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Win a free copy of Susan Chodakiewitz's Too Many Visitors for One Little House Today Only!

Pump Up Your Book is proud to announce a chat l book giveaway with children's book author Susan Chodakiewitz on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern. Leave a comment or ask her a question and you'll become eligible to win a free copy of her book, Too Many Visitors for One Little House! The winner of her book will be announced on Nov. 18. This book would make a great Christmas gift for the little ones in your house. Hurry...you only have a… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on November 17, 2009 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Win a copy of Barbora Knobova's Tales for Delicious Girls!

Relationship expert Barbora Knobova will be giving away a copy of her book, Tales for Delicious Girls, on Thursday, Nov. 12 at Pump Up Your Book! Ask her anything about her book or a relationship question and you'll be eligible to win a free copy! The winner will be announced on Nov. 13.

To leave your question or comment, visit… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on November 11, 2009 at 10:03am — No Comments

Interview l Chat l Book Giveaway with Historical Nonfiction Author James Diehl

Join James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, at Pump Up Your Book today where he's been interviewed and is taking questions now until 8 p.m. tonight. Ask him a question and you could win a FREE copy of his book. Don't forget to leave your email address underneath your comment or we can't get in touch with you to let you know you've won! The winner will be announced midnight tonight. Don't… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on November 9, 2009 at 9:29am — No Comments

15-year-old Melissa Burmester begins virtual book tour today

15-year-old Melissa Burmester, author of the young adult fantasy novel, Ginger High began her virtual book tour with stops at The Writer’s Life and Virginia Beach Publishing Examiner today. Melissa is presently attending Westhampton Beach High School, and is planning a career as a writer and a teacher.

Visit her tour page here!…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on October 5, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Pump Up Your Book 12 Days of Christmas Blog Tour Special

As our Christmas gift to you, Pump Up Your Book Promotion is offering a special discount for those authors wishing to tour in December. Sign up for our 12 Days of Christmas December Blog Tour Special… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on September 21, 2009 at 9:18am — No Comments

Talking Virtual Book Tours with CEO Pump Up Your Book Promotion Dorothy Thompson

Ever wonder about virtual book tours and how certain online companies get started?

The tables are turned. I’m guest posting at The Book Faery Reviews today to give you my experiences on virtual book tours and online book promotion.

I just found out this is going to be a monthly feature which I’m really excited about. If you’d… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on July 14, 2009 at 11:49am — No Comments

Win a Copy of Irene Watson's THE SITTING SWING

Irene Watson, author of the memoir, The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to Know the Difference (Loving Healing Press), will be stopping at The Writer’s Life with a contest! Guess where she was born and leave your answer in the comments. The first one who guesses the right answer wins a free copy of her latest book, The Sitting Swing!

The Sitting Swing shows us how… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on June 18, 2009 at 9:44pm — No Comments

Double Book Giveaway: C.W. Gortner's THE LAST QUEEN & Therese Fowler's REUNION Today!

There are two great book giveaways going on today!

C.W. Gortner is giving away a copy of his latest historical fiction novel,… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on May 28, 2009 at 10:53am — No Comments

Virtual Book Tour: Kim Smith dishes on Barack Obama and Brittany Spears!

Kim Smith, author of the mystery novel, AVENGING ANGEL, will be stopping off at As the Pages Turn on Day Three of her virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!

Shannon Wallace is having a bad hair week. She’s been ditched by her job, dumped by her boyfriend, and implicated in his murder. When she finds out her very private video collection is missing from the crime scene, it… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 4, 2009 at 8:13am — No Comments

Virtual Blog Tour: Mystery Author Doug Hewitt Visits American Chronicle

Doug Hewitt, author of the mystery novel, THE DEAD GUY, will be stopping off at American Chronicle on Day One of his virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!

