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Maureen McGowan, Author of Sleeping Beauty is On Tour May 9-May 27, 2011

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

Description of Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer (Twisted Tales #2)
Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books, April 1, 2011
Paperback: 320 Pages
Genre: Adventure, Retold Fairytale, Fantasy, Young Adult
Age Range: over 10
In this thrilling story full of adventure and romance, Sleeping Beauty is more than just a lonely princess waiting for her prince—she’s a brave, tenacious girl who never backs down from a challenge. With vampire-slaying talents that she practices in secret, Sleeping Beauty puts her courage to the test in the dark of night, fighting evil as she searches for a way to break the spell that has cut her off from her family. In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Sleeping Beauty and decide where she goes next—but no matter the choice; the result is a story unlike any fairy tale you’ve ever read!
Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer is an entirely new type of fairy tale–one that will keep today’s kids guessing and offer them hours of magical fun.
“If you’re just a fan of retold fairytales, then Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer is exactly what you’ve been looking for.” Maianka Verstraete of 1< 3 Reading

“It’s a fairytale full of teen angst, comedy, romance, mystery and adventure! The ‘choose a path’ option was brilliant and made the book a lot of fun. I will be looking at other works by this Author and look forward to any other writing she has coming out.” – Kristi Stern of The Book Faery

“Once upon a time a story comes along that makes your heart soar and transports you to a world filled with royalty, magical beings and immortal creatures. Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer is one such story.”  -Aobibliophile of Aobiblioshpere
About Maureen McGowan:
Maureen has always been making up stories–her mother called it lying, her teachers creative talent–but sidetracked by a persistent practical side, it took her a few years to see the light and channel her energy into writing novels. After pummeling her sensible side into submission, she quit her career in finance and hasn’t looked back. 

Aside from books and writing, she’s passionate about art, dance, films, fine handcrafted objects and shoes. Maureen (and her shoes) go to a lot of movies in Toronto, Canada.

Maureen McGowen’sWebsite.
Tour Dates:
May 9-May 27, 2011 

Tour Stops:

Stop by all the tour stops for reviews, interviews with Maureen, guest posts by Maureen, and LOTS of giveaways.  This is going to be a fun book tour!        
A Trillion Books May 9th & 10th                                  
A Book Obsession May 9th &10th                                  
This Miss Loves To Read  May 10th & 11th                   
About Books Blog May 10th                                
Seeing Night Book Reviews May 11th & 12th                   
Dreaming of Books May 11th &12th
Debs Book Bag  May 12th & 13th  
Book Lovers  May 12th & 13th                             
Book Flame May 17th & 18th                                           
Red House Books May 18, 19, & 20th                                
Books At Midnight May 19th & 20th                                  
Star Shadow May 19th & 20th                                           
Electrifying Reviews May 20th                                 
Back to Books May 23rd                                     
My Chaotic RamblingsMay 23rd                            
The Book Rat May 23 &24th
Black and Blue Ink… May 24th &25th                             
Books, Thoughts And A Few Adventures May 25th & 26th
2 Read or not 2 read May 26th & 27th
Cornucopia of Reviews May 27th 

Please also visitTwisted Tales Tour for exact giveaway dates.

                

Carol Carr, Author of India Black is on Tour March, 2011

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

Description of India Black:

Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group/ Penguin, January, 2011
Paperback: 304 pages

When Sir Archibald Latham of the War Office dies from a heart attack while visiting her brothel, Madam India Black is unexpectedly thrust into a deadly game between Russian and British agents who are seeking the military secrets Latham carried. Blackmailed into recovering the missing documents by the British spy known as French, India finds herself dodging Russian agents—and the attraction she starts to feel for her handsome conspirator.

“A breathless ride through Victorian England… You’ll be hooked on this unique mystery from the very first line.”-Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder on Lexington Avenue
“I loved this cheeky romp…India Black, the witty and resourceful young madam of a London brothel is a delightful protagonist.” -Vicki Lane, author of The Day of Small Things
“The highlight here is India’s sardonic sense of humor. A woman who displays her ample wit along with her décolletage, India has seen difficult times, and she’s a heroine you can’t help but root for.” -Sarah Johnson of Reading the Past
“India is definitely one of the few truly outstanding characters I’ve met this year.”-Carol of Carol’s Notebook
About Carol Carr:
After a career as a lawyer and corporate executive, Carol K. Carr turned to writing. India Black is her first book. She lives in the Missouri Ozarks with her husband and two German Shepherds.

Carol Carr’s Website.

Tour dates:

*March 8th and 9th: Let Them Read Books
*March 9th and 10th: The Maiden’s Court
*March 14th:Deb’s Book Bag
*March 19th: Historical Tapestry
*March 15th and 16th: Chrisbookarama
*March 16th and 17th: One Book Shy of a Full Shelf
March 17th: The Adventures of an Intrepid Reader

* Guest post, interview, and or giveaway


Robert Parry, author of The Arrow Chest, Is On Tour February 2011

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

Description of The Arrow Chest:

Publisher: CreateSpace (January, 2011)
Paperback: 342 Pages

London, 1876. The painter Amos Roselli is in love with his life-long friend and model, the beautiful Daphne – and she with him – until one day she is discovered by another man, a powerful and wealthy industrialist. What will happen when Daphne realises she has sacrificed her happiness to a loveless marriage? What will happen when the artist realises he has lost his most cherished source of inspiration? And how will they negotiate the ever-increasing frequency of strange and bizarre events that seem to be driving them inexorably towards self-destruction. Here, amid the extravagant Neo-Gothic culture of Victorian England, the iconic poem ‘The Lady of Shalott’ blends with mysterious and ghostly glimpses of Tudor history. Romantic, atmospheric and deeply dark.

“‘A joy to read … haunting, captivating and beautifully written…you just can’t put down” – Claire Ridgway, Tudor Book Reviews


About Robert Parry:

Robert Parry is an independent UK writer of historical fiction with special interests in Tudor and Elizabethan history, Victorian Gothic and Pre-Raphaelite art.

His debut novel, ‘VIRGIN AND THE CRAB’ first appeared in 2009, and his 2nd novel ‘THE ARROW CHEST’ was published in January 2011. Both are available in Paperback and on Kindle.

Robert Parry’s Website.

Tour Dates:

*February 14th and 15th: Peeking Between the Pages
*February 22nd and 23rd: So Many Precious Book, So Little Time
*February 23rd: Historical Tapestry
*February 23rd:This Miss Loves to Read
*February 24th:Let Them Read Books
February 28th: The Written Word
*Mar 1st and 2nd: Jenny Loves to Read 
 
*Guest post, Interview, and/or Giveaway