Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Thompson is CEO/Founder of Pump Up Your Book Promotion, a full service public relations firm specializing in online book tours. She is also the author of A COMPLETE GUIDE TO PROMOTING & SELLING YOUR SELF-PUBLISHED EBOOK and 101 INTERNET RADIO SHOWS TO PROMOTE YOUR BOOKS. You can visit her website at www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com.
Articles by Dorothy Thompson
November 10, 2009
Interview with horror writer Ruby Dominguez, author of The Peruke Maker: The Salem Witch Hunt Curse.
November 02, 2009
Join Gale Laure as she tours the blogosphere during November and December to promote her new book, Evolution of a Sad Woman.
October 30, 2009
Interview with USA Today Bestselling Author Dianne Castell as she talks about her latest release, Hot and Irresistible, and writing.
October 28, 2009
Interview with James Hayman, author of the new thriller novel, The Cutting.
October 27, 2009
Interview with Victoria Simcox, author of the children's fiction novel, The Magic Warble.
October 26, 2009
Interview with historical nonfiction author James Diehl, author of World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware.
October 08, 2009
Interview with Bob Brooker and Kaye O'Dougherty, authors of FOOTBALL IS FOR LOVERS.
September 04, 2009
Interview with murder mystery author J.R. Hauptman about new book, THE TARGET.
August 30, 2009
Exclusive interview with Christian self-help author Teresa R. Jones.
August 30, 2009
Exclusive interview with Balthazar Rodrigue Nzomono-Balenda, author of Freedom of Press: The Sitting Duck.
August 28, 2009
Exclusive interview with historical fiction author Douglas W. Jacobson.
August 27, 2009
Exclusive interview with book marketing specialist and author Phyllis Zimbler Miller.
August 27, 2009
Exclusive interview with J.R. Hauptman, author of THE TARGET: LOVE, DEATH AND AIRLINE DEREGULATION.
August 16, 2009
Exclusive interview with Jill Jepson, author of Writing as a Sacred Path.
August 09, 2009
Exclusive interview with young adult fantasy novelist Marcus Dino about new book Diary of a Mad Gen Yer.
August 01, 2009
Join Marcus Dino as he virtually tours the blogosphere during August and September on his DIARY OF A MAD GEN Y ER VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR.
July 30, 2009
Join F.W. vom Scheidt as he tours the blogosphere July, August and September on his COMING FOR MONEY VIRTUAL BLOG TOUR '09.
July 30, 2009
Exclusive interview with NBA's Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams.
July 28, 2009
Join Jimmy Root Jr., author of Distant Thunder as he tours the blogosphere in August and September during his DISTANT THUNDER VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR with Pump Up Your Book Promotion.
July 27, 2009
Exclusive interview with prophetic thriller author Jimmy Root Jr., author of Distant Thunder.
July 27, 2009
Angus Munro, author of A Full House But Empty is here with us today to talk about growing up in The Great Depression.
July 23, 2009
Exclusive interview with F.W. vom Scheidt, author of the literary fiction novel, Coming for Money.
July 21, 2009
Exclusive interview with mystery author JD Seamus on new book, Last Call.
July 13, 2009
Exclusive interview with J.R. Hauptman, author of The Target.
June 28, 2009
Exclusive interview with Kim Smith, author of A Will to Love.
June 25, 2009
Exclusive interview with NY Times Bestselling Author Nancy Thayer.
June 24, 2009
Susan Chodakiewitz is a writer, composer and producer. She is the founder of Booksicals Children´s Books- Encouraging the love of reading through the arts. Through her company Booksicals she has created the Booksicals on Stage literacy program which is currently presenting musical performances...
June 23, 2009
Exclusive interview with David Liss, author of The Devil's Company.
June 17, 2009
K.M. Daughters is the multi-published writing team of sisters Pat Casiello and Kathie Clare. Their pen name is dedicated to their parents Katherine and Michael, the "K" and "M" in K.M. Daughters. Their author career began in January 2008 with contracts from The Wild Rose Press for an inspirational r...
June 08, 2009
Exclusive interview with Dr. Ron Frederick, author of Living Like You Mean It.
May 31, 2009
Exclusive interview with Dr. Dorothea Hover-Kramer, author of Second Chance at Your Dream.
May 29, 2009
Exclusive interview with Rie McGaha, author of BLOOD LINE.
May 04, 2009
Exclusive interview with Dr. David Gruder, author of The New IQ.
May 03, 2009
Exclusive interview with Kathye Quick, author of the historical romance novel, Cynthia and Constantine.
May 01, 2009
Exclusive interview with Elizabeth Walker, author of THE TABLET OF MY HEART.
