How to be a Sales Superstar by Mark Tewart


Beginning November 1, Mark Tewart, author of How to be a Sales Superstat will tour cyber space. We will be visiting sales, marketing and business blogs. Mark’s touring during November and December. We plan to visit many sites and look forward to sharing a lot of information to help people become Sales Superstars. I’m continuing to add blog stops to the tour schedule – so check back for more details. People who would like to participate should contact me at nikki@nikkileigh.com.

About How To Be A Sales Superstar: Break All The Rules and Succeed While Doing It

A handy guide that every sales professional or business person can use to become a sales superstar

These days, making the sale is tougher than ever. That’s why sales professionals and business owners need more than just smooth talk to make it in the business. Selling is a job that requires an updated toolkit for real, lasting success. How to Be a Sales Superstar teaches salespeople all the specialized skills they need to be a superstar and shows them how to implement those skills immediately. Readers will master the people skills necessary to relate to prospects and read their meaning; the life skills needed to be successful at any endeavor; the marketing skills to draw in new customers and keep the old ones; and the sales skills to eliminate objections and close the deal. You can become a sales superstar—and get rich doing it.

Most salespeople are frustrated from underachieving or failing in their sales career. Because traditional sales training is outdated, it contributes to that frustration. In How to Be a Sales Superstar, Mark Tewart defines a new course that you can use to join the elite ranks of sales superstars.

Tewart teaches you how to develop the skills to succeed in this challenging and
rewarding profession. But this book isn’t about how to be simply good or better at the art of sales. Instead, it reveals the myths of selling that keep the majority of salespeople broke, frustrated, and unhappy. It’s about how to succeed wildly and become a sales superstar.

To be a sales superstar, Tewart reveals, you must master sales, people, life, and marketing skills—and he explains step by step how to implement these skills in all aspects of business. He shows how people skills are not just about relating to people, but being able to understand them in order to make relationships work. He underscores the importance of life skills and why you must learn exactly how to think, what to do, when to do it, and why you are doing it. He reveals marketing skills that use low- or no-cost techniques to get new customers and keep the ones you already have. And he provides sales skills that show you ways to eliminate eight out of ten objections before they even happen.

Selling is a job that requires an updated toolkit for real, lasting success. How to Be a Sales Superstar gives you all the specialized skills you need to sell more and sell better. Put these skills to work immediately and become a sales superstar.

About Mark Tewart

Mark Tewart is renowned expert on sales, sales marketing, sales management and creating a high performance life. Mark is a motivational speaker, consultant, coach, entrepreneur and owner of four businesses, and author of “How To Be A Sales Superstar – Break All the Rules and Succeed While Doing It” published by Wiley which is available in book stores and Amazon. Mark has spoken to over 2,000 audiences in the last fifteen years. Also, Mark has published hundreds of articles in numerous trade magazines and authored numerous books, audios, videos and online training materials. Mark has had a top ranked Satellite TV show and been interviewed by magazines, newspapers, radio and TV shows across the world.

Mark Tewart’s websites include: www.marktewartlive.com, www.marktewart.com and www.howtobeasalessuperstar.info


To read the first chapter of How to be a Sales Superstar and to receive several FREE bonuses from Mark Tewart, visit
www.marktewartlive.com.

http://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Sales-Superstar-Succeed/dp/0470300965


Mark Tewart – How to be a Sales Superstar

Monday November 3 – http://currenteventsinbooks.blogspot.com – Article about tough economy

Tuesday November 4 – http://churchillmethod.net/blog/?p=53

Wednesday November 5 – Read an article on how to Explode Your Success by Mark Tewart – http://muzesmusings.blogspot.com/2008/11/explode-your-sales-success-by-mark.html

Thursday November 6 – Article about “12 Solutions for being a Better Leader”

http://communication-coach.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-to-be-sales-superstar.html

http://communication-coach.blogspot.com/2008/11/introducing-mark-tewart.html

http://communication-coach.blogspot.com/2008/11/12-solutions-for-being-better-leader.html

Friday November 7 – Article about women promoting books http://yewalus.blogspot.com/2008/11/sales-superstar-how-women-authors-can.html

Monday November 10 – Mark Tewart’s article The Four P’s That Create, Activate and Elevate Any Organization will appear in The Monday Morning Email today – www.mondaymorningemail.com

Wednesday November 12 – Diane Helbig Featuring Article “People Buy From People” – http://seizethisdaycoaching.blogspot.com/2008/11/guest-author-mark-tewart.html

Thursday November 13 – Salesconx Newsletter contains information about Mark Tewart today.

