.
7. All participants will be listed at Judi's tour page at http://www.virtualb ooktoursforautho rs.blogspot. com/ when they come in, stating the date on which their blog post will appear and will remain there indefinitely.
That's all there is to it! Hurry before time runs out. Become involved in a nationwide campaign to bring in 2008 with a bang and help others realize that dreams are not something that happens; dreams are something that YOU make happen. Let's make 2008 the year when you realize your dreams and make them happen. Share your stories and become involved in Judi Moreo's "Achieving Your Dreams Virtual Book Tour '08" where YOU are the star!
Judi's virtual book tour will be highly publicized including press releases and other promotions. Let us know what steps you are taking to achieve success and be read by thousands of Internet users!
Dorothy Thompson
CEO/Founder Pump Up Your Book Promotion
http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookp romotion. com
Friday, December 21, 2007
Virtual Book Tour: Magical Fantasy Novels For Adult--Explore Your Dark Passions
Paperback Writer hosts Theresa Chaze today at http://rebecca2007.wordpress.com/. Read Rebecca's interview of Ms Chaze. In addition, you are invited to add comments and ask the author questions. When you leave a comment, you are automatic entered to win a copy of Awakening the Dragon-Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy.
Magical Fantasy Novels for Adults--Be Wicked if You Dare
Whether in books or our own mind as children we were able to unashamedly walk in the realms of fantasy, going wherever our imaginations took us. As adults were expected to put away childish things for more intellectual material. Guilty we secretly brought home Harry Potter, The Golden Compass, and the many others to once again enjoy other realms and allow our imaginations free reign. Yet like all stories intended for children, adults found that the plots were something missing. No longer did the simple tales of innocence captivate us as they did in days gone by. Instead, we longed for the passionate and mystical encounters in this world and others. Theresa Chaze's Dragon Clan Trilogy is magical fantasy series that is not for the faint of heart. Filled with magic, suspense and passion, the residents of Coyote Springs will entice and frighten you as they face challenges that come from within and without This series are for those who want to explore the guilty pleasures of their dark side while trying to keep their honor untarnished and heal old wounds.
Awakening the Dragon--Book One of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (978-0-9798406-0-9) is a story of magic, suspense and karmic justice combine in a tale of horror. Rachael moves to Coyote Springs to find a home and open her bookstore. Instead, she becomes the catalyst in exposing a murder and the target of a violent cult. She is forced to awaken her dragon spirit prematurely to save herself and all she loves. Will she be able to control the power of the dragon as it rises giving her the power to save all she loves or will the flames from within destroy her?
Dragon Domain--Book Two of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (978-0-9798406-1-6) Cheyenne and Celeste came to Coyote Springs to save a child; instead, Cheyenne found a home. With the help of their new friend, Jane, they created a spiritual sanctuary. But when Celeste stopped running, her past caught up with her. Dominic arrived with promises of love and passion. Instead of love, he reawakened Celeste’s dark side, turning her against those she loved the most. With the aid of the dragons, Cheyenne was barely able to ward off their first attack. With each soul they bound to them, Celeste and Dominic’s greed and hatred grew until they would not settle for less than totally destroying Cheyenne and all she loves. How do you protect yourself from someone who knows how to steal your soul?
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Magical Fantasy, suspence, Christian, mystery Virtual Book Tours: comment and be entered to win free books
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in December will be giving away FREE copies of their books to a few lucky people who comment on their blog stops. Winners will be announced at www.virtualbooktoursforauthors.blogspot.com on December 31!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Angela Benson, author of the christian fiction novel, THE AMEN SISTERS (Walk Worthy Press/Grand Central Publishing, Nov.˜07), will be stopping off at Christian Writers World!
http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/
Theresa Chaze, author of the magical fantasy novel, AWAKENING THE DRAGON (Valkyrie Publishing), will be stopping off at Plug Your Book!
http://plugyourbook.wordpress.com/
Jean Hackensmith and Kathe Birch, authors of the time travel romance, THE ULTIMATE PASSAGE (Port Town Publishing, Sept.07) will be sharing her thoughts all week long at Independent Book Report!
