Showing posts with label Mason Canyon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mason Canyon. Show all posts

Monday, June 1, 2020

Meet Mason Canyon of MC Book Tours

TODAY 
June 9th 
the WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Patricia Anne Garcia WON the One Week Tour

&

Marla Bradeen/Paige Sleuth WON the Three Day Book Blast!

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Remember anyone who mentions the blog post will get a discount!

Thank you,  Mason Canyon






I'm thrilled to be hosting Mason Canyon of MC Book Tours. She offers a wonderful resource for writers looking for exposure for their books. Today she's here to discuss her services and answer your questions.  


Meet Mason...


Yolanda, thank you so much for this opportunity to talk about MC Book Tours, an activity I enjoy so much – finding interesting books, awesome authors, and sharing both with other readers like myself.  I'm thrilled to be featured here. You have given me many, many sleepless nights thanks to the activities of Stowy Jenkins.

1.   I keep hearing that about Stowy. My apologies, but we're here to learn all about you. Tell us who are you, how did you get started providing book tours?

I started my blog, Thoughts in Progress, in 2009 to feature my book reviews and talk about books. Throughout the years, I began participating in more and more book tours. Several years ago, I became disenchanted with a tour and got the crazy idea I could provide book tours to bloggers because, being a blogger, I understand their needs, so MC Book Tours began.

2.   What is the benefit of a virtual book tour?

There are many benefits to a virtual tour. The author saves on travel and hotel expenses. They don't have the problems of scheduling meetings and making appointments. Virtual tours give global exposure to authors and their books. It's a quick and easy way for authors to interact with their readers all over the world without leaving their homes. Virtual tours allow authors to be exposed to readers who might not otherwise go out to an author's event. Virtual tours also offer readers the opportunity to find out about an author after the tour is over. With buy and social media links included in tours, an author's virtual tour goes on forever out in the wonderful world of blogging. I must point out one major disadvantage to a virtual tour. Neither the tour organizer nor the author controls whether a blogger posts during the tour. A blogger can sign up, be given all the tour material, and then not post due to a variety of reasons. The blogger can become sick, have family/work issues come up, internet/computer problems, simply forget, or decide for whatever reason they don't want to post. Sometimes you know why and sometimes you never know no matter how many times the organizer tries to contact the blogger. Just one aspect authors need to be aware of.

3.   Who are the bloggers that provide the exposure? Are they other authors, readers, or booksellers?

Bloggers that participate in tours are a great bunch of people. They are made up of a diverse group that does include authors, librarians, booksellers, publishers, and book lovers. They all are book readers though many may not have the time to read as much as they'd like.

4.   Authors want the blogger to be a reader that attracts other readers, do you designate those tours based on genre?

When I promote a book, I try to target bloggers that enjoy the genre that the book represents. For example, if I'm promoting a murder mystery, I look for bloggers that enjoy that genre. However, I also check with bloggers that cover other genres. It's good to expose an author to readers who aren't familiar with their work or not necessary a huge fan of the genre. It's an excellent way to expand an author's fan base. Sometimes a synopsis draws a blogger in that otherwise wouldn't have looked at the book.

5.   What about the giveaways, does the author need them to attract more readers, or are they a waste of time?

Giveaways, unfortunately, are a good way to attract readers to a post. The giveaways get readers' attention (who doesn't love winning something) and then organize it where they learn more about the book before they can enter. Sometimes that little bit intrigues a reader to learn more about the book and author, hopefully leading to a new fan.

6.    Do you give the email addresses of the participants to the author for their own mailing list?

Yes, if an author wants the emails of those entering a giveaway, I provide those for them. I do not share the emails with anyone else or even use them myself. The emails are collected for that author as part of their tour, so they are entitled to them if they wish.

7.   How often should a person have a book tour? Is it only for a book launch, or can it revive interest in an older book?

A book tour is a great way to get exposure for a new release. But I think it's also a great way to renew interest in a book that's been out for a while. The blog world is always changing, so there's going to be readers out there that weren't there say two or three years ago when a book was first published. A book tour is especially useful if you do a new cover for a reprint of an older edition.

