3...2...1 - The Bleeding Heart Blog Tour Has Begun!

Does anyone know where the first half of August went?? There's so much going on this month - but it's been packed with blessings for me so far, and I hope it's been the same for you! And, well, here it is August 18th, which means that the Bleeding Heart blog tour is go for launch!

I've been overwhelmed by the support I've received for my debut novel. My inbox has been inundated with fabulous interview questions for the tour, and the first reviews have been wonderful to read. I hope you enjoy visiting all the stops along the tour! While some of the interview questions were very similar, each interview is unique - and there will also be plenty of reviews, some extra e-book giveaways, and some other special posts along the way. 

Here's an overview of the blog tour schedule (but be sure to visit the official blog tour page on the Bleeding Heart site for direct links when they're available, as well as the latest information about the tour):

Sunday, August 18thIntroduction to the tour at Seasons of HumilityReview at Dreaming Under the Same MoonGuest post & review at My Favorite Pastime Monday, August 19th Review at To Be a PersonInterview & review at Flowers of Quiet Happiness Tuesday, August 20thReview at The Librarian's BookshelfInterview at Tales of Goldstone Wood Wednesday, August 21stReview at The Lore-MistressReview at Inspiring Daring"Outside the Author's Studio" interview at Edgy Inspirational Romance Thursday, August 22ndInterview at A Novel RealityInterview and review at Black 'n Gold Girl's Book Spot Friday, August 23rdReview at The Overweight BookshelfInterview & e-book giveaway at Writing for Christ Saturday, August 24thReview at labor not in vainSpotlight at Philosophy of RomanceSunday,  August 25thReview at Christian NovelsReview at Christian Bookshelf ReviewsInterview at Too Read or Not Too ReadMonday, August 26thReview at Sweet Treats & InspirationReview at The Ramblings of Two ReadersInterview & e-book giveaway at A Christian Writer's WorldTuesday, August 27thReview at The Other WorldTuesday Tea interview & review at Sherida StewartInterview (SPOILERS) & review at The Curried NutWednesday, August 28thReview at Carissa's BookshelfReview & giveaway at Best Reads (2010-2013)Interview & review at Literary and LaceThursday, August 29thReview at Writer Off the LeashReview at West of Newbury StreetInterview & review at FictionallyFriday, August 30thReview at Backing BooksReview at The Wonderings of One PersonInterview at Returning to EdenSaturday, August 31stConclusion of the tour at Seasons of Humility***

If you haven't picked up your copy of Bleeding Heart yet, it's currently only $2.99 for Kindle. (Or you can try your luck in one of the giveaways - or wait for the paperback version, which is coming soon!)

Speaking of giveaways...

"Journey to the West" Giveaway!

I've put together a prize package for the tour designed to give one lucky winner a special "journey to the West." In addition to a signed copy of my book (when the paperback becomes available), I'm including items I've handpicked from the various settings of Bleeding Heart. There's a deck of playing cards with pictures from the Pacific Northwest, which I bought at the Multnomah Falls gift shop in Oregon. There's a redwood bookmark and a copy of Falk's Claim: The Life and Death of a Redwood Lumber Town (a book about one of the settings which greatly aided me during the editing process and is a fascinating read), which I bought at a gift shop at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. And there's a wooden train whistle (and a post card which I'll use to write a message to the winner) that I bought in Virginia City, Nevada.


All of these prizes will go to one winner who enters via the Rafflecopter form below! The winner will be announced at the end of the tour. Please note that this particular giveaway is U.S. only .

a Rafflecopter giveaway
I hope you have a great time visiting all of the fabulous blogs participating in the tour. And be on the lookout for a couple of special posts here (at this blog) during the tour - I want to share some fun extras and such with my readers!