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WOW!Women On Writing announces Cindy Hudson's blog tour!
Blog Tour dates:
April 19, 2010 - May 10, 2010
Come and join the fun! Meet Cindy and visit her fabulous blog hostesses.
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Dear ,
Have you ever thought about starting a book club? How about creating one with your daughter and her friends? If you're a mom and love reading then this blog tour is for you. Just in time for Mother's Day!
Cindy Hudson started a book club with each of her daughters (pictured right) when they were nine-years-old; one with her daughter Madeleine in 2001, and one with her daughter Catherine in 2004. She started the Mother-Daughter Book Club website when she couldn't find all the resources she was looking for on the Web, and as a way to help other mothers find age-appropriate reading lists. After the site went up, she immediately started to get emails from moms in book clubs, which proved a much-needed market for her book. It was about six months into having the website up that she realized writing a guidebook would be a good idea. And we're glad she did!
Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs is full of fantastic advice and answers all the questions moms have about starting mother-daughter book clubs and keeping them thriving as their daughters grow. This book is an invaluable tool that promotes literacy and the importance of mother-daughter bonding.
In her interview today, Cindy talks about the inspiration behind her book, how she built her author platform, found an agent and publisher, and even shares her favorite book club read.
Stop by The Muffin today and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs!
If you have a question about starting a book club or want some fun ideas to try in your existing book club, stop by today and ask Cindy a question! She's sharing
her expert advice with WOW!readers today and will be checking in to answer your questions, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.
Cindy's dance card is pretty full, but if you'd like to host her on your blog, please e-mail us with your request. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming authors in the section below.
Let's meet the author, shall we?
~ Angela & Jodi ~ (Your Hostesses)
** Feel free to copy any part of this e-mail and share it on your own blog or in your newsletter.
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 About Cindy:
Cindy Hudson grew up in Brusly, Louisiana, where she nourished her early love of reading while wandering the cubbyhole rooms of her local library, a converted Victorian mansion. Wandering the aisles of bookstores and libraries are still two of her favorite things, and if she can do that with her husband and daughters she's even happier.
Hudson write from home in Portland, Oregon.
Author's Websites:
Website: http://motherdaughterbookclub.com
Facebook: Mother-Daughter Book Club Fan PageTwitter: http://twitter.com/momdtrbookclub
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 Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs
By Cindy Hudson
Mothers and daughters share a special bond...why not further this bond through reading together?
Book clubs have been growing in popularity over the past ten years, started by a variety of people with various interests and goals. Mother-daughter book clubs offer a great way for families to grow and share--with each other and with other mother-daughter pairs.
In Book by BookCindy Hudson offers all the how-to tips mothers need to start their own successful book clubs. Hudson offers her own firsthand experience as the founder of two long-running successful mother-daughter book clubs.
Hudson offers suggestions on book topics, club guidelines, and how to keep the club going as daughters grow older. How big should the club be? Whom should we invite? How often should we meet? How do we make sure we actually read the books? Hudson has all the answers. With recommended book lists (divided by four age groups), online resources, and suggested recipes for book-club treats, Book by Bookis a great resource for helping moms and daughters form new memories and traditions.
Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1580052991
Book by Book is available for purchase at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and both chain and independent bookstores nation wide. Makes a perfect Mother's Day gift!
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Do you want to participate in our blog partnership program?
Email Angela & Jodi, your tour guides.
If you'd like to host Cindy Hudson or one of our upcoming authors on your blog, Email Angela & Jodi with your request.
If you're an author interested in promoting your latest book with WOW! Women On Writing Blog Tours please email us for more info.
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Let's Kick Off the Blog Tour!
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Ready to go traveling around the web? The following are the tour dates for Cindy Hudson. Make sure you check out each listing--many of them include a book giveaway contest for a copy of Book by Book! Each stop is worth visiting and is filled with useful information for writers, readers, parents, and those interested in book clubs. As you view the listings, make note of these wonderful blogs. Each one of them, a treasure, and a place that many readers call home. In a noisy online world, you will find sanctuary in these true gems.
April 19, 2010 Monday (Today!)