Friday November 14 – http://bookpromo101.blogspot.com/2008/11/mark-tewart-talks-about-his-book-and.html

Tuesday November 18 – http://www.themarketingmindset.com/2008/11/how-to-be-a-sales-superstar—author-mark-tewart-shares-how-its-done.html

Wednesday November 19 – Interview with LoveToKnow – http://business.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Superstar_Sales_Training:_Interview_with_Mark_Tewart

Wednesday November 19 – Abundant Solutions Radio Show –Call-in Number: (718) 508-9600. The show is live from 9 – 10 pm EST. You can download the recording to listen after the show. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/asemotivation/2008/11/20/Walking-In-Victory

Thursday November 20 – Author Guest Spot on Jonathan Farrington’s blog – http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2008/11/18/you-have-to-give-to-get/

Friday November 21 – http://currenteventsinbooks.blogspot.com/2008/11/dont-accept-big-bad-economy-by-mark.html

Monday November 24 – Article from Mark Tewart – http://hispanictrending.net

Tuesday November 25 – Read Mark’s article about Women in Business – http://womenonbusiness.com/books-for-businesswomen/the-4-politically-incorrect-lessons-of-successful-business-women

Wednesday November 26 – http://beforeiwaspublished.blogspot.com/2008/11/mark-tewart-author-of-how-to-be-sales.htmlLearn more about Mark’s background and experience –

Monday December 1 – http://blogbusinessworld.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-be-sales-superstar-by-mark.html – Review for How to be a Sales Superstar

Tuesday December 2 – http://jennifermillskerr.wordpress.com – Mark Tewart article about 12 Solutions for Being a Better Leader”

Thursday December 4 – Blog Business Success Radio 8:00 PM EST – Call-in Number: (347) 996-5832 – You can download the recording to listen after the show.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/WayneHurlbert/2008/12/05/Mark-Tewart-How-To-Be-A-Sales-Superstar

Monday December 8 – http://www.betsytalbot.com/blog/2008/12/8/book-review-how-to-be-a-sales-superstar.html – Review

Monday December 8 – Indie Business Radio – 1:00pm EST to about 1:50pm EST http://www.globaltalkradio.com/shows/indiebusinessradio/

Tuesday December 9 – http://wordstrumpet.typepad.com/bookstrumpet/2008/12/how-to-be-a-sales-superstar.html

Wednesday December 10 – http://blog.salesopedia.com/?p=1029 – Review for How to be a Sales Superstar by Clayton Shold

Friday December 12 – http://juantornoe.blogs.com/hispanictrending/2008/11/five-lessons-i.html

Monday December 15 – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Coach-Camille/2008/12/15/The-Success-Hour-with-Coach-Camille-Interview-with-Mark-Tewart – Live at 6 pm EST – Call-in Number: (347) 326-9317 You can download the recording to listen after the show.

Monday December 15 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/index.blog/1864736/mark-tewart-shares-on-how-to-become-a-sales-superstar to learn more about Mark Tewart.

Tuesday December 16 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/index.blog/1864999/mark-tewart-talks-with-books-and-authors/ – Focus on How to be a Sales Superstar

Wednesday December 17 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/index.blog/1865313/questions-and-answers-with-mark-tewartsales-superstar/ – Interview with Mark Tewart about himself, his life, his book and his work

Thursday December 18 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog/index.blog/1865499/how-to-be-a-sales-superstar-a-review/ – Review for How to be a Sales Superstar

Monday December 22 – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh/2008/12/22/nikki-leigh-talks-with-mark-tewart Call-in Number: (347) 215-8201 – 3 pm EST – You can download the recording to listen after the show.

Tuesday December 23 – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2008/12/23/explode-sales-responsibly Call-in Number: (646) 478-4758 – 1 pm EST – You can download the recording to listen after the show.

