Sonia's Song Blog Tour Invitation

WOW! Women On Writing announces Sonia Korn-Grimani's blog tour

Blog Tour Dates:
October 1 - October 26
 
You're invited! Meet Sonia and her fabulous blog hostesses

Lovely Reader,      
Sonia's Mother
Sonia's Mother, Chawa (Eva)

Sonia Korn-Grimani's best role model was her mother; from her Sonia learned courage, unwavering intent, and faith married to action. By adopting her mother's tenacity Sonia survived the Holocaust and went on to create a wonderful life as an international singer on both radio and television. We are very excited to share Sonia's story with you!

 

"In Sonia's Song, Korn-Grimani grants future generations the opportunity to experience a personal connection with history... people will be able to see a face, hear a voice, and observe a life." - Steven Spielberg   

 

Stop by The Muffin today for an interview with Sonia and her editor at Clay Grouse Press, Sara Beth Goncarova, and enter to win a copy of Sonia's Song AND Sonia's CD, Chansons de ma Vie: Songs of Love From Around the World. The giveaway closes on Friday, October 1 at 12:01 am PST, so don't miss out. Tweet about this great giveaway using the hashtag #SoniaSong.

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.

Also, we have a mass-blogging day on October 11th! The topic is "Finding the Music in Life" to celebrate Sonia's Song. If you'd like to write about that topic and post it on your blog, please e-mail us and we will send you proper instructions and publicize your blog on The Muffin.

 

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 Sonia
 
Sonia Korn-Grimani
Sonia at a cafe in Melbourne, Australia, 1960

In postwar world, the few survivors of Sonia's family were refused citizenship status, and told that they must leave the country. Sonia immigrated to Australia where she worked in radio, television, and in film, making full use of both her linguistic and her musical talents. She organized interpreting and translating services for the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, began to travel the world, translating for the United Nations in the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Sonia's television and radio programs made her a sensation, and by the 1960s, she was called upon by the Queen of Malaysia to tutor her in French. While French tutor to the Queen of Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, Sonia continued to appear regularly on television and radio, singing, edifying viewers on classical music and speaking on women's rights.

  Sonia Korn-Grimani earned her doctorate in French literature and the teaching of foreign languages, and directed a multi-cultural language program at UNESCO. With her husband John, and their children Anthony and Renee, Sonia traveled and lived all over the world. She taught foreign languages at the university level, and perf
 ormed frequently to the delight of audiences worldwide. In her album Cantos al Amor, Sonia sings in 16 languages.

Sonia today, smiling Sonia continues to sing regularly at UNESCO events in France, and is also frequently invited to share her Holocaust experiences as a guest speaker in high schools, universities, synagogues and churches. 
 
 
To learn more about Sonia's remarkable story or to hear samples of her beautiful songs, please visit:


 


 About Sonia's Song 

     

Sonia's Song Sonia's Song      

 

by Sonia Korn-Grimani 

    

In Troubled Times, a Song of Hope . . .

At the age of seven, during Hitler's rise to power, Sonia Korn-Grimani was officially declared an enemy of the German State. After a perilous escape to the Belgian border, she witnessed the chaos and carnage of the Battle of Belgium. She lived with her family in the shadows, fleeing and hiding from persecution until being placed in an orphanage. There she lived with more than twenty other Jewish children, all disguised as a Catholic orphans, and all kept near starvation.

  

Sonia forged triumph out from these tragedies with unshakable tenacity and beguiling charm, a life chronicled in the book Sonia's Song. She sang to the delight of audiences throughout the world, became an international sensation of radio and television, tutored French to a Queen, and was named a Chevalier by the French Government.

  

Sonia's Song follows this remarkable woman's transformation, starting from her childhood in Germany and Belgium in the 1930's and 40's, continuing post-war to Australia and Malaysia, and touching on her life in modern France and the Americas.

  

"Sonia Korn-Grimani has told the story of courage and the incredible indomitable spirit of a mother who refused to have her children become victims," said Congressman Tom Lantos about the foreign-language editions of the book in 1999. "As a Holocaust survivor, myself, I lived many moments of this powerful tale. The sights, sounds, and smells were very real."

