November Virtual Blog Tours - A Preview For You

Would you like to be a tour host for one day? There are openings available and we would be happy to speak with you about the possibilities. Its very easy to be a host if you have a blog, radio show, newsletter etc. -- You can still be involved in these tours, but they are filling up fast. There are so many great tours that I should probably mention that you can host more than one tour :)

Mark Tewart - How to be a Sales Superstar (November 3 through December 31)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-be-sales-superstar-by-mark.html

In this book, Mark Tewart offers very sound advice to improve our life skills, people skills, marketing skills and sales skills. This is much more than the typical "sales book". Learn how to improve your life, your approach and your sales. This book is valuable for anyone who is in a position to sell a product or service. We have a wide variety of articles that can be used during this tour - so hosting Mark is easier than ever. (Email nikki@nikkileigh.com for more information.)

Gurutej - Kundalini Yoga and the Mental Clarity Tour (November 17 - December 12)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/gurutej-presents-4-kundaini-yoga-dvds.html

Gurutej has informed me that she wants to call this the "Mental Clarity Tour". Do you want to learn more about Stress Reduction, Anxiety Relief, Yoga, Health, Healing, Energy, Meditation, Sleep, Success? She offers valuable tips to help you clear your mind, relief stress, etc - visit her YouTube page for tips - http://www.youtube.com/user/theenergygurus.

Founded by Gurutej Khalsa, the Energy Gurus offer life enhancing and stress reduction programs-for individual and groups/organizations-that introduce priceless time-tested techniques. They not only help unleash new levels of personal energy, but they also help to better manage it. In turn that generates great benefits and translates into time and money saving. (Email nikki@nikkileigh.com for more information.)

Dyan Garris - Automatic Chakra Balance DVD and Manifesting Therapy (November 17 - December 12)
http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/dyan-garris-introduces-her-chakra.html

Dyan wants to reach out to people who are interested in energy, manifesting, chakra balancing, healing music, you could be a host for Dyan's tour. We want to reach people who are interested in these topics and who have tried The Secret but aren't getting results. Her manifesting therapy can help you discover the problem and move past these blocks.Part of the Spiritual Toolbox™ for relaxation, spiritual transformation, Automatic Chakra Balance™ help in sleeping and vibrational attunement of mind, body, and spirit by Dyan Garris. Doors to the Soul DVD is completely mesmerizing and relaxing! It features a special version of the very soothing song "The Journey." The DVD is designed to automatically balance your energy field in ten minutes! Click here for a sample from the DVD. (Email joyce@nikkileigh.com for more information.)

C J Scarlet - The Kindness Cure (November 17 - December 12)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/cj-scarlet-is-starting-kiss-revolution.html

This is the most unusual promotional event I've worked on in some time. Read on, I think you will want to be involved. Beginning November 17th, CJ will tour cyber space to share her message. As you read above, she is working to bring legions of people into this project and you are only asked to do one kind thing each week for the next year.

You can help anyone who needs a helping hand. Let's spread the word and spread positive thoughts and actions around the world. Would you like to host CJ during her tour or do you have questions? Contact Nikki at nikki@nikkileigh.com.Take a few minutes to watch CJ's video which explains what she is doing and shows you some of the things she has done - www.youtube.com/thekissrevolution. Each person is invited to visit http://www.thekindnesscure.org and join the revolution. Would you and your blog readers or radio listeners like to learn more about easy ways to make a major difference in your life and the life of others? If so, this is a woman that you need to interview.

C J Scarlet has dealt with her own critical health issues and she understands that "hopeless" feeling. But, she learned that focusing on helping others helped her mental and physical well being. Are you or a loved one facing a health or personal crisis? C J's project can benefit you both. With seventeen years as an advocate for individuals facing tragedy and trauma, and a Humanities Master's Degree with an emphasis on Human Violence, CJ has a solid understanding of the myriad physical and emotional challenges people face and how they habitually-and often ineffectually-respond to them. Tony

"Tony Nap" Napoli - My Father, My Don (November 17 - November 30)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-father-my-don-by-tony-tony-nap.html

Tony "Tony Nap" Napoli is the son of one of the most powerful and respected organized crime leaders of the modern era. Tony's father was Genovese Family Capo, James "Jimmy Nap" Napoli-a mob kingpin who ruled over the largest gambling empire in America for almost 40 years.