March 22, 2009
Exclusive interview with J.W. Nicklaus, author of the short story collection, The Light, The Dark & Ember Between.
March 19, 2009
Exclusive interview with online dating expert, Cherie Burbach.
March 12, 2009
Exclusive interview with poet Balthazar Rodrigue Nzomono-Balenda.
February 23, 2009
Exclusive interview with John Knoerle, author of the mystery thriller A PURE DOUBLE CROSS: BOOK ONE OF THE AMERICAN SPY TRILOGY.
February 22, 2009
Exclusive interview with fantasy author R. Scot Johns, author of the epic fantasy, The Saga of Beowulf.
February 17, 2009
Exclusive interview with historical fiction author J.A. Hunsinger.
February 06, 2009
Exclusive interview with inspirational author Sheri Kaye Hoff
January 28, 2009
Exclusive interview with fantasy author Bruce Skye.
January 23, 2009
Exclusive interview with mystery author Doug Hewitt.
January 17, 2009
Exclusive interview with young adult romance author, Barry Eva, aka Storyheart.
January 09, 2009
Exclusive interview with mystery author Kim Smith, author of AVENGING ANGEL, A SHANNON WALLACE MYSTERY.
January 04, 2009
Exclusive interview with baby boomer Maggie Rose Crane, author of AMAZING GRAYS: A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO MAKING THE NEXT 50 THE BEST 50.
December 31, 2008
What is a virtual book tour and why do I need one? Phyllis Zimbler Miller answers virtual book tour questions from her own experiences.
December 31, 2008
Historical fiction author Lloyd Lofthouse talks about his book, My Splendid Concubine, why he chose a subsidy press and plans on opening his own publishing company for his next book and why he turned an agent down.
December 10, 2008
Exclusive interview with Jenny McGill, author of DRAMA & DIPLOMACY: IN SULTRY PUERTO VALLARTA.
December 07, 2008
Interview with humor writer Kelly Epperson, author of WHEN LIFE STINKS, IT'S TIME TO WASH THE GYM CLOTHES.
December 02, 2008
Exclusive interview with producer/director William Petrick, author of the new book from Pearhouse Press, THE FIVE LOST DAYS.
December 01, 2008
William Petrick's new novel, THE FIVE LOST DAYS, is released from Pearhouse Press.
December 01, 2008
Exclusive interview with young adult fantasy author D. Barkley Briggs.
November 30, 2008
Exclusive interview with political expert, Reb Bradley, author of BORN LIBERAL, RAISED RIGHT.
November 29, 2008
Exclusive interview with Robert Patterson, author of FIVE STEPS TO C.A.L.M.
November 29, 2008
Exclusive interview with southern women fiction author J.L. Miles, author of DIVORCING DWAYNE.
November 24, 2008
Horror Author Joel M. Andre, who has written several books including, A Death at the North Pole, in a partnership with Sedona Green, will be making appearances as Santa Claus to benefit charity.
November 21, 2008
Exclusive interview with crime mystery novelist, Marta Stephens.
November 19, 2008
Exclusive interview with romantic thriller author Dave Donelson.
November 17, 2008
Exclusive interview with memoir author Jenny McGill.
November 17, 2008
Exclusive interview with author William R. Potter.
November 09, 2008
Exclusive interview with Richard Roach, author of the suspense/mystery novel, SCATTERED LEAVES.
November 09, 2008
Exclusive interview with romantic suspense author Mary Burton.
November 05, 2008
Exclusive interview with the authors of the anthology, GRIT FOR THE OYSTER: 250 PEARLS OF WISDOM FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS.
November 03, 2008
Exclusive interview with mystery author Robert Greer, author of BLACKBIRD, FAREWELL.
November 02, 2008
Exclusive interview with southern women fiction author Karen White, author of THE HOUSE ON TRADD STREET.
October 30, 2008
Exclusive interview with horror writer Joel M. Andre.
October 19, 2008
Cody McFadyen's latest release, THE DARKER SIDE, is the perfect read this Halloween!
October 19, 2008
Exclusive interview with Douglas Carlton Abrams, author of the historical fiction, THE LOST DIARY OF DON JUAN.
October 14, 2008
Exclusive interview with fantasy author Sienna Skyy, author of The Story Plant's AMERICAN QUEST.
October 10, 2008
Exclusive interview with poet Laura Grossman.
October 06, 2008
Exclusive interview with humor fiction author James Earle McCracken, author of RUE DE LA POMPE.
October 05, 2008
Exclusive interview with Lou Aronica, publisher of new publishing house, The Story Plant.
