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Rebecca Smith Rebecca Smith is the author of the political Union Hypocrisy. Writing Daze caught up with Rebecca recently and asked her some questions On Writing and Self-Publishing. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by her answers.    About Rebecca Smith Rebecca Smith had been a member of the Teamsters Union for 16 years.   Her final three years with the Teamsters was as the Director of their Training Program in Nevada.   She has always had a love for books and a desire to be a writer.   After attempting to write several fiction books that never would see the light of day, she finally decided to write about what she knows best – labor unions.   Her next book will be based on the true events that occurred when Chicago met head on with what some would say is the most dysfunctional Teamster Local in the country.   UNION HYPOCRISY will be available on Amazon.com as an e-book or can be ordered in hardcopy. www.unionhypocrisy...

Fall of Eden Book Tour  by Michele Poague with Comments from Reviewers and Fans 1.    You have read Heir to Power and you have got to find out what happens next...   “… Michele Poague continues the trilogy with this great second book. The citizens of Survin encounter terrible new challenges and the reader will begin to understand the importance of the Healing Crystal. The ending of this volume left me eagerly awaiting the release of the third volume.” 2.    You want to enjoy an adventure as told by a good storyteller...   “... I again loved the pace of the book, the way it kept me reading, answering my questions as we went along, and making me think of even more possibilities and questions - so much so, I will definitely be putting Book 3 on my to-be-read list...”

Real Dogs Don't Whisper Book Tour Our guest today is Kelly Preston, author of Real Dogs Don’t Whisper: Life Lessons from Larger Than Life Dog and His Owner. We asked Kelly where her writer’s inspiration comes from and who did she want to thank for getting her where she is today.   Hi, allow me to introduce myself; I am Kelly Preston, author of Real Dogs Don’tWhisper, this is my first book and I am still surprised at myself that I took a vision and made it possible.   It all started one morning in December 2010, I had a “light bulb” moment that I wanted to share an incredible, rewarding journey with special need pets.   The goal was to inspire the audience that no matter what may face us, with determination, unconditional love and support from others; and, opening your heart to allow love in when not expected, amazing and priceless outcomes will occur.    Once I determined the goal and the reason why I wanted to write this book, it took a littl...

RIVERWALKER Book Tour RIVERWALKER features the character debut of San Antonio PD veteran detective Gifford Holloway, a former Special Agent with Army Intelligence.   Holloway is in pursuit of the most despicable of criminals, a savage murderer who victimizes children and dumps their remains in the water and along the banks of San Antonio’s beautiful and world-renowned Riverwalk attraction. Frustrated at the lack of progress on the case and spurred on by an encounter with the mysterious Madame Candelaria, a local psychic, Holloway contemplates calling upon his special gift of “seeing”, though officially off-limits within the SAPD, to help solve the case and end the terror.   Along the way, Holloway finds an ally in the capable and sensuous newspaper reporter, Salma Veramendi, who carries her own history of abuse

About Anthony Caplan  Anthony Caplan is an independent writer, teacher and homesteader in northern New England. He has worked at various times as a shrimp fisherman, environmental activist, journalist, taxi-driver, builder, window-washer, and telemarketer. Currently, Caplan is working on restoring a 150 year old farmstead where he and his family tend sheep and chickens, grow most of their own vegetables, and have started a small apple orchard from scratch. You can find him at http://www.anthonycaplanwrites.com/ Latitudes A Story of Coming Home

Latitudes Book Tour  Anthony Caplan, author of the young adult novel, Latitudes: A Story of Coming Home is guest posting at WV Stitcher on Tuesday, September 04, 2012 about his favorite books. Caplan is on virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book   during September to talk about his book, the writing life and his future projects. About Latitudes: A Story of Coming Home  LATITUDES – A story of one boy overcoming dysfuntion, dislocation and distance… When Father and Mother, a highflying young American lawyer and his party-hard bride, fall prey to the self-destructive lure of alcohol and sexual liberation, Will and his sisters pay the price in divorce and kidnappings that take them back and forth between the rain forest hideaways of coastal Latin America and the placid suburbs of Long Island. Will identifies with the oppressed workers laboring in his father’s fast food restaurant and longs for American freedom. Father remarries the daughter of a local aristo...

Volupsa Book Tour By Ray East and Sam D Firstly, I believe my book has a mass appeal that transcends boundaries of age and gender – it will hold the interest of even the most discerning reader. Secondly , the main character of the book Amy Benson is someone every teenage girl will be able to relate to. She has the usual age related problems like fitting in at school, body image issues, dating woes and so on. But what is inspiring about her character is how she never gives up – she fights for what she believes in, irrespective of consequences. I think it’s important for young girls to have women role models who are strong and are not forever waiting to be rescued by their prince charming. They possess the conviction to stand up for themselves. 

