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Book Publicist Charlie Barrett: ‘My first PR job was with 20th Century Fox Films’

Hollywood book publicist Charlie Barrett kicks off the first day of his virtual publicist tour at Literarily Speaking where he tells us all about working for 20 Century Fox Films before starting his own business, The Barrett Company. Charlie will be touring the blogosphere throughout January talking about book publicity and will be giving away a… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 3, 2011 at 8:13am — No Comments

Book Publicist Charlie Barrett: ‘My first PR job was with 20th Century Fox Films’

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 3, 2011 at 8:13am — No Comments

Book Publicist Charlie Barrett on 'Hollywood Book Publicist Virtual Tour' Jan. 3

Join Charlie Barrett, national book publicist and owner of the publicity company, The Barrett

Company, as he tours the blogosphere January 3 – 25 2011 to talk about publicizing your book.

Professional national book publicist Charlie…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on December 31, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Paula Deen visits 4 t he Love of Books on Day 2 of Virtual Book Tour

Paula Deen, author of the home and garden decorating book, Paula Deen’s Savannah Style, will be visiting 4 the Love of Books today on Day 2 of her Paula Deen's Savannah Style Virtual Book Tour!

In this gorgeous, richly illustrated book, Paula Deen shares a full year of Southern living. Whether it’s time to put out your best china and make a real…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on August 3, 2010 at 10:26am — No Comments

Paula Deen visits 4 t he Love of Books on Day 2 of Virtual Book Tour

In this gorgeous, richly illustrated book, Paula Deen shares a full year of Southern living. Whether it’s time to put out your best china and make a real…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on August 3, 2010 at 10:26am — No Comments

Literarily Speaking Virtual Book Club Selection: Seven Year Switch by Claire Cook + Book Giveaway

Literarily Speaking's Book Club Selection is featuring Claire Cook's
'Seven Year Switch' today and there's a book giveaway! Visit http://literarilyspeaking.net/2010/07/08/literarily-speaking-virtual-book-club-selection-seven-year-switch-by-claire-cook-book-giveaway/ to win!

Added by Dorothy Thompson on July 8, 2010 at 9:50am — No Comments

Sherry Shumard's virtual book tour spotlighted in Danville, Illinois' The Commercial-News

GEORGETOWN

— New author Sherry Shumard drops the names of best-selling writers as

if they were lifelong friends. Paula Deen. Nancy Thayer. Claire Cook.

She can honestly say she’s “toured” with some famous authors, and they’re friends with her on Facebook.

Shumard and other authors — both beginners and well-known — have joined the

online… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on June 22, 2010 at 1:13pm — No Comments

Claire Cook announces 'Seven Year Switch' book giveaway!

Claire Cook, author of the just released women's fiction novel, Seven Year Switch, is offering a super giveaway for those lucky readers who are willing to post a review at Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook or Barnes & Noble!

Here are her details:…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on June 6, 2010 at 4:47pm — No Comments

Win copy of Sheila Roberts' women's fiction novel SMALL CHANGE

Enter to win a free copy of Sheila Roberts’ SMALL CHANGE at Night Owl Reviews!

Rachel, Jessica, and Tiffany all share a difficult secret: they’re all struggling with major financial problems. A sudden divorce has turned Rachel from a stay-at-home mom to a strapped-for-cash divorcee

about to enter the workforce for the first time. Tiffany’s spending has

been out of control for years, and her mounting credit card bills…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on April 13, 2010 at 8:48am — No Comments

Pump Up Your Book: Book Giveaways Today!

Pump Up Your Book started out April tours with a bang! We have THREE great books we’re giving away today. Visit the following links to enter!

Mary Carter is giving away a copy of her book, My Sister’s Voice, at The Writer’s Life

Visit…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on April 5, 2010 at 1:05pm — No Comments

Pump Up Your Book Book Blogger Spotlight: The Cajun Lady

Because we value our blog hosts, Pump Up Your Book is now putting the shoe on the other foot and interviewing them instead of having them interview us.

We are now offering our readers a chance to get to know our blog hosts

and what better way than a personal interview and a special spotlight

at Pump Up Your Book?

Today we're highlighting The Cajun Book Lady (aka Kris) with a wonderful interview. Click… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on April 3, 2010 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Women's fiction author Mary Carter announces My Sister's Voice virtual book tour April & May '10

Women's fiction author Mary Carter will begin promoting her new book, My Sister's Voice, on April 5 to kick off her April & May 2010 virtual book tour.

Mary will begin her tour with an interview at… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on March 28, 2010 at 7:27am — No Comments

Win a free copy of Angela Henry's mystery Schooled in Lies today only!

If you're a mystery fan, you'll love Angela Henry's Schooled in Lies. Today only she'll be at

Pump Up Your Book answering YOUR questions and at the end of the day, one lucky commenter will win a free electronic copy of her book!

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 1, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Book Giveaway: The Devil in Merrivale by Cozy Mystery Author Jackie Griffey

We’ve got a free book giveaway going on at Pump Up Your Book today only!

Jackie Griffey, author of the cozy mystery novel, The Devil in Merrivale, will be giving away a free electronic copy of her book from now until 11 p.m.… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 15, 2010 at 10:14am — No Comments

Book Giveaway: The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer by Dr. Jonny Bowden

We’ve got a free book giveaway going on at The Writer's Life!

Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of the health and anti-aging book, The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer, will be giving away a free copy from now until Jan. 22.

Jonny… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 14, 2010 at 9:35am — No Comments

Win a free copy of A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story by Charles Franklin Emery III

I've got a free book giveaway going on tomorrow at The Writer's Life. Charles Franklin Emery III is giving away a copy of his pet memoir, A Man and His Maniac: The Bunkie Story. Deadline to leave a comment on his interview is January 22. The winner will be selected and announced on January 25.

A Man and His… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 11, 2010 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Cozy Mystery Author Jackie Griffey's The Devil in Merrivale Virtual Book Tour 2010

Join Jackie Griffey, author of the cozy mystery novel, The Devil in Merrivale (Zumaya Enigma), as she virtually tours the blogosphere in January 2010 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!

Jackie Griffey likes to read as well as write cozy mysteries and romantic suspense. She and her family, two cats, a Chihuahua, and a couple of wild bunnies live in… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on December 29, 2009 at 1:43pm — No Comments