Shaping Destiny blog tour invitation

WOW! Women On Writing announces Destiny Allison's blog tour

Blog Tour Dates:
August 6 - August 30
 
You're invited!
Meet Destiny and her fabulous blog hostesses

Artistic Warriors!   

What lies in your heart awaiting discovery? Unacknowleged passion, undiscovered dreams, remorse and other emotions we continually push away--what would life be like if you embraced these things instead? Do you have the courage to look, act, and create a new you? 

 

We are very excited to introduce you to a marvelous woman who did just that!

Destiny Allison
Destiny Allison at work on a sculpture

Stop by
The Muffin today for an inspiring interview and fill out the Rafflecopter form for a chanc
e to win  a signed copy of Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life. The giveaway contest closes this Friday, August 10 at 12:01 AM EST. We will announce the winner the same day in the Rafflecopter for and via e-mail.

Shaping Destiny has been compared to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and Destiny's writing has been compared to that of Anne Lamott and Annie Dillard. If you are a creative or artistic person, if you enjoy memoirs, or if you are at a crossroads and need a bit of encouragement I highly recommend Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life.

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!

~ Robyn Angela, and Jodi ~ (Your Hostesses)

 

 

  Meet Destiny
 
Destiny Allison in her studio
 
About the Author:   
 
 
Solstice Destiny Allison is an artist, a business woman and an author. Her work is collected by public institutions and private individuals internationally. In addition to her numerous awards for excellence in art, she was also recently named Santa Fe Business Woman of the year for 2011. She works as an artist full time. She is also a managing partner in La Tienda at Eldorado-a commercial complex, community center, and arts center in Santa Fe, NM. She is represented in prominent galleries across the country and owns her own gallery, Destiny Allison Fine Art, located at La Tienda.

Destiny's first love was writing. Her first poems were published while she was a child and she received numerous awards during adolescence. The story of how she became a visual artist is told in her book, Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life. While her focus over the last 20 years has been primarily on sculpture, Destiny also paints on steel using acids and natural oxidation, and in acrylics. She currently resides in Santa Fe, NM.

Find the author online:

Website for Destiny's Art: http://www.destinyallison.com/

Book Website/Blog: http://www.shapingdestinythebook.com/  


 About Shaping Destiny   

     

Shaping Destiny Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life             

  

by Destiny Allison   

    

Destiny Allison was living an all-too-common existence as a wife and mother who had lost her sense of self, and yet, she felt a stirring underneath. One frustrating evening she took up a handful of hobby clay and molded a figure. In this figure she recognized the chasm between the lives we bear and the lives we desire.

What lies beneath the personae we don each day? How do we uncover our masked face? Where can we find a reflection of our true self and the courage to exchange living for existence? Destiny Allison found her answers at the intersection of art and life.

Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life isn't just a book on transformation; it includes studies in form, structure, and vision. It isn't just a book about art; in it the author candidly shares personal philosophies and life changes. This is a book with a holistic view of the mergence of art and life.

Destiny begins each chapter with an art lesson followed by her autobiographical narrative bringing us along as she discovers her passion for art, uncovers her abilities, and sculpts a new life. Shaping Destiny has been compared to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and Destiny's writing has been compared to that of Anne Lamott and Annie Dillard. If you are a creative or artistic person, if you enjoy memoirs, or if you are at a crossroads and need a bit of encouragement I highly recommend Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life.  

Shaping Destiny Book Trailer 
Shaping Destiny Book Trailer
Paperback: 218 pages 
Published: March 2012

Genre: Memoir
, Arts & Literature 
ISBN: 1468077333

Twitter Hashtag: #Dstny

 

Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life is available in print and for Kindle at Amazon.       

 

Free Download Days! Download your copy of Shaping Destiny for Free today, August 6 and on the following Saturdays: August 11, 18, & 25.  

 

Enter to win a signed print copy by visiting The Muffin and entering the Rafflecopter form. 

 

  

 Let's Kick Off the Blog Tour!
 
Monday, August 6 @ The Muffin! - Today! 

Stop by The Muffin for an interview with Destiny Allison, and enter to win a signed copy of Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life!

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

 

August 8 @ A Slice of Life Writing
Destiny Allison shares her perspective on the relationship between art and life.
http://lindahoye.com/

August 10 @ Beads & Books
Gain an artist's perspective! Artist and Craft Book Editor, Michelle Mach, hosts an art-centered interview with Destiny Allison today and also gives us her review of Shaping Destiny.
http://michellemach.com/blog/

August 13 @ CMash Loves to Read
Destiny Allison says our lives are our greatest works of art. Join us for a guest post today! You might win a print copy of Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life.
http://www.cmashlovestoread.com/

August 15 @ Women's Memoirs
Confused by publishing options? Destiny shares why she chose to self-publish her book Shaping Destiny.
http://womensmemoirs.com/

August 20 @ Margo Dill's Read These Books and Use Them
The husband, the kids, the bills...and work! How do you do it all? Join us as Destiny talks about the unique challenge of being a woman artist. You might win a print copy of Shaping Destiny!
http://margodill.com/blog/

August 22 @ All Things Audry
Because life is too short not to! Destiny guest posts today about living your passion!
http://www.allthingsaudry.blogspot.com/

August 23 @ Women's Memoirs
Learn more about Destiny Allison and her experience with her autobiography, Shaping Destiny.
http://womensmemoirs.com/

August 28 @ Craft Gossip
Join indie-crafts editor Rosie Bromberg for a review of Shaping Destiny!
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/

August 29 @ Book Talk with Barbara Barth
Author Barbara Barth shares her review of Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life
http://barbarabarthbookblog.blogspot.com/

August 30 @ Woman on the Edge of Reality
Join us for one of Linda's fun, and sometimes revealing, interviews! Today's guest is Destiny Allison, author of Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life. Enjoy a book review and enter to win a signed copy of Destiny's book!
http://womanontheedgeofreality.com/


We may have more dates to come, so be sure to check out our Events Calendar HERE.  Or follow us on Twitter: @WOWBlogTour



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 inspiring journey for Destiny Allison's book, Shaping Destiny: A Quest for Meaning in Art and Life.

Stop by The Muffin today for a chance to win a signed copy!

 

Happy creating!  

Robyn, Angela, Jodi & Team WOW!

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