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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Vietnam Air Rescues Virtual Book Tour


Vietnam Air Rescues Tour Schedule for August

Eavesdrop—as a father recounts to his adult children his exploits as an Air Force “Jolly Green” combat helicopter rescue pilot in Vietnam

Be There—to see what it was really like…

Ride Along—and determine what you would have done when another man’s life was literally hanging in the balance…

Feel—what it meant to save a life…

Experience—heart pounding action in…Vietnam Air Rescues.

Join author Dave Richardson on his August blog tour to learn more about his life as a “Jolly Green” rescue pilot, picking up aircrew shot down in North Vietnam and Laos. This book is a real treasure with details of his 7 rescues of 9 men and over 30 anecdotes relating to his experiences. The book is profusely illustrated with more than 100 photos, maps and drawings. To order your copy visit his website at www.vietnam-air-rescues.com.

Author Dave Richardson
August Tour Dates

August 1 http://printedwords.blogspot.com

August 4 http://www.stevenbradley.blogspot.com/

August 5 http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog - Author Bio/Book Synopsis

August 6 http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog - Brief excerpt

August 7 http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog - Interview

August 8 http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog - Book Review

August 11 http://newgreatbooks.blogspot.com

August 12 http://mommyreviewed.blogspot.com

August 13 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Reverend-Don - 9:00 AM (PST) Call in number (347) 326-9387

August 14 http://detailwithnikkileigh.blogspot.com/ - In Detail with Nikki Leigh

August 18 www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh Dave Richardson Interview 3:00 – 4:00 EST – Call in number (347) 215-8201

August 19 http://www.jmkwriteswell.com/

August 20 http://itsallinthesetting.blogspot.com/

August 21 http://cfvici.blogspot.com

August 22 http://nikkisreviews.blogspot.com/

August 25 Dave & Kenny Interview on BlogTalkRadio with Nikki www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh

3:00 – 4:00 EST – Call in number (347) 215-8201

August 27 http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/04/current-events-and-book-promotion

August 28 http://www.thefearlessblog.blogspot.com/ - Guest Post

August 29 http://undergroundcontroversy.blogspot.com/

August 30 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsread - Call in number: 347-215-8319. Time: 8-10 AM (Pacific)

Share a Review and Talk with Dyan Garris Today

Thursday July 31

http://www.evancarmichael.com/Book-Reviews/ - Review by Nikki Leigh for Jill Lublin's book - Get Noticed Get Referrals.

Dyan Garris will be interviewed on The Frazzled Entrepreneur Program: The Author as Entrepreneur series that we’re doing with the Frazzled Entrepreneur - www.blogtalkradio.com/frazzledentreneur

8 pm EST - Call-in Number: (646) 200-0886

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Friday is the last day of Jill Lublin's tour and we'll share a review by Carolyn Howard Johnson.

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Last Chance to Win A Copy of President's Parasite


July 30 - Don't miss Jim Musgrave's promo Interview with Nikki Leigh http://readersstation.ning.com/group/promotionalauthorinterviews

Last chance to win a copy of Jim Musgrave's book, The President's Parasite and Other Short Stories. Drop in as Nikki Leigh interviews this award winning author on his last tour stop. Be sure to ask a question or leave a comment for Jim for that chance to win his a free print copy of his book. That's how it's done!

Amazon Link for President's Parasite: http://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Parasite-Jim-Musgrave/dp/0977650367/

Take a moment and treat yourself. Download the free sampler of Jim's book, The President's Parasite and Other Short Stories at http://efraimzgraves.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/new-download-sampler-from-the-presidents-parasite-and-other-stories/

Donna Sundblad – Author, Editor and Tour Coordinator
Author of Pumping Your Muse
www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Authors in Performance Magazine

Wednesday July 30

Hugh Ballou was recently featured in Performance Magazine and you can read the article about him at the link below – scroll down to page 10 to learn more about the work that Hugh does.

http://www.theperformancemagazine.com/pdf/performance_16_2.pdf

Jill Lublin visits http://www.blogbusinessworld.blogspot.com – Wayne Hurlbert . If you missed earlier days on Jill’s tour – she is located on the link above on page 22.

Dyan Garris is being interviewed on Soul Connections - www.internetvoicesradio.com/Arch-Kimberly.htm - 5:30 – 6:05 pm PST

For more information about Hugh Ballou – visit www.hughballou.com. Book information is available at http://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Power-Transformational-Encouragement-Inspiration/dp/0881775312 For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/transforming-power-virtual-tour-with.html

A SPECIAL BONUS TO EACH PERSON WHO PURCHASES TRANSFORMING POWER TODAY – Hugh Ballou has compiled a list of great FREE bonus gifts for anyone who purchases Transforming Power today. To see a sample of the items that are being given away, visit http://www.transforming-power.com. Just buy a copy of Transforming Power, return to this page and click to submit your invoice number to receive the web page link to download all of these gifts for FREE.