http://independentbookreport.blogspot.com/
Roberta Isleib, author of the psychological mystery murder novel, PREACHING TO THE CORPSE (Berkley Prime, Dec.07) will be stopping off at Virtual Wordsmith! http://www.virtualwordsmith.blogspot.com/
Jim Melvin, author of book one of the DEATH WIZARD CHRONICLES epic fantasy series, THE PIT (Rain Publishing, Sept.07) will be stopping off at Storycrafters! http://www.storycrafters.blogspot.com/
Sydney Molare, author of the christian fiction novel, DEVILS ORCHESTRA (Fishbowl International) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books! http://beyondthebooks.wordpress.com/
Cat Muldoon, author of the fantasy novel, RUE THE DAY (Wings Press, May ‘07) will be stopping off at Book Marketing Buzz! http://bookmarketingbuzz.wordpress.com/
Nelson Pahl, author of the romantic fiction, BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY (Cafe Reverie Press, Sept. ‘07) will be stopping off at J. Kayes Book Blog! http://www.j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/
All authors will be giving away free copies of their books to a few lucky readers who comment on their blog stops. Dont miss out on this opportunity to win free books!
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion at www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Angela Benson, author of the christian fiction novel, THE AMEN SISTERS (Walk Worthy Press/Grand Central Publishing, Nov.˜07), will be stopping off at Christian Writers World!
http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/
Theresa Chaze, author of the magical fantasy novel, AWAKENING THE DRAGON (Valkyrie Publishing), will be stopping off at Plug Your Book!
http://plugyourbook.wordpress.com/
Jean Hackensmith and Kathe Birch, authors of the time travel romance, THE ULTIMATE PASSAGE (Port Town Publishing, Sept.07) will be sharing her thoughts all week long at Independent Book Report!
http://independentbookreport.blogspot.com/
Roberta Isleib, author of the psychological mystery murder novel, PREACHING TO THE CORPSE (Berkley Prime, Dec.07) will be stopping off at Virtual Wordsmith! http://www.virtualwordsmith.blogspot.com/
Jim Melvin, author of book one of the DEATH WIZARD CHRONICLES epic fantasy series, THE PIT (Rain Publishing, Sept.07) will be stopping off at Storycrafters! http://www.storycrafters.blogspot.com/
Sydney Molare, author of the christian fiction novel, DEVILS ORCHESTRA (Fishbowl International) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books! http://beyondthebooks.wordpress.com/
Cat Muldoon, author of the fantasy novel, RUE THE DAY (Wings Press, May ‘07) will be stopping off at Book Marketing Buzz! http://bookmarketingbuzz.wordpress.com/
Nelson Pahl, author of the romantic fiction, BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY (Cafe Reverie Press, Sept. ‘07) will be stopping off at J. Kayes Book Blog! http://www.j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/
All authors will be giving away free copies of their books to a few lucky readers who comment on their blog stops. Dont miss out on this opportunity to win free books!
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion at www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Magical Fantasy Virtual Book Tour Filled with Suspense, Romance and Healing
Virtual book tours with Pump Up Your Book Promotion continues! All authors on tour in December will be giving away FREE copies of their books to a few lucky people who comment on their blog stops. Winners will be announced at www.virtualbooktoursforauthors.blogspot.com on December 31!
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Angela Benson, author of the christian fiction novel, THE AMEN SISTERS (Walk Worthy Press/Grand Central Publishing, Nov.˜07), will be stopping off at Buzz the Book!
Theresa Chaze, author of the magical fantasy novel, AWAKENING THE DRAGON (Valkyrie Publishing), will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
Holly Fretwell, author of the nonfiction childrens book, THE SKY̢۪S NOT FALLING (Kids Ahead Publishing), will be stopping off at Write What Inspires You!
Jean Hackensmith and Kathe Birch, authors of the time travel romance, THE ULTIMATE PASSAGE (Port Town Publishing, Sept.07) will be sharing her thoughts all week long at The Long and the Short of It and Love Romance and More!
Roberta Isleib, author of the psychological mystery murder novel, PREACHING TO THE CORPSE (Berkley Prime, Dec.07) will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Jim Melvin, author of book one of the DEATH WIZARD CHRONICLES epic fantasy series, THE PIT (Rain Publishing, Sept. 07) will be stopping off at Plug Your Book!
Sydney Molare, author of the christian fiction novel, DEVIL'S ORCHESTRA (Fishbowl International) will be stopping off at The Writer̢۪s Life!
Cat Muldoon, author of the fantasy novel, RUE THE DAY (Wings Press, May 07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Nelson Pahl, author of the romantic fiction, BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY (Cafe Reverie Press, Sept.07) will be stopping off at Publishing Secrets of Authors!
All authors will be giving away free copies of their books to a few lucky readers who comment on their blog stops. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win free books!