  

As current events remind us, morality and the fundamental convictions of individuals are severely tested by the chaos of war. At a tender age, as Sonia witnessed the horrific struggles of Jews, she was confronted with the complex philosophical question: is a person who saves lives while exploiting them praiseworthy? This dilemma is one of many in this compelling narrative, where innocence and evil battle for control. Sonia's Song is the complex, true story of one refugee's success over all odds, and shows us how heroes may not always be what they seem.

  

Elie Wiesel writes, "Korn-Grimani describes not only suffering she had to endure, but how she succeeded in overcoming it... I am sure that Sonia's Song will touch the hearts of many readers."

  

Paperback: 204 pages  
Publisher: Clay Grouse Press (March 2012)
   
ISBN-10: 0984555838
 
ISBN-13: 978-0984555833
   
Twitter hashtag:
#SoniaSong


Sonia's Song
is available at Amazon in both paperback and e-book format.

     

 Let's Kick Off the Blog Tour!
 
October 1 @ The Muffin! - Today! 

Stop by The Muffin for an interview with Sonia Korn-Grimani and her editor at Clay Grouse Press, Sarah Beth Goncarove, and enter to win a signed copy of Sonia's Song AND her CD, Chansons de ma Vie! Be sure to check out the YouTube video of Sonia singing Tunas Kaseh from her album. It's so beautiful.   

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

 

October 2 @ Meryl's Notes Blog
Sonia Korn-Grimani, author of Sonia's Song, shares her thoughts on living life to its fullest! Enter to win a signed copy of Sonia's memoir.

http://www.meryl.net/section/blog/


October 4 @ CMash Loves to Read
 
She lost her childhood and many members of her family during WWII. Join us for a guest post from Sonia Korn-Grimani on the power of love and forgiveness. Enter to win a signed copy of Sonia's Song!
 

October 8 @ Lisa M. Buske

An inside look! Sarah Beth Goncarova and Yary Hluchan, the two editors of Sonia's Song, share their thoughts and favorite passages.

http://www.lisambuske.com/blog.html


October 9 @ All Things Jill-Elizabeth
Sonia Korn-Grimani wrote Sonia's Song from the memories of her seven-year-old self. Today she shares the challenges of writing an adult book from a child's point of view.
http://www.jill-elizabeth.com/

October 10 @ Thoughts in Progress
 
Sarah Beth Goncarova and Yary Hluchan, editors of Sonia's Song by Sonia Korn-Gimani, share more of their favorite scenes. Enter to win a downloadable gift bag consisting of an ecopy of Sonia's Song and her music CD.

http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com/

 

October 11 @ The Muffin ~ Join us for a mass-blogging party!  

Bloggers everywhere will be joining us for a symphony of positive stories and uplifting content today as we explore the topic of Finding the Music in Life. Enter to win a copy of Sonia's Song! If you'd like to participate in this writerly event by posting on your blog, please e-mail us ASAP at [email protected] and we will send you instructions. 

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

  

October 16 @ Book Talk with Barbara Barth

Author Barbara Barth shares her review of Sonia's Song by Sonia Korn-Grimani.

http://barbarabarthbookblog.blogspot.com/ 

  

October 17 @ All Things Audry

Sonia Korn-Grimani survived the Holocaust and became an internationally renowned singer! Today she shares her thoughts on the power of determination and positive thinking.

 http://www.allthingsaudry.blogspot.com/ 

  

October 18 @ Thoughts in Progress

Join Mason Canyon for a review of Sonia's Song and a giveaway! Enter to win a downloadable gift basket which includes an ecopy of Sonia's Song and a download of her wonderful album, Chansons de ma Vie.

http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com/ 

  

October 19 @ Books, Books, the Magical Fruit

Is it haunting? Is it magical? Come enjoy this review of Sonia's Song and enter to win a giftbag which includes an ecopy of this poignant memoir and a selection of love songs from around the world.

http://booksbooksthemagicalfruit.blogspot.com/ 

  

October 22 @ Read These Books and Use Them

Join us for a post about the importance of believing in yourself by Sonia Korn-Grimani. Enter to win a signed copy of Sonia's Song!

http://margodill.com/blog/ 

  

October 23 @ A Slice of Life

Thinking of writing a memoir? Join us as Sonia Korn-Grimani talks about turning memories into story! Enter to win a downloadable gift bag of story and song.

 http://lindahoye.com 

  

