Category Archives: Past Book Tours

John J. Smith, Author of Delayed Flight: On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on January 22nd, 2012

Publisher: DarkRedPress
Category: Romance, Mystery
Date: January 1, 2011
Available in Paperback, Kindle, and Nook: 300 Pages
After 20 years, two former childhood sweethearts meet and discover that the love they had for each other never died. (Woman) painfully realized that it had been her own father that had come between them forcing her to live a nightmare of separation rather than her schoolgirl dream of “ever after” with her sweetheart. 

“Great story! I’m usually more into James Patterson/Clive Cussler type of novels, but Delayed Flight offers a great love story with plenty of suspense. The author succeeds in conjuring all sorts of different emotions from the readers as the main characters are easily identifiable. Delayed Flight is written in light and often humorous manner, yet delivering powerful images of how love and envy can change one’s life. Highly recommended.”– James Poon, Amazon Reviewer

“This is one of my favorite books. A nice, light-hearted story and well-written. Looking forward to this author’s next book!!”– Antoinett Giacalone, Amazon Reviewer

“Great story! Kept you spellbound and interested throughout. Equal parts suspense and romance. Also kept the reader guessing and did not give away the store too soon.”–Keith R. Dold, Amazon Reviewer

About John J. Smith:

John writes under two names John J. Smith and pen name Jonathan Black. Why does he do this?  He has been told when a reader sees his work they have an expectation, hence the two names. He has won several awards under each name.

He has been called a prolific Fiction writer. he enjoys writing romance and mainstream as John and paranormal and paranormal romance as Jonathan.

Several of his novels have been converted or rewritten into screenplays; for which he has also have won several awards.

John J. Smith resides in Plano, a suburb of Dallas, Texas.

John’s website.

Tour Stops:
Luxury Reading Dec. 1 Review & Giveaway, Dec. 21 Guest Post

Butterfly-o-meter Books Dec.5 Review, Dec 2-6 Giveaway Hop

Joy Story Dec. 6 Review &Giveaway
Chris Redding  Dec. 6 GP (ExcerpTuesday)
Moonlight LGleam’s Bookshelf Dec.6 Review, Dec.7 Giveaway & Guest Post
Dragons Den Dec. 7 Review                                
Page Flipperz Dec. 8 Review, Dec. 9 Interview and Giveaway
The Phantom Paragrapher Dec. 12 Review, Dec. 13 Giveaway & Guest Post
Carabosse’s Library Dec. 13 Review
Book Him DannoDec.15 Review, Dec. 16 Interview & Giveaway
Reviews by MollyDec. 16 Review & Giveaway
From the TBR Pile Dec. 20 Review & Giveaway                         
I’d Rather Be At the Beach Dec. 21 Review & Giveaway

Jonathan M. Cook, Author of Youth and Other Fictions: On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on August 13th, 2013

Publication Date: October, 2011

Category: Literary Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult
Formats: Kindle and Nook

Jonathan Cook’s debut novel, Youth and Other Fictions looks at the horrors of a school shooting and its psychological effects on those involved. Told from two perspectives–one a student’s and one a teacher’s–the story reveals the inner concerns leading up to the moment when the world falls apart and the anxieties of coping with the broken pieces afterwards. 

“A thriller of horrific proportions.  The debut novel by Jonathan M. Cook is a thriller that will keep you guessing at every turn. In the first portion of the book it seems a monotonous style will be established, yet the climax in the tale will leave you second guessing. A wonderful and terrifying look into the souls of troubled teens from the point of view of an actual teacher sheds new light on our youth. A must read for teens and older!”– Ikdido, Amazon Reviewer

About Jonathan M. Cook:

Jonathan M. Cook is a high school English teacher.  He earned his MA in Literature from Eastern Illinois University.  He currently lives in Robinson, IL, where he is working on his second novel and grading term papers.