Jack Thigpen works in Detroit, nicknamed The Motor City, the perfect place for a fraud investigator who specializes in car insurance scams. He is on a case he believes is a typical, low-level crime, but it quickly turns into… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 2, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments

Post Tour Follow Up: Children's Book Author Linda Theiman Talks About Her Virtual Book Tour Experience

Linda Thieman, author of the children's book, Katie & Kimble: A Ghost Story, embarked on a virtual book tour last month. How did she fare? What did she learn? What can you learn from her experience?

Read about her virtual book tour experience at Book Marketing Buzz!

Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 2, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

Virtual Blog Tour: Young Adult Romance Novelist Barry Eva (aka Storyheart) Visits Reader Views!

Barry Eva (aka Storyheart), author of the young adult romance novel, ACROSS THE POND, will be stopping off at ReaderViews on Day One of his virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!

With believable characters, exciting events, humor, first love, education and a little sport thrown in for good measure. Across the Pond is read and enjoyed by people of all ages from… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 2, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

Virtual Book Tour: Fantasy Author Bruce Skye Visits The Writer's Life

Bruce Skye, author of the suspense/mystery novel, GRAYRIDER, will be stopping off at The Writer's Life on Day One of his virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!

Step into the land of Boadhagh, where an exiled king, Gabriel, brings word to King Airell of an impending attach from the Ansgarian army - the same army that murdered his… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on February 2, 2009 at 7:53am — No Comments

Virtual Book Tours: Are They Worth It?

Marta Stephens, author of The Devil Can Wait, and one of our clients last month partaking of a world-wide virtual book tour, explains her strategies in promoting not only her book but her tour at Book Marketing Buzz today!

Find out why it's important for the success of your tour to become as involved as you can.

Learn all you can about virtual book tours and how to… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 22, 2009 at 9:33am — No Comments

Baby Boomer Maggie Rose Crane to Appear on Blog Talk Radio with Kim Smith Tonight!

Pump Up Your Book Promotion would like to extend an invitation to all our readers to join Maggie Rose Crane as she kicks off the second half of her virtual book tour during January at Blog Talk Radio with the wonderful and talented talk show host Kim Smith!

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If you'd like to find out more… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 15, 2009 at 10:44am — No Comments

What is a Character Blog and Why Do I Need One to Promote My Book?

For those authors who are confused as to what a character blog is or how one goes about to set one up, I give helpful hints that will have you on your way to creating your own character blog to sell your book.

Visit Book Marketing Buzz to read tips on creating your character blog today!

Dorothy Thompson
Book Marketing Buzz
www.bookmarketingbuzz.com

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 12, 2009 at 11:02am — No Comments

Do you have a character blog?

I'm on the hunt. For character blogs, of course. If you are a published author and have a blog set up just for one of your characters to blog, will you please visit www.bookmarketingbuzz.wordpress.com, fill out the poll and leave your character's blog link in the comment section?

Thank you!

Dorothy Thompson

Book Marketing Buzz…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 11, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Mystery Suspense Author Richard E. Roach to Appear on Blog Talk Radio

Pump Up Your Book Promotion would like to extend an invitation to all our readers to join Richard E. Roach as he kicks off the second half of his virtual book tour during January with his first stop at Blog Talk Radio with the wonderful and talented talk show… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 4, 2009 at 7:17pm — No Comments

Are Writer Listservs Becoming a Thing of the Past?

I'd like a show of hands to see just how many writers are actually still participating on listservs regularly (Yahoo, for example) to promote their books?

Now, I'd like a show of hands to see how many writers have opted for social networks to promote their books instead?

And, third, sorry, it's almost over, I'd like everyone to give me your input on whether you think listservs are dying a slow death and whether you've opted for social networks instead. Please let your… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on December 19, 2008 at 9:38am — No Comments

Watch Humor Columnist & Author Kelly Epperson V-Logging with Santa Claus!

Kelly Epperson, author of When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes, is on a virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion this month and today's stop is a… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on December 9, 2008 at 8:31am — No Comments