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WOW! Women On Writing announces Melissa Foster's second blog tour!
Blog Tour dates:
July 5, 2011 - August 5, 2011
Come and join the fun! Meet Melissa and visit her fabulous blog hostesses.
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Dear ,
How many decisions do you make each day? Dozens? Hundreds? A thousand? Some are important: what house to buy, whether to call the doctor about those migraines, how to end that argument you had with your mom. Some are meaningless: where to eat lunch, what to wear, whether to talk to that crying child in the grocery store parking lot. But what if one of those decisions you thought was meaningless was really the most important decision you would ever make in your life?
For years Molly Tanner has been haunted by a random decision she made that cost someone their life. Now, history seems to be repeating itself. Chasing Amanda is the story of a woman trying to make up for past failings. But while she's trying to rewrite the past will she lose everything else in her life?
Stop by The Muffin today and leave a comment or ask a question for a chance to win a signed copy of Chasing Amanda! For an extra entry, link to the post on Twitter with the hashtag #ChasingAmanda. The giveaway contest closes this Thursday, July 7th at 11:59 PM, PST. We will announce the winner in the comments section the following day, Friday July 8th.
Bloggers: If you'd like to host Melissa on your blog, please e-mail us with your request, or reply to this email. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming tours in the sections below.
~ Jodi and Robyn ~ (Your Hostesses)
** Feel free to copy any part of this e-mail and share it on your own blog or in your newsletter. |
 Melissa Foster is the author of two novels, Megan's Way and Chasing Amanda. She is founder of the Women's Nest, a social and support community for women, and is currently collaborating with Director Wendy Crouse, Dream Real Pictures, in the film production of Megan's Way. Melissa hosts an annual Aspiring Authors contest for children, she's written a column featured in Women Business Owners Magazine, and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa is currently working on her next novel, and lives in Maryland with her family. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, and helping women see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod. Find out more about Melissa by visiting her online: Author website: http://melissafoster.com/Blog: http://melissafoster.com/blogs/melissaThe Women's Nest: http://thewomensnest.com/  |
 Chasing Amanda
By Melissa Foster
Nine years ago, Molly escaped the urban rush of Philadelphia, and the memories of being the last one to see a little girl before she was abducted and killed, for the slow paced life of the small town of Boyds, Maryland. Her life finally seems to be back on track: her son is in college, her adoring husband loves her, and she's happy.
But it all falls to pieces when another little girl is abducted from a nearby park. Taunted by clairvoyant visions, Molly is determined to decipher the clues to find this little girl. While unearthing clues Molly discovers another side of Boyds, where the residents--and the land itself--hold potentially lethal secrets and another side to her husband, one that threatens to tear them apart.
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Chasing Amanda has been nominated for the Dan Poynter Global e-Book Award. The
winners will be announced later this summer. Keep your fingers crossed!
Megan's Way, which was on a WOW! Blog Tour last month, won the 2011 Beach Book Award for Spirituality, was a finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Award for Spirituality and has also been nominated for the Dan Poynter Global eBook Award.
Chasing Amanda is available for purchase in print and e-book formats at Amazon and Smashwords.
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
Format: Paperback, 378 pages and e-book
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Do you want to participate in our blog partnership program?
If you'd like to host Melissa or one of our upcoming authors on your blog, Email Jodi & Robyn 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! |
July 6, Wednesday @ Caroline Clemmons
Don't miss our first book review for Melissa Foster's novel Chasing Amanda. Return to Caroline Clemmons' blog on Friday for a chance to win your own copy.
July 7, Thursday @ From the TBR Pile
Intrigued by the novel Chasing Amanda? Today's your chance to win a copy--e-format or print--winner's choice.
July 8, Friday @ Caroline Clemmons
Stop by for an interview with Melissa Foster, author of Chasing Amanda and Megan's Way. You'll also have the chance to win a copy of Chasing Amanda.
July 12, Tuesday @ Old Musty Books
Let's talk about when it's time to say "The End" with Melissa Foster, author of two published novels and working on finding "The End" for her third.
July 13, Wednesday @ Musings from the Slushpile
Julie has some questions for novelist Melissa Foster as well as a giveaway of her novel Chasing Amanda.
July 14, Thursday @ My Reading Room Blog
If you could ask novelist Melissa Foster anything...what would you ask? Today's your chance! Bring your questions to My Reading Room!
July 15, Friday @ Steph the Bookworm
Would you be brave enough to pursue a kidnapped girl, no matter what it cost you? Stop by for a review of Chasing Amanda and a post about how helping others can help you succeed.
July 18, Monday @ Reading Lark
After reading the suspense filled Chasing Amanda, Reading Lark has plenty of questions for author Melissa Foster.
July 19, Tuesday @ Work a Day Reads
Learn about your new BFFs...better know as the characters of your latest work-in-progress. Novelist Melissa Foster writes about just how much we should know about these characters before we start writing about their lives.
July 20, Wednesday @ Kritter's Ramblings
Don't miss a review of Chasing Amanda by Melissa Foster and drop by Kritter's Ramblings on Friday for more!
July 21, Thursday @ Book Flame
Stop by for an interview with Melissa Foster and a review of her book Chasing Amanda.
July 22, Friday @ Kritter's Ramblings
How can reading help your career? Melissa Foster, author of the novel Chasing Amanda, shares her insights today.
July 26, Tuesday @ Bitsy Bling Books
Everyone loves a surprise! Melissa Foster, author of Chasing Amanda and Megan's Way, is stopping by Bitsy Bling Books with a surprise guest post.
July 28, Thursday @ Reviews by Molly
Novelist Melissa Foster stops by to answer that age-old question: why did you become a writer? Molly will also be reviewing her book Chasing Amanda, about a missing girl and a neighbor's drive to find her.