October 01, 2008
Exclusive interview with southern fiction author, J.L. Miles, author of COLD ROCK RIVER.
September 25, 2008
Exclusive interview with entertaining guru Patricia Mendez, author of EASY ENTERTAINING FOR BEGINNERS.
September 24, 2008
Exclusive interview with horror author Joel M. Andre, author of KILL 4 ME.
September 02, 2008
Exclusive interview with Amir Makin, author of A WORTHY MUSLIM: QURANIC TOOLS NEEDED TO OVERCOME OPPRESSION AND IMPERIALISM IN ORDER TO INSTITUTE JUSTICE.
September 01, 2008
Exclusive interview with Dr. J.R. Paine, co-author of the new weight loss book, DEAR GOD LET ME LOSE FAT, AMEN.
August 30, 2008
Interview with Irene Watson, author of the new memoir, THE SITTING SWING.
August 26, 2008
Exclusive interview with romantic suspense author Mary Burton, author of I'M WATCHING YOU.
August 21, 2008
Read an exclusive interview with Angus Munro, author of A FULL HOUSE - BUT EMPTY.
August 12, 2008
Paul Kiritsis' latest release, Hermetica: Myths, Legends, Poems is a Homeric journey into the night where the world of dreams and symbols has sculpted our mythological past. Using the language of alchemy, astrology and magic, this tome seeks to reconstruct the lost bonds between old myths contained in the oral folklore of Ancient Egypt; stories which once served as the backbone of a religion centered around Osirian ritual – the cosmic cycles of death, dismemberment and resurrection.
August 12, 2008
Cody McFadyen is no stranger to crime thrillers, nor is he a stranger to getting on international bestseller lists. Both of his books – Shadow Man and The Face of Death – have been received very well by the literary community and his many fans who were anxiously awaiting its release.
August 02, 2008
Exclusive interview with Dr. Hal W. Lanse, Ph. D. and his fight to stomp out illiteracy.
July 29, 2008
Interview with LIFE AFTER COLLEGE: WHAT YOUR PARENTS AND PROFESSORS NEVER TAUGHT YOU author Chachanna Simpson.
July 27, 2008
Maria Grazia Swan´s newest book, Boomer Babes: True Tales of Love and Lust in the Later Years, is the perfect solution to some outrageous inspiration to kick start your love life or grab some sizzling salacious gossip about the woman who could be your next door neighbor!
July 17, 2008
Read this exclusive interview with Sandy Powers, author of ORGANIC FOR HEALTH.
July 16, 2008
Humor writer Tim Bete and his nemesis in crime, Cap´n Billy "The Butcher" MacDougall know the signs and they´re willing to give you all the secrets to knowing in a new book called Cap´n Billy "The Butcher" MacDougall´s Guide to Pirate Parenting: Why You Should Raise Your Kids as Pirates and 101 Tips on How to Do it>/i>.
July 14, 2008
Find out how you can get your book #1 in the search engines via virtual book tours. Dorothy Thompson, CEO/Founder of Pump Up Your Book Promotion, tells us how she does it!
July 10, 2008
THE QUESTORY OF ROOT KARBUNKULUS is Reid´s latest book which is going to set the fantasy world on fire. Embarking on a worldwide book campaign, Kamilla has been appearing on TV shows, making radio appearances, producing book videos and her latest venture, a virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion.
July 06, 2008
Tom Samuels´ book, Stop Making Music, contains 136 essays that deliver contrary opinions on the music business. They are written in the voice of an arrogant nitwit who wrestles with "evil" musicians, songwriters and producers. No one goes unscathed…not even the beloved Beatles. Where else could you find an Off-Broadway play based on the life of KoRn? You will be required to actually think about the current state of the music industry. Reading this book is an illuminating journey that will help you to understand why you are a music fan. There is a lesson to be learned in each chapter…a satirical, funny lesson that you will never forget.
You can find out more about Tom and his new book, STOP MAKING MUSIC, during his virtual book tour in July. If you would like to follow his tour, visit www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com.
July 04, 2008
Join paranormal romance author Shiela Stewart as she tours the blogosphere in July to promote her new book, DISCOVERY IN PASSION!
July 03, 2008
Read an exclusive interview with reflective life writer, Dana Dorfman, author of THE PINK FOREST: A WOMAN'S INTIMATE CONFESSIONS.
June 29, 2008
Read all about Karen White's new book, THE MEMORY OF WATER.
June 25, 2008
Writers will go to the ends of the earth to be published. Some give up too early and rush the process, but then there are other writers who know what they want and won´t stop until they get it. Exclusive interview with Kunati author Linda Merlino.
