Love Comes Later Blog Tour Invitation

WOW! Women On Writing announces Mohana Rajakumar's blog tour!

Blog Tour Dates:
July 30 - August 24, 2012
 
You're invited!
Meet Mohana and her fabulous blog hostesses!

Summer Readers! 

They say that love crosses oceans, but can it cross cultures? What happens when tradition meets free will? Where do arranged marriages fit in? Does love come later? Does love come at all? 

 

This is the dilemma facing Abdulla and Hind as they await their arranged marriage. As Abdulla searches for a way out of the contract Hind escapes to London to finish college; when Sangita and Ravi enter the picture, things become even more complicated.

   

We are pleased to share this romantic rollercoaster set in Qatar and London--during the Summer Olympic Games! 
Love Comes Later and Qatari Voices
Stop by The Muffin today and fill out the Rafflecopter form for a chance to win an ecopy of Love Comes Later and a print copy of Qatari Voices. The giveaway contest closes this Friday, August 3 at 12:01 AM EST. We will announce the winner the same day in the Rafflecopter for and via e-mail. Open internationally.

Kindle Fire Giveaway Mohana is also hosting another giveaway! This one is a big one. Enter to win a Kindle Fire! (AVR $199). The giveaway contest runs throughout Mohana's tour, from July 30 - August 24, 2012. You can enter by visiting The Muffin and entering the Rafflecopter form. It's the post beneath Mohana's blog tour launch post. Enter both contests for the chance to win a Kindle Fire and some fantastic reading material!

Bloggers: If you'd like to host a WOW author, 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! And good luck!

~ Robyn Angela, and Jodi ~ (Your Hostesses)

 

 

  Meet Mohana
 
Mohana
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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 About Love Comes Later     

     

Love Comes Later  Love Comes Later           

 

by Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar 

   

 

Devastated at the death of his wife in a car accident, Abdulla dodges his family's attempts to arrange another marriage. As the eldest in his Qatari family, his efforts last only a year; he acquiesces to another match but only because his fianc�e is in London finishing a Master's degree. Any delay is welcome but as her graduation date approaches, Abdulla knows a reckoning is coming. Can he go through the motions to please his family? Or should he call it off? Deciding to talk to the woman he will soon marry, he makes a secret trip to London, hoping he can convince her to dissolve their engagement. But all is not simple in London--where is Hind . . . and who is Sangita?    

Love Comes Later
is a thoughtful and entertaining look into cultural differences as we follow the story of Abdulla, Hind, Sangita and Ravi--four people struggling to balance personal happiness with tradition. A literary romantic rollercoaster you should definitely add to your summer reading pile.


Kindle E-Book: 256 pages 
Published: July 2012

Genre: Literary Fiction
 
ASIN: B008I4JJES

Twitter Hashtag: #LCLQatar
 

 

Love Comes Later is available at Amazon.  

 

 

 Let's Kick Off the Blog Tour!
 
Monday, July 30 @ The Muffin! - Today! 

Stop by The Muffin for an interview with Mohana Rajakumar, and enter to win an e-copy of Love Comes Later and a print copy of Qatari Voices! Also, be sure to enter to win a Kindle Fire in the post below.    

http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/

 

August 3 @ Thoughts in Progress 
Mohana talks about how to write from a different perspective (gender, religion, race). Mason shares her review of Love Comes Later
. Enter the giveaway!
http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com/   


August 6 @ Words from the Heart
 
Get to know Mohana Rajakumar! Linda Neas shares her interview with the author and reviews Love Comes Later.

 http://contemplativeed.blogspot.com/ 

August 8 @ CMash Loves to Read 
How do we fall in love? Mohana tackles this age-old question!

 http://www.cmashlovestoread.com/   


August 9 @ Gwen Hardin
 
Join us for Gwen's review of Love Comes Later
by Mohana Rajakumar.
http://gwenhardin.com/   


August 10 @ Monique McDonell
 
Learn more about Mohana Rajakumar in this fun author-to-author interview with Monique McDonell!

http://moniquemcdonell.weebly.com/   


August 15 @ All Things Audry
   
Join Audry for a review of Love Comes Later
by Mohana Rajakumar.
http://www.allthingsaudry.blogspot.com/   


August 22 @ Jennifer Greenleaf
 
Find out what this Maine author thinks of Love Comes Later
by Mohana Rajakumar.
http://www.jennifergreenleaf.com/   


August 23 @ Woman on the Edge of Reality
 
Join Linda for her "Thursday Throng" feature! Today is an all-telling interview with Mohana Rajakumar and a review of her novel, Love Comes Later
. Chance to win a copy of this compelling novel!
http://womanontheedgeofreality.com/   


August 24 @ Me and Reading
 
Is marrying outside of your race/religion/ethnicity a good or bad idea? Why or why not? Join the discussion with Mohana Rajakumar and enjoy Inga's review of Love Comes Later
. Enter to win a copy of Mohana's book!   
http://www.ingasilbergbooks.com/ 
 

We may have more dates to come, so be sure to check out our Events Calendar HERE.  



Want to host one of our touring authors?

WOW! Women On Writing Blog Excellence AwardUpcoming 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
[email protected] 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.

 

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Cabernet Sauvignon 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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Sara Fasolino 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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Until My Soul Gets It Right  

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!

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Karen Berner
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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How to Blog a Book 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!


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Nina Amir
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 exciting adventure across the globe for Mohana Rajakumar's book, Love Comes Later.

Stop by The Muffin today for a chance to win two books and a Kindle Fire!

 

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Robyn, Angela, Jodi & Team WOW!

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