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion at www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
The following authors on tour and their tour stops today are:
Angela Benson, author of the christian fiction novel, THE AMEN SISTERS (Walk Worthy Press/Grand Central Publishing, Nov.˜07), will be stopping off at Buzz the Book!
Theresa Chaze, author of the magical fantasy novel, AWAKENING THE DRAGON (Valkyrie Publishing), will be stopping off at Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
Holly Fretwell, author of the nonfiction childrens book, THE SKY̢۪S NOT FALLING (Kids Ahead Publishing), will be stopping off at Write What Inspires You!
Jean Hackensmith and Kathe Birch, authors of the time travel romance, THE ULTIMATE PASSAGE (Port Town Publishing, Sept.07) will be sharing her thoughts all week long at The Long and the Short of It and Love Romance and More!
Roberta Isleib, author of the psychological mystery murder novel, PREACHING TO THE CORPSE (Berkley Prime, Dec.07) will be stopping off at The Book Connection!
Jim Melvin, author of book one of the DEATH WIZARD CHRONICLES epic fantasy series, THE PIT (Rain Publishing, Sept. 07) will be stopping off at Plug Your Book!
Sydney Molare, author of the christian fiction novel, DEVIL'S ORCHESTRA (Fishbowl International) will be stopping off at The Writer̢۪s Life!
Cat Muldoon, author of the fantasy novel, RUE THE DAY (Wings Press, May 07) will be stopping off at Beyond the Books!
Nelson Pahl, author of the romantic fiction, BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY (Cafe Reverie Press, Sept.07) will be stopping off at Publishing Secrets of Authors!
All authors will be giving away free copies of their books to a few lucky readers who comment on their blog stops. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win free books!
These virtual book tours are brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion at www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"Leave your tour in our hands!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Virtual Book Tour: Jim Melvin Talks about his Fantasy Series The Death Wizard Chronicles.
Jim Melvin
The Death Wizard Chronicles
A six-book epic fantasy
www.deathwizardchronicles.blogspot.com
What do you like about magical fantasy?
I grew up on the waterfront (Tampa Bay, Fla.) and was lucky in that about ten other boys my age lived on the same street. We hung out morning, noon, and night and played all the usual sports that young boys adore. But we also were obsessed with fantastical games involving super powers and super heroes. Rather than “grow out of it,” my love for magic and monsters stayed with me into adulthood.
When I first discovered The Lord of the Rings in the mid-1970s, I became hooked to magical fantasy for life — and the more magic the better. Entertainment-wise, it’s what turns me on. I would love to be huge and strong and wield magical powers. (Though if I ever really had to face down a monster, I'd probably run with the best of them. Ha!)
Why did you choose it as your writing format?
I wrote my first novel when I was 20 years old. It was a Stephen King-like horror novel entitled Sarah’s Curse. An agent who was a family friend shopped it around, and though it received some nice responses, it never found a publisher. But I wasn’t overly concerned because I believed my second novel would be the one to hit it big. In the meantime, I started my career as a journalist at the St. Petersburg Times in Florida. For me, the rat race officially began. Soon I was working 50-hour weeks and raising a family — and there never was a second book.
But from the time I finished Sarah’s Curse until now, a magical fantasy that eventually would become The Death Wizard Chronicles took center stage in my mind. When I was falling asleep at night, taking a shower, or driving alone in the car, I daydreamed about a wizard who could die and return to life enriched with magical powers. I did this for thousands of hours, all told.
About four years ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to semi-retire. In September 2004, I wrote the first word of Book One, entitled The Pit. Seven-hundred-thousand words later, I’m in the final revision process of Book Six.
You work has been described as not being for the "faint of heart." Why?
An author — and especially a debut novelist — never wants to lose potential customers. But neither do I want to be dishonest nor offend anyone unnecessarily. When a lot of people hear the words “magical fantasy,” they think Harry Potter — and rightfully so, given the enormous popularity of J.K. Rowling’s ground-breaking series. But people who are more knowledgeable about fantasy know that a lot of it isn’t necessarily kid’s stuff. The Martins, Eriksons, and Donaldsons write for adults, as do I. If my books were made into a series of movies (I wish!), the movies would be R-rated. I describe The Death Wizard Chronicles as a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien and Stephen King – Tolkien because it contains many aspects of epic fantasy, King because it’s pretty darn scary and rough. The Death Wizard Chronicles is a classic tale of good versus evil, with lots of action, monsters, and magic. It also contains a very compelling love story. But it's not for kids. I would say that 18 and older would be okay, though everyone is different in terms of what they might or might not find offensive.
