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  • Daisy Chain Social Media Tour

    Daisy Chain Social Media Tour

    This week, we are pleased to host Mary DeMuth and her latest novel, Daisy Chain. Mary is a personal friend and got me started in this whole business of blog touring. Her dedication to the writing craft – both in honing her own skills and...

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  • Blogging, the series: Kathy Carlton Willis

    Blogging, the series: Kathy Carlton Willis

    Today, please welcome Kathy Carlton Willis of Kathy Carlton Willis Communications. As a publicist, Kathy is sharing with us some of her expertise in blogging and blog tours. How do blogging and/or blog tours fit into an author’s overall marketing plan? + Blogging by the...

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  • Blogging, the series: Kelly Blewett and Liz Johnson

    Blogging, the series: Kelly Blewett and Liz Johnson

    Kelly Blewett (WaterBrook Press) and Liz Johnson (Multnomah Books) graciously agreed to participate in my interview series. You can check out their publicity efforts on their blog WaterBrook Multnomah Publicity. How do blogging and/or blog tours fit into an author’s overall marketing plan? The obvious...

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  • Blogging, the series: Jeane Wynn

    Blogging, the series: Jeane Wynn

    As we move into the next phase of interviews in this series, I’m excited to welcome Jeane Wynn of Wynn-Wynn Media. Jeane is a publicist (not to be confused with publisher), and I’m excited to share with you her perspective on blogging and blog tours....

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  • Blogging, the series: Marcus Goodyear

    Blogging, the series: Marcus Goodyear

    Marcus is another friend I met through blogging. He did a series on what worked and didn’t during a blog tour, so when I was asked to coordinate Mary’s tour, I immediately contacted Marcus to gain some insight. We’ve been friends ever since. I appreciate...

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  • Blogging, the series: LL Barkat

    Blogging, the series: LL Barkat

    LL Barkat is one of those friends whom I met exclusively through blogging. We’ve never met in person, although I do look forward to the day that I can sit down with her and a cup of her homemade tea. I was originally attracted to...

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  • Blogging, the series: Dillon Burroughs

    Blogging, the series: Dillon Burroughs

    To be honest, I don’t know Dillon Burroughs personally. He heard about the series I’m posting from his publicist and kindly offered to participate. Immediately, I appreciated his willingness to share his experience and insight. A quick perusal of his website reveals an impressive resume....

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  • Blogging, the series: Camy Tang

    Blogging, the series: Camy Tang

    I met Camy last year at Mount Hermon through some mutual friends, but we unfortunately did not have much time to get to know each other. I do remember always seeing a smile on her face or catching her laughing, though! Camy’s energy and passion...

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  • Blogging, the series: Mary DeMuth

    Blogging, the series: Mary DeMuth

    I met Mary a few years ago at Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference, and I am so thankful that she has become a dear friend since then. Mary is the reason I ventured into blog tours since she asked me to coordinate her tour for...

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  • Blogging, the series: Randy Ingermanson

    Blogging, the series: Randy Ingermanson

    Our very first interview in this series on Blogging, Blog Tours, and Publicity features Randy Ingermanson. Randy talents come from both the left and the right side of his brain. He’s a physicist and an award-winning author who mentors and teaches others in the art...

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