What authors need to know about virtual book tours by dana lynn smith explains different kinds of book tours and how indie authors can use them. Virtual book tours, book blitzes, book promotion, book publicity, marketing your novel. The appeal of historical fiction is its ability to transport the reader to another time and place while highlighting a littleknown or underreported event in history. Mary renault one of my favorite historical fiction authors, she set most of her books in ancient greece. It doesnt include books that are period romance or mystery, though to some extent both are present in these titles. Today is my stop on this historical fiction, mystery book tour. Hello mercedes and welcome to passages to the past. Looking for your next engrossing historical fiction novel.
Historical fiction, jeanette watts, may 2020, virtual book tour wednesday, april 8, 2020 heidi eljarbo on blog tour for of darkness and light, may 12june 3. I am working on my first historical novel set in france in the late 1500s. Published in paperback and ebook formats by sobriety press on 10 th november 2019. Pump up your book presents passengers virtual book publicity. Apr 23, 2015 premier virtual author book tours provides book marketing services to authors including virtual book tours, author web platform consultation, and amazon seo, social media, etc. Xpresso book tours is another of the premier blog tour sites for your ebook or print book it has a reach of over 1,200 bloggers, and that means you could be seen by tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands. What are the benefits of putting your book on a blog tour.
Look no further than anika scotts the german heiress. Historical fiction mystery synopsis in eighteenth century london, porcelain is the most seductive of commodities. She has a degree in english literature and language from manchester university. Top 100 fiction blogs and websites to follow in 2020.
The coffee pot book club prides itself on professional and affordable book promotion. Everything you need to know about organizing a blog tour. Atlanta, georgia, united states about blog hfvbt is a virtual book tour company catering specifically to the historical fiction genre created by amy bruno. My thoughts the story is woven round true events that took place in the segregated new. Many historicals are romance or mystery, and some are really well researched and written, but most arent.
I basically read all genres except romance, graphic novels, books for children or fantasy although. If you click to more about the book, youll find plentiful information to help you decide which of these books are right for you andor your book club. Good afternoon, i hope im not being a bother by posting here, but im a young christian author and i have a historical fiction book i think you would enjoy. Charles i, hiding in 1651, and befriended by a small boy. We will work with you to determine your tour goals and target audience, so that we match your book with the right blogs. Sheila myers is an award winning author and professor at a small college in upstate ny.
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The genre has flourished in recent years providing a plethora of choices. Thank you to historical fiction book tours for my spot on this. Apr 12, 2020 tlc book tours is a virtual book tour site. Im organizing a mini blog tour for constable outreach 35, a historical fiction thriller by jay cadmus. Five great historical fiction series posted on 16th march 2016 by asa wheatley with the release of bloodline, the third book in the brilliant war of the roses series by conn iggulden, this month i thought what better time than to take a look at some other fantastic historical fiction for. On this latest tour, twelve to murder made it up to number three on amazon. What authors need to know about virtual book tours by dana. Amy brunos historical fiction virtual book tours is hosting the release of lies told in silence with a blog tour continue reading available on amazon. The first in this occasional list is for writers and books that are historical fiction. As i said before, i found out about this book thanks to the blog tour by rachel, and its been a while since i read a historical fiction set around this time, so i wanted to take part in the tour. Historical romance books the person, be it a gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid. Virtual book tours for the historical fiction genre. Reviewers will receive a digital copy of the book through netgalley.
Mass hysteria is a trilogy of young adult romanticsciencefiction serial novels that tell a continuous story. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the tour. I read literary fiction, historical fiction, gothic stories and thrillers. Blog tour historical fiction mystery suspense thriller. High school can be hard, especially when your favorite horror movie becomes your reality. Online exposure is the main benefit of using a blog tour to promote your book. A book blog tour allows an author to appear on multiple book blogs in a span of 1 to 4. I posted this blog post about how to set up a blog tour years ago, on the release of mistress of the sun, but much of it holds true today. For the crime of stealing bread, fourteenyearold may receives a life. The novel is titled destitutio quod remissio its written in english, i promise. Posts about historical fiction virtual book tours written by m. The blurb got me in the mood for reading about this period. Virtual book tours are a promotional tool for authors to connect with readers via wellread book blogs and specialty. She enjoys writing, swimming in lakes, and walking in nature.
I couldnt stop smiling while i read this book the characters are wonderful, the romance is both sweet and steamy, and i was thoroughly entertained. For now here is information on sensational and the series that starts with the book, spectacle. There doesnt seem to be as much quality stuff out there as there once was. Historical fiction virtual book tours home facebook. A blog tour is very much like a traditional book tour, where the author would go from town to town to sign their books and meet new readers. The tour series book 1 kindle edition by grainger, jean. Historical fiction books for kids scholastic teacher store select another store. Valentine is the sort of book that when i read it carried this heavy stillness, where nothing else seemed to exist besides me and the story i. This is book one of five books based on my mothers family history dating from the late 1500s, to the 1920s in america.
There were a lot of truly excellent authors writing in this genre when i grew up, now, not so much at all. From the bestselling author of the things we cannot saycomes a poignant novel about the fault in memories and the lies that can bond a family. Atlanta, georgia, united states about blog hfvbt is a virtual book tour company catering specifically to the historical fiction genre created by. Iona grey is the author of the award winning letters to the lost. As a christian author, one great way to market your books is to do guest blogging. I thank historical fiction virtual book tours for sending me a copy of the saxon spears by james calbraith at no. Blog tour, fiction, giveaway, historical fiction, now on tour. A few jewish musicians attempt to flee the nazi death grip. Historical fiction virtual book tours historical romance. Now a grown woman, caterina is reminiscing about her whirlwind love with the famous romancer, reading her old letters from him and telling the teenage girl in her charge about it. Historical period romance and mystery will have their own lists.