Tony's autobiography is a bold recounting of the confidential world that he and his father inhabited. In candid, no-holds-barred language, Tony describes his life as boxer, army soldier, enforcer, casino boss, fugitive, hustler, and offspring to one of the most powerful mobsters of the century.His story is about the spellbinding dealings of the Napoli empire, but also-the singularly cherished relationship he had with his father, his don. Tony Napoli's roller coaster account of family legend and organized crime followed by his turnaround focus on sobriety and civic contribution is a narrative of our time. (Email virtualblogtours@yahoo.com for more info.)

Conor and the Crossworlds by Kevin Gerard (November 3 through November 30)http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/10/virtual-book-tour-conor-and-crossworlds.html

Conor and the Crossworlds series. This series opens with book 1, Conor and the Crossworlds, when 10-year-old Conor Jameson unconsciously calls forth the power of the crossworlds creators who send the mystical beast, Purugama, to accompany the boy on a fantastic journey into the realm of the crosswords. In book 3, Surviving an Altered World (due to be released in December 2008), Conor and Janine Cochran, two everyday high school students find themselves caught in a race to save an altered world after Conor ignores his mentors' warnings and divulges secrets about his past.For details about participating contact Donna at virtualblogtours@yahoo.com

Use a Blog to Promote - What, Why and How

In the 21st century, it’s no longer optional to have a blog. All authors need to have a blog to promote their books. To get started, you can easily set up a blog on www.blogger.com or www.wordpress.com, each of these services offer free blogs and you follow the directions on their sites to start blogging in minutes. Over time you can learn ways to fine tune your blog and to customize the layout or you can hire someone to set up a blog and to teach you the best ways to use that blog to promote.

What is a blog?

Originally a blog was simply a way to communicate with friends. However, blogs are a great way for authors to build a brand and establish a promotional platform for their books. You can use a blog to help potential readers get to know the author behind the book and to learn more about the books you write. Think of it as a cyber sales person who is representing you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What is your cyber salesman saying about you and your books?

How to use a blog?

A blog can include information about your writing, how you write, how you develop story ideas and why you’re qualified to write your books. Non fiction authors can use their blog to build their credibility with potential readers. Take the opportunity to show people that you have something and why you have the background and knowledge to help them. Fiction authors can share insider details about their books, the characters, the setting and many other parts of their books. You can also share writing and promotional tips with others.

Promote your blog.

Just starting a blog is not enough. Once you have a blog and once you start blogging on a regular basis (at least 2-3 short or long blog posts per week), you need to list your blog in blog directories. Two or the many directories include: www.blogcatalog.com and www.Technorati.com . Your blog address should be listed on your author business cards, linked to your website and listed in your email signature block. These are a bare minimum of the places where you should list your blog address. It is also very good to register your blog with www.feedblitz.com or www.feedburner.com and place a subscription block so that interested readers can subscribe to your blog. This means that they will be notified about each of your future blog posts. It’s a great way to stay in touch with interested readers.

This is only the beginning of your blogging journey, but it will get you started and will help you to start getting the word out to your potential readers. If you like the idea of having a blog, but you want to speak to someone about setting up a blog and teaching you how to use and promote it, feel free to contact me for details about my blog consulting service.

Nikki Leigh
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Three Promotional Events Begin September 15th

Monday September 15 –

Susan Wingate begins her virtual blog tour by sharing the details with Nikki Leigh, visit http://detailwithnikkileigh.blogspot.com/ for much more information.