July 29, Friday @ Life in Review
Don't miss a review of Melissa foster's novel about the search for a missing child, Chasing Amanda.
August 2, Tuesday @ Cmash Loves to Read
Have fun with today's guest post by Melissa Foster, author of Chasing Amanda.
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 Melissa Foster, 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 Jodi & Robyn 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 related to the writing process or their book. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 Tour Dates: August 1, 2011 - September 2, 2011
Title: Egypt: The Uprising
Author: Amira Aly
Genre: YA Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Aya is a teenage girl trying to live through the Egyptian Revolution of January 2011 with her brother and aunt without getting swept up into the demonstrations and violence. But fate has something else in mind for Aya. What starts out as an attempt by Aya to drag her brother and is friends away from the demonstrations transforms into a battle with ancient Egyptian figures who have returned from the past to take control of modern Egypt. Can Aya learn enough about her mysterious past and powers in time to save her world from the evil threatening it? Egypt: The Uprising is a fascinating combination of modern events, historical figures, secret organizations with magical powers, and adventure that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Participate! Please email us with "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from August 1st - September 2nd. You will receive a copy of Egypt: The Uprising by Amira Aly. We look forward to hearing from you!-----
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About the Author:
Amira Aly lived in Canada up until her first year in university when she moved to Egypt to study medicine at the University of Cairo. It seemed she was on the traditional route of a medical career working as an intern and teaching assistant in the surgical pathology department. But then she discovered the wonderful world of freelance medical writing. And who could resist its charms?
Egypt: The Uprising isn't Amira's first book. There was that picture book she wrote when she was five years old. Sadly, publishers didn't recognize its brilliance but it was the first step on a life filled with a love of writing.
When she isn't writing Amira likes to read her favorite authors Anne Rice, Stephen King, and F. Scott Fizgerald. She also spends time dancing, playing video games, and eating her favorite food Molokheya (an Egyptian green soup). She'd like to squeeze in time to learn a fourth language. She already speaks English, Arabic, and French. Amira lives in Cairo with her husband, 7 year old daughter and 17 month year old son. Her children would like to add a dog to that list but Amira, still traumatized by the loss of a pet turtle, has sworn off pets. That, and she knows she'll be the one walking the dog even though everyone promises they will.
Author's Websites: http://www.battleformaat.com/ http://amiraaly.wordpress.com/http://twitter.com/#!/FEM4Ever ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Tour Dates: August 22, 2011 - September 16, 2011
Title: Who Are You? How to Use Journaling Therapy to Know and Grow Your Life
Author: Mari L. McCarthy
Genre: Writing Instruction/Self-Help
Synopsis: Mari's latest eBook, Who Are You? How to Use Journaling Therapy to Know and Grow Your Life, will teach you how to connect with the deeper parts of yourself. Learn about the different styles of journaling and how to apply them to: - Increase your inner wisdom - Explore hidden concerns - Reveal the messages cloaked in your dreams - Distinguish between your inner coach and your inner critic This eBook shows you how to use the free Journaling Therapy tool to start finding out who you really are and how you can change your life one page at a time. Participate! Please email us with "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from August 22nd - September 16th. You will receive a ecopy of Who Are You? How to Use Journaling Therapy to Know and Grow Your Life by Mari McCarthy. We look forward to hearing from you!-----
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About the Author:
After twenty years as a business consultant, Mari McCarthy switched gears. The catalyst was a health issue for which the remedy became her new life path. Mari now assists others with personal development and health issues through therapeutic journaling.
Mari says that journaling has become her "tool for life." She keeps a journal in her office for assistance in business, one in the family area for use with introspection, and one by the bed for dream work.
Through journaling Mari has discovered many things about herself, like her desire and talent for singing! Watch Mari's video for "To Make You Feel My Love on YouTube.
Author's Website:
http://www.createwritenow.com/
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 Tour Dates: September 12, 2011 - October 7, 2011
Title: Wicked Good
Author: Amy Lewis Faircloth & Joanne Lewis
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: No one is perfect, not even Archer--but she would like to be. As an attorney with a possible judicial seat Archer struggles to maintain balance between her professional responsibilities and her responsibilities as mother to her adopted special needs child. Rory has Asperger's Syndrome; he is sensitive, difficult, and stubborn. When Rory decides to go searching for his birth parents Archer has no choice but to join him. What follows is a wild journey of self-discovery for both of them! Wicked Good is full of rich characters with whom you will cry, hope, laugh, and cheer. 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 12th - October 7th. You will receive a copy of Wicked Good by Amy Lewis Faircloth & Joanne Lewis. We look forward to hearing from you!-----
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About the Authors:
It was a chilly day in Maine when Amy received the call from her sister, Joanne, "Wanna write a book together?" Amy said yes and the journey began.
Amy is the older sister who loves her 2 sons and nephew, dogs, volunteering at the Bangor Humane Society, running, hiking, snowshoeing, surfing the web, her brown poodle Teddy, Lola, writing, reading, cycling, going to bed early, spending time with her friends and family, being outdoors when it's nice outside and indoors when it's not, and editing Joanne's writing. She is a lawyer in Maine. Joanne is the younger sister who loves her 3 nephews, her grey poodle Frisco, writing, hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, cooking, traveling, Florence, Italy, anything to do with the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo, spending time with her friends and family, and being edited by Amy. She is a lawyer in Florida. Two sisters, both attorneys; as sisters, Amy and Joanne have learned to play to each others strengths--an important lesson for any co-authors. Authors' Websites: http://www.amyandjoanne.com/ http://www.wickedgoodthebook.blogspot.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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We hope you'll join us on Melissa Foster's book blog tour for her memoir Chasing Amanda. 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 Melissa Foster's thrilling novel, Chasing Amanda!
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