The Muffin
Cindy will be chatting with WOW! Women On
Writing at The Muffin. Stop by and share your comments! One lucky commenter
will win copy of Cindy's book!
http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/
April 20, 2010 Tuesday
A Book Blogger's Diary
What is your passion? And how can it help your writing? Today, author Cindy Hudson shares her thoughts on using your passion to fuel your writing. Readers also have a chance to win a copy of her book!
http://abookbloggersdiary.blogspot.com
April 21, 2010 Wednesday
Ramblings of a Texas Housewife
Thinking of starting your own book club but don't know where to begin? Then stop by today for a visit from Cindy Hudson and read her recommendations of Ten Book Club Favorites!
http://www.texashousewife.com
April 22, 2010 Thursday
Ramblings of a Texas Housewife
Don't miss the review and book giveaway of Cindy Hudson's Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs.
http://www.texashousewife.com
April 23, 2010 Friday
Selling Books
Stop by today for a fun interview with Cindy Hudson at Selling Books.
http://www.sellingbooks.com/author-interview-
April 26, 2010 Monday
Read These Books and Use Them
Today Margo brings readers the ultimate book for adults and children to share--Cindy Hudson's Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs. You also have a chance to win your own copy of Book by Book!
http://www.margodill.com/blog/
April 27, 2010 Tuesday
Hell Or High Water Writer
What's the magical key to being a good writer? Could it be hidden in those books jamming your bookshelves? Cindy Hudson stops by Beth Morrissey's blog to tell us how good readers can make good writers.
http://hellorhighwaterwriter.blogspot.com/
April 28, 2010 Wednesday
Mom-e-Centric
Cindy Hudson stops by Mom-e-Centric to share how she makes time for herself during her busy life and how other moms can too!
http://www.momecentric.com/
April 29, 2010 Thursday
Finders & Keepers
Want something special to do with the women in your life this Mother's Day? How about a book club? Don't miss an interview with Cindy Hudson today at Cathy C. Hall's blog.
http://cathychall.wordpress.com/
April 30, 2010 Friday
The Urban Muse
Cindy Hudson, author of Book by Book, is our favorite queen of book clubs. Who knows better how authors can connect with readers through book club visits? Stop by Susan Johnston's blog for some helpful advice!
http://www.urbanmusewriter.com/
May 3, 2010 Monday
Whole Latte Life
Attention all you daily bloggers! Cindy Hudson stops by Whole Latte Life today to write about how identifying your passions can help to sustain your writing. She's also offering a chance to win her book--the perfect Mother's Day gift!
http://joannedemaio.blogspot.com/
May 4, 2010 Tuesday
Meryl's Notes
As a writer do you learn from the school of life? Yes, but it doesn't hurt to take a few classes. Cindy Hudson writes about how writing classes can help you hone your craft. There's also a contest to win a copy of her book!
http://www.meryl.net/section/blog/
May 5, 2010 Wednesday
5 Minutes for Books
Stop by for a review and a chance to win Cindy Hudson's book. She'll also be back later in the week to contribute to the 5 Minutes for Books column, "On Reading."
http://www.5minutesforbooks.com/
May 7,
2010 Friday
They Say I'm Nuts
What is your family's passion? The environment, sports, religion, travel? No matter what your passion there's an opportunity for family volunteering that matches it. Learn about family volunteering from Cindy Hudson. You also have a chance to win a copy of Cindy's book!
http://theysayimnuts.blogspot.com/
May 10, 2010 Monday
Writer's Roundabout
Stop by for an educational interview with Cindy Hudson. And don't miss your chance to win a copy of her book!
http://www.writersroundabout.com/
May 11, 2010 Tuesday
Write for a Reader
Don't miss Cindy Hudson at Write for a Reader today sharing how books have touched her life.
http://www.writeforareader.blogspot.com/
May 14, 2010 Friday
Words by Webb
Stop by for a review of Cindy Hudson's Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs and your last chance to win a copy!
http://jodiwebb.com/
We may have more dates to come, so be sure to check out our Events Calendar HERE.
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Want to host one of our touring authors?
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 Upcoming Author Tours: If
you have a blog or website and would like to host one of our authors below, we are still accepting a few choice blogs to participate in our
Partnership Program.
Come and join the fun! Please email Angela & Jodi at blogtour@wow-womenonwriting.comand put "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line. Please tell us the author you are interested in and your available
dates. We'll get back to you with the details if you are accepted. We
look forward to hearing from you!
Content for your blog:All of our touring authors are available for interviews, or they will provide a guest poston a topic relating to the writing process or their book.