Winton Churchill’s tour to promote Email Marketing for Complex Sales Cycles kicks off today with a review by author Carolyn Howard Johnson - http://TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com

Nikki Leigh and Michelle Price share Week One of a four week teleseminar series about Using Web 2.0 to Sell More Books - Week One is titled When Opportunity Knocks... Will You Be Ready? To listen to the show, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh - Call-in Number: (347) 215-8201 - 5 pm – 6 pm EST

For the most up to date tour information, visit www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

Nikki Leigh – Award winning Author & Publicist

Book Promo 101 - http://www.nikkileigh.com
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Learn to "Get Noticed" by Jill Lublin

Jill Lublin is interviewed today by Kathleen Gage on her Marketing Mindset blog. We invite you to visit the blog to learn more - http://www.themarketingmindset.com/2008/07/interview-with.html

Dyan Garris is being interviewed on www.blogtalkradio.com/paranormalpalace - 9 PM EST - Call-in Number: (646) 915-9605.

Wednesday July 9

Learn more about Jill in this interview which was included in the Writer’s in the Sky newsletter this month. http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com/ For more information about Writer’s in the Sky Newsletter, visit - http://www.yvonneperry.net/Writers-in-the-Sky-Newsletter.html

Did you miss my interview with Jill Lublin? If so, visit www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh to listen or to download your own copy of the interview. On my show, Jill made a special offer - Crash Course on Publicity: The Step by Step Process Anyone Can Use to Attract Free Publicity for their Business or Non-Profit. The Nikki Blog Tour Special - $495 and bring a friend for half price. For More Information: http://promisingpromotion.com/special.html

For more information about Jill – visit www.jilllublin.com. For full tour details, visit http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/jill-lublin-author-of-get-noticed-get.html

Nikki Leigh – Author, Publicist and Tour Coordinator

www.nikkileigh.com – Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com – Get more information about virtual blog tours

Planning Something Very Unique in August

I've got some interesting tours coming up in the next several months - but I just lined up something that I think is going to be really fun.

In August, Dave Richardson, author of Vietnam Air Rescues, will tour cyberspace with me. His book is very good and we'll be talking about it throughout the month. The first Monday in August I'll interview him on my radio show (www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh) and we'll talk about his book. Then, a week or two later, I'll interview him and the man he rescued on his last mission in Vietnam. They both wrote books about their experiences and we'll get to hear their recollections. This will give us the point of view from the air and from land.

I'll post more details as we get closer to the tour - but I'm so excited about this idea that I had to pass the info along now. I've got another interview coming up on my show Monday, July 7, with Jill Lublin and she'll talk about her new book - Get Noticed... Get Referrals. More details in a day or two.

Nikki Leigh
www.nikkileigh.com
www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

End Week Four with Mirella Patzer & Karen Salmansohn

Have you missed any of the tour stops on Mirella Patzer or Karen Salmansohn’s virtual blog tours this week? If you have, let me tempt you with some details and links to more…

Author, Tracey Kitts brings us her interview with Mirella Patzer -

http://traceyhkitts.blogspot.com/2008/06/mirella-patzer-featured-author.html

Meet the heroine of Bloodstone Castle – http://shareyourheroine.blogspot.com/

Paty Jager http://www.patyjager.blogspot.com/ host Mirella Patzer on Friday

Billie Williams hosts Karen Salmansohn http://printedwords.blogspot.com on Friday

Mirella Patzer's Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

Find Out More About Mirella Patzer and Bloodstone Castle

Mirella Patzer's Website - http://www.mirellapatzer.com

Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Bloodstone-Castle-Mirella-Patzer/dp/0978486528

You are encouraged to stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Mirella. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy of the book at the end of the tour. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Find Out More About Karen Salmansohn and The Bounce Back Book

Author and Book Information - http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/upcoming-virtual-book-tours.html

Tour Schedule - http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/bounce-back-book-tour-schedule.html

Bounce Back Book Spa Giveaway http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/bounce-back-giveaway

Bounce Back Book - ww.amazon.com/Bounce-Back-Book-Adversity-Setbacks/dp/076114627X

Monday is the last day for both of these tours – check back for those details.

Nikki Leigh

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

www.nikkileigh.com

Get Your Feet Wet By Hosting Someone on a Tour

If you would like more information about what is involved in hosting a blog tour and why it is beneficial for you - feel free to read my latest blog post -

http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/06/get-your-feet-wet-by-hosting-someone-on.html

Nikki Leigh