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Gallagher's Pride by M.K. McClintock

1/30/2012

Brenna Cameron travels from Scotland after losing someone she loves in search of family she didn't know existed. Alone now in the world, Brenna makes an arduous journey, following the trail of discovery to Briarwood, Montana. Here she meets Ethan Gallagher, and the rest of the Gallagher clan. Only with their help is she able to discover lost family, heal old wounds and embark on a treacherous confrontation with a man who destroyed her family. As head of the Gallagher clan, Ethan has more than enough to occupy his thoughts and time-he didn't need the complication of Brenna Cameron and he certainly didn't need the trouble that came with her. Ethan takes on the unwanted duty of self-appointed protector to the headstrong Scot, only to discover there is such a thing as second chances and more to life than revenge.

McClintock was born in California, but after less than eight years she left with her family to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. After more adventures around the country, business college and culinary school, McClintock found a place to call home in Montana. "I've always loved books and spent more hours reading through school than any other activity. I wrote stories when I was younger and even tried my hand at a novel. It wasn't very good and I shelved the idea for years. I’ve learned a lot since and even more since publishing my first book." She pulled the ideas off the shelf and began working on her novel, Gallagher's Pride, the first in an historical series about a ranching family in Montana. Over the years McClintock traveled the country and visited magnificent Scotland. She dreams of a time when life was simpler, the land rougher and the journey more rewarding. With her heart deeply rooted in the past and her mind always on adventure, McClintock still calls Montana home.

Websites: URL: http://www.mkmcclintock.com Blog: http://mkmcclintock.blogspot.com

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Giveaway - 3 signed paperbacks at the end of tour.

February 20 - Meet & Greet at VBT Cafe' Blog
February 27 - Guest Blogging at AZ Publishing Services
February 29 - Interviewed at Reviews & Interviews
March 6 - Reviewed at E-reading on the Cheap
March 8 - Guest Blogging at Speculative Friction
March 12 - Interviewed at BK Media Entertainment
March 14 - Guest Blogging at This Author's Life
March 16 - Review & Interview at Hardcover Feedback
March 19 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words
March 21 - Guest Blogging with Natalie Nicole Bates
March 23 - Guest Blogging with Ami Blackwelder
March 28 - Interviewed by Louise James
March 30 - Interviewed at Unnecessary Musings

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Real Moms Love to Eat - How to Conduct a Love Affair with Food, Lose Weight and Feel Fabulous by Beth Aldrich

1/30/2012

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Beth Aldrich, author of, Real Moms Love to Eat wants you to conduct a love affair with food and still look fabulous by simply working through her easy-to-follow 10-part plan of making over your entire outlook and relationship with food. You have to eat at least three times a day, so why not love what you're eating and feed yourself food that will love you back? Discover new and interesting ways to prepare and "get involved" with food; complete with 21-days of satisfying and delicious meal suggestions, this funny book will find a permanent spot on your bedside table or kitchen counter. Real Moms really DO love to eat!

Beth Aldrich, Certified Healthy Lifestyle Counselor and Nutrition Expert, engaging speaker, media personality and author of the book, Real Moms Love to Eat (New American Library-Penguin Books imprint, January,2012), delivers health, nutrition and environmental fundamentals through keynote addresses, lectures and as a media spokesperson. As an expert health and nutrition columnist for Diet.com, SocialMoms.com, Hotmomsclub.com and RealMomsLovetoEat.com, Beth shares her wisdom, experience and knowledge about all things eco and health. From food coaching, and living a balanced life to, the energetics of food and finding your passion, Beth delivers her message in a charismatic yet compassionate way.

She is the founder of For Her Information Media, LLC (FHI) established in 2003, with productions such as the PBS TV series, For Her Information (aired in Turkey, Israel and 60 cities, nationwide), the radio shows, A Balanced Life with Beth Aldrich, and Real Moms Love to Eat with Beth Aldrich, and the online magazine and newsletter, FHI Online. Her company's mission is to be a life guide for conscious-minded women. Beth is also the founder of Restoring Essence Nutrition, LLC and a Certified Holistic Health and Nutritional Counselor through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). Beth received her education from Columbia University's Teachers College and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City.

