Many Genres One Craft Virtual Book Tour (VBT)

Our recent VBT stops for Many Genres, One Craft are:

Stop: At Your Fingertips
At Your Fingertips highlights the work of author Tamela Quijas and that of her fellow authors, but isn’t only about the latest romance novels on the market. Stay for a while and you’ll find her reviews on a variety of books and movies, fantastic author interviews, sneak peeks into upcoming book releases, recipes, as well as being granted a private look into Tamela's world.
Host: Tamela Quijas
Tamela is a romance author that loves to write–from paranormal to contemporary romances and an occasional cookbook. Her work includes the novels Blood Moon, Blood of the Beast, My Lord Raven, Angel's Fire Demon's Blood.
Event: Ratio of Romance
Contributor: Heidi Ruby Miller

Stop: Born to Write
Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction! Alexa Grave reviews books, comments on the craft of writing, and talks about her own journey as a writer.
Host: Alexa Grave
Alexa Grave is a fantasy writer trying to break into the cut-throat market. She has a Master of Arts degree in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. And please, at least pretend you think some of the stuff she says in her blog is funny - it makes her feel a little less like a dork.
Event: MGOC Series on Fantasy
Contributor: Anne Harris

Stop: Gorelets
Michael Arnzen's weblog and Bram Stoker award-winning newsletter features a department of weird, sick and crazy "prompts" (a.k.a. "story starters") for creative writers working on the dark side.
Host: Michael A. Arnzen
Our co-editor of Many Genres One Craft teaches in the Writing Popular Fiction MFA program at Seton Hill University. He holds four Bram Stoker Awards for his often funny, always disturbing horror fiction. Visit him at http://gorelets.com to find out more.
Event: Dark Promptings
Contributor: Jason Jack Miller

Stop: Heidi Ruby Miller
Read author interviews and thoughts about the blended genre of Science Fiction Romance at Heidi Ruby Miller's blog.
Host: Heidi Ruby Miller
Heidi Ruby Miller writes stories where the relationship is as important as the adventure, just like in her debut SF Romance novel AMBASADORA. She is co-editor of MANY GENRES, ONE CRAFT.
Event: David J. Corwell
HEIDI'S PICK SIX: Venessa Giunta
HEIDI'S PICK SIX: Albert Wendland
HEIDI'S PICK SIX: Teffanie Thompson White
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: Michael Bracken
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: Crystal B. Bright
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: C. Coco DeYoung
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: Lee Allen Howard
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: Adrea L. Peters
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: David Shifren
Contributors: Michael Bracken
Crystal B. Bright
David J. Corwell
C. Coco DeYoung
Venessa Giunta
Lee Allen Howard
Adrea L. Peters
David Shifren
Albert Wendland
Teffanie Thompson White

Stop: Kate N. Ryan, Romance AuthorWatching You Sleep--Comic book store-owner Abigail “Abby” Kirkman believes her life complete. She runs a successful business, has a fantastic studio apartment above her store, and lives in a picturesque sea-side town. Life is perfect unless you count the insomnia, and the fact that her last boyfriend dumped her to take a promotion in another city. So a few little bumps, but nothing she can’t handle.
Host: Kate N. Ryan
Kate and Ryan are living their own happily ever after in Western Washington with their son on a small acreage, combining geek enthusiasm with modern homesteading.
Event: What Makes My Work Romance?
Contributor: Alayne Adams

Stop: Phylactery of Nightmares & Dreams: The Webspace of W. D. Prescott
For discussions, reviews, and previews of all things dark.
Host: W. D. Prescott
W. D. is a good ol’ New Hampshire boy currently living as an ex-pat in the swirling doom of New Jersey. With an equal passion for writing and music, it’s no wonder that he has a B.A. in Creative Writing and Musical Theory and Composition from Simon’s Rock College. He went on to Seton Hill University’s Writing Popular Fiction Program for my M.A. His stories have been published in Tainted: Tales of Terror and the Supernatural and Dead Bells.
Event: SHU WPF Spotlight Series: Many Genres One Craft

Stop: Time Discovers Truth
Sharing history, research, tips, trailers, travel, maps, and books.
Host: Meg Mims
Meg Mims is a freelance writer, artist and photographer. An award-winning author, she writes historical mysteries and romantic suspense on the fiction side.
Event: Wednesday Spotlight
Contributor: Ryan M. Williams

There's still time to be a host. Email Heidi Ruby Miller at heidirubymiller@gmail.com for details!

To order a copy of Many Genres, One Craft, visit:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Powell's Books
Books A Million
and other fine book sellers!