8.   How do you recruit your bloggers?

Recruiting bloggers takes time. I have a list of bloggers who have participated in past tours I conducted. I also look for bloggers that participate in other tours and contact them directly when I have a tour, I think they might be interested in. In addition, I have a section on MC Book Tours where bloggers can sign up to be notified of tours. I also ask the author if they have a list of bloggers that would like contacted for their tour.

9.   Is a virtual book tour more beneficial for the self-published author or the traditionally published author?

At one time, I would have said virtual tours benefitted self-published authors more. They traditionally don't have the funds backing them to do all the promoting publishers do for their authors. However, as the publishing world changes, virtual book tours also help traditionally published authors. Publishers are more and more doing virtual tours for their authors. The pandemic we're experiencing is a great example of how virtual tours benefit both types of authors. I think it has a lot to do with global exposure as well as more cost-effective.

In wrapping up, I realize authors have hectic lives. I want to take as much stress off them when doing a tour as I can. It's entirely up to the author as to how much I do for them. I deal with all the bloggers, so they don't have to. I create the graphics and get the material to the bloggers. The authors only need to write the guest post and answer Q&As. During the tour, I make a point to visit each stop as authors are sometimes unable to do so. I also promote each stop on social media. I serve as the middleman (middlewoman), if you will, between author and blogger. I become the author's personal media assistance for the tour.

FYI: My Pricing List - Just click to follow the LINK!


Thank you again, Yolanda. It's been a pleasure being here. I'll be away from my computer for a few hours today, but I'm happy to answer any questions you or your readers have.


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WIN A TOUR!

          Today, Mason is offering a free one-week book tour and a free three-day book blast to anyone who comments with the title of the book they’d love to advertise.

         Also, if someone doesn't want to enter the contest but contacts MC about a tour and mentions this blog post, she’ll offer them a discount.


Outstanding!

Thank you, Mason!

Well, there you are, a marvelous chance to win a tour and ask Mason any question you want!


Contest ends Midnight of June 7th.
Winners announced shortly after.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Highlights & Book Tours


TOP TEN HIGHLIGHTS OF MY LIFE!

1.      The year I played Mary in the Christmas Play. I've never felt so humbled or honored.
2.      The day I stepped off a plane in Fairbanks, Alaska. I'd finally found a home.
3.       My first apartment and the purchase of my first car. After I found my first job in Alaska as a payroll clerk. I bought a used car and found a great apartment. Finally, total independence. It was the best of times!
4.       My first view of the aurora borealis. I would lie on my bed and watch them dance across the sky. So beautiful!
5.       Falling in love for the first time. It was everything every romance book ever said it would be. But alas, it wasn't meant to be. Unrequited is not one of my favorite words
6.       The birth of my two sons. The very best of my creative abilities! Handsome, smart, and independent! I'm very proud of them.

7        Graduating with High Honors and achieving my master's degree. Another goal marked done, but I still want my Ph.D.! I hoped my writing would fund that, but...
8.       The publication of my first novel. One of those naïve, impulsive, and totally in the dark experiences. Now I know everything I did wrong, but that day, that moment will always be special.
9.       Doing a Blog-Talk Radio Show. Getting out of my comfort zone to create the first book talk radio program. It was a blast, and I miss doing it.
10.     Buying a condo on the beach. I feel blessed to be able to isolate here.


Tell me a highlight or two of your life.

If you want to know more about Murder, Just Because just follow the links for reviews and guest posts.

Christine Rain's Review

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The Tour Starts Today!



