Virtual book tours are a promotional tool for authors to connect with readers via blogs. Amy roselisten on youtube part downhome country girl, part sophisticated musical veteran, amy rose has already earned a reputation for being one of ontario, canadas bestknown secrets. Its been a long time since ive read a sweet romance, and this short was just the ticket to start me off in a new reading direction. We provide you with great books, content, read more book your tour. Although the updated page says its from february 2014, a simple code check says the update was made in december of this year. Thanks to my wonderful sponsors i am able to offer free cozy mystery book tours. However, instead of loading up copies of your book and driving from bookstore to bookstore and radio station to radio station to promote, you andor your book can make appearances on blogs and social networking sites such as facebook, twitter and youtube while you stay put in. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, a virtual book tour allows authors to connect with readers all over via social media, including guest blog posts, twitter blasts and tweet chats, book features. In a day when everything has to be hot and hotter, when were seeing menages with 12 men and one woman, it was a refreshing blast of fresh air to see one young woman fall in love with one young man and make an homage to the past in doing so. Some stops will include exposure on twitter and facebook. May 09, 2020 she is the brainchild behind one the ultimate wellness book written by 20 different experts. Virtual book tours, book blitzes, book promotion, book publicity, marketing your novel, pr for your book.
A virtual book tour is perfect for authors who cant travel and its also a great way to supplement an inperson tour. 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. I know that i have missed some sites i truly would like to add to. However, the phrases panoramic tour and virtual tour have mostly been associated with virtual tours created using still. Getting your book to your targeted market is the most challenging task of them all. We specialize in romance fiction in all its subgenres. The orangeberry virtual book expo 20 is an annual event organised by orangeberry virtual book tours. It is, as the name suggests, the internet version of an oldfashioned, intheflesh book tour. 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.
A single mother and owner of the town diner, charlie mckay. A virtual book tour is very similar to a physical book tour. Aug 04, 2012 guest post on orangeberry virtual book tours very excited to be part of orangeberry virtual book tours. What authors need to know about virtual book tours by dana. Guest post on orangeberry virtual book tours very excited to be part of orangeberry virtual book tours. I fell in love with pendomus, and coming in a month i will get book two, polarities and at the end of november is the third installment in the pendomus chronicles, revolutions we finally get more of what we have been hungry for. These tours are sometimes called book blog tours or virtual author tours, or abbreviated as vbt. Great escapes virtual book tours great escapes book tours are for small 12 week tours. This year it brought together writers, authors, journalists and bloggers from the united.
Virtual book tours is well structured, easy to read, and it makes learning about blog tours seamless. The goal of a virtual book tour is to gain exposure for you and your book. Read my guest post on why dickens victims helped inspire whorticulture. Book tour schedule th august book feature at peace from pieces. You will understand what a tour is, how to determine your target audience, how to set your goals, how to find hosts, schedule stops, promote your tour, and, extremely important, how to measure results. We, at partners in crime virtual book tours, love our hosts. Christian and lynn tyoder are taking their latest book, too late to mourn, on tour a virtual book tour with outskirts press. Escola zeus competitors, revenue and employees owler.
Greg strandberg is the author of several novels and nonfiction books including his third marketing book for authors, tour your book. Partners in crime virtual book tours partners in crime. The days of the allexpensespaid, nationwide book tour are a thing of the past. Effective online book promotion from the comfort of your own home was released in september 20. Tlc, founded by trish collins the t and lisa munley the l, promises to treat our authors and their books with the tender loving care they deserve. The phrase virtual tour is often used to describe a variety of videos and photographicbased media. It is distinguished from the use of live television to affect teletourism. The virtual book tour packet includes everything you need to make the most of your opportunities on blogs and social media, along with instructions on how to use it. Today, smart indie authors can maximize their publicity with a wellplanned virtual tour of the blogosphere. Harnessing the power of the internet and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. While reading addiction blog tours can not guarantee sales, we have created a plan to ensure the most publicity out of your tour. Download this free report on how to plan a virtual book tour and learn what the pros know.
He lives in montana with his wife and young son, and when hes not writing, greg enjoys reading, hiking, and biking. Home blog tour check out consoling orangeberry virtual book tours. Bradford, may 2020, virtual book tour, womens fiction sunday, april 12, 2020 mitchell james kaplan on blog tour for into the unbounded night, september 125. Having arranged for virtual book tours on my own prior to this book, i could now see just how proficient pinkston is when conducting her tours.
To maximize the value of your book tour, were targeting bloggers specifically hosting the genre of your book, and we try to get as many bloggers with high traffic involved in the blog tour as possible. This tour must be booked at least five weeks in advance. Virtual book tour in the blogosphere and on social networks. Orangeberry book tours offers a range of packages from twitter blasts to full month tours. Im only going to share my experiences about virtual book tours. Generally, a tour lasts about two weeks with an author visiting a new blog every day, while promoting each stop on social media. In addition to preparing for the writers festival this week, ive also kicked off my first virtual book tour with orangeberry book tours. Promoting your book starts with choosing your tour package. It is, as the name suggests, the internet version of an. Escola zeus has an estimated revenue of virtual author tours, book trailers, and online pr promos. Indie week welcomes pandora poikilos, founder of orangeberry. It is a picture book that should be coming out in spring 2018. Panorama indicates an unbroken view, since a panorama can be either a series of photographs or panning video footage. It may also use other multimedia elements such as sound effects, music, narration, and text.