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Many Genres One Craft Virtual Book Tour (VBT)

Our recent VBT stops for Many Genres, One Craft are:

Stop: At Your Fingertips
At Your Fingertips highlights the work of author Tamela Quijas and that of her fellow authors, but isn’t only about the latest romance novels on the market. Stay for a while and you’ll find her reviews on a variety of books and movies, fantastic author interviews, sneak peeks into upcoming book releases, recipes, as well as being granted a private look into Tamela's world.
Host: Tamela Quijas
Tamela is a romance author that loves to write–from paranormal to contemporary romances and an occasional cookbook. Her work includes the novels Blood Moon, Blood of the Beast, My Lord Raven, Angel's Fire Demon's Blood.
Event: Ratio of Romance: Adina Senft
Contributor: Adina Senft

Stop: Born to Write
Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction! Alexa Grave reviews books, comments on the craft of writing, and talks about her own journey as a writer.
Host: Alexa Grave
Alexa Grave is a fantasy writer trying to break into the cut-throat market. She has a Master of Arts degree in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. And please, at least pretend you think some of the stuff she says in her blog is funny - it makes her feel a little less like a dork.
Event: MGOC Series on Fantasy
Contributor: Rachael Pruitt

Stop: Gorelets
Michael Arnzen's weblog and Bram Stoker award-winning newsletter features a department of weird, sick and crazy "prompts" (a.k.a. "story starters") for creative writers working on the dark side.
Host: Michael A. Arnzen
Our co-editor of Many Genres One Craft teaches in the Writing Popular Fiction MFA program at Seton Hill University. He holds four Bram Stoker Awards for his often funny, always disturbing horror fiction. Visit him at http://gorelets.com to find out more.
Event: Dark Promptings
Contributor: Jason Jack Miller

Stop: Heidi Ruby Miller
Read author interviews and thoughts about the blended genre of Science Fiction Romance at Heidi Ruby Miller's blog.
Host: Heidi Ruby Miller
Heidi Ruby Miller writes stories where the relationship is as important as the adventure, just like in her debut SF Romance novel AMBASADORA. She is co-editor of MANY GENRES, ONE CRAFT.
Event: Secret Writers: Elaine Ervin
Secret Writers: Adina Senft
Secret Writers: Lee Allen Howard
HEIDI'S PICK SIX: David Morrell
HEIDI'S PICK SIX: Jason Jack Miller
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: Tess Gerritsen
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: Susan Mallery
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: Randall Silvis
PATHS TO PUBLICATION: Victoria Thompson
Contributors: Elaine Ervin
Tess Gerritsen
Lee Allen Howard
Susan Mallery
Jason Jack Miller
David Morrell
Adina Senft
Randall Silvis
Victoria Thompson

Stop: Kate N. Ryan, Romance Author
Host: Kate N. Ryan
Event: What Makes My Work Romance?
Contributor: Penny Dawn

Stop: Pedablogue
A personal inquiry into the scholarship of teaching by Michael A. Arnzen.
Host: Michael A. Arnzen
Our co-editor of Many Genres One Craft teaches in the Writing Popular Fiction MFA program at Seton Hill University. He holds four Bram Stoker Awards for his often funny, always disturbing horror fiction. Visit him at http://gorelets.com to find out more.
Event: Creative Writing Guide for Instructors

Stop: Phylactery of Nightmares & Dreams: The Webspace of W. D. Prescott
For discussions, reviews, and previews of all things dark.
Host: W. D. Prescott
W. D. is a good ol’ New Hampshire boy currently living as an ex-pat in the swirling doom of New Jersey. With an equal passion for writing and music, it’s no wonder that he has a B.A. in Creative Writing and Musical Theory and Composition from Simon’s Rock College. He went on to Seton Hill University’s Writing Popular Fiction Program for my M.A. His stories have been published in Tainted: Tales of Terror and the Supernatural and Dead Bells.
Event: Many Genres Review

Stop: Romance Bandits
Host: KJ Howe
Event: Romance in Many Genres
Contributors: Penny Dawn
Dana Marton
Heidi Ruby Miller
Adina Senft

There's still time to be a host. Email Heidi Ruby Miller at heidirubymiller@gmail.com for details!

To order a copy of Many Genres, One Craft, visit:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Powell's Books
Books A Million
and other fine book sellers!

posted by heidi

Many Genres One Craft Virtual Book Tour (VBT)

Our recent VBT stops for Many Genres, One Craft are:

Stop: At Your Fingertips
At Your Fingertips highlights the work of author Tamela Quijas and that of her fellow authors, but isn’t only about the latest romance novels on the market. Stay for a while and you’ll find her reviews on a variety of books and movies, fantastic author interviews, sneak peeks into upcoming book releases, recipes, as well as being granted a private look into Tamela's world.
Host: Tamela Quijas
Tamela is a romance author that loves to write–from paranormal to contemporary romances and an occasional cookbook. Her work includes the novels Blood Moon, Blood of the Beast, My Lord Raven, Angel's Fire Demon's Blood.
Event: Book Review
Ratio of Romance - Crystal B. Bright
Contributor: Crystal B. Bright

