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WOW! Women On Writing announces Amira Aly's blog tour!
Blog Tour dates:
August 1, 2011 - September 2, 2011
Come and join the fun! Meet Amira and visit her fabulous blog hostesses.
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We all realize we aren't getting the whole story when we read the newspaper or listen to a news program. But what if the part they were leaving out was that ancient dictators were coming back to life to overthrow the government? Unbelievable? That's what Aya, a teenage girl in Amira Aly's young adult novel Egypt: The Uprising thinks--until she finds herself in a pyramid battling long dead pharaohs.
Egypt: The Uprising offers a peek at The Egyptian Revolution of 2011 that we all follwed via Twitter...with a twist. It 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. All Aya wants is to live through the Revolution without getting swept up into the demonstrations and violence. But fate has something else in mind. What starts out as an attempt by Aya to drag her brother and his 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?
In today's interview, Amira talks about the one specific incident that set the plot into action, her fascination with Egyptian mythology, writing for a young adult audience, and what the publishing industry is like in Egypt (fascinating stuff!).
Stop by The Muffin today and leave a comment or ask a question for a chance to win a copy of Egypt: The Uprising. For an extra entry, link to the post on Twitter with the hashtag #ETUAly. The giveaway contest closes this Thursday, August 4th at 11:59 PM, PST. We will announce the winner in the comments section the following day, Friday August 5th.
Bloggers: If you'd like to host Amira on your blog, please e-mail us with your request, or reply to this email. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming tours and events in the sections below.
New Twitter Account! We just created a brand new Twitter account for our blog tours. Please follow us at http://twitter.com/#!/WOWBlogTour to keep up with the latest from our authors. We tweet about books, authors, special events, contests and giveaways, and we'll even be starting a book club for tweetie pies!
~ 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. |
 | | Amira Aly |
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/
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| About Egypt: The Uprising |
 Egypt: The Uprising
By Amira Aly
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.
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"Reminiscent of National Treasure, this young adult book has a little of everything for reader - sibling rivalry and love, family dynamics, young crushes, loyalty, magic,fabled creatures and beings, strange worlds and journeys."
- Shaeeza Hanif, Amazon Review
"Very few people could have pulled this off and created a story with such layering, a story that reads like a credible Hollywood screenplay in the mold of Raiders of the Lost Ark with the scholarly underpinning of a National Geographic documentary." - Amazon Review
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Do you want to participate in our blog partnership program?
If you'd like to host Amira 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! |
Monday, August 1 (today!) @ The Muffin
Stop by for an interview and book giveaway!
http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/
Wednesday, August 3 @ Buried in Books
What do you know about Egypt? Camels. Pyramids. Dates. Learn more from Amira Aly, author of the YA fantasy novel Egypt: The Uprising, writing from her home in Cairo.
http://wwwburiedinbooks.blogspot.com/
Friday, August 5 @ YA Booklover Blog
Chloe, blogger at YA Booklover Blog, gave her followers a chance to ask the questions for this interview with Amira Aly, debut author of the YA fantasy Egypt: The Uprising. Add your questions to the list!
http://www.yabookloverblog.blogspot.com
Monday, August 8 @ All-Consuming Books
Are you a mystery lover? A romance lover? A fantasy lover? YA writer Amira Aly discusses chooses your genre. You also have the chance to win a copy of her debut fantasy novel Egypt: The Uprising.
http://tigersallconsumingbooks.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 9 @ Writers Inspired
Mary Jo is taking time out from her Young Writers Summer Studio to get to know a debut novelist in the YA genre: Amira Aly. Don't miss this great interview and giveaway of an e-copy of Egypt: The Uprising.
http://writerinspired.wordpress.com
Friday, August 12 @ Selling Books
Cathy Stucker has lots of questions for Amira Aly, author of Egypt: The Uprising.
http://SellingBooks.com
Wednesday, August 17 @ Musings from the Slushpile
How do you feel about stepping out of your comfort zone? Amira Aly, a YA author, posts about how being adventurous can help your writing. She's also giving away an e-book of her fantasy novel Egypt: The Uprising.