This womans true story helps people heal from sexual, physical, mental, verbal abuse as well as death loss addiction issues and any transitional change that may affect a person. She has published four books in print fairy may, out and about at the zoo, italian for tourists and a guide to weddings in italy as well as various ebooks. A virtual tour is a simulation of an existing location, usually composed of a sequence of videos or still images. Check out consoling orangeberry virtual book tours. Oct 24, 2011 the nice thing about this is that, unlike with a live book tour, on a virtual tour you can wear yoga pants the whole time unless, of course, you go onto skype or do any video chats. An extended tour goes beyond the traditional tour and can last for several weeks or months. Choose your book tour package promoting your book starts with choosing your tour package. All tour packages also include a feature of the author and book on premier virtual author book tours for the duration of the tour. Everyone needs more publicity and partners in crime virtual book tours has made it our mission to help connect readers with the amazing mysteries and thrillers. From how to live life orgamiscally, to releasing your chakras, chinese medicine, nutrition and the power of words are just some of the subjects covered in the book.
The nice thing about this is that, unlike with a live book tour, on a virtual tour you can wear yoga pants the whole time unless, of course, you go onto skype or do any video chats. Virtual book tours sometimes called book blog tours or virtual author tours. A traditional virtual book tour typically lasts about one to three weeks, with a different tour stop each day. This page features blog tours, virtual author tours, and other online pr promo services, etc. My second book was called the enchanted rope it was a picture book that helps both children and adults deal with a death of a loved one, my third book is named the portal and my newest book is called peanut. A book tour helps an author get bloggers and readers to notice their book. Learn more about our packages and then submit your book for tour consideration. Virtual book tours are a promotional tool for authors to connect with readers via wellread book blogs and specialty blogs. A virtual book tour can range from 5 different blog stops to 60 blog stops. Interestingly enough, orangeberry book tours updated their policy page. Orangeberry book tours owner pandora poikilos offers up key tips for authors regarding virtual book tours. Technology has made it possible to reach wider audiences and enabling a more affordable method of promotion. Authors will need to be prepared to answer author interview questions and write guest posts. Great escapes book tours escape with dollycas into a.
Youve probably heard about authors who are using virtual book tours as. Big dreamsof going to acting school, finishing college and making a name for herself. Orangeberry book tours aka pandora poikilos i worked with pandora poikilos for 14 months. Tags book tour, books, marketing, news, she, social media, virtual book tour home stretch stops on orangeberry book tours were entering the home stretch of the the orangeberry book tour for she and going from daily to weekly stops for concussion is brain injury. Discover how virtual book tours can help you sell more books and build your author platform without leaving home. The secret to a successful virtual book tour by guest. Mar 03, 2014 tags book tour, books, marketing, news, she, social media, virtual book tour home stretch stops on orangeberry book tours were entering the home stretch of the the orangeberry book tour for she and going from daily to weekly stops for concussion is brain injury. May 04, 2012 two novels and many ebooks later i will tell you this is only the beginning. Authors gain exposure to thousands of potential readers via blogs and instagram. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. One things for sure, it wouldve saved me a lot of time and heartache for me if i had this book on hand. Sep 10, 20 the orangeberry virtual book expo 20 is an annual event organised by orangeberry virtual book tours. Scheduled to receive his aeronautical engineering degree in a few months, chris is determined to gain a career in aviation as an airline pilot. Rabt book tours and pr blog reading addiction blog tours.
Pandora poikilos founder orangeberry book tours linkedin. It also includes up to 14 guest posts andor interviews. Original content is provided to each tour host and you can continue promoting the tour stops even after the tour is over. First off, were talking virtual book tours, not a bookstore tour. Thank you to our sponsor orangeberry book tours and get involved with the orangeberry virtual book expo starting august 1st. There will be steps the author themselves are encouraged to follow to help this along interaction on blogs where they are featured, etc. Brooks unearthing the past the mckay series book 3 virtual book tour march 2 april 30. From her early years on smalltown fair and festival stages, to her brandnew. If youd like to nominate a site for this page, email john kremer. Engage potential readers and build a fan base using unique interviews and guest posts fresh content at every stop. 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.
Harley believes she is a freak of naturepart fae, part human, and a vessel for a demon parasite. Great escapes book tours escape with dollycas into a good book. A book on the balance between body and mind explained from different angles. Dont get me wrong, there are absolutely some legitimate virtual book tour companies out there but orange berry is not one of them. Two novels and many ebooks later i will tell you this is only the beginning. Book your tour today and your book could be next to launch. Eighteenyearold brie omara has so much going for her.
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