http://www.realmomslovetoeat.com

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February 21 - Meet & Greet at VBT Cafe' Blog
February 23 - Guest Blogging at Live To Read
February 25 - Guest Blogging at This Author's Life
February 29 - Guest Blogging with Cindy Vine
March 2 - Interviewed at BK Walker Books Etc.
March 5 - Reviewed at Loves 2 Read
March 6 - Guest Blogging & Giveaway at Taking Time For Mommy
March 7 - Guest Blogging at AZ Publishing Services
March 7 - Interviewed at KWOD Radio
March 9 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words
March 10 - Guest Blogging with Ami Blackwelder
March 13 - Interviewed at KWOD Radio
March 16 - Interviewed at MK McClintock's Blog
March 19 - Interviewed at Reviews & Interviews
March 21 - Guest Blogging at Live To Read
March 23 - Reviewed at Writing Innovations
March 27 - Interviewed at Writing Innovations
March 30 - Reviewed at It's All About Me
April 2 - Interviewed at BK Media Entertainment
April 4 - Reviewed & Guest Blogging at Books Are Cool
April 6 - Interviewed by Louise James
April 9 -  Guest Blogging at Walker's Muse
April 10 - BOOK BLITZ DAY
April 11 - Twitter Fiesta
April 13 - Reviewed by Jennifer L. Bonges

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Authors Promoting Authors
BK Walker Books Etc.
Walker's Musing of the Mind
Books Are Cool
MK McClintock's Blog
Louise James
It's All About Me
Ami Blackwelder
Live To Read
This Author's Life
Cindy Vine
Writing Innovations
Loves 2 Read
Taking Time For Mommy
Mommy Reads Too Much
Ereading on the Cheap
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Mommy But Still Me by Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar

1/19/2012

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The modern woman's guide to switching from jet setter to incubator, MOMMY BUT STILL ME retells the story of a first time mother with humorous and honesty. From sex with a purpose to ankles swelling into cankles, this is a no-holds barred look at the all the changes, big and small; from knowing "hipster" as a term that describes your generation to using it describe where you like to carry things.

Imagine a man volunteering to trade in his game nights for heart burn and back ache. Good thing there are women around to ensure the survival of the species. This hilarious look at the journey from high heels to high blood pressure, as a jet setter turns into a bed wetter, is what your doctor won't tell you and your own mother may have forgotten in the years since she was blessed by your arrival.

"At our first meeting my future father-in-law waited until we sat down in the Thai restaurant, the oblong menus placed in our hands and the waiter was a distance away, tending to other diners, before turning towards me, his eyes glowing. This was the first time we were all seeing each other after his son had proposed to me. "When will I get to hold my first grandchild?" He asked. For my father-in-law and everyone else, I have a question of my own: When will any of you be satisfied?"

Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar is a South Asian American who has lived in Qatar since 2005. Moving to the Arabian Desert was good in many ways since that is where she met her husband, had a baby, and made the transition from writing as a hobby to her full time gig. She has published three e-books this year including Mommy But Still Me, So You Want to Sell a Million Copies, and Coloured and Other Stories. Since she joined the e-book revolution, she dreams in plotlines.

Her work has also been published in AudioFile Magazine, Explore Qatar, Woman Today, The Woman, Writers and Artists Yearbook, QatarClick, and Qatar Explorer. She has been a guest on Expat Radio, and was the host for two seasons of the Cover to Cover book show on Qatar Foundation Radio. She was the Associate Editor of Vox, a fashion and lifestyle magazine.

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February 12 - Meet & Greet at VBT Cafe' Blog
February 13 - Interviewed at Reviews & Interviews
February 16 - Author Spotlight & Giveaway at This Author's Life
February 17 - Interviewed at BK Walker Books Etc.
February 20 - Guest Blogging at Mommy Reads Too Much
February 22 - Guest Blogging at Smiley Boy Knows Best
February 24 - Reviewed at It's All About Me
February 27 - Review & Giveaway at Ebooks on the Cheap
February 29 - Review & Giveaway at Taking Time For Mommy
March 2 - Interviewed by Louise James
March 5 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words
March 7 - Interviewed at From the Mind of Omegia
March 9 - Guest Blogging & E-book Giveaway at AZ Publishing Services
March 13 - Interviewed at BK Media Entertainment
March 15 - Interview & Giveaway with Ami Blackwelder

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inSyte by Greg Kiser

1/19/2012

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inSyte is a paranormal-thriller that according to Perry Crowe of Kirkus Reviews, is equal parts Crichton, Clancy and King.

It’s Tampa Bay and the year is 2020. Ex-Navy SEAL Mitch “Double” Downing discovers how to tap into the internet with his mind. His new inSyte provides transparent access to the sum of all human knowledge recorded since hieroglyphics. More than mere information – Mitch can see into men’s hearts and be all places at all times (easy in an ‘always on’ surveillance society with fourth generation tweets). Sort of like God.