Jonathan’s Website

Tour Stops:

Butterfly-o-meter Books Dec.1 Review, Dec. 2 Guest Post & Giveaway
Frugal Experiments Dec. 2 Review &Giveaway
Mother of Insanity Dec. 5 Review, Dec. 6 Interview & Giveaway
Carabosse’s Library Dec. 7 Review & Giveaway
A CasualReader’s Blog Dec. 8 Review, Dec. 9 Guest Post & Giveaway
From the TBR Pile Dec. 9 Review & Giveaway
Book Zone Dec. 12  Review & Interview
Reviews by Molly Dec. 13 Review & Interview
Telly SaysDec. 13 Review & G
Joy Story Dec. 14 Review & Giveaway
The Phantom Paragrapher  Dec. 15 Review, Dec. 16 Guest Post &Giveaway
Hopelessly Devoted Bibiophile Dec. 19 Review, Dec. 20 Guest Post

Connie Corcoran Wilson, Author of Laughing Through Life: On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on January 22nd, 2012

Publisher: Quad City Press
Category: Essays, Humor
Date: July 13, 2011
Available in Paperback, Kindle, and Nook: 180 Pages

Laughing through Life” is a collection of humorous essays and anecdotes, (including the author’s coverage of the 2004 and 2008 presidential campaigns), that critics have compared to “Erma-Bombeck-Meets-David-Sedaris.

 “This Book of humorous essays was extra funny to me.  Her ruthless commentary in politics amused me.  her childhood experiences, dinner party foibles, cell phone aggravation, and medical malfunctions should be universal in reader recognition. This was an easy-to-read book perfect to have at your bedside table to dip into just before going to sleep. What could be better than a good chuckle at that time of day?” -Hedy N.R. Hustedde, Amazon Reviewer and Librarian

“Connie Corcoran Wilson connects dead-bang with readers’ funny bones with her hilarious takes on the absurdities of life. Like Erma Bombeck and Jean Kerr before her, Ms. Wilson excavates the funny from life’s reversals, frustrations and revelations. With a strong progressive slant, the author takes on politics, teenagers, grandparenting, friendship and the foibles of being a human being on planet Earth in the 21st century. If you’re looking for a laugh, you find plenty in LAUGHING THROUGH LIFE.”– J. Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer

“Humor and foibles abound in this work by Connie C. Wilson.  Her first several essays cover some common stresses, things we know, like exercise classes, and how so many of us can’t stand the things. I could relate, so I gave it to my wife and now she’s reading it”.- Joe Kawano Amazon Reviewer

“I harkened back to my first reading of Erma Bombek’s If Life is a Bowl of Cherries…as I hooted and laughed out loud. Though Connie has the gift of penning in such a humorous way, those universal stories of our lives that are historical, and hysterical, as well as they are current…..the working, career-oriented, politically active woman balancing those roles with wife and mother priorities as well. She has a natural wit and creative observations.  I recommend that you pick up the book and laugh through it as you relate to many of the anecdotes of life seen through Connie’s eyes.”-Linda Fritz, Amazon Reviewer
About Connie Corcoran Wilson: 
Connie (Corcoran) Wilson (MS + 30) graduated from the University of Iowa and Western Illinois University, with additional study at Northern Illinois, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Chicago. She taught writing at six Iowa/Illinois colleges and has written for five newspapers and seven blogs, including Associated Content (now owned by Yahoo) which named her its 2008 Content Producer of the Year . She is an active, voting member of HWA (Horror Writers Association).

Her stories and interviews with writers like David Morrell, Joe Hill, Kurt Vonnegut, Frederik Pohl and Anne Perry have appeared online and in numerous journals.  Her work has won prizes from “Whim’s Place Flash Fiction,” “Writer’s Digest” (Screenplay) and she will have 12 books out by the end of the year.  Connie reviewed film and books for the Quad City Times (Davenport, Iowa) for 12 years and wrote humor columns and conducted interviews for the (Moline, Illinois) Daily Dispatch and now blogs for 7 blogs, including television reviews and political reporting for Yahoo.