June 22, 2008
Financial expert James Burns, author of a new book titled THE 3 SECRET PILLARS OF WEALTH: HOW TO CRACK YOUR WEALTH CODE USING THE TOOLS OF SELF-MADE BILLIONAIRES, says no.
We interviewed James to find out his opinions on how to get rich and his answers might help you discover the right road to prosperity.
June 15, 2008
New children's book by Grace Reddick is perfect summertime read for children!
June 12, 2008
On the coattails of the new hit TV show, Army Wives, comes a blockbuster hit novel from Phyllis Zimbler Miller. MRS. LIEUTENANT is getting rave reviews and gives us our "army wives" fix when relaxing by the poolside or by the beach instead of the TV.
June 09, 2008
Traci E. Hall's latest paranormal romance novel, Love's Magic, is the perfect summertime read!
June 09, 2008
Can our schools be saved? Yes, says authors Steven Baldwin and Karen Holgate, but only if parents are ready to fight for their children every step of the way. The stories in From Crayons to Condoms: The Ugly Truth About America's Public Schools are sure to horrify and energize anyone concerned about today's kids, and our nation's future.
May 29, 2008
Victoria Wells´ multicultural romance novel, A Special Summer, is the perfect read this summer. Read this exclusive interview with this talented author!
May 21, 2008
The penalty for renouncing Islam is death, which makes the stories in Why We Left Islam and the lives behind them all the more remarkable. We interviewed Joel Richardson, one of the co-authors of Why We Left Islam: Former Muslims Speak Out (WND Books), to help us understand a religion that allowed persecution of the people of different faiths other than their own.
May 07, 2008
Andrew Feder´s historical fiction novel, The Heretic, portrays a futuristic America with mystery and adventure sure to fit everyone´s need for a good summer read. In this interview, the author talks us a little about himself, how he researched his book and what words of wisdom he can give to aspiring authors.
May 03, 2008
It wasn´t until Michaela Riley had the misfortune of spending time in a local court room did she come to realize that there were increasing rates of plea bargaining and malicious prosecution happening at alarming rates, thus the idea for her fiction novel, EMBITTERED JUSTICE, was born. Read the exclusive interview with this talented and gifted author.
April 21, 2008
In the first adult book on the subject in sixty years, Don Miles´ new book, Cinco de Mayo: What is Everybody Celebrating?, sets the record straight about the historical significance of May 5, 1862 and how it influenced the outcome of the Civil War.
April 08, 2008
Dating advice columnist and author Lisa Daily can tell you why he didn´t call, the color you should never wear on a first date, and even where to snoop for evidence if you think your guy´s been fooling around. Read her candid interview!
April 06, 2008
Author interview with self-help expert Nancy Oelklaus, author of JOURNEY FROM HEAD TO HEART.
April 05, 2008
Exclusive interview with woman entrepreneur Karin Abarbanel, author of BIRTHING THE ELEPHANT. Find out how you can open your own small business and thrive!
April 01, 2008
Isn´t it about time we stopped letting destiny govern our way of life and started taking control of who we are and where we want to go? Gabriella Goddard's new book shows us how!
April 01, 2008
Summer is on its way and what better timing than to check out Sheila Robert's latest book, BIKINI SEASON. Read the interview and find out why!
March 17, 2008
We are taught from a very young age to measure everything. Someone handed us an invisible yardstick and we´ve carried it around for years measuring and measuring. Read this interesting article by Dyan Garris, author of the book, Money and Manifesting: The Real Secret.
March 17, 2008
Everyone is out there searching for "the one." When they don't find him or her, they become discouraged because they feel something might be wrong with them. Some head for the online dating sites and some end up at home watching the boob tube. Alone. Again. Amanda Ford's new book, Kiss Me, I'm Single: An Ode to the Solo Life, shows us that it's nothing wrong with being single and shows us how to survive as a single woman (or man!).
February 16, 2008
if the future isn´t heaven, if it really is another life, what are you doing in this one that will make the world a better place in the next?
February 12, 2008
Talented authors are often proclaimed to be dreamers. For Marvin L. Zimmerman, author of THE OVUM FACTOR, those dreams can become a reality. Read the exclusive interview and find out how he found his dreams and went on to become a published author.
February 06, 2008
Exclusive interview with Aram Schefrin, author of the controversial book, MARWAN: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A 911 TERRORIST.
February 04, 2008
Interview with former Dallas mini-series scriptwriter and now author, Camille Marchetta.
January 27, 2008
In a candid interview, Judi Moreo, author of "Achievement Journal: You Are More Than Enough" explains how to achieve your goals and find your dreams.