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

Monday, July 28, 2008

Leadership, Change and Networking on the Tour Trail

Tuesday July 29

Jill Lublin’s tour is winding down and she visits http://blog.buzzoodle.com today.

For the second day of Hugh Ballou’s tour to promote Transforming Power, he will visit two sites.

http://kingdomgrace.wordpress.com – Book Review

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheSoulSalon 1 pm EST Call-in Number: (347) 215-8345 (Like a Salon for the Soul! Commentary and Tools to REALLY hear your spirit and intentionally feed it what it needs to thrive! Insist on having your most incredible life!)

For more information about Hugh Ballou – visit www.hughballou.com. Book information is available at http://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Power-Transformational-Encouragement-Inspiration/dp/0881775312 For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/transforming-power-virtual-tour-with.html

A SPECIAL BONUS TO EACH PERSON WHO PURCHASES TRANSFORMING POWER TODAY – Hugh Ballou has compiled a list of great FREE bonus gifts for anyone who purchases Transforming Power today. To see a sample of the items that are being given away, visit http://www.transforming-power.com. Just buy a copy of Transforming Power, return to this page and click to submit your invoice number to receive the web page link to download all of these gifts for FREE.

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

We Kick Off Hugh Ballou's Virtual Tour Today


Monday July 28

Today we kick off Hugh Ballou’s virtual blog tour. He is touring cyber space and visiting a variety of blogs, websites, radio shows, newsletters etc between Monday July 28 and Friday August 29.

Nikki Leigh interviews Hugh Ballou on Book Promo 101 Talk Radio from 3-4 pm EST. For more information or to listen to the show, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh. Listeners can call in to ask questions by calling (347) 215-8201 or they can ask questions in the chat room.

For more information about Hugh Ballou – visit www.hughballou.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/transforming-power-virtual-tour-with.html

A SPECIAL BONUS TO EACH PERSON WHO PURCHASES TRANSFORMING POWER TODAY – Hugh Ballou has compiled a list of great FREE bonus gifts for anyone who purchases Transforming Power today. To see a sample of the items that are being given away, visit http://www.transforming-power.com. Just buy a copy of Transforming Power, return to this page and click to submit your invoice number to receive the web page link to download all of this gifts for FREE.

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Authors Read Hosts Award Winning Jim Musgrave

Tune in to Authors Read Blog Talk Radio at 12:00 noon EST, July 28, www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsread to hear award winning author, Jim Musgrave's short story "The Betting Man".

Before or after the show, take a moment to download Jim Musgrave's free sampler of his book, The President's Parasite and Other Short Stories http://efraimzgraves.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/new-download-sampler-from-the-presidents-parasite-and-other-stories/. This sampler will whet your appetite for more of his thought provoking short stories. You can find his book at Amazon when your ready for the main course.

Amazon Link for President's Parasite: http://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Parasite-Jim-Musgrave/dp/0977650367/

Donna Sundblad – Author, Editor and Tour Coordinator

Author of Pumping Your Muse

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Friday, July 25, 2008

Hugh Ballou's Transforming Power Bonus Gifts


Hugh Ballou - author of Transforming Power - is offering a fantastic selection of FREE bonus gifts to people who buy a copy of Transforming Power. We are sharing a partial list of the bonuses that are available, see the information posted below.

Hugh Ballou is touring cyber space from July 28th through the end of August and we are providing a wide variety of information about his book, his background, and the leadership services that he offers.

What Can a Conductor Teach You About Leadership?

How can you compare "being a conductor" with "being a corporate leader"? Visit this page for a comparison of these two occupations and you will see why Hugh Ballou's 40 years as a choir conductor is invaluable in helping people learn how to become leaders.

http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-can-conductor-teach-you-about.html

Feel free to visit any tour stops to learn more and for the opportunity to ask him questions. To view Hugh Ballou's tour schedule, visit:
http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/transforming-power-virtual-tour-with.html


Take a peek at some of the bonus gifts Hugh Ballou is offering to people who buy his new book -

Hugh's Personal Gifts for Purchasing His Book ($500 value)

EXCLUSIVE
Leadership TeleSeminar TRAININGS,
HAND-PICKED FOR YOU

Hugh has carefully selected these trainings from his monthly training series, Leadership TeleSeminar. These lessons will impact you effectiveness as a Transformational Leader iMMEDIATELY! He shares his secrets with YOU to support your success. You will receive the full, professionally formatted transcripts and MP3 files.
A sample 30 minute coaching session with Hugh Ballou is included. ($250 value)

Hugh's BONUS Gift #1 - POWERFUL GOAL SETTING: Goal Setting that Works!

This extensive but concise lesson on setting and implementing powerful goals for you and your team will impact your life. These time proven strategies work over and over again for Transformational Leaders around the globe.

