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WOW! Women On Writing announces Lorie Huston's blog tour!
Blog Tour Dates:
July 16 - August 15, 2012
You're invited!
Learn about this lovable dog breed.
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Animal Lovers!
For most people, life wouldn't be complete without a furry companion (or maybe not so furry for our reptile, amphibian, and aviary lovers). But how do you choose the right pet for you? Because we all know pet selection is not a one-size-fits-all deal! Your best friend may love her terrier while you'd be wishing for it to just go to sleep! You may be shocked by the St. Bernard-sized vet bills your adorable little toy poodle can create. Or perhaps your new Dalmatian would look at you with sad eyes that say "Please stop the children from riding me like a horse!"
 So how to choose? Well, a step in the right direction would be a little research, and Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers all the bases for the breed: history, temperament, training, health care, and more. This book is the perfect length: it covers everything you need to know without being overwhelming. It's a book no lab owner (of possible lab owner) should be without. It's the first in a series of dog breed books by 101 Publishing.
We have a short but sweet interview for you today with veterinarian and author Lorie Huston! Lorie shares how she came up with the idea for the book (hint: the publisher approached her! Can you imagine?), and talks a bit about the format and choice in book length.
Stop by The Muffin today and fill out the Rafflecopter form for a chance to win a Kindle copy of Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend.
Bloggers: If you'd like to participate in this tour, please e-mail us with your request or simply reply to this e-mail. Also, 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!
Peace, love, and doggie biscuits!
~ Jodi, Angela, and Robyn ~ (Your Hostesses)
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Lorie Huston, DVM is a small animal veterinarian with over 20 years experience with dogs and cats. She is also a freelance writer and blogger. Lorie attended the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1986 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to that, she attended the University of Nebraska, where she received a Bachelor of Science. Lorie currently practices veterinary medicine in Rhode Island. She cares for both dogs and cats and enjoys interacting with pet owners and their pets. Surgery is her favorite part of the business day.
Lorie shares her home with six beautiful cats, all of which were rescued, or had been abandoned at the hospital where she works: Lilly, Midge, Rusty, Dillon, Rhette, and Merlin. Though Lorie loves dogs as well, she feels that bringing a dog into the household would be unfair to Lilly.Lilly lost a leg, part of her tail, and several toes after being mauled by a dog when she was a kitten.She has lived with Lorie since that time and is currently happy, healthy, and not at all bothered by the fact that she has only three legs. As a result, as long as Lilly is with Lorie, her family will remain entirely feline.
Find out more about Lorie by visiting her online:
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| About Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend |
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 Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend
by Lorie Huston
If you have or are thinking getting a Lab, you're in good company--this friendly breed consistently outranks all others as the most popular in the United States. Practicing veterinarian Lorie Huston helps new and longtime lab lovers alike navigate the world of what to do (and not do) when raising and caring for this gentle, but energetic breed. Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has tips on everything from where and how to choose the perfect pup to preparing your house for its arrival. Huston teaches what to look for on food labels, offers practical advice on training and destructive behaviors, guides you on grooming and general care and helps you brush up on diseases that commonly afflict this breed.
E-Book: 74 pages
Publisher: 101 Publishing (July 4, 2012)
Genre: Nonfiction
ASIN: B008HT2PPY
Twitter Hashtag: #Pets101Labs Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend is available at Amazon. Other books in the 101 Publishing: Pets Series include, Yorkshire Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, and Golden Retrievers.
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Let's Kick Off the Blog Tour!
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Monday, July 16 @ The Muffin! - Today!
Stop by The Muffin for an interview with the Lorie Huston, and enter to win an e-copy of Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend.
http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/
Saturday, July 21 @ American Dog Blog
A dog trainer and animal artist shares her thoughts about Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend.
http://americandogblog.wordpress.com
Monday, August 6 @ Thoughts Fur Paws
Stop by Thoughts Fur Paws for a dog lover's thoughts on Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend.
http://thoughtsfurpaws.com
Thursday, August 9 @ Read These Books and use Them!
Learn how Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend can help an everyday mom find the best furry pal for her family.
http://margodill.com/blog/
We will have more dates to come, so be sure to check out our Events Calendar HERE.
Participate! Please e-mail us with "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week. You will receive an e-copy of Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend. We look forward to hearing from you!
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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! |
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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: July 30, 2012 - August 24, 2012
Title: Love Comes Later
Author: Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar
Genre: Literary Fiction
Synopsis: A modern quest for the right to pursue love and happiness, even when it comes in an unconventional package.
Identities are tested and boundaries are questioned as the main characters, Hind, Abdulla, and Kavitha struggle for the right to establish a culture of their own despite their various conservative upbringing. Against the shifting backdrop of Doha, Qatar where she grew up, and London, England where she pursues a graduate degree, Hind is granted a temporary reprieve from her impending marriage to Abdulla, her cousin. Little does anyone suspect that the presence of Kavitha, her Indian-American roommate, could shake the carefully constructed future for the engaged cousins. Torn between loyalties to Hind and a growing attraction to Abdulla, Kavitha must choose between friendship and a burgeoning love. 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 30 - August 24. You will receive a copy of Love Comes Later by Mohana Rajakumar. We look forward to hearing from you!-----  About the Author:
Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar is a writer who has lived in Qatar since 2005. She has a PhD from the University of Florida with a focus on gender and postcolonial theory. Her dissertation project was published as Haram in the Harem (Peter Lang, 2009), a literary analysis of the works of three Muslim women authors in India, Algeria, and Pakistan. She is the creator and co-editor of five books in the Qatar Narratives series, as well as the Qatari Voices anthology which features essays by Qataris on modern life in Doha (Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing, 2010). Her research has been published in numerous journals and anthologies.
