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WOW! Women On Writing announces Bestselling Author Steena Holmes' blog tour!
Blog Tour Dates:
June 4 - July 7, 2012
You're invited! Meet Steena and her fabulous blog hostesses.
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What if . . . ? As writers, this is a question we ask ourselves often. Steena Holmes has applied this question to the scenario of a missing child and the effects on a family. The guilt of a sibling who wasn't watching out for her sister, the grief of a father who needs closure, and a mother's compulsive, obsessive search that threatens the last threads of family ties.
In today's interview, best-selling author Steena Holmes tells us that Finding Emma birthed itself in her heart shortly after a local kidnapped girl was found and the "what ifs" began to fill her mind. The mother of three girls, Steena could easily imagine the heartache. Wanting to help in some way, she penned Finding Emma and arranged for a portion of the proceeds to go to The Missing Children's Society of Canada--an organization dedicated to reuniting families.
Stop by The Muffin today for an interview and comment for a chance to win a copy of Finding Emma! For an extra entry, link to the post on Twitter with the hashtag #FindingEmma. The giveaway contest closes this Thursday, June 7 at 11:59 PM, PST. We will announce the winner in the comments section the following day, Friday, June 8.
Steena is also hosting a special scavenger hunt contest! More on that in the blog tour dates section below.
Bloggers: Steena's dance card is pretty full, but if you'd like to host a WOW author on your blog, please e-mail us with your request, or simply reply to this e-mail. Be sure to check out our Upcoming Tours section below.
Authors: If you'd like to schedule a tour for yourself, please reply to this e-mail. We look forward to hearing from you!
Happy reading!
~ Robyn, Angela, and Jodi ~ (Your Hostesses)
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 About the Author:
Steena is a woman who believes that 'in the end, all things succumb . . . to the passions of your heart'. Steena's life revolves around her family, friends and fiction. Add some chocolate into the mix and she's living the good life. She took those passions and made them a dream come true by pouring her heart into each of her stories.
Find out more about Steena by visiting her online:
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 Finding Emma
by Steena Holmes
A child torn from the arms of loving parents, a relationship torn apart from loss...
Megan sees her daughter Emma everywhere. She's the little girl standing in the supermarket, the child waiting for the swings at the playground, the girl with ice cream dripping down her face. But it's never Emma. Because Emma's been missing for two years. Unable to handle the constant heartache of all the false sightings, Megan's husband threatens to walk away unless Megan can agree to accept Emma is gone. Megan's life and marriage is crumbling all around her and she realizes she may have to do the thing she dreads most: move on. When Megan takes a photo of a little girl with an elderly couple at the town fair, she believes it to be her missing daughter. Unable to let go, she sets in motion a sequence of events that could destroy both families lives.
50% of the proceeds of this book will be donated to The Missing Children's Society of Canada - an organization dedicated to reuniting families. Visit www.mcsc.ca for more information.
Paperback: 276 pages
Publisher: Steena Holmes (April 8, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0987856863
ISBN-13: 978-0987856869
Twitter Hashtag: #FindingEmma
Finding Emma is available in both paperback and for Kindle at Amazon, in paperback at Barnes & Noble, and your local indie bookstore.
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Let's Kick Off the Blog Tour!
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We are on a Scavenger Hunt! Visit Each of the Blogs Below and Collect a Clue!  Warm summer nights, lights and spinning wheels, laughter, candy and games--it's carnival time! The best memories of any carnival or fair are the prizes won at the game booths. Ready to play? We're on the hunt for all things related to carnivals. At each stop along our Finding Emma tour there are clues. These might be words hidden in a guest post or a "word for the day" at the bottom of a book review. Each time you find a word submit it on Steena's Scavenger Hunt page. Each entry equals one ticket to win. Please enter only one "clue" per entry. Each entry earns another chance to win. Prizes:
First Prize: Work with a Bestselling Author. Our Grand Prize winner will help create a character for Steena Holmes' next book!