Hugh's Training on Goals - Hugh's BONUS Gift #2

BUILDING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS: Solving Conflict Before it Happens!

Hugh has carefully selected these trainings from his monthly training series, Leadership TeleSeminar. Building high performance teams means building the skill set of the leader. This training provides systems and strategies for leading teams and transforming organizations.

The Truth About Making Money on the Internet
By bestselling author Kathleen Gage

Are you tired of all the hype and get-rich-quick nonsense? Learn the Truth about Making Money on the Internet. Learn strategies to attract the kind of clients and business you desire while maintaining a very high level of integrity.

Whether you sell a product or service, write books, speak professionally, consult or run a business, you will discover one of the most powerful strategies to gain massive visibility on the Internet. True Internet experts have been using this information to build successful businesses. Learn strategies that will make you real money, and lots of it, for your efforts.


FREE Book - Super Achiever Mindsets & CEO Space Lifetime Membership Discount - Access to Resources, Team, Capital and MORE!

Save $1000 Off Lifetime Membership! CEO Space would like to congratulate Faculty member Jill Lublin on her newest best selling title and offer all of you a $1000 discount off of a full lifetime membership in CEO Space. CEO Space is an organization Jill used herself to fast track her success and receive business resources, team and capital and encourages all entrepreneurs, CEOs and business owners to participate in.a gift of two tickets to our Virtual Courses starting in 2008.


Email Episodes by Author and Entrepreneur Yvonne Perry

For those who missed my humorous reading of Email Episodes on Lillian Brumett's radio show Authors Read, you can listen now....

I wrote this book when I was going through midlife crisis and raising two teenagers and a few odd house guests. I ended up getting a divorce by the end of the book, and while that is sad, I was in terrible denial. I managed my way through it by using humor as a distraction. It was cheap therapy--what more can I say?


Insider's Guide to Virtual Blog Tours by Author and Publicist Nikki Leigh

Are you:
an author
a business person with a product or service to promote
conducting a class, teleseminar, etc that you want to promote

Do you want to:
Increase Your Credibility
Increase Your Visibility
Increase Your Revenues

In these days of sky rocketing gas and travel charges, is there a better and more eco-friendly way to promote our books, products and services? Each day we hear the price of gas has hit an “all time high”. We each battle the cost of driving and traveling every day. So, what is an author to do if they want to do a book tour to promote their book? The environmentally friendly answer is - a virtual book tour. There are many benefits to a virtual book tour over a brick and mortar store tour.

These include:
1. Conserve gas
2. Save money
3. Stay home with your family
4. No need to leave your day job
5. Generate a buzz about your book
6. Reach your target audience
7. Create additional links to your site
8. Give people the opportunity to communicate with you

If these benefits are of interest to you, then you need a FREE copy of the Insider’s Guide to Virtual Blog Tours by Nikki Leigh.

Transformational Leadership weekly eZine
A FREE weekly subscription from Jeff Magee, that brings you hands on interactive "cutting" edge Leadership information, technology, facts, and studies ....


Two Sisters Who Conquered the Publishing World

Author and Publicist Arielle Ford Interviews NY Times #1 Bestselling Author, Debbie Ford and How to Start Writing a Book eBook and Audio Recording by Arielle Ford.

If you don't know where to begin or how to start writing your book, or if you've started but can't seem to build the momentum and stick to a writing schedule, here's a solution.

Arielle (www.EverythingYouShouldKnow.com) has personally written six books and her sister, Debbie (www.DebbieFord.com) has written five bestsellers. Together, they guide you through the ins and outs of writing books and getting published.

Arielle has publicized some of the most successful and famous authors in the world including NY Times bestsellers Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Neale Donald Walsch, Dean Ornish, Jon Gordon, Gary Zukav, Louise Hay, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.

Two 45 minute audio recordings and over 45 pages of material.


Does Your Church Have a Prayer? In Mission to the Promised Land

You will receive a free excerpt and a discount coupon to purchase the book as soon as it is released along with a free one-hour teleseminar presented by the authors of this valuable strategic planning guide for church communities.


The National Networker

The National Networker is the world's first "Consumer Reports of Networking" as well as the "Voice of the Networking Industry". TNNW is a free, online publication that celebrates the life and times of social and business networkers as well as the many quality organizations and resources that support them. Subscribers from all over the globe read the publication for
a straight, no-hype, no-nonsense, yet positive approach to the world of networking. Whether you're looking for better networks to build your client base, establish a better peer network, build your knowledge base, find others with similar interests, discover your next job or learn about best practices and trends in the networking industry, TNNW is the publication of
choice worldwide.

10 Top Publicity Leads by Randy Peyser

Randy Peyser provides 10 top publicity leads for getting the word out about your services on the Internet. These leads come from Randy's "Internet Marketing and Publicity Directory" and are targeted for entrepreneurs, women, or Mind, Body, Spirit audiences.