Murder, Just Because


Tour Schedule



April 1            Denise CoveyGuest Post - Writing Your Real-Life Experience Into                                                                                 Your Novel
                        Mythical Books Q & A with the Author & Excerpt
                        Rockin’ Book ReviewsFeature

April 2            ConstantineFeature
                                       

April 6            Mystery Writing is MurderGuest Post How I Wrote My Mystery


                        Spunk on A Stick Feature


April 7            Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and InterviewsQ & A


April 8            The Warrior MuseFeature


                        Random Thoughts –  Feature


April 10          I Think Therefore I Yam - Susan Flett Swiderski - Interview With A Monster

                       Ellen Jacobson AuthorQ & A


April 13          Christine Rains – Writer Review & Excerpt


                        Alex J. CavanaughGuest Post -Top Ten Murder Movie List


April 15          Elizabeth Seckman, Author Guest Post - Heaven on Earth


April 17          Writer’s GambitQ & A & Excerpt


April 20          Tara Tyler TalksInterview


                        H.R. SinclairGuest Post - How to Write a Thriller 


                      
April 24          Write with FeyGuest Post - Evil Exists


April 27          Just JemiQ & A


April 29          Thoughts in ProgressReview


May 1             Celticlady’s Reviews Feature







AND
There's a new challenge!





Please stop by and say hello!


Monday, June 5, 2017

Book Tour Complete


Thanks to Mason Canyon, my book tour is finished. Mason did an amazing job. Organization is a virtue that she has in spades, and was so vital during the last month. If you're looking to do a book tour, consider Mason. She won't disappoint you!

Thank you also, to everyone who participated. Without your help the Snowman Tour wouldn't have been.

Did I sell thousands of books? No. Did I sell hundreds of books? No. Then why even hold such a tour? I did it to get the word out about the book, to make sure that a google search on The Snowman would bring up loads of sites - to give readers and potential readers more information about the story. Will that translate into sales. That remains to be seen. I'll keep you informed.


In case you missed it - here's The Snowman's full tour:

May 1st

Juneta @ Writer’s Gambit – Guest Post on Inspiration & Research

May 2nd

Romance Under Fire – Feather Stone’s Review

May 3rd

Denise Covey, Author – Denise’s Review & Author Guest Post a Warning

Random Thoughts – Excerpt – Dead Weight

May 4th

The Silver Dagger Scriptorium – Excerpt – Body on the Beach

May 5th

Julie Flanders – Excerpt - Disappointments

May 8th

Alex J. Cavanaugh – Top Ten Snowmen

Christine Rains – Guest Post - Setting & Tension

May 9th

May 10th

Pat Hatt Books – Murder Bag & Author Q & A

May 11th

May 12th

Lexa Cain – Feature

Elizabeth Seckman – Guest Post - Temperature & Crime

May 15th

Just Us Book Blog – Excerpt - Reincarnation


May 16th


May 17th


Writers and Authors – Guest Post - The Importance of Editors

May 18th

The Bookworm Chronicles – Excerpt – A New Masterpiece

May 19th

I Think Therefore I Yam – Susan Interviews Stowy in Prison

May 22nd
The Five Year Project –  Guest Post – Putting Memories in the Story

May 24th


May 25th


May 26th

May 29th

May 30th

May 31st

Celticlady’s Reviews – Excerpt – Reality Check

Reviews by Crystal –  Q & A with the Author



Have you done a blog book tour?
How do you feel about them, are they worth it?
Would you do it again?



Monday, May 22, 2017

DREAMS GOALS & ADVENTURE

Author Michael D. Ditton makes a stop here today as part of his Dreams, Goals, and Adventure Blog Tour through MC Book Tours.

Dreams, Goals and Adventure is a series of personal stories, the ups and downs of someone who inspires to reach all of the dreams set forth and how sometime a life event creates a situation requiring a major adjustment. It is stories others will be able to relate to with the life adventures each and every one of them have experienced, both good and challenging

DREAMS, GOALS AND ADVENTURE by Michael D. Ditton
◊ Paperback: 148 pages
◊ Genre: Self-Help, Motivational
◊ Publisher: BalboaPress (October 19, 2015)
◊ Language: English
◊ ISBN-10: 1504335880
◊ ISBN-13: 978-1504335881

From broke to retired in ten years . . .