Stop: Damsels in Regress
Jennifer, Emilie, and Tricia met while they were graduate students in Seton Hill University's Writing Popular Fiction program. They bonded over their love for children's and young adult fiction, especially all types of historical fiction, and their desire to see their books in print.
Host: Patricia B. Tighe
Tricia is currently writing the sequel to a young adult historical fantasy set in 1890s Belgium. In An Inherited Evil, 18-year-old Mathieu Korsten must discover the secrets of his grandmother’s past to end a curse that could take his life.
Event: Patrice Lyle Interview
C. Coco DeYoung Interview

Stop: Free Cotton
Providing discussion, tips, and marketing for education on all levels.
Host: Teffanie Thompson White
Teffanie Thompson White played with pen in hand. When pen was absent, she scratched words on ashen legs. She either taught class or wrote books, which she still does. Her picture book manuscripts, Bug Talk and For Tents and Ribbons, have been adapted into onstage ballets. Teffanie co-authors and co-publishes pictureless books.
Event: Educational Tips
Contributor: Jason Jack Miller

Stop: Kelly A. Harmon: Moving on to Fiction...
Kelly A. Harmon shares thoughts on leaving the newspaper business to freelance and write fiction, as well as gives tips on writing and attending writing conferences.
Host: Kelly A. Harmon
Kelly A. Harmon used to write truthful, honest stories about authors and thespians, senators and statesmen, movie stars and murderers. Now she writes lies, which is infinitely more satisfying, but lacks the convenience of doorstep delivery, especially on rainy days.
Event: Many Genres, One Craft: Writing Conferences
Contributor: KJ Howe

Stop: The Secret Writer
The Secret Writer blog is an attempt to bring readers, writers and authors together from all parts of the world to one 'Virtual Place', in order to review and promote the many different types of books and other literary material that is being generated today, or that has been written in the past.
Host: Calum
Calum has always enjoyed reading and writing. He is now preparing to venture on the journey down the path of writing his first novel!
Event: Book Overview
Contributor Overview
Writing Under a Pseudonym by Dana Marton
Contributor: Dana Marton

There's still time to be a host. Email Heidi Ruby Miller at heidirubymiller@gmail.com for details!

To order a copy of Many Genres, One Craft, visit:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Powell's Books
Books A Million
and other fine book sellers!

posted by heidi

Many Genres One Craft Virtual Book Tour (VBT)

Our recent VBT stops for Many Genres, One Craft are:

Stop: Damsels in Regress
Jennifer, Emilie, and Tricia met while they were graduate students in Seton Hill University's Writing Popular Fiction program. They bonded over their love for children's and young adult fiction, especially all types of historical fiction, and their desire to see their books in print.
Host: Patricia B. Tighe
Tricia is currently writing the sequel to a young adult historical fantasy set in 1890s Belgium. In An Inherited Evil, 18-year-old Mathieu Korsten must discover the secrets of his grandmother’s past to end a curse that could take his life.
Event: Book Review

Stop: Free Cotton
Providing discussion, tips, and marketing for education on all levels.
Host: Teffanie Thompson White
Teffanie Thompson White played with pen in hand. When pen was absent, she scratched words on ashen legs. She either taught class or wrote books, which she still does. Her picture book manuscripts, Bug Talk and For Tents and Ribbons, have been adapted into onstage ballets. Teffanie co-authors and co-publishes pictureless books.
Event: Educational Tips
Contributor: Michael A. Arnzen

Stop: Lighthouse Mysteries
All about lighthouses, mysteries, popular fiction and art, and Meg Mims!
Host: Meg Mims
Meg Mims is a writer, artist and photographer, RWA contest winner and multiple finalist. She earned an M.A. in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University and is a staff writer for RE/MAX Platinum Online in Brighton, Michigan, and for Lake Effect Living, an online magazine.
Event: Wednesday Spotlight
Contributors: Michael A. Arnzen and Heidi Ruby Miller

For upcoming stops, visit our VBT page: http://manygenres.blogspot.com/p/virtual-book-tour.html

There's still time to be a host. Email Heidi Ruby Miller at heidirubymiller@gmail.com for details!

To pre-order a copy of Many Genres, One Craft, visit:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Powell's Books
Books A Million
and other fine book sellers!

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Open Call for Virtual Book Tour Stops for Many Genres

To celebrate the release of the new writing guide Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction, we are scouting for stops in our three-month mega virtual book tour (VBT) during April, May, and June.

Do you…
…have an author interview series? We have contributors ready to be interviewed.
…review books on your site? We can offer you pdf copies of our book for review.
…provide contests and giveaways? We have swag to give away.
…do something special? We can provide that special something.

All VBT participants will be listed with a link and description on a VBT page on the Many Genres, One Craft site: http://manygenres.blogspot.com as well as announced and promoted during the day/s of your stop.

Contact Heidi Ruby Miller at heidirubymiller@gmail.com for further inquiries and to schedule your stop today. She will also be glad to interview you for her two author series: HEIDI'S PICK SIX and PATHS TO PUBLICATION as a thank you!

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