Ten Cost-Free Ways a Business or Service Can Find New Prospects

Marketing doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. In fact, it can be fun! Here are ten ways to grow your business that won't cost a dime--from the author of Principled Profit: Marketing That Puts People First, Grassroots Marketing: Getting Noticed in a Noisy World, and five other books.
Includes a free subscription to Shel's Monthly Frugal Marketing Tips, published continuously since 1997.



** More Bonuses Will be Added **

More Details Will be Provided Soon - Keep An Eye on Tour Posts About Hugh Ballou and Transforming Power

Full details are available at www.transformingpowerbook.com

Learn More About How Jill Lublin Promotes Her Books











Friday July 25http://readersstation.ning.com/group/promotionalauthorinterviews

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Monday starts the final week of Jill's tour. Have you ordered your copy of Get Noticed Get Referrals??

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Teaching to Write or Writing to Teach? See What This Popular Author Says

Author Jim Musgrave, teacher and author of The President's Parasite and Other Short Stories visits Current Events in Books http://currenteventsinbooks.blogspot.com/ and shares an article titled: Teaching to Write or Writing to Teach? In it he says, "Remember how it was in school? Sometimes, the teacher made you think about what you were reading. That’s the way it is in my new book of short fiction, The President’s Parasite and Other Stories." Be sure to check out the entire article. It may make you smile, smirk or even frown, but it is sure to make you think!

While you're there, leave a question or a comment for Jim for a chance to win a copy of his book. That's right! Each comment enters you in a drawing to win a free print copy of his book at the end of the tour. Increase your chances of winning by stopping and leaving a comment at each blog hosting the tour.

Take a moment and treat yourself. Download the free sampler of Jim's book, The President's Parasite and Other Short Stories at http://efraimzgraves.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/new-download-sampler-from-the-presidents-parasite-and-other-stories/

Amazon Link for President's Parasite: http://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Parasite-Jim-Musgrave/dp/0977650367/


Donna Sundblad – Author, Editor and Tour Coordinator

Author of Pumping Your Muse

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Jill Lublin Is Interviewed About Networking

Wednesday July 23

Susan Payton of Egg Marketing shares an interview with Jill Lublin on her blog - http://www.sparkplugging.com/marketing/

Thursday July 24

Jill Lublin will be interviewed on The Frazzled Entrepreneur Program: The Author as Entrepreneur series that we’re doing with the Frazzled Entrepreneur - www.blogtalkradio.com/frazzledentreneur 8 pm EST - Call-in Number: (646) 200-0886

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Meet the Promo 101 Virtual Tour Coordinators

I thought it would be nice to introduce you to the people behind the scenes. Following you will learn more about what we do.

Nikki Leigh - Tour Coordinator
Owner Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours & Publicist
Award Winning & Best Selling Fiction & Non Fiction Author

Nikki Leigh began as an idea in a teenager’s mind. At about 14, she wanted to be an author and she wanted to write under the name Nikki Leigh. It took over 20 years, but she eventually “became” Nikki Leigh. She is from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

“I want to convey time, place and character details to my readers. I choose my settings carefully and want people to understand what the setting and history contributes to the story.”

Her love of the coast, history and lighthouses is apparent in her stories. On a trip to Cape Ann with her brother, Chris, she found the location for the Misty Cove series. The rugged land, hard working people and rich history were too compelling to ignore. Cape Ann and Gloucester, Massachusetts are featured in Stormy View, Widow’s Walk (Book One), Lady Lightkeeper (Book Two) and Stormy Shores.

“My first mystery, Lilah and the Locket, is set along the Outer Banks of NC and literally at the base of Cape Hatteras. There is extensive local history and color woven into the story. I did that to help convey the time and place to readers. Other local events will be featured in upcoming books in the Outer Banks series.”

She owns a consulting and promotional business under her real name. Shri has 21 years of business management and 17 years of marketing experience. This knowledge was used to create books and articles for business managers. This experience is valuable to her business and promotional clients. She has four business and restaurant books in print. Visit http://www.nikkileigh.com/biz_books_4_sale.htm for full details. Her business website is www.sandcconsulting.com

Book Promo 101 – Basics of Book Promotion and Book Promo 201 - Use Web 2.0 and the Internet to Promote are Nikki's latest books. She created these to share her promotional background with authors. Promo 101 includes tips and suggestions to help the beginning book promoter or the more experienced promoter to build a solid foundation for their promotional work. There are review questions at the end of each chapter to help the author to learn more. Promo 201 reveals many details about how to use social networks, social bookmarking, book trailers, podcasting, blogs, branding and much more, including hundreds of free internet resources. For details about the promotional services that Nikki offers, visit her promotional services page - www.nikkileigh.com/promo.htm.