Second and Third Prize: Winners will each receive a signed copy of Finding Emma and a special pewter angel figurine from The Missing Children's Society of Canada, an organization dedicated to bringing children home.
Contest runs June 4 - July 7. Open to U.S. and Canada. In the case of an international winner prize will be an eBook copy of Finding Emma. Three winners will be chosen at random. Winners to be announced on July 9th. Winners will be posted on Steena Holmes' website and notified by Steena Holmes via email.
For even more fun, visit the Carnival Board on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/steenah/summer-carnivals-childhood-memories/
Steena (and Emma) love the Carnival. Come see their pictures of favorite memories of summer fun and fairs and pin up some of your own! (Hint . . . the pics will give you a clue to the word for the day)
Enter your clues here:
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June 4 @ The Muffin! - Today!
Stop by The Muffin for an interview with Steena Holmes, and enter to win a print copy of Finding Emma!
http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/
Tuesday, June 5 @ Writer Inspired
Have you ever thought of leaving a journal of letters for your child? What about sharing a journal with a child? Today we're talking about letter writing and we're also giving away an e-copy of Finding Emma!
http://writerinspired.wordpress.com/
Wednesday, June 6 @ Jennifer Greenleaf: Maine Author What secrets about you lie waiting to be discovered? Find them through journaling! Also, this Maine Author treats us to her review of Finding Emma.
http://jennifergreenleaf.com/
Friday, June 8 @ The Guilty Parent
Do you know what to do if your child is missing? Steena shares some tips. Also, Nichole shares her review of Finding Emma.
http://www.theguiltyparent.com/
Monday, June 11 @ All Things Jill Elizabeth
Ah, the sting of rejection. As writers we know this well, but how can we make it work to our advantage?
http://www.jill-elizabeth.com/
Tuesday, June 12 @ Words from the Heart Today Steena talks about taking the fear out of danger with kids and Linda treats us to her review of Finding Emma. Come on over!
http://contemplativeed.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, June 13 @ Books, Books, the Magical Fruit Get to know Steena Holmes. Sue is hosting an interview and giveaway today! http://booksbooksthemagicalfruit.blogspot.com/
Thursday, June 14 @ Lisa M. Buske
Get the scoop on Finding Emma--Lisa shares her review!
http://lisabuske.weebly.com/blog.html
Friday, June 15 @ Thoughts in Progress
We all know they do but...just why do chocolate and writing go hand in hand? We're giving away an eCopy of Finding Emma so come join the fun!
http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com/
Saturday, June 16 @ A Tattered Past
Is there a family meal that takes you back in time? Steena talks about favorite childhood recipes that somehow define us!
http://www.tatteredpast.blogspot.com/
Monday, June 18 @ CMash Loves to Read
Come join Steena for a talk about finding passion in your everyday life. Enter to win a copy of Finding Emma and read Mason Canyon's review of Finding Emma!
http://cmashlovestoread.com/
Tuesday, June 19 @ Workaday Reads
Come on over and learn the story behind the story. There will be a book review and giveaway too so come join the fun!
http://www.workadayreads.com/
Wednesday, June 20 @ Dianna's Writing Den
Come over to the Writing Den for an interview with Steena Holmes! Enter to win a copy of Finding Emma.
http://diannaswritingden.com/
Saturday, June 23 @ Barbara Conelli's Chique Show
Join us for a live interview!! Call in or text your comments and questions. It all happens at Noon EST.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/barbaraconelli
Thursday, June 28 @ Crazy for Books
Join us for one of Jennifer's fun book reviews! Enter to win a copy of Finding Emma.
http://crazy-for-books.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? |
 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: June 25, 2012 - July 20, 2012
Title: Chique Secrets of Dolce Amore
Author: Barbara Conelli
Genre: Nonfiction
Synopsis: Fascinating, enthralling and seductive travel and life tales about unexpected encounters with the capricious, unpredictable and extravagant city of Milan, its glamorous feminine secrets, the everyday magic of its dreamy streets, the passionate romance of its elegant hideaways, and the sweet Italian art of delightfully falling in love with your life wherever you go.