http://blog.juliealindsey.com
Monday, August 22 @ I'd So Rather Be Reading
Stop by for a conversation with Amira Aly, author of Egypt: The Uprising, about why self-publishing was less a choice and more of a necessity. You'll also have a chance to win an e-format of this YA novel.
http://idsoratherbereading.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 23 @ Pragmatic Mom Blog
Ever wonder what would happen if long ago dictators decided to make a comeback? That and more happens in the YA fantasy novel Egypt: The Uprising by Amira Aly.
http://pragmaticmom.com
Monday, August 29 @ Reader Girls
When she was researching her novel all Amira Aly had to do was look out her window! Don't miss her guest post "The Egyptian Revolution: Writing History As It Happens." You can also win an e-book of Egypt: The Uprising!
http://www.readergirls.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 30 @ Capability Mom
Is writing for loners? Or is it something that touches the whole family? Amira Aly, author of the YA novel Egypt: The Uprising, posts about involving your children in your writing.
http://www.capabilitymom.com/
Friday, September 2 @ From the TBR Pile
LAST CHANCE to win an e-copy of Amira Aly's Egypt: The Uprising! Immerse yourself in an alternate reality full of revolution, magical powers, and pharoahs.
http://www.fromthetbrpile.blogspot.com/
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 Amira Aly, 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 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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 Tour Dates: September 19, 2011 - October 14, 2011
Title: Birds of Paradise
Author: Kathy Handley
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: When trucker Joe-Mack picks up a runaway in Vegas and drops him in Hollywood, he leaves him with a phone number--just in case. When the call comes, Joe becomes embroiled in Freddie's life and the search for Starlet, the homeless girl who desires stardom. The three share a common search for love and for a place to belong. With vivid imagery Handley tells a tale of dreams lost and found, of broken hearts and edgy situations. This is a story of life on the street. Handley's characters meet life head on, taking risks and maintaining thin threads of dignity amidst troubling situations with surprising twists along the way. 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 19th - October 14th. You will receive a copy of Birds of Paradise by Kathy Handley. We look forward to hearing from you!-----
About the Author:
Her grandfather entertained his family with stories and dancing., her father quoted Shakespeare and her mother was known as "Mary the Poet," so, naturally, Kathryn would become a writer...eventually!
Now a published novelist at age 71, Kathy's short fiction has appeared in many literary magazines. She recently won Word Hustler's Page-to-Screen Contest (2011) and currently serves as Prose Poetry Judge for the National League of American Pen Women Soul-Making Contest. A collection of her work was also released this year under the title A World of Love and Envy (short fiction, flash-fiction, and poetry).
Author's Website: http://www.kathyhandley.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Upcoming Events - Mass Blogging Day!
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 If you have a blog or website and would like to participate in our "Everybody's Talking About...Wicked Good People" mass-blogging event, contact Robyn at robyn@wow-womenonwriting.com. " Everybody's Talking About...Wicked Good People" is a group blogging event that will happen on October 10th to promote the novel Wicked Good. On the 10th, every blogger who signed up posts about the same thing: Wicked Good People. Who are the Wicked Good People in your life? We'd love to hear your creative stories! Your followers are eligible for great prizes if you participate in "Everybody's Talking About...Wicked Good People." These events are fun! We post all participating bloggers and link to their blogs on The Muffin. You'll have a blast blog hopping and reading other bloggers' creative posts. Come and join the fun! Please email Robyn at robyn@wow-womenonwriting.com and put "Everybody's Talking About Wicked Good People" in the subject line. We'll get back to you with the details. We look forward to hearing from you!
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We hope you'll join us on Amira Aly's exciting book blog tour for her debut novel Egypt: The Uprising. It will be an fascinating journey! We'd love for you all to get involved and join us in a virtual vacation. Take a trip across the globe and learn about Egypt. 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 Amira Aly's thrilling novel, Egypt: The Uprising!
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