Here are seven standout books of 2019 that i have enjoyed and six more that are generating. How to organize a truly successful blog tour reedsy. Historical fiction virtual book tours posts facebook. Think of it as a virtual book tourinstead of hopping around the country appearing at bookstores and being. Our collection of historical fiction books for kids includes timeless classics like number the stars, secret soldier, fever 1793 and more. Rabt book tours and pr blog reading addiction blog tours. Book promo blog, enduring love, historical fiction virtual book tours, wareeze. Leopold borstinskis gripping crime noir beats at the chest of every reader with a bloody fist.
Ive been writing historical fiction even before i realized it was a genre. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Thanks so much for stopping by today to talk about a king under siege. Hns historical novel society stands out for its awards, conferences, magazines and membership concept. All the light we cannot see, by anthony doerr a young bli. So make sure you are able to accept this format andor have an ng account before signing up to this tour. Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for the bridled tongue by catherine meyrick. Five great historical fiction series posted on 16th march 2016 by asa wheatley with the release of bloodline, the third book in the brilliant war of the roses series by conn iggulden, this month i thought what better time than to take a look at some other fantastic historical fiction for those looking to delve into the past. An enjoyable, and beautifully written piece of historical. There are countless fiction and non fiction blogs that have emerged in the past few years, all written by. The sin eater walks among us, unseen, unheard sins of our flesh become sins of hers following her to the grave, unseen, unheard the sin eater walks among us. And we wanted to be able to provide a service that would allow us to promote the authors and books we love. Dec 01, 2011 charie, virtual book tours can work for any type of book the key is to tour in places that match the target audience for your book. Historical fiction books for kids scholastic teacher store.
I am thrilled to be a part of the blog tour for sensational by, jodie lynn zdrok. A book blog tour allows an author to appear on multiple book blogs in a span of 1 to 4 weeks to promote an upandcoming book. Its the story of a romance between casanova you know the one and a teenage girl. From the bestselling author of the things we cannot saycomes a poignant novel about the fault in memories and the lies that can bond a family togetheror tear it apart. If you like historical fiction set in italy, take a look at this book. Historical fiction virtual book tours a writers retreat. The first book in the alex cohen series is a violent historical novel, which rips through the early years of the jewish new york mob. But really well done true historical fiction is a glorious treat. Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for the glittering hour, a historical british fiction read. Historical fiction four top book blogs a writer of history. Heres your allaccess pass into the ultimate historical fiction guide.
Im back with another the fantastic flying book club blog tour today and this time its for they went left by monica hesse. The books must be read in order, to fully understand the unfolding story. Bradford on blog tour for dont call me mum, may 25june 3. Im going to change up my usual blog tour format and start with a little background on iona grey. Unlike conventional book tours, a blog tour is a virtual tour on a number of relevant blogs. You need to look for hightraffic blogs, blogs that have a number of followers.
To make it easier for christian authors to find hosts, we have compiled a. Historical fiction virtual book tours a writer of history. Since she was a child, maor has been attracted to literature, music and the arts and has studied poetry and fiction. I like historical fiction and this book was filled with history. Here is a list of blog tour hosts for christian authors. About the book history is brought alive by those it effects, rather than those that created it. Posts about historical fiction virtual book tours written by admin. You can host a blog tour which can be any length you choose or you can do one blog post at a time. Responsive, easy to work with, and the tour earned results. They are just as effective for fiction and nonfiction books only the venues and the type of content will vary. The deceptions by suzanne leal april 5, 2020 april 5, 2020 amanda barrett 2 comments. Historical fiction virtual book tours archives books.
A blog tour should consist of original content, with a focus on higher trafficked sites. Apr 07, 2020 celebrate lit tour christian fiction christian romance giveaways historical christian fiction the merchants yield 2020 a celebrate lit tour. Our services historical fiction virtual book tours. Ancient history does fascinate me so this tale about a lost saxon child in the time of after rome inhabited britannia piqued my interest. Blog tour hosts for christian authors body and soul. The tour will run from march 23rd to the 27th and im looking for bloggers to host. Find reading recommendations, books to read immediately, or books to add to your bookshelf. Physical copies of the book may be available for us bloggers willing to participate on our bookstagram. If youre looking for all the below information but with the follower count and other stats included, you can access that upgraded list by joining awp writers club. To begin, can you please tell us a little about yourself and your writing. We specialize in romance fiction in all its subgenres. Reviews will take priority but promos are welcome too. Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for elysium girls by kate pentecost. Books author bio contact my writing blog links and short fiction events historical fiction virtual blog tour.
Virtual tours are a fabulous way to get your book in front of the audience you want to target. I looked over the blogs other authors have included on their blog tours just as others will do for my own. I listened to the audio which was released in january 2015. The appearances on these book blogs consist of a variety of online activities for the author, from writing guest posts, engaging in interviews, posting book excerpts and more. Look for my interview with the author in a separate post. We are super excited to announce a blog tour were hosting for a mg fantasy book, aru shah and the tree of wishes by roshani chokshi which releases on april 7, 2020.