Promo 101 - http://www.nikkileigh.com/book_promo_101.htm
Promo 201 - http://www.nikkileigh.com/book_promo_201.htm


Donna Sundblad -
Promo 101 Virtual Tours - Tour Coordinator
Donna is an editor for a several sites, is a freelance writer and a published author.

Donna Sundblad enjoys life as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She's the eldest of seven and the great-great granddaughter of a Native American named Little Beetle. Little Beetle's people were a blend of Chippewa and Mingo and lived in West Virginia. She decided to leave her culture and took on the name Ida M. Biddle. When she married a white fur trader named Marshall Prickett, their joining was not accepted by either culture, but they forged a new life together.

Donna's love of family, belief in God, interest in her Native American heritage and her love of fantasy and science fiction all influence her writing. Her fertile background shines through her YA fantasy novel Windwalker which opens hundreds of years in the past when the Stygian race welcomes the pale-skinned, diseased-riddled Jonnick to their shores despite prophetic warnings of future harm to the Land and their culture. Neither side is aware of the concealed powers of darkness that disembark with the refugees. Subsequent generations of conflict draw deep lines of division between the two cultures, neither aware that the spirit of the Mage lives within the Jonnick queen.

"What's fun for me," Donna says, "is that both of my fantasy novels came about through following the prompts and exercises found in my creative writing book, Pumping Your Muse."

Her second novel, Beyond the Fifth Gate, due out in September 2008 and features her first female protagonist who races against time to journey though five mystical gates to return to her homeworld to free her people from the bondage of a conquering race of incectoids.

Donna also writes inspirational non-fiction and is published in several anthologies including Life Savors published by Tyndale. Her articles have also appeared in The Writer Magazine, You and Me – America's Medical Magazine, and more. Her varied freelance career also includes work as a regular contributor and site editor at LoveToKnow, and responsibilities as the Fantasy Topic Editor at Inspired Author. She serves as a Tour Coordinator for Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours and is the Senior Non-Fiction Editor and a Senior Fantasy Editor at ePress-online. A transplanted Midwesterner, she now lives in rural NW Georgia where she enjoys life with her husband, gardening and learning more about the local wildlife.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Talk with Jiim Musgraces & Learn About Jill Lublin

Monday July 21

Author, Jim Musgrave, visits with Nikki Leigh on her radio show, Book Promo 101-Write, Publish and Promote. The call in number is Call-in Number: (347) 215-8201. You will have the opportunity to call in and ask questions or use the chat room to submit questions. We will be on air from 4-5 pm. For more information, www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh

Carolyn Howard Johnson shares a review for Jill Lublin’s Get Noticed with us on her review blog - http://thenewbookreview.blogspot.com/2008/07/jill-lublins-wisdom-to-rescue-of-goal.html

Tuesday July 22

Author and speaker L Diane Wolfe shares her interview with Jill Lublin on two of her blogs - http://circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com and http://thewritersmeow.deviantart.com

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Fee Sampler, Chance to Win, Is there More? Yes!


To get ready for the exiting lineup for Jim Musgrave's tour this week, take a moment to download the free sampler of his book, The President's Parasite and Other Short Stories http://efraimzgraves.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/new-download-sampler-from-the-presidents-parasite-and-other-stories/

Tune in tomorrow, July 21, at (4:00-5:00 EST) to hear Nikki Leigh's interview with Jim on her Book Promo 101 radio show http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh. Keep the call in number handy: (347) 215-8201. Read through the fee sampler and take advantage of this opportunity to ask this award winning writer a question. Don't miss out!

On Tuesday, July 22, we take a deeper look at the President's Parasite at The Book Connection http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/. Drop by to get the nitty gritty on Musgrave's writing. Read how his beliefs, moral and political, work into his fiction, and why his beliefs have caused him to write a book like The President's Parasite.

While you're there, be sure to leave a question or a comment for Jim for a chance to win a copy of his book. That's right! Each comment enters you in a drawing to win a free print copy of his book at the end of the tour. Increase your chances of winning by stopping and leaving a comment at each blog hosting the tour.

Amazon Link for President's Parasite: http://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Parasite-Jim-Musgrave/dp/0977650367/

Donna Sundblad – Author, Editor and Tour Coordinator

Author of Pumping Your Muse

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Transforming Power Virtual Tour with Hugh Ballou - Beginning July 28

Hugh Ballou's Transforming Power virtual tour begins on Monday July 28th and we invite you to join us to learn more about Hugh Ballou, Transforming Power and the leadership services he offers. Any type of organization needs effective leadership and Hugh Ballou is an expert is helping people become effective leaders and helping people make the needed transformational changes.

About Transforming Power

Leaders who have lead a transformation share the story of their experience. This information is invaluable for leaders who are undertaking a transformation of an organization. The information in this book can be advantageous for anyone who is in a situation where they need to make a transformation - no matter what the mission the organization or the type of transformation.