If knowledge is power, Mitch just became the strongest man in the world.

But inSyte has ideas of its own as the software exposes a politician’s “divine” plan that will unwittingly slaughter millions of people. Is killing the man the only way to prevent Armageddon? The politician’s daughter would probably disagree. And she happens to be the love of Mitch’s life. Losing Kate would be too damn much collateral damage.

At the center of the conflict is a wolf-like killer who will stop at nothing to murder the ex-Navy SEAL. And Mitch must come to grips with inSyte’s dark side – a dominating addiction that soon controls his thoughts and places him on a steep slide to self destruction.
[email protected] www.gkiser.com
http://gregkiserinsyte.blogspot.com/

Greg Kiser is happily married to a wonderful and inspirational wife, Serena, and has two beautiful children – Miller and Grace.

Greg graduated from Southern Polytechnic University in Atlanta with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Greg also earned his MBA from the University of South Florida. He is currently a Director at Cisco, a high tech fortune 50 multinational corporation.

Greg has written extensively for fortune 50 high tech firms in describing next generation networks and painting pictures of the true evolution of technology for the consumer.

http://www.gkiser.com/gk/HOME.html

http://gregkiserinsyte.blogspot.com/

Happily married to a wonderful and inspirational wife, Serena, with two beautiful children – Miller and Grace.

Graduated from Southern Polytechnic University in Atlanta with a BS in Electrical Engineering.

Then earned an MBA from the University of South Florida.

Currently a Director at Cisco, a high tech fortune 50 multinational corporation.

Written extensively for fortune 50 high tech firms in describing next generation networks and painting pictures of the true evolution of technology for the consumer.

My short story, Did They Tell You, was selected for the 2010 San Francisco Writer’s Conference Anthology, and is currently available on scribd.com, no charge.

Schedule (This tour is now closed, Thank you)

February 7 - Tour Kickoff & Giveaway at VBT Cafe' Blog
February 9 - Guest Blogging & Giveaway at Live To Read
February 13 - Interview & Giveaway at Immortality and Beyond
February 15 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words
February 17 - Interviewed at Paranormal Romance
February 20 - Review at Beauty in Ruins
February 22 - Interviewed at Reviews & Interviews
February 24 - Interviewed at MK McClintock Blog
February 27 - Interviewed at BK Media Entertainment
February 28 - Author Spotlight at AZ Publishing Services
March 1 - Interview at KWOD Radio
March 6 - Reviewed & Guest Blogging at Book Bags and Cat Naps
March 8 - Review & Giveaway at Kindling The Fire
March 10 - Interview with Louise James
March 12 - Guest Blogging & Giveaway at Ce's Ce's Garden of Reviews
March 14 - Review & Giveaway at Books Are Cool
March 16 - Review & Giveaway at E-reading on the Cheap
March 19 - Guest Blogging & Giveaway at Ink Spots & Roses
March 21 - Reviewed, Guest Blogging & Giveaway at Words I Write Crazy
March 23 - Interviewed at Unnecessary Musings

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Divatiel: Reflections of a bird's companion by Cindi R. Maciolek

1/12/2012

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Can four ounces of feathers and personality change a person’s life?

She can if she’s the Divatiel!

Cindi was looking for a roommate, and finally settled on a fine-feathered friend who was a gift from a co-worker. What she got was a loving, intelligent, fun, free-spirited, demanding – Jaké.

After recovering from illness that put her near death’s door, Jaké healed and was let out of the cage so she could spread her wings. She lived her life with gusto. Jaké took risks, used her intelligence to her advantage and loved unconditionally. She took charge, not only over her surroundings but over her owner as well. Luckily, she had a cooperative Mommy in Cindi.

Not only was she demanding, Jaké did things some humans have never done. She flew on an airplane several times, went on numerous road trips and ate fresh vegetables daily.

Jaké lived a very long life and had many adventures along the way, most of which are captured in this book.

Jaké was first a gift to William, then a gift to Cindi, and now a gift to the world.

Divatiel: Reflections of a bird’s companion will tug at your heart strings and bring a smile to any animal lover.
Websites

www.divatiel.com

www.cindimaciolek.com

www.grandarborpress.com

Purchase Links

www.divatiel.com/shop

www.divatiel.com/amazon-store

http://www.amazon.com/Divatiel-Reflections-birds-companion-ebook/dp/B006RDKJO6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326259724&sr=8-1

Cindi is a writer and business consultant, helping small to mid-sized companies with everything from strategic planning to marketing activities.

