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WOW! Women On Writing announces Mary Lynn Archibald's blog tour!
Blog Tour dates:
July 19, 2010 - August 19, 2010
Come and join the fun! Meet Mary Lynn and visit her fabulous blog hostesses.
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Imagine going from comfy city living to a farm with cows! Talk about culture shock! I would have no clue of what to do, would you? 
One thing is for sure; it would certainly give you some great material to write about. And that's just what Mary Lynn Archibald did with her hilarious memoir, Accidental Cowgirl: Six Cows, No Horse, and No Clue.
In today's interview, we chat with Mary Lynn about her memoir, why she chose to write it as a memoir instead of fiction, how the "characters" in her memoir felt about being included in the book, and even a bit about freelance writing.
(Photos, right: from Mary Lynn's ranch.)
Stop by The Muffin today and comment for a chance to win a signed copy of Accidental Cowgirl. This is a fabulous book that was a finalist for several humor awards.
If you have a question about humor writing, memoir writing, or anything else, stop by and ask Mary Lynn a question. She'll be checking in and chatting with WOW! readers today, so be sure to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
If you'd like to host Mary Lynn on your blog, please e-mail us with your request. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming tours in the sections below.
~ 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 Mary Lynn:Mary
Lynn Archibald grew up on an apple and chicken farm in Soquel,
California and went on to be a chorus girl, an herb grower, a teacher, a
ballerina, a switch board operator, an interior designer and a model.
She did not intend to add cattle farmer to that list. But there was a
tiny town called Zenia, a husband longing for "vistas," and a dream of
elegant country living. And without warning she was plucked from comfy
city living and plunked back on the farm. When she isn't mucking
out stables, Mary Lynn is a copywriter, editor, and author. Her first
book, Briarhopper, was written
about a woman's journey from the coal region of Kentucky to California
from the early 1900's to World War II. She has also written about
interior design, gardening, real estate, business communications and
(surprise!) farming and ranching. With her partner-in-crime Carl and dog
Fizzbo, Mary Lynn now spends her days in the country trying to get the
dirt out from under her fingernails.
Author's Websites:
http://www.winecountrywriter.com
http://www.accidentalcowgirl.com
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 Accidental Cowgirl: Six Cows, No Horse, and No Clue
By Mary Lynn Archibald
Carl dreamed of wide
open spaces...think Bonanza here...while Mary Lynn dreamed of gardens
overflowing with flowers, elegance and thoroughbred horses...think Town
and Country here. Accidental Cowgirl
is the tale of their search for the perfect retirement spot and the
unexpected place they ended up calling home. When they purchased Twin
Creeks Ranch their dreams were quickly replaced by a reality of ornery
irrigation systems, calluses, and wild turkeys. And that was just the
first week!
If you've ever found yourself smack dab in the middle
of a wacky adventure or even just wished for a wacky adventure, don't
miss the tale of this couple who went from city dwellers to cowhands
with the signing of a deed. Will they survive? Will the cows? Would
you?
Accidental Cowgirl was declared a finalist for three
awards: the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Humor, the Next
Generation Indie Book Awards for Memoir, and the National Best Book
Awards (NBBA) for humor.
Genre: Memoir/Humor
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Cloud Lake Publishing
ISBN: 0978705408
Accidental Cowgirl is
available for purchase at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and
both chain and independent bookstores nation wide.
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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 Mary Lynn Archibald 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 Mary Lynn Archibald. Each stop is worth visiting and is filled with fantastic tips for humor writing! Many include book giveaways, so be sure to check the listings. 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. July 19, 2010 Monday (Today!)
The Muffin
Mary Lynn will be chatting with WOW ! Women
On Writing at The Muffin. One lucky
commenter will win a copy of her book!
http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/ ---------- July 20, 2010 Tuesday5 Minutes for BooksStop by 5 Minutes for Books to read a review of Mary Lynn's memoir, Accidental Cowgirl.
http://www.5minutesforbooks.com/---------- July 22, 2010 Thursday
Mom-e-Centric
It's time for a roundup at the OK Corral with Mary Lynn Archibald who just wrote a memoir about retiring to a cattle ranch after a lifetime of city living. Talk about culture shock! Don't miss it and a chance to win her hysterical memoir Accidental Cowgirl.
http://www.momecentric.com/---------- July 27, 2010 Tuesday
Cathy C.'s Hall of Fame
Author Mary Lynn Archibald shares the key to the fountain of youth with readers today. Shhh...it's a secret. But this isn't a secret... you can win her latest book, Accidental Cowgirl!
http://www.cathychall.blogspot.com/---------- July 29, 2010 Thursday
Writers Inspired
Learn how to spread the word about you and your book from Mary Lynn in " I Have to Talk? How to Have a Successful Author Appearance." You can also enter to win a copy of her book!
http://writerinspired.wordpress.com/---------- July 30, 2010 Friday
WordHustler
Don't miss another fabulous WordHustler interview with author Mary Lynn Archibald about her latest memoir and writing!
http://wordhustlerink.wordhustler.com/---------- August 2, 2010 Monday
Selling Books
Mary Lynn has lots to say about country living in her interview about writing and her latest book Accidental Cowgirl.