The key to transformation is different for each individual, group, or congregation. Hugh Ballou has brought together a collection of over 25 articles and stories from individuals who have experienced real-life transformations of themselves or their institution. The inspiration offered from the words will enlist a sense of hope and perseverance during difficult times of change. Discover inspiration and transformation through the struggles of other leaders ranging from children’s ministry to being in prison, from making Hollywood movies to winning football games, to being leaders who truly lead.

Themes, Topics and Perspective Audience for Transforming Power

There are a number of the themes and topics that are included in Transforming Power. These include: Transformational Leadership, collaborative leadership, goal setting, and high performance teams. We are working with blogs, website, newsletters, radio shows etc that attract people who want to learn more about leadership, transformation and change. There is a lot of interest about various people who are in leadership positions in church and religious situations, because of Hugh’s music and choir experience. He’s worked within the church organizations and knows how to make the needed changes.

About Hugh Ballou, Motivational Speaker, Leadership Trainer, Author

Creating Harmony with Your Team

How does a conductor of orchestras and choirs teach leadership – enthusiastically! Hugh Ballou teaches leaders around the globe how to build synergy with teams and how to build effective processes that bring success to any organization – no matter how small or how big. “I travel around the country and around the world and find that you can change the name of the organization, the location and the type of structure and you will still have the same issues – leaders not leading effectively!

Ballou brings 40 years of experience as a conductor to his leadership training. “I call the training Building High Performance Teams, but no one can produce effective teams without fine-tuned leadership skills. I teach business executives how an orchestra conductor brings out the best skill of the players that have been hired. The conductor is a dictator, however, if the conductor hires a good oboe player, then it’s best to let that oboe player use his or her skill rather than tell then how to play!” It sounds silly, however, leaders who micro-manage the people they lead only receive a fraction of the performance that is ultimately possible. Let the team perform!

The skill set of planning for success, constructing powerful goals, and delegating with authority are consistent themes where many leaders underperform. Ballou’s unique ability in inspire and motivate even the most difficult of audiences has made him the expert in the field of Transformational Leadership. Transformational Leaders build strong leaders on teams that are motivated, focused and highly effective in setting and implementing powerful goals.

As author of 5 books on Transformational Leadership, Ballou works as executive coach, process facilitator, trainer and motivational speaker teaching leaders in many diverse fields how to use fine-tune skills employed every day by orchestral conductors.


Learn how a choir conductor's experience can help you develop and hone your leadership skills, http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-can-conductor-teach-you-about.html

A SPECIAL BONUS TO EACH PERSON WHO PURCHASES TRANSFORMING POWER – Hugh Ballou has compiled a list of great FREE bonus gifts for anyone who purchases Transforming Power. To see a sample of the items that are being given away, visit http://www.transforming-power.com. Just buy a copy of Transforming Power, return to this page and click to submit your invoice number to receive the web page link to download all of these gifts for FREE.

Hugh Ballou Tour August 2008

Monday July 28 – Interview with Nikki Leigh – www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh The show is 3 – 4 pm EST and the Call-in Number: (347) 215-8201

Tuesday July 29 – http://kingdomgrace.wordpress.com – Book Review

Tuesday July 29 - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheSoulSalon 1 pm EST Call-in Number: (347) 215-8345 (Like a Salon for the Soul! Commentary and Tools to REALLY hear your spirit and intentionally feed it what it needs to thrive! Insist on having your most incredible life!)

Wednesday July 30 http://www.theperformancemagazine.com/pdf/performance_16_2.pdf


Friday August 1 – Kathleen Gage interviews Hugh Ballou - http://www.themarketingmindset.com/2008/08/how-does-an-orc.html

Monday August 4 – http://greatleadershipbydan.blogspot.com

Wednesday August 6 – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/asemotivation 9 pm EST - Call-in Number: (718) 508-9600 Feel free to call into the show to ask questions.

Friday August 8 – http://currenteventsinbooks.blogspot.com/- Article about Strong Leaders in Bad Economic Times

Sunday August 10 - http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/ - Author Details

Monday August 11 - http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/ - Book Details

Tuesday August 12 - http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/ - Author Interview

Wednesday August 13 - http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/ - Book Review

Thursday August 14 – www.blogtalkradio.com/frazzledentrepreneur - 8 pm EST - Call-in Number: (646) 200-0886 Hugh will talk with Les Brown (the frazzled entrepreneur) about being an author and an entrepreneur.