Her writing focus is on books, CDs and screenplays and sharing those lessons, experiences and ideas with others.

Her recently released book, Divatiel: Reflections of a bird’s companion, is the true story of life with a diva-tastic cockatiel, a story any animal lover would enjoy.

Java Jems: 5 Minute Inspirations for Busy People, is both a book and CD, a unique combination of spoken word and original music. Her first book, The Basics of Buying Art, is sold out. There’s more to come. Stay tuned!

Cindi was also a contributing writer for The Robb Report and Luxury Las Vegas for many years and had articles published by Delta Sky Magazine.

Her travels have taken her to 23 countries in North America, Europe and Asia.

Contact Cindi through her website: www.cindimaciolek.com

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February 7 - Meet & Greet at the VBT Cafe' Blog
February 9 - Interviewed at Reviews & Interviews
February 11 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words
February 13 - Guest Blogging BK Walker's Musing of the Mind
February 15 - Guest Blogging at Authors by Authors
February 17 - Interviewed at Writing Innovations
February 20 - Interviewed at BK Walker Books Etc.
February 22 - Guest Blogging at AZ Publishing Services
February 24 - Guest Blogging with Cindy Vine
February 28 - Book Frenzy
March 1 - Twitter Party
March 5 - Interviewed at BK Media Entertainment
March 7 - Reviewed & Guest Blogging at MK McClintock Blog
March 9 - Interviewed with Louise James
March 12 - TBA

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Light Under the House by Aaron Drew

1/8/2012

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Book Blitz February 6

The Levi family has a secret lying just beneath their house that could potentially ruin them. Light Under the House by Aaron L. and Donna Dawson, story-telling duo readers are certain to come to love, chronicles the lives of the Levi family for a generation, taking readers on an exciting and thought-provoking journey that is certain to leave them with profound lessons and meaning.

This page-turning story is set in the late 1960s during a period of cultural rebellion, with a flashback to biblical times, as well as a flash-forward to the 1980s and the present (2005). There is an ancient evil that will stop at nothing to uncover the secret that the Levi family is hiding. The events of this allegoric novel are interwoven within several themes that create cohesion for the story. Messages of courage, forgiveness, faith, the power of consequence, and the hope of redemption are all found within the pages of Light Under the House.
Light Under the House stands out from other novels of its genre, establishing Aaron L. and Donna Dawson as true masters of their craft. The fusion of a riveting plot with compelling characters and deep thematic elements takes this novel out of the sphere of the ordinary, catapulting it into the sphere of the true literature. The story found within its pages is certain to leave a lasting impression on readers, as it is simply unforgettable.

Available at Amazon for $.99

Aaron L might be a newcomer to the creation of fiction but is not one when it comes to the arts and all things creative. Growing up in places from Seattle to South Africa, he spent a lot of his time drawing. Aaron always knew that his future lay in a creative field. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in graphic design. Although the usual application of this degree is in the creation of different types of art and design, Aaron chose instead to focus his creative skills on the task of storytelling. He lives near Chicago, Illinois.

See his website at www.lightunderthehouse.com

For each purchase of Light Under the House on February 6, Aaron will gift any other book of your choice for $.99 with proof of purchase.

One Day Book Blitz February 6, 2012

Meet & Greet February 5 - VBT Cafe' Blog
Interview - BK Walker Books Etc.
Book Theme - Authors Promoting Authors
Book Theme - Louise James
Guest Blogging - Wise Words
Interview - MK McClintock Blog

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Finding Alice by Andrea DiGiglio

1/3/2012

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Alice is cursed with an intense version of empathy; she runs from a wasted life to start a new one somewhere no one will know her, Hell, Michigan. Alice works at a hole-in-the-wall bar in the middle of nowhere mostly keeping to herself to avoid the overwhelming emotions of those around her. Alice allows her best friend to convince her into taking a few college classes without realizing it would drastically change her life forever. From her first day of class she was hooked on him; his scent, his eyes, the way he talked to her inside her head.

Throughout her struggles she learns about true love, true pain and the truth of her own heritage. Alice must quickly find out who she is because after all everyone else is out to find her. With Angels and Bounty Hunter’s in constant pursuit she finds protection within a group of Fallen Angels. These Fallen Angels vow to do anything to protect her; for it is their belief she will save their kind and all of mankind.

