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September 11, 2013
Two Are Better Virtual Book Tour Stop 7
Today’s tour stop on the Two Are Better virtual book tour is As the Pages Turn. This is another website that promotes new books with book reviews, author interviews, and more. As the Pages Turn, which claims 5,700 subscribers, is syndicated into USA Today, Reuters, Chicago Sun-Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post, and other national publications.
In our interview, we are asked what gave us the idea to write the book and how we managed to publish a nonfiction book. We also share an excerpt from...
September 10, 2013
Two Are Better Virtual Book Tour Stop 6
Today’s tour stop on the Two Are Better virtual book tour is examiner.com. Debbie and I were interviewed by Dorothy Thompson of the Examiner, which is a website with massive reach, notably a top-100 website. You know it’s a large organization when they have 167,000 Facebook “likes” and 41,000 Twitter followers! The interview delves into some interesting aspects about the business of writing, publishing, and promoting a book. Here’s more about examiner.com from their “about us” page:
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September 9, 2013
Two Are Better Virtual Book Tour Stop 5
Today’s tour stop on the Two Are Better virtual book tour is The Writer’s Life. According to their website, The Writer’s Life is run by “four eclectic book promoters always on the search for new tips on helping the writer get their book to the published state and then promoting it thereafter.” Their site is syndicated by USA Today, Reuters, Chicago Sun-Times, and others.
You can read the Two Are Better book spotlight on The Writer’s Life by clicking here. And for a complete tour listing, click...
September 6, 2013
Two Are Better Virtual Book Tour Stop 4
Today’s tour stop on the Two Are Better virtual book tour is Diane Estrella’s That’s What I’m Here For. Diane has a simple yet profound philosophy of helping others. It’s seems to be a popular one, as she has over 2,500 Twitter followers, 1,400 Facebook “likes,” and over 500 followers of her blog via a blogging network. She’ll often review books and service other book promotional requests such as giveaways. She also reviews products.
Diane will be helping us by posting a book spotlight of Two...
September 5, 2013
Two Are Better Virtual Book Tour Stop 3
Today’s tour stop on the Two Are Better virtual book tour is Cheryl’s Christian Book Connection. Cheryl performs what’s called a “first chapter review,” which essentially gives you a sneak peak at the book through her eyes. If first impressions are important, then her opinion may suggest something about the remainder of the book.
Cheryl also lives in Massachusetts. She has over 2,500 Twitter followers and performs reviews for major Christian publishing houses, such as Zondervan and Thomas Nels...
September 4, 2013
Two Are Better Virtual Book Tour Stop 2
Today’s tour stop on the Two Are Better virtual book tour is Blogcritics.org, where you’ll find an interview with Debbie and me. Among other questions, we’re asked about our background as writers and what distinguishes Two Are Better from other books.
Blogcritics has over 11,500 Twitter followers and 1,500 Facebook “likes.” From their about page: “Blogcritics is an online magazine covering the arts, culture and society. Blogcritics is also an interactive community in which writers and readers...
September 3, 2013
Two Are Better Virtual Book Tour Stop 1
Today’s tour stop on the Two Are Better virtual book tour is Lori’s Reading Corner, where you’ll find a guest post that I’ve written entitled “Going Places: How Fast Are You Traveling Through Life?” In it, I compare bicycle travel to more conventional methods and draw some parallels to traveling through life. This style is not unlike what one will find in Two Are Better: Midlife Newlyweds Bicycle Coast to Coast.
Lori lives close by in Canton, Massachusetts. She has amassed quite a following, w...
August 28, 2013
Announcing the Two Are Better Virtual Book Tour
Debbie and I are going on tour again. However, this time, we’re traveling a different road–and using a different mode of transportation. Beginning next week, we’ll appear on 21 websites with guest posts, interviews, book reviews…maybe even a giveaway or two along the way! We’ll be sharing some of “the story behind the story,” spreading news about Two Are Better, and gathering some helpful feedback from reviewers. This particular tour is called a virtual book tour, and it is designed to help i...
August 15, 2013
The Cons of Marrying Late in Life
As promised, a list of cons for marrying late in life is here! After writing about the pros and the cons, I must say that the pros definitely outweigh the cons!
• We’ll have no children of our own. That biological clock of mine blew up over 10 years ago! In my thirties, I had some desire to have children, but my stronger desire has always been for a godly husband. I remember back then, when I talked about marriage and children, people always said to me, “You can always have a baby on your own....
August 13, 2013
Two Are Better Giveaway on Goodreads
From now through September 15, 2013, we’re giving away five copies of Two Are Better: Midlife Newlyweds Bicycle Coast to Coast on Goodreads.com. You can sign up for the giveaway on Goodreads at this link, or click on the widget in our sidebar. Find out why Tracy Riva Books & Reviews calls Two Are Better “very uplifting and inspirational.” The Midwest Book Review thinks Two Are Better “is insightful and charming.” And Independent Publisher designated it as a highlighted title. Here’s your chan...