Who is your target audience? Why?
My target audience is anyone 18 and older who likes action-packed epic fantasy, but The DW Chronicles extends beyond that. My series is literary in nature and has a lot going on between the lines in terms of symbolism, foreshadowing, parallel construction, and allegorical elements. So anyone who enjoys reading literature also will enjoy my series. I believe it will stand the test of time. I just hope I’m not one of those authors who dies of old age before my work is discovered by the masses!
This is a six-book series. How long between the releases of sequels?
I've got great news for anyone who discovers The Death Wizard Chronicles and becomes compelled to see it to its conclusion. There are no two-year waits between the releases of each book. My publisher (Rain Publishing Inc., a traditional house based in Canada) is as excited about the potential of this series as I am, and Rain has agreed to release the books once a month. Book One (The Pit) was released in September 2007. Book Two (Moon Goddess) was released in October 2007. Book Three (Eve of War) will soon be released by the end of November 2007. Book Four (World on Fire) in December 2007. Book Five (Sun God) in January 2008. And Book Six (Death-Know) in February 2008. All books can be ordered immediately at www.rainbooks.com or on a slight delay at www.amazon.com. There’s a delay on Amazon because the first shipment of books sold out faster than expected.
Which authors inspired you? Why?
Hands-down, J.R.R. Tolkien influenced me more than anyone. I have read The Lord of the Rings at least 20 times. But in terms of content, my writing is closer to Steven Erikson’s (the Malazan books) or Stephen Donaldson’s (the Thomas Covenant books) than Tolkien’s. But without the inspiration of Tolkien, my series wouldn’t exist. To me, he is an unparalleled genius. I wish he was still alive and writing.
As I touched on in a previous question, Stephen King also has been a huge influence on me. Hmmm ... King and Tolkien. I guess I'm not being very original, huh? Ha!
If you could have any famous person endorse your work, who would it be and why?
I've done quite a few interviews, but this is the first time I've been asked this particular question. And it’s a good one. Stephen King would be nice. For one thing, being endorsed by him would be like being endorsed by Oprah. You could sit back and watch the sales roll in. However, my adoration of King extends beyond that. In my opinion, he’s a victim of his own success. How could he be any good when he’s so popular? And how can his writing be taken seriously when it’s about vampires and spiders masquerading as clowns? Well, let me tell you: He is good and his writing should be taken seriously. There are good writers, great writers, and geniuses. King is the latter.
Please give me a brief synopsis of the book and an overall synopsis of the series.
Book One (entitled The Pit) opens with Torg, the Death Wizard, imprisoned in a horrifying pit bored into the solid rock of a frozen mountain. His captor is Invictus, the depraved psychopath whose power threatens to engulf the land in eternal darkness. Torg spends 22 days in agony before making his dramatic escape and setting off on a series of adventures that will change the future of the world.
My series is graphic and action-packed, spanning a millennium of turmoil. In a groundbreaking paradox, the Death Wizard, a champion of good, derives his power from a source traditionally seen as negative — death. His nemesis, an evil sorcerer, derives his power from the sun, the benevolent source of all life. Their struggle to control the fate of Triken will take your breath away.
What separates my series from most others is that I am an active student of Eastern philosophy, which fuels my world view. The concept of karma and the art of meditation play key roles in the symbolic aspects of my work. While deep in meditation, Buddhist monks have had recorded heart rates of less than 10 beats per minute. My main character takes this to the extreme. In an original twist never before seen in this genre, the Death Wizard is able to enter the realm of death during a “temporary suicide.” Through intense concentrative meditation, he stops his heartbeat briefly and feeds on death energy, which provides him with an array of magical powers.
My series also contains an ancient language that is directly translated from Pali, a dialect closely related to Sanskrit but now extinct as a spoken language. When translated to English, it is beautiful and erotic.
I would like a brief excerpt from a scene you are particularly proud of.
With one final surge of mindful concentration, Torg willed his heart to stop beating. When Sammaasamaadhi arrived, his temporary suicide began. What the wizard experienced next occurs to all that ever live — from the simplest bacterium to the most complex animal.
And that is what made Torg so special.
Only a Death-Knower can die.
And live again.
Only a Death-Knower can return from death.
And remember.
Only a Death-Knower can tell us what he has seen.
Not all care to listen.
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