http://www.sellingbooks.com/---------- August 4, 2010 Wednesday
Silver & Grace
Eliza will be sharing her laughs and review of Mary Lynn's memoir, Accidental Cowgirl.
http://silverandgrace.com/
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August 9, 2010 Monday
Meryl's Notes
Mary Lynn Archibald, known as the Wine Country Writer, stops by with some writing advice on finding humor in your life and using it in your writing. You can also enter to win her latest book, the hysterical memoir, Accidental Cowgirl: Six Cows, No Horse, and No Clue. http://www.meryl.net/section/blog/----------
August 10, 2010 Tuesday
Write for a Reader
The guest today at "Because of a Book" will be author Mary Lynn Archibald. Mary Lynn will also be giving away a copy of the funny tale of her country adventures, Accidental Cowgirl. http://www.writeforareader.blogspot.com/---------- August 12, 2010 Thursday
The Book Buff
Three times the fun at Kate the Book Buff today! She's interviewing Mary Lynn Archibald, reviewing her latest memoir, Accidental Cowgirl, and holding a giveaway of the book!
http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com/
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August 17, 2010 Tuesday
Silver & Grace
Mary Lynn is back at Silver & Grace for an author interview conducted by the fabulous Elisa!
http://silverandgrace.com/
---------- August 18, 2010 Wednesday
Silver & Grace
Don't miss your last chance to win a copy of Mary Lynn's hilarious memoir, Accidental Cowgirl!
http://silverandgrace.com/
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We have more dates to come, so be sure to check out our Events Calendar HERE.
If you have a blog and would like to host Mary Lynn, please e-mail us with your request and link to your blog.
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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.com and 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 post on a topic relating to the writing process or their book.
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 Tour Dates: July 26, 2010 - August 27, 2010
Title: The Quick and the Thread: An Embroidery Mystery
Author: Amanda Lee (a.k.a. Gayle Trent)
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Synopsis: First in a new mystery series that will have readers stitching--and itching--for more...
Marcy Singer has big plans: a move to the breathtaking Oregon coast, opening an embroidery shop called The Seven Year Itch, and a fun grand opening stitch-in. What she doesn't plan on is the shop's old owner showing up--DEAD--in her shop. Some people think Marcy killed him. Some people think she's the next victim. All Marcy knows is someone has to uncover the murderer before she's forced to flip the sign on her shop door to CLOSED permanently. And it looks like that someone might be Marcy.
 About the Author:
Amanda Lee is the lady next to you in the grocery line or car pool. She has twins: one boy and one girl, she's a baseball fan, she likes to decorate cakes, she rocks at Guitar Hero...oh, and she likes to think about murder. But it's okay! She only writes about murder--a lot.
Amanda Lee is also Gayle Trent, author of the Daphne Martin Cake Decorating series that includes Dead Pan and Murder Takes the Cake.
Author's Websites:
Website: http://www.gayletrent.com
Blog: http://www.gayletrent.com/blog/
Goodies:
You will receive a
copy of Amanda Lee's book The Quick and the Thread.
Participate! Please
email us with "Blog
Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available
dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from July 26th - August 27th. We
look
forward to hearing from you!
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 Tour Dates: September 13, 2010 - October 13, 2010
Title: Pillow Talk
Author: Ruth Hartman
Genre: Romance/Fantasy/Contemporary
Synopsis: Trixie Trident is much too busy to worry about her love life. Her shop, Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings, Oh My!, has her up to her elbows in beads; Benson the parrot is hungry; and she just chipped her tooth. Plus, she's seriously sleep deprived--that happens when a tooth fairy hits a busy stretch. That's right, the tooth fairy.
But somehow the ideal man drops into her life. Actually, she drops into his office. Is it time for Trixie to give up her night job as the tooth fairy? Or should she give up the handsome Dr. Graham Keebler? Of course she won't have to worry about either if he's stolen from her! Can a magical tooth fairy find true love with a practical dentist?
 About the Author:
Ruth started out life as a dental hygienist but morphed into a romance writer. She has fun working the dental industry into her romances. While Pillow Talk features a dental hygienist/tooth fairy, her next romance Flossophy of Grace also follows the love life of a dental hygienist. Who knew the dental world was so romantic?
Ruth's first book was My Life in Mental Chains, a memoir about her struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ruth, her husband and two very spoiled cats life in rural Indiana where Ruth dreams up new and exciting romances. And flosses regularly. Really!
Author's Website:
Blog: http://ruthjhartman.blogspot.com/
Goodies:
You will receive a
copy of Ruth Hartman's book Pillow Talk (scheduled for release in August 2010).
Participate! Please
email us with "Blog
Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available
dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from September 13th - October 13th. We
look
forward to hearing from you!
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We hope you'll join us on Mary Lynn Archibald's book blog tour for Accidental Cowgirl. It will be an amazing journey! 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 Mary Lynn's hilarious memoir, Accidental Cowgirl: Six Cows, No Horse, and No Clue!
Write on!
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Angela, Jodi, & Team WOW!
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