Title: Finding Alice
Genre: Young Adult/Crossover Paranormal

Andrea was born and raised in Michigan, she still resided there
with her son. Andrea has always been a writer at heart. Over
the last decade she has written, starred and directed in many
screenplays. She recently in the last few years decided to
venture in writing novels. She hasn’t looked back since, giving
it her full attention. She is very excited to share the wonderful
words she creates, with the world.

www.andreadigiglio.net

Schedule (Now Closed - Thank You)

February 2 - Meet & Greet at VBT Cafe' Blog
February 6 - Guest Blogging at AZ Publishing Services
February 8 - Interviewed at BK Walker Books Etc
February 9 - Reviewed at Kindling The Fire
February 10 - Reviewed at E-Reading on the Cheap
February 13 - Guest Blogging at Wise Words
February 15 - Author SpotLight at This Author's Life
February 16 - Interviewed at The Detroit Live Show 10am
February 17 - Reviewed at Persephone's Winged Reviews
February 19 - Book Release Party 5pm
(Raffle, Meet & Greet, Q&A, Book Signing, Merchandise Available)
Dino's Lounge
22740 Woodward Avenue
Ferndale, MI 48220-1734
February 19 - *Release Day* Guest Blogging with Ami Blackwelder
February 21 - Interviewed at Reviews & Interviews
February 22 - Reviewed & Guest Blogging at Ce's Ce's Garden of Reviews
February 25 - Reviewed at Words I Write Crazy
February 27 - Interviewed by Louise James
February 28 - Guest Blogging at Mad Moose Mama
February 29 - Reviewed & Interview at Ink Spots & Roses
March 2 - Reviewed at From The TBR Pile
March 6 - Reviewed & Guest Blogging at Book Reader Addicts
March 8 - Interviewed at Unnecessary Musings

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Marooned in Miami by Sandra Bunino

1/3/2012

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Undeniable lust and a fierce Miami storm bring sexy strangers together at The Hotel Del Santos for a passion filled night.

Stephanie, still reeling from a failed marriage, needs a break from the past. She decides to take her friends’ advice and finds a perfect stranger for a night of no-strings-attached, smoking hot sex.

Jason, a wealthy Seattle builder has the worst luck with love. Swearing he would never allow another woman to get under his skin, Jason decides a life of casual sex is just fine with him. While watching Stephanie’s sexy stilettos click across the lobby floor he zeros in on his next conquest.

Cut off from the outside world, the lives of these two strangers collide and burn with desire when stranded in the perfect storm. Both are content with the idea of sharing a glorious one-night stand together, that is, until they go their separate ways.

Sandra Bunino began a love of romance stories while penning a creative writing assignment in high school. The story ended with the heroine receiving a long stem red rose in her locker on Valentine’s Day. Since then, all of her stories feature the hero presenting the heroine with roses. Sandra is constantly searching for different ways to achieve a heart-pumping, stomach-flipping, breath-catching reaction from her readers.

These days, Sandra lives on a wooded mountaintop not far from New York City with her family. Living so close to the city affords her the best of both worlds and provides wonderful writing material. She occasionally pretends to be in a Sex in the City episode and has renamed her best girlfriends Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda which she blogs about often.

Sandra’s first release is an erotic romance novella entitled Marooned in Miami and is currently hard at work on the sequel.

http://sandrabunino.com/ Twitter: @sandrabunino

Schedule (Tour Now Full - Thank You)

February 1 - Meet & Greet at VBT Cafe' Blog
February 3 - Trailer Promo at Writing Innovations
February 7 - Reviewed & Interviewed at Immortality and Beyond
February 9 - Guest Blogging with Ami Blackwelder
February 11 - Interview at Authors By Authors
February 13 - Guest Blogging at AZ Publishing Services
February 15 - Reviewed at E-Reading on the Cheap
February 18 - Interviewed at Written In Blood
February 20 -Guest Blogging at Wise Words
February 22 - Interviewed at Brenda & Steve's Blog
February 24 - Reviewed & Interviewed at Ink Spots & Roses
February 26 - Reviewed & Guest Blogging at Niina's Reading & Reviewing
February 28 - Reviewed & Guest Blogging at Natalie Nicole Bates Blog
March 1 - Reviewed by Cindy Vine
March 5 - Reviewed & Guest Blogging at Book Reader Addicts
March 5 - Interviewed at BK Media Entertainment

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