Friday August 15 – Yvonne Perry of Writers in the Sky interviews Hugh Ballou - www.yvonneperry.blogspot.com

Monday August 18 – Hugh Ballou will be featured in the Self Growth Newsletter – Visit www.selfgrowth.com and subscribe to their FREE newsletters to learn much more about Hugh Ballou

Monday August 18 – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Coach-Camille - 6 pm EST -Call-in Number: (347) 326-9317

Wednesday August 20 – http://readersstation.ning.com/group/promotionalauthorinterviews

Friday August 22 – We share an article from Hugh on Reaching Your Goals on Michelle Price's blog www.athirdmind.com

Monday August 25 – Wayne Hulbert interviews Hugh Ballou and he posts a review for Transforming Power - http://www.blogbusinessworld.blogspot.com
Tuesday August 26 –
http://www.dashhouse.com/ - Interview

Wednesday August 27 – Review of Transforming Power by Nikki Leigh posted on the Evan Carmichael entrepreneur website - www.evancarmichael.com/Book-Reviews/2820/Transforming-Power-by-Hugh-Ballou.html


Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Goals, Spirituality and Being An Entrepreneur

Thursday July 17

We have a lot going on today and something for everyone...

Cheryl Malandrinos shares Jill Lublin’s article about Promotional Goals with us today on her blog - http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com

Listen to Dyan Garris’ interview on www.blogtalkradio.com/DreamCatcherEntertainment - 10 PM EST - Call-in Number: (347) 215-8333

Michelle Price will be interviewed on The Frazzled Entrepreneur Program: The Author as Entrepreneur series that we’re doing with the Frazzled Entrepreneur - www.blogtalkradio.com/frazzledentreneur 8 pm EST - Call-in Number: (646) 200-0886 (While you’re on the site, I invite you to listen to or download my interview from last week. We had a great time and covered a lot of great information.)

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Political Analyst Predicted Racial Divide on Obama Candidacy in the Ethnic Presidency: How Race Decides the Race to the White House


A New York Times Poll released July 15 found that the prospect of an Obama presidency has deeply divided black, white and Hispanic voters. A majority of Hispanics and blacks say an Obama White House will improve race relations. A majority of whites say it won’t. In his book, The Ethnic Presidency: How Race Decides the Race to the White House, noted political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson predicted that race would be a decisive factor in the presidential race.

Hutchinson said that the New York Times poll validated many of the key points and predictions in his book, The Ethnic Presidency. The poll found that a majority of whites are skeptical about Obama’s competency, experience and political beliefs. While a majority of blacks and Hispanics believe that Obama is best able to bring racial harmony and hope to the poor and dispossessed.

“The racial divide that the New York Times poll found on everything from black and white views of racial progress, political expertise, immigration, and the future of the country under the first African-American president,” says Hutchinson, “echo the points detailed in The Ethnic Presidency.”

Hutchinson goes much further and tells how racial messages, images, stereotypes and code words impact and influence presidential elections past and present. The New York Times poll found African-American, Hispanic and Asian voters will play a major role in the presidential election. Hutchinson tells why their role and importance in presidential elections has grown immensely in the past decade and will continue to grow in future presidential elections.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. His new book The Ethnic Presidency: How Race Decides the Race to the White House was published by Middle Passage Press, February, 2008.

Interview with Jill Lublin about Get Noticed


Wednesday July 16


http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/ – The Book Connection with Cheryl Maladrinos (Interview with Jill)


Jill Lublin’s article "10 Ways to Get Noticed" is on page 22 of the latest issue of Performance Magazine. You can read it here

http://www.theperformancemagazine.com/pdf/performance_16_2.pdf

(You may notice Hugh Ballou on page 10 - he is touring with me next month.)


For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html


Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Underground Controversy to Host Author Jim Musgrave




















Steven
Clark Bradley's Underground Controversy blog http://undergroundcontroversy.blogspot.com/ seeks to talk about and present issues that are often considered controversial. Jim Musgrave's book, President's Parasite and Other Short Stories does the same. Don't miss it tomorrow, July 16, when the two come together as Underground Controversy hosts author Jim Musgrave.

Learn even more on Thursday, July 17, when PlotDog.com http://plotdog.com/ does an in-depth interview with author Jim Musgrave. For example, they ask: "I see a lot of drugs and alcohol in your writing, what is the background to this?" Be sure to stop by and read what he has to say. You can even ask Jim a question or leave a comment for a chance to win a free print copy of his book at the end of the tour. Increase your chances of winning by stopping and leaving a comment at each blog hosting the tour.

Amazon Link for President's Parasite: http://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Parasite-Jim-Musgrave/dp/0977650367/

Donna Sundblad – Author, Editor and Tour Coordinator

Author of Pumping Your Muse

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Learn About The New Promotional Environment


Monday July 14

Visit with Jennifer Mattern as she shares a guest post from Jill Lublin about the New Promotional Environment. Visit Jennifer’s blog at www.NakedPR.com

Tuesday July 15

Michelle Price shares information on how to “Become a Celebrity” from Jill Lublin on her blog – www.athirdmind.com

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

http://www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com
Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours

Read About a Technique that Changed Author Jim Musgrave's Writing

On July 14, be sure to stop by Murder By 4 http://murderby4.blogspot.com/ to read Jim Musgrave's article "Spring Forward, Fall Back" in which he shares a technique that changed his life as a writer. If you have time visit other blogs on the tour, too, where you'll be able to read excerpts form Jim's book President's Parasite, a collection of imaginative short stories with varying themes. To see a review of this book, stop by Anthology News and Reviews http://anthologynewsandreviews.blogspot.com/ on Tuesday, July 15. While you're there, check out the regularly updated writing markets.