December 18, 2006
This is one of the many questions I had to answer when I held my own nationwide virtual book tour on November 1, 2006 – November 30, 2006 to promote my first self-published promoting eBook, “A Complete Guide to Promoting & Selling Your Self-Published eBook.”
Just what is a virtual book tour and h...
July 14, 2007
As CEO, founder and book publicist for Pump Up Your Book Promotion, I get many questions that run the gamut from “What is a virtual book tour?” to “How many books will I sell during my tour?”
To explain virtual book tours, it’s simply an online tour where you will be stopping off at various blogs...
January 01, 2008
Anita Hackley-Lambert is the former President/CEO of a fifteen year old information technology and engineering services firm and current founder of Hackley-Lambert Enterprises, Inc., an emerging portfolio of business opportunities, including HLE Publishing from which she has launced her new writing ...
December 12, 2007
Cheryl C. Malandrinos is a contributing writer for Writer2Writer, a monthly ezine which nurtures and encourages writers at all stages of their careers. A member of Musing our Children, a group dedicated to sharing and encouraging the love of reading and writing in young people, Ms. Malandrinos is a...
December 02, 2007
Mayra Calvani is a book reviewer and multi-genre author of both adult and children’s books. To promote the release of her first children’s picture book, The Magic Violin, Mayra will be touring the blogosphere during the month of December. Complete details of her virtual book tour may be found on her...
November 15, 2007
For many years Dyan Garris has been counseling clients in order to help them positively move forward in their lives. She is clairvoyant, clairsentient, and clairaudient. In addition, Dyan is also what is known as a voice recognition psychic and trance channel. This means that she can help her cl...
November 06, 2007
Over the last several years, Darrell Bain has become one of the best selling authors in the world in the realm of electronic publishing, winning just about every honor available in that area of publishing. He has now moved actively into print publishing and is currently working on a collaboration wi...
October 01, 2007
Nadia Aidan lives, works and writes on the East Coast in the United States. Under her real name, she holds a PhD in Political Science and Public Policy and by day she works as an Assistant Professor. In addition to writing erotic romances, Nadia enjoys reading other authors, playing flag football, ...
October 01, 2007
Since 1976, Steve Reilly has coached baseball in Connecticut's Lower Naugatuck Valley. He has coached Babe Ruth, Senior Babe Ruth and American Legion teams and has spent the last 20 years assisting high school coaches. He assisted at Derby High School from 1986-1995, assisted Emmett O'Brien Regional...
October 01, 2007
Mayra Calvani writes non-fiction and fiction in a variety of genres—horror, paranormal, satire, mystery, literary fantasy, and children’s. Her stories and articles have appeared in publications such as Enigmatic Tales, Twilight Times Ezine, New Mystery Reader, Long Story Short, Musings: A Magazine o...
October 01, 2007
Nick Oliva (O-lee-va’) has been a musician, composer, photographer, an audio engineer, an Entertainment Director and Technical Director for over twenty-five years and is a successful self-made money manager. He has just opened an upscale restaurant for his brother called “Wyatt’s” in Henderson, Neva...
August 12, 2007
It seems everyone is holding their hands out for your hard-earned dollar. If you are an author and are looking for ways to get your books noticed, there are publicity firms very willing to represent you for a fee, of course.
Because book royalties are usually nothing to get real excited about, f...
August 11, 2007
Robin Jay is a past President of Las Vegas Women in Communications, and has served on the Board of Directors for several organizations including the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDF) and The Advertising Community Talent Show (ACTS). She has written articles for Forbes.com, Hospitality Executive Mag...
August 10, 2007
Kim Baccellia, author of the young adult multicultural fantasy novel, EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA, talks to Dorothy Thompson at AUTHOR TALKS (www.authortalks.blogspot.com) at her fourth stop on her Earrings of Ixtumea Virtual Book Tour '07!
Ms. Baccellia's writing credits include numerous poems published...
August 10, 2007
Have you ever thought if you could just find that one thing that was missing from your life that your life would suddenly be made better? Have you ever wished you could be someone you're not? Did you ever think you've just never done enough in your life and are just never happy with the way you are?...
September 03, 2006
A self-published eBook billing itself as a “one-of-a-kind interactive promotion eBook for self-published authors” has received the endorsement from “Mr. Self-Published” Dan Poynter, marketing guru of over 100 self-published books including “The Self-Publishing Manual” (Para Publishing).
“It does...
May 10, 2006
It?s Saturday night and you?re sitting in front of the television watching ?I Love Lucy? reruns. Ricky is berating Lucy for meddling in his business and Lucy is crying bucketfuls. Even as low as Lucy is, she still has Ricky?s love, not like you who is sitting there drowning in pity because there is ...