She was the Associate Editor of Vox, a fashion and lifestyle magazine based in Doha and a winner of the She Writes We Love New Novelists competition.She has been a regular contributor for Variety Arabia, AudioFile Magazine, Explore Qatar, Woman Today, The Woman, Writers and Artists Yearbook, QatarClick, Expat Arrivals, Speak Without Interruption and Qatar Explorer. She hosted two seasons of the Cover to Cover book show on Qatar Foundation Radio.
Currently Mohana is working on a collection of essays related to her experiences as a female South Asian American living in the Arabian Gulf and a novel based in Qatar. She believes words can help us understand ourselves and others. Catch up on her latest via her blog http://www.mohanalakshmi.com/. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Tour Dates: August 13, 2012 - September 7, 2012
Title: Cabernet Sauvignon for Beginners: A Guide to Buying and Enjoying Wine
Author: Sara Fasolino
Genre: Nonfiction
Synopsis: Looking for the perfect complement to a juicy ribeye steak, grilled kabobs or even some desserts? Look no further than Cabernet Sauvignon, the "red of all reds" worldwide. Sommelier Sara Fasolino guides you with practical tips for buying and enjoying Cabernet Sauvignon, whether you're spending $7 or $75. Cabernet Sauvignon for Beginners will shed light on the characteristics of this versatile wine, what contributes to its wide range of flavors, and the best foods to match with it.
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 13 - September 7. You will receive an e-copy of Cabernet Sauvignon for Beginners by Sara Fasolino. We look forward to hearing from you!
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 About the Author: Sara Fasolino is the Beverage Systems Manager at Morton's The Steakhouse and is recognized in the industry as a Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, as a Certified Specialist of Wine by the Society of Wine Educators and as an Advanced Mixologist. Fasolino's role with Morton's includes overseeing the restaurant's beverage inventory for all its locations, serving as the restaurant's liaison with the Court of Master Sommeliers and managing all educational and training materials related to the restaurant's wines, liquors and beers. Fasolino's experience in the restaurant industry dates back to her college years in Ohio, where she was a server in a restaurant. Upon graduation from Marietta College with a bachelor's degree in psychology, she worked with a beverage marketer and distributor in Ohio before relocating to Chicago in 2005. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Fasolino has been with Morton's The Steakhouse since 2007, working in its global headquarters.
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Tour Dates: September 18, 2012 - October 12, 2012
Title: Until My Soul Gets It Right (The Bibliophiles - Book Two)
Author: Karen Wojcik Berner
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: The ladies (and man) of the Bibliophiles Book Club are back! This time the spotlight is on Catherine. Catherine Elbert has never been good at making decisions, whether it was choosing an ice cream flavor as a child or figuring out what she wanted to be when she grew up. The only thing Catherine knew for sure was there had to be more to her life than being stuck on her family's farm.
So Catherine became enamored with the complete opposite of the flat farmlands of Burkesville, Wisconsin--the ocean, lobsters, and rugged coast of Portland, Oregon. Despite her parents' threat to disown her and her brothers' bets on how many days until she comes home Catherine heads for Peaks Island, off the coast of Portland.
She is finally free. Or so she thought. What Catherine forgot was that you can't run away from yourself!
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 18 - October 12. You will receive a copy of Until My Soul Gets It Right by Karen Berner. We look forward to hearing from you!-----  About the Author:
Karen Wojcik Berner grew up on the outskirts of Chicago. After graduating from Dominican University with degrees in English with a writing concentration and communications, she worked as a magazine editor, public relations coordinator and freelance writer. A two-time Folio Magazine Ozzie Award for Excellence in Magazine Editorial and Design winner, her work has appeared in countless newspapers and magazines.
She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her family while working on her Bibliophile Series. Until My Soul Gets It Right is the second book in the series. Author's website: www.karenberner.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Tour Dates: October 16, 2012 - November 9, 2012
Title: How to Blog a Book
Author: Nina Amir
Genre: Writing How-To
Synopsis: The first-ever guide to writing and publishing a saleable nonfiction book based on blog content. This comprehensive resource guides you through the process of developing targeted blog content that will increase your chances of publication and maximize your visibility as an author.
Participate! Please email us with "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from October 16 - November 9. You will receive a copy of How to Blog a Book by Nina Amir. We look forward to hearing from you!-----  About the Author:
Nina Amir is a nonfiction editor, book proposal consultant, and writing coach with more than 33 years of experience in the publishing field. She is the founder of Write Nonfiction in November, a yearly writing challenge, and the author of four blogs, including Write Nonfiction NOW! and How to Blog a Book. Author's website: http://www.ninaamir.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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We hope you join us on this furry adventure for Lorie Huston's book, Labrador Retrievers: How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend.
Stop by The Muffin today!
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