Participate! Please email us with "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from June 25 - July 20. You will receive a copy of Chique Secrets of Dolce Amore by Barbara Conelli. We look forward to hearing from you!-----  About the Author:
Barbara Conelli is an internationally published bestselling author, seasoned travel writer specializing in Italy, and Chiquenist on the mission to bring Fantastic Fearless Feminine Fun into women's lives. In her charming, delightful and humorous Chique Books filled with Italian passion, Barb invites women to explore Italy from the comfort of their home with elegance, grace and style, encouraging them to live their own Dolce Vita no matter where they are in the world.
Author's website: http://www.barbaraconelli.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Tour Dates: July 9, 2012 - August 10, 2012
Title: The Divorce Girl
Author: Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Genre: YA/Women's Fiction
Synopsis: Meet Deborah Shapiro, a New Jersey teenage photographer whose parents' outrageous divorce lands her in the biggest flea market in the free world, a Greek diner with immigration issues, a New York City taxi company, a radical suburban synagogue, a hippie-owned boutique, and bowling alleys, beaches, and bagel shops. As her home explodes apart, a first love, a series of almost-mothers, and a comical collection of eccentric mentors show Deborah how to make art out of life, and life from the wreckage of a broken home.
This debut novel of Kansas Poet Laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg travels through wild loss, untended grief and bad behavior with humor and imagination. Reminiscent of the works of Wally Lamb, Stephanie Kallos, and Kaye Gibbons, this coming of age story illuminates how a daring heart can turn a broken girl into a woman strong enough to craft a life of art, soul, and beauty.
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 9 - August 10. You will receive a copy of The Divorce Girl by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg. We look forward to hearing from you!-----  About the Author:
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg is the Poet Laureate of Kansas, and the author of 14 books, including a forthcoming non-fiction book, Needle in the Bone: How a Holocaust Survivor and Polish Resistance Fighter Beat the Odds and Found Each Other (Potomac Books); The Sky Begins At Your Feet: A Memoir on Cancer, Community & Coming Home to the Body (Ice Cube Books); the anthologies An Endless Skyway: Poetry from the State Poets Laureate (co-editor, Ice Cube Books) and Begin Again: 150 Kansas Poems (editor, Woodley Press); and four collections of poetry. Founder of Transformative Language Arts-a master's program in social and personal transformation through the written, spoken and sung word-at Goddard College where she teaches, Mirriam-Goldberg also leads writing workshops widely. With singer Kelley Hunt, she co-writes songs, offers collaborative performances, and leads writing and singing Brave Voice retreats. Author's website: http://carynmirriamgoldberg.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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| Participate in a Mass-Blogging Event! |
If you have a blog, consider participating in a mass blogging event. These are fun-filled blog-hopping days where everyone blogs about a certain topic. Topics include everything from writing about family relationships to your favorite recipe. Your blog would be featured on The Muffin and sister blogs. Join the fun! Check out our upcoming mass blogging events: ----------
"To me, Italy is Chique Because . . ."Date: August 1
For this mass-blogging event we have a writing prompt! Each participant's post will begin with "To me, Italy is chique because..." Need ideas? No problem! Barbara Conelli will be touring with her book Chique Secrets of Dolce Amore from June 25 - August 24, so just follow along on Twitter @WOWBlogTour for links to fun facts and virtual tour of Italy.
We will launch our mass blogging day on The Muffin with a guest post by Barbara Conelli. All participants will be listed by blog name and url (linked). Contact: Please contact Robyn robyn@wow-womenonwriting.com for more details (including prize information) and to join in the fun! |
We hope you join us on this fun-filled carnival ride for Steena Holmes' best-selling novel, Finding Emma. You have a ticket to join us!
Stop by The Muffin today and comment for a chance to win a signed copy of Finding Emma!
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