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 Tour Dates: May 3, 2010 - June 3, 2010
Title: The Hungry Mirror
Author: Lisa de Nikolits
Genre: Poetry and Fiction
Synopsis: Zero
wins! Working at a fashion magazine, a young woman finds herself as the
perpetuator of the myth of beauty. She spends hours retouching photos
into perfection and fooling ordinary woman into believing that
perfection is achievable. She even fools herself. In starving herself
she fast becomes trapped in a cage of addictions walled by self-hatred
and filled with doubt.
This first person novel is the story of
everywoman and her relentless struggle with body image. Finally, the
young woman realizes the choice is hers--to live or die. She learns to
look beyond the media's definition of beauty, the complex friendships
between women, the unspoken truths about marriage and sexuality as well
as various religious and spiritual messages, ancient philosophies,
fairytales and legends.
In the end, the young
woman learns the true value of size zero is indeed nothing.
 About the Author:
Lisa
made a family road trip a little more interesting when she was 10 by
announcing that she had decided on her pee-u-da-name. After a moment of
silence her father asked if she meant pseudonym? Exactly! And the name
she had spent endless miles mulling over was Elizabeth Deane. Although
Elizabeth Deane has no bylines, Lisa de Nikolits--the name Lisa's
parents mulled over endlessly--has many.
At age 21 Lisa started
out as a feature writer at a South African magazine. After a few months
she was asked to pinch hit for the layout artist. She had found her
true love--she enjoyed designing pages, it was fun! So much fun that
she spent the next 20 years as art director for magazines including Vogue and Marie Claire.
But
one of the best things about her job was that she got to meet
remarkable women everyday. Women who were crying out to be written
about. So Lisa wrote. Late at night on borrowed typewriters and
eventually a dinosaur of a PC with orange type that flickered on a
black screen she captured the stories of the women who populated her
days.
Her short stories have appeared in various anthologies,
her poetry received a bronze medal in Canada, and her book Single Girls Go Mad Sooner was
published in 1995.
Along
the way she's also dealt with the heartache of the book that went into
final proofs before the publisher shut down because of financial
troubles leaving Lisa's literary baby stranded. Despite setbacks, this
writer/art director/photographer who calls Toronto home is still "fired
up" with the help of her supportive parents, feisty sister, and
companion and fellow photographer Bradford Dunlop.
Author's Website:
Website: http://lisadenikolitswriter.com/
Goodies:
You will receive a copy of Lisa's book The Hungry Mirror.
Participate! Please email us with "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available
dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from May 3rd - June 3rd. We look forward to hearing from you!
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 Tour Dates: May 24, 2010 - June 25, 2010
Title: The Unfaithful Widow
Author: Barbara Barth
Genre: Memoir/Humor
Synopsis:The Unfaithful Widow is a collection of candid essays on finding joy again after the loss of a mate. With warmth and laughter no subject is taboo. From dealing with the funeral home (Can I show you our upgraded cremation package? I looked at Miss Death, was I booking a vacation?) to dating again (He ran in the door, looked at me and said, "I've left something in my car." He never returned). Sprinkle a bevy of rescue dogs (Finally a good nights sleep with someone new in my bed.) and those questions you hate to ask (Condoms anyone?). The Unfaithful Widow is a story for anyone who has suffered loss and is determined to become their own super hero.
 About the Author:Barbara Barth likes a lot of things: turquoise jewelry, surfing the 'net, margaritas. Then there are the dogs. Six at last count. But who can keep it straight with all those tales wagging? This Georgia antique dealer and jewelry maker published a hobby newsletter for 13 years. After her husband died she recorded the year that followed in a series of essays. When she isn't writing you can find her at the local thrift shops or pounding another nail into the wall to hang the paintings she can't resist.
Author's Websites:
Website: http://www.barbarabarth.net/
Blog: http://theunfaithfulwidow.blogspot.com/
Goodies:
You will receive a
copy of Barbara's book The Unfaithful Widow.
Participate! Please email us with "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available
dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from May 24th - June 25th. We look
forward to hearing from you!
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I hope you'll join us on Cindy Hudson's book blog tour. It will be an inspiring journey, full of fantastic information for mothers and daughters! Mark your calendars, and save these dates.
We'd
love for you all to get involved and join us in a virtual vacation.
Take a trip across the globe by participating in this tour. Each stop
shares a different point of view, a new topic, and has its own unique
voice. We'd love to hear yours too, so come along for the ride, and
we'll be looking for your comments!
And don't forget to visit The Muffin today and comment for a chance to win a copy of Cindy Hudson's book Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs!
Write on!
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Warmest,
Angela, Jodi, & Team WOW!
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