Byron Katie is an author and speaker who created a powerful process called “The Work.” In her first book, Loving What Is , Katie suggests that there are three types of business in the world: “My Business,” “Your Business” (“Other People’s Business”), and God’s Business. She points out that anytime you find yourself in “Other People’s Business” or “God’s Business,” you feel stressed. Why? Because you don’t have any business in “Other People’s Business” or “God’s Business.” When you’re in “Other People’s Business,” or “God’s Business,” you have no control and no influence. In fact, when you’re in “Other 

Adventure Action Bullies Danger Friendship Gadgets Growth Imagery Jealousy Reunion Romance Strife Treasure  These are the 13 words that speak to the essence and the themes of Celtic Run.  Set on the amazing and ancient Dingle Peninsula on the west coast of Ireland, this book takes the reader on a fast-paced quest, where Jake, a 14-year-old undersized gadget whiz from New York City, must team up with two friends—as well as his archenemy and class bully—to find long-lost treasure from the Spanish Armada. Should they find the more than 400-year-old treasure, Jake will be able to restore his life to the one he once knew—the one he once enjoyed with his father before the accident, which left his father wheelchair-bound. As Jake heads to Ireland on a class summer trip to discover his roots, he’s despondent because his best friend, and longtime crush, Julie is now dating that bully, Zach, who has issues of his own to contend with. The three A...

About Your Daughter Needs a Hero What drives teenage girls?   What tempts them?   What causes their insecurities?   More importantly, what can parents do to make a difference in their lives?   Author Maria Furlough battled self-image and self-esteem issues as a teenager, and in Your Daughter Needs a Hero she uses a mix of personal stories and years of experience counseling teenage girls in youth ministry to show parents what their teenage daughters are going through and how best to help them. Furlough explains how things such as fad diets, the media, and pornography influence a teen girl’s body image, and she guides parents on how to counteract the constant pressures and influences that effect teen girls every day.   This book will show parents how to effectively build their daughter’s self-esteem, self-image, and, most importantly, their faith in God and in their parents.   If you have a daughter, Your Daughter Needs a Hero is a must read!...

Linda Armstrong-Miller is a retired registered nursed. She leaves in Ga. With her husband Mike and daughter Cayla. Jesus Christ is my Savior. He is the way the truth and the light. I Believe. Linda’s latest book is Betrayal and Forgiveness .   ABOUT BETRAYAL AND FORGIVENESS In the Bible, the Lord asked that we not make promises unless we are sure that we can keep them. Lisa made a promise and has done everything in her power to keep that promise. a lesson her father needed to learn. Before he was able to practice keeping his promise, he lost the love of his daughter, his best friend, and he was about to lose the love of his son. Time was running out for all of them, but they didn’t know it. Seven Reasons Why You will Fall in Love with Betrayal and Forgiveness   .1. You are going to love the Rivers Family 2. You are going to be in awe of their family secret. 3. Be there to help rescue Lisa. 4. Talk to the President of the United States 5. Sit by ...

  ABOUT R.H. RAMSEY Rhonda Ramsey is a prolific new author who enjoys breathing passion and life into each and every character she creates. She is an avid writer with eleven completed novels, four novels near completion, and five short stories. She is also a military wife, mother of two, and student. Over the course of seven years, Rhonda has diligently researched topics ranging from but not limited to; relationships, addiction, abuse, and mental illness. With a passion for people, helping, and learning, Rhonda’s zeal for inspiring others through her writing has also expanded to freelance writing and blogging; as she has her own blog, and enjoys contributing to other websites as well. She hopes to continue in her quest of inspiring others as well as learning from everyone she meets. Her latest book is Just Beneath the Surface I. Visit her blog at w ww.arirjames.wordpress.com . ABOUT JUST BENEATH THE SURFACE When Kendall Berkely takes a look in the m...

A day in my life might be described by some as erratic since I dislike schedules. Going to work every day at a set time, whether it’s sitting down in front of a computer at home, or commuting to a job, is really difficult for me. I read one time that there are some people who function best with a set routine and others who prefer variation. I’m definitely one of the latter as I like the freedom to take my days as they come. As such, my daily routine changes frequently. It’s somewhat dependent on the seasons, but it’s more about enjoying the choices I have working for myself. I don’t even own an alarm clock. As I realized long ago, if I have difficulty waking up, it’s because there’s something in my life I dislike and, until I fix it, I’ll be dragging myself out of bed every morning.  I do have priorities however. We live on a ranch, so our animals have to be taken care of. This doesn’t usually take a lot of time and it gives me a chance to get outside. For instance, rig...