Returning home from Desert Storm, I found myself mentally and financially bankrupt. Newly divorced, I had no job, no help, and no hope. My reasons to live were gone. At the lowest point in my life, I fell back on simple truths from my childhood: hard work gets results, and it's okay to dream. And dream I did, setting goals that launched me from poverty to a life I could not have imagined. And you can do it, too.
          Dreams, Goals, and Adventure will inspire you to dream big, work toward your goals, and live your life as an adventure every day.

* Don't be afraid to dream.
* Don't accept “no” as an answer.
* Remove “can't” from your vocabulary.
* Small goals are stepping stones to much larger goals.
* Learn how to spring forward from failure.
* Know you will have to adjust.
* Live life as an adventure.

"Your experiences are so extra-ordinary and you're fascinating
to listen to. Your speaking style is humble and respectful of both your role as a speaker and of your audience, as one would expect after hearing of what you were trained to do. If others would open their lives to adventure as you have they would love their life even more."
~Jim Cathcart, author of the bestsellers: The Acorn Principle and Relationship Selling. CEO of Cathcart.com 



Michael Ditton is an entrepreneur, personal development coach, and student of life. In addition to helping others realize their dreams, he can be found sailing or traveling in search of new adventures.

“When met by unexpected challenges, embrace them wholeheartedly as opportunities for adventure and education.”

I developed Goal-Setting Basics to help others interested in learning how to set goals. In my twenties, I had to gather these valuable bits of information a piece at a time. This site offers you an array of information, tools, and resources to help you in identifying, setting, and accomplishing your goals, whatever they might be. In these tools are free worksheets and examples to help you succeed. You will find Goal-Setting Basics is your single source for all of your goal-setting needs.

Financial Independence means having control over your time
without worrying about the ability to pay your bills” … So many think they have to be as wealthy as Bill Gates to live a rich life, that is so far from the truth … Let me show you how.


I was a dreamer from an early age. To this day I believe anyone can do whatever they choose to put their mind to.

I didn’t go from eight years old to semi-retired in the length of one sentence. Nor was it easy. But I did follow a simple, time-honored process.
I was in my twenties before I fully understood the true importance of goal setting. After that, I was able to be more focused, see where I wanted to be, how I was going to get there, notice when I needed to make adjustments, and had the satisfaction of reaching goals. I enjoyed the benefits of reaching a goal and putting a big, fat check mark on my list.

Here’s how those goals paid off:
At 8, sold vegetables door to door from my little red wagon
Age 13, supervisor, World’s Fare Hamburgers
Age 15, assistant manager trainee, Pizza Hut
Age 16, assistant manager, Round Table Pizza
Age 18, began a 20-year commitment with the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, retiring in 2005 as a staff sergeant and Desert Storm veteran. Over my service career I became a leader and was recognized and awarded for my achievements and outstanding service.
Age 20, found my true calling as a sales professional
Age 31, began a successful career in real estate and real estate investments
Age 36, semi-retired
Age 37, owned and operated several companies
Age 41, semi-retired, sold everything and sailed south on his 45’ sailboat

Although I found success at a very early age, I became painfully aware of how quickly it can all be taken away. In 1991, after I returned from Desert Storm, I found myself bankrupt, mentally, physically and financially and divorced.

It was the lowest point in my life. Four years later, I had clawed my way back to even, and started to build from there. Two years after that, following my roadmap of goals, I reached my first level of financial independence. The rest is history.

For more on Michael, you can connect with him at the following sites:

For those following his tour, Michael is offering a special price on the Kindle eBook format of DREAMS, GOALS, AND ADVENTURE at a reduced cost of just 99 cents! Readers can also get a FREE copy of Michael’s GOAL SETTING BASICS in the eBook format. For one or both of these special offers just CLICK HERE!

Thanks for visiting during Michael’s tour stop. Are you following your dreams?









AND

IF YOU'RE STILL FOLLOWING
THE SNOWMAN TOUR
THIS WEEK I'LL BE VISITING




May 24 – Bound 2 Escape – Excerpt

May 25 – Reviews by Crystal –  Announcement.

May 26 – J Bronder Book Reviews – Review