Take time to ask Jim a question or leave a comment. He's a witty, entertaining buy, and each comment enters you in a drawing to win a free print copy of his book at the end of the tour. Increase your chances of winning by stopping and leaving a comment at each blog hosting the tour.

Amazon Link for President's Parasite: http://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Parasite-Jim-Musgrave/dp/0977650367/


Donna Sundblad – Author, Editor and Tour Coordinator
Author of Pumping Your Muse
www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com
– Get more information about virtual blog tours

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Part One - "Where to Get Noticed"

Friday July 11

Kim Freeman is posting Part One of “Where to Get Noticed” by Jill Lublin. You can read this article on her blog at http://catalystleadershipcoaching.com/blog/ . Part Two will be posted on Kim’s blog next Friday.

Dyan Garris is being interviewed on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LiveyourPurpose - 8 AM PST - Call in number: 646 – 378 – 1381


Did you miss my interview with Jill Lublin? If so, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh to listen or to download your own copy of the interview. On my radio show (www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh), Jill made a special offer - Crash Course on Publicity: The Step by Step Process Anyone Can Use to Attract Free Publicity for their Business or Non-Profit. The Nikki Blog Tour Special - $495 and bring a friend for half price. For More Information: http://promisingpromotion.com/special.html

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

"Stories That Read You" Hosts Author Jim Musgrave

Steven Clark Bradley features Jim Musgrave, author of President's Parasite on July 11 at "Stories That Read You". This blog encourages writers to pursue the skill of creating something from nothing. Don't miss out. http://stevenbradley.blogspot.com/

When you stop by, be sure to leave a comment and ask Jim a question. He's not only knowledgeable, but witty and imaginative. If you'd like to increase your chances of winning his book, stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Jim. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy at the end of the tour.

Amazon Link for President's Parasite: http://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Parasite-Jim-Musgrave/dp/0977650367/

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Secrets to Successful Connecting from Get Noticed Get Referrals

Read an excerpt from Get Noticed… Get Referrals - the Secrets to Successful Connecting. This is shared with you by Andy Lopato on his Connecting People blog - http://networkingandreferrals.blogspot.com

I invite you to join me as we launch the The Frazzled Entrepreneur Program: The Author as Entrepreneur with Nikki Leigh. The show is at 8 pm EST and the call in number is Call-in Number: (646) 200-0886. Over the next month or so, authors who have worked with me will be interviewed in this series. You’re welcome to join us. The show can be accessed at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FrazzledEntrepreneur.

On my radio show (www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh), Jill made a special offer - Crash Course on Publicity: The Step by Step Process Anyone Can Use to Attract Free Publicity for their Business or Non-Profit. The Nikki Blog Tour Special - $495 and bring a friend for half price

For More Information: http://promisingpromotion.com/special.html

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Learn How to "Get Noticed" by Jill Lublin











Jill Lublin is interviewed today by Kathleen Gage on her Marketing Mindset blog. We invite you to visit the blog to learn more - http://www.themarketingmindset.com/2008/07/interview-with.html


Dyan Garris is being interviewed on www.blogtalkradio.com/paranormalpalace - 9 PM EST - Call-in Number: (646) 915-9605.


Wednesday July 9


Learn more about Jill in this interview which was included in the Writer’s in the Sky newsletter this month. http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com/ For more information about Writer’s in the Sky Newsletter, visit - http://www.yvonneperry.net/Writers-in-the-Sky-Newsletter.html


Did you miss my interview with Jill Lublin? If so, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh to listen or to download your own copy of the interview. On my show, Jill made a special offer - Crash Course on Publicity: The Step by Step Process Anyone Can Use to Attract Free Publicity for their Business or Non-Profit. The Nikki Blog Tour Special - $495 and bring a friend for half price. For More Information: http://promisingpromotion.com/special.html

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html


Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Curious About President's Parasite?

Has all the recent hubbub about President's Parasite made you just a bit curious about the book? Be sure to stop by Books and Authors http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/ to learn more about author Jim Musgrave as Joyce Anthony's interviews him on July 9. And that's not all! Come back for more on July 10 when she reviews his book.

When you stop by, be sure to leave a comment and ask Jim a question. He's not only knowledgeable, but witty and imaginative. If you'd like to increase your chances of winning his book, stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Jim. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy at the end of the tour.

Amazon Link for President's Parasite: http://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Parasite-Jim-Musgrave/dp/0977650367/

Donna Sundblad
Tour Coordinator Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours
www.theinkslinger.net