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The Fall of Augustus - Sarah Wisseman, Author

The Fall of Augustus - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

'Victor stepped into the elevator shaft and looked up. "This should make a good shot," he said motioning to the video tech. The elevator light gleamed on his distinguished sweep of dark hair touched with gray. The camer… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 17, 2009 at 7:34pm — No Comments

God, My Source Can't Do What???

MEMO FROM GOD

To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: THE BIG BOSS
Subject: YOU
Reference: LIFE

I am GOD. Today I will be handling all of your problems and replacing them with many things that you can feel grateful for.
Please remember that I do NOT need your help.
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you fell that you cannot handle, no need

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Added by Amy Shir on November 16, 2009 at 11:02pm — No Comments

Bertha Fights Back - Fran Lewis & Jr. Author Dani Nicole Miller, Authors

Bertha Fights Back - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Walking into my homeroom class, I realized that something was definitely going on and I was beginning to think that I might not want to know what it was. One of the boys, Dan, looked at me and then at his cell phone and b… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 15, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

Day 10 of My Book Tour

Today is day 10 of my book tour. I'd love you to check it out at www.bethsbookreviewblog.blogspot.com Continue

Added by Victoria Simcox on November 13, 2009 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Win a copy of Barbora Knobova's Tales for Delicious Girls!

Relationship expert Barbora Knobova will be giving away a copy of her book, Tales for Delicious Girls, on Thursday, Nov. 12 at Pump Up Your Book! Ask her anything about her book or a relationship question and you'll be eligible to win a free copy! The win… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on November 11, 2009 at 12:27pm — No Comments

Interview l Chat l Book Giveaway with Historical Nonfiction Author James Diehl

Join James Diehl, author of the historical nonfiction book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, at Pump Up Your Book today where he's been interviewed and is taking questions now until 8 p.m. tonight. Ask him a question and you could win… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on November 9, 2009 at 11:38am — No Comments

Two very important events for writers of ebooks, web fiction, podcasts, other eMedia

First, a unique and extremely cool event, Free E-day. This is such an effective and gracious promotional event, and perfectly in tune with the whole dynamic of "eWriting". The idea is, on Dec 1, 2009 writers and artists who work online or in electronic media such as eBooks, digital art or mp3 music will just give something away for free to all comers. The concept was posted on the New Writing Media network so I'll just link to that blog, which has information and all the links.… Continue

Added by Linton Robinson on October 24, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Dispel the Mist - Tempe Crabtree Mystery Series - Marilyn Meredith, Author

Dispel The Mist - Tempe Crabtree Mystery Series - Marilyn Meredith, Author

Dispel The Mist - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Her next dream was a nightmare. Tempe knew she was on the reservation, but it was different looking as familiar places often are in dreams. The building… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 24, 2009 at 4:54pm — No Comments

Golden Conspiracy - A Jacsen Kidd Mystery - Robert James Glider, Author

Golden Conspiracy - Robert James Glider, Author

Golden Conspiracy - A Jacsen Kidd Mystery - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'After hearing our account of the gruesome events, the seamen aboard the Santa Ynez were convinced, along with their captain, that the devil's minions… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 21, 2009 at 5:19pm — No Comments

A Corpse for Yew - Joyce and Jim Lavene, Authors

A Corpse for Yew - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat As you read the excerpt below, picture a group of elderly ladies, all members of the Shamrock Historical Society due to their ancestors and proud of it. Picture these ladies standing in the middle of a cow pasture as they searc… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 14, 2009 at 5:58pm — No Comments

Excellent School in Houston Recruiting Students

Press Release / Community Announcement Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. High School provides a school culture that prepares students for academic success with interests that include Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The mission of Energized For STEM Academy, Inc. is to provide a school culture that prepares students for academic success in their future education, and prepares them to become responsible and productive citizens. We are currently recruiting ninth grade students to… Continue

Added by Dr. R.L. Shaw on October 13, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Death of a Perfect Man - M. M. Gornell, Author

Death of a Perfect Man - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'The pump was indeed antique, and it would be a miracle if it functioned. An old beat-up white station wagon with several flat tires sat dejectedly by the office entrance. "Red Rock Inn Limousine" had been painted on… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 6, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Introduction

Hello all...Great to join 'Pump Up Your Book Promotion'. My name is Hina Patel, Author of a poetry book "Yours Truly -word from within". Come visit me at www.yourstrulypoetry.com and my blog at yourstrulypoetry.wordpress.com I look forward to meeting you all. Continue

Added by Hina Patel on October 5, 2009 at 8:41pm — No Comments

15-year-old Melissa Burmester begins virtual book tour today

15-year-old Melissa Burmester, author of the young adult fantasy novel, Ginger High began her virtual book tour with stops at The Writer’s Life and Virginia Beach Publishing Examiner today. Melissa is presently attending Westhampton Beach High School, and is planning a career as a writer and a teacher. Visit her tour page here!

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on October 5, 2009 at 1:03pm — No Comments

The Long Night Moon - Elizabeth Towles, Author

The Long Night Moon - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Metal hurtled out of control. Drivers slammed their brakes to the floorboard. Vehicles skidded in all directions. An ear-piercing scream went out, laying down an eerie quiet...' Seventeen year old Darcie and nineteen year old Ian lost their parents in an auto accident ca… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 4, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

Her Every Fantasy

TITLE: Her Every Fantasy SERIES: The Smith Sister's Trilogy AUTHOR: Stephanie Morris AUTHOR URL: http://www.stephaniemorris.webs.com GENRE/THEME: Contemporary Interracial Romance URL TO THE BUYING PAGE:… Continue

Added by Stephanie Morris on October 1, 2009 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Helping children who have lost a parent to breast cancer

Lorraine Jackson was diagnosed with very early stage breast cancer when she was 40. Because of the cancer’s early detection, she was able to be treated with radiation. Doctors explained that had this happened to her only 10 years earlier she would have needed a mastectomy.

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Added by Amy Shir on September 28, 2009 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Cheryl Donovan receives award for non-fiction at The African American Literary Award Show

To God be the Glory for the things He has done! Thank you to everyone that voted prayed, sent kind words, or whatever you did to make this moment possible.

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Added by Cheryl on September 27, 2009 at 8:58am — No Comments

And on the Surface Die - Lou Allin, Author

And on the Surface Die - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat '"Don't discount petty-ante crime," Ben Rodgers, her mentor in The Pas, had told her. "Sometimes they're part of a bigger picture, and it usually involves drugs. Why steal a CD player you can sell for only a twenty u… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on September 21, 2009 at 5:48pm — No Comments

Pump Up Your Book 12 Days of Christmas Blog Tour Special

As our Christmas gift to you, Pump Up Your Book Promotion is offering a special discount for those authors wishing to tour in December. Sign up for our… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on September 21, 2009 at 10:26am — No Comments