October 25 @ Read These Books and Use Them

Does Sonia's Song pass the test? Editor and Author Margo Dill shares her review!

http://margodill.com/blog/ 

  

October 26 @ Empty Nest

Come enjoy a reader's review of Sonia's Song and enter to win a gift bag of story and music!

 http://www.emptynest1.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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Televenge Tour Dates: October 8, 2012 - November 2, 2012


Title: Televenge

Author: Pam King Cable

Genre: Women's Fiction 

  

Synopsis:
Andie Oliver is a faithful woman--to God, to her handsome husband Joe, and to televangelist Reverend Calvin Artury, a Godfather in a Mafia of holy men.

Raised in the 1970s to be subservient and submissive in the tradition of the Bible-belt South, she becomes a prisoner of that tradition. As a reluctant member of Artury's evangelical megachurch, the House of Praise in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Andie's dream of children, home, and marriage falls apart when Joe is hired by the ministry team. Joe had been a gentle lover, a kind man, and a hard-working and faithful husband. Only lately had Andie felt him turn his attention more to church than her.

Vivid and tragic, Televenge exposes chaos in the megachurch, and embraces those who discover their destiny in unconditional love in a world fraught with fear and intimidation. With more twists and turns than the Blue Ridge Parkway, Televenge takes you from the Piedmont South to the Hawaiian Islands, to Nigeria, Africa, and back to the high country of North Carolina.

Editor's Pick, from Book Expo America, 2012 ~ Library Journal  



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 8 - November 2. You will receive a copy of Televenge by Pamela King Cable. We look forward to hearing from you!


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Pam King Cable About the Author:

Pamela King Cable is the author of the highly acclaimed collection of short stories, Southern Fried Women. Born a coal miner's granddaughter and raised by a tribe of wild Pentecostals and storytellers, she is an award-winning writer who has taught at many writing conferences, and speaks to book clubs, women's groups, national and local civic organizations, and at churches throughout the country. Televenge is her debut novel. A Southerner at heart, she now lives in Ohio with her husband, Michael.

Author's website: http://www.pamelakingcable.com/ 

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Breaking the Code Tour Dates: November 5, 2012 - November 30, 2012


Title: Breaking the Code

Author: Karen Fisher-Alaniz 

Genre: Memoir 

  

Synopsis:
On his 81st birthday, without explanation, Karen Fisher-Alaniz's father placed two weathered notebooks on her lap. Inside were more than 400 pages of letters he'd written to his parents during WWII. She began reading them, and the more she read, the more she discovered about the man she never knew.

They began to meet for lunch every week, for her to ask him questions, and him to provide the answers. It was through this process that she discovered the secret role he played in WWII. Karen's father was part of a small and elite group of men who were trained to copy and break top-secret Japanese code transmitted in Katakana.

Through this journey, with painful memories now at the forefront of his thoughts, Karen's father began to suffer, making their meetings as much about healing as discovery. Thus began an unintended journey--one taken by a father and daughter who thought they knew each other--as they became newly bound in ways that transcended age and time.

"It's a story that left me covered with goosebumps time and again and eventually moved me to tears..." ~ J.A. Jance, NY Times Bestselling 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 November 5 - November 30. You will receive a copy of Breaking the Code by Karen Alaniz. We look forward to hearing from you!


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Karen Fisher-Alaniz About the Author:

Karen Fisher-Alaniz was born and raised in Washington state. She taught special education for fourteen years before embarking on a new path as a writer. Although she'd been writing for fun since first grade, she'd never considered writing a book until her father handed her a collection of letters on his 81st birthday. Since then, she's toured bookstores and other events signing her book, inspired audiences with her public speaking, and was even interviewed by NPR's Audie Cornish for the Weekend Edition. She lives in Walla Walla, WA.

Author's website: http://www.storymatters2.com/ 

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 Ready to go touring?

As writers, it's important we exercise our brains by reading powerful and momentous stories.

Join us on this lovely tour for Sonia Korn-Grimani's memoir, Sonia's Song. And be sure to stop by The Muffin today for a chance to win her book and CD. We also have a couple of video slide shows you'll want to check out. One is of Sonia singing a song from her album (it's absolutely gorgeous and sets the mood), and the other is of Sonia reading Chapter 1 from her book.
     

 

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