Connie lives in East Moline, Illinois with husband Craig and cat Lucy, and in Chicago, Illinois, where her son, Scott and daughter-in-law Jessica and their two-year-old twins Elise and Ava reside. Her daughter, Stacey, recently graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, as a Music Business graduate.
Connie’sWebsite 
Tour Stops:

Page Flipperz Nov. 28th Review, Nov. 29th Interview &Giveaway
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Nov. 30 Review & Giveaway
She Treads Softly Dec. 1 Review and Dec. 2 Guest Post
Carabosses’s Library Dec. 5 Review & Giveaway
Joy Story Dec.8 Review & Giveaway
Read More Books  Dec 9Review
A Life Sustained Dec. 10 Review & Giveaway
Stacy’s Books Dec. 12 Review, Dec 13 Interview & Giveaway
Book Nook Club Dec. 12 Review
Book Zone Dec. 14 Review & Giveaway
Emeraldfire’s Bookmark Dec.15 & Dec. 16 Guest Post

 

Dodie Katague, Author of Cloyne Court : On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on January 22nd, 2012

Publisher: Three Clover Press

Category: Fictionalized Memoir, Literary, Coming of Age
Date: December, 2009
Format: Paper & Kindle, 328 Pages

In 1977, when 18-year-old Berkeley college student, Derek moved into the student residence co-op, Cloyne Court, sight unseen, little did he know he would learn about life, love, sex, drugs, music, alcohol and co-ed showers—all on the first day.
Located one block North of the University of California, Berkeley campus, this real and notorious student-run house has provided an alternative, counter-culture, hedonistic, raucous, and unique living experience for the “Clones”, as the students call themselves, who choose to live here each year, despite the public and parents calling for a permanent shut down of this enduring and historic building.
Based on his journals and memories of his college days at this real-life “Animal House”, author, Dodie Katague weaves true events of life at Cloyne Court co-op into a zany, wild, and nostalgic story about the carefree time of every college student’s life.
“Sure to entertain any of those who enjoy a good story of the world of the fraternities and sororities. ” Cloyne Court” is a fine memoir and a read well worth considering.” Midwest Book Review
“If you like the movie Animal House, and have any interest in the going-ons of College in the 70s, or Berkeley in particular, you’re also going to love this book. Get it, read it slowly, and enjoy!“-S. Davidian, Amazon Reviewer
“I found this book to be an AMAZING, page turning read.  The rich story is very much worth it  and leaves you dreaming of college days, and thinking about taking a drive to Berkeley to see the real Cloyne Court.“-L. Couture, Amazon Reviewer

“I wish I had as much fun as Derek did in college, I recommend this book for anyone that has gone to college, or plans to go to college, or thought about going to college. Also for anyone who knows someone who went to college, because that buttoned up shirt wearing respectable man might have some stories to tell“-Genoa Dillon, Amazon Reviewer
“Sex, Betrayal, Drugs, Rock and Roll, nudist, co-ed showers, and the politics of the house make for a novel that has to be read.I loved this book.“-Lori Cianfichi, Amazon Reviewer

About Dodie Katague:
Dodie Katague lived at Cloyne Court from 1977-79, while attending the University of California, Berkeley.  He is an attorney and lives with his wife and family in Walnut Creek, California.
Dodie’s Website. 
Tour Dates:
Babs Book Bistro Nov.1 & Nov. 2
Reviews by Lola Nov . 3
Jasmyn’s Stuff Nov. 4
RJ Does Books Nov. 7 & Nov. 8
Let’s Book It Nov. 9
Dragons Den Nov. 10 & Nov. 11
Between the CoversNov. 14
Ramblings of a Daydreamer Nov17th
Housewife Blues & Chihuahua StoriesNov.21 & GP Nov. 22
Booksies Blog Nov. 23
Mad Moose MamaNov. 23 & 24
The Phantom Paragrapher Nov. 24
Curious Book Fans Nov. 25
Book Spark Nov. 25
From the TBR PileNov. 28
Reviews by Molly Nov. 29
Books and Quilts Nov 29
Reading, Reading & LifeNov. 30