Monday December 29 – Co-Creator Radio with Mary Eck – 10-11 am CST – http://www.co-creatornetwork.com/archive_daybegin.htmCall-in: 512-722-1938

Virtual Book Tour – Conor and the Crossworlds by Kevin Gerard

Kevin Gerard’s virtual tour to promote Conor and the Crossworlds Book 3 – begins on November 3rd and extends through the entire month. His tour is posted at the bottom of this page.

Themes, Topics and Perspective Audience for the Conor and the Crossworlds Series

There are a number of the themes and topics included in Conor and the Croosworlds series. These include:

• Trust – locking eyes with a 3000 pound flying cougar and not running
• Life journey – following the cougar through a series of perilous adventures
• Courage – fighting a demon twenty times your size to save the cougar
• Awe – watching a creator materialize in your home
• Wonder – meeting the other giant cats and the Lord of the Champions
• Thrill – using the Champions’ powers to fight immense destroyers
• Terror – witnessing the destruction of your home town by an evil warrior
• Hope – using the magic left by a seeker to find the five keys of the creators
• Anguish – realizing your failure as a powerful destroyer imprisons you
• Disbelief – Freed from a prison of darkness after two long years
• Perseverance – journeying against long odds to find the Champions
• Valor – leading the Champions into battle in the shadow world
• Shock – abruptly discovering that one last journey awaits you
• Dread – leaving your love after rescuing her from the shadow world
• Self-sacrifice – allowing events to unfold that save everyone but yourself

About Conor and the Crossworlds

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. This immense collection of mystical worlds connects by organic “corridors” that allow creators, champions, seekers, and at the other end of the spectrum, destroyers, shadow warriors, slayers and keepers to travel between worlds as easily as Conor walks between the rooms of his home. In book 2, Peril in the Corridors, the story continues when Conor and his huge mentor disturb the integrity of the crossworlds corridors, and must join the Lord of the Crossworlds Champions, Maya, on a mission to repair them, with all of creation hanging in the balance. 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.

About the Author:

While still teaching at the university, Kevin Gerard spends the bulk of his time writing for publication. The Conor and the Crossworlds series provided the main impetus for his decision to permanently extricate himself from formal employment.

“Stepping away from full-time work was the best decision I ever made. Writing this story has given me tremendous personal satisfaction, and it has shown me an avenue for expression I will always treasure.”

Kevin Gerard lives in San Diego, California, with his wife and four children. He teaches sociology and statistics for the California State University. When not writing or teaching, Mr. Gerard enjoys walking the grounds at the San Diego Zoo, golfing with his father, hitting the waves and his favorite pizza hangout with his brother, nieces and nephews, and loving his wife and kids. He also enjoys playing Halo on the internet; look for him in the rocket games as Drazian, the destroyer in the first Conor and the Crossworlds adventure, Breaking the Barrier.

Conor and the Crossworlds Contest

Visit his website and click on the contest video for exciting details regarding The Hunt for the Five Keys of the Creators which begins in January http://www.conorandthecrossworlds.com


Would you like a preview of Conor and the Crossworlds? Click here www.conorandthecrossworlds.com to download your FREE ebook that gives you details about the series and the opening chapters of each book.

Links to Excerpts:
Link to excerpt from Book One: http://www.conorandthecrossworlds.com/bookone/bookoneexcerpt.html

Link to excerpt from Book Two: http://www.conorandthecrossworlds.com/booktwo/booktwoexcerpt.html

Link to excerpt from Book Three: http://www.conorandthecrossworlds.com/bookthree/bookthreeexcerpt.html

Website Address: http://www.conorandthecrossworlds.com

Primary Blog: http://www.amazon.com/gp/blog/A1Y85GB3KR02Y6/ref=cm_blog_dp_artist_blog

Schedule for Conor and the Crossworlds

November 5 – Great New Books Reviewed — http://newgreatbooks.blogspot.com

November 6 – Connect With Your Teens http://connectwithyourteens.blogspot.com

November 7 – It’s All In the Setting –http://itsallinthesetting.blogspot.com

November 10 – Joyce Anthony –http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

November 11 – Joyce Anthony – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

November 12 – Joyce Anthony – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

November 13 – Joyce Anthony –http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

November 14 – Circle of Friends Books http://circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com

http://thewritersmeow.deviantart.com

November 17 – Pumping Your Muse Fantasy Writer – http://pymfanasywriter.blogspot.com

November 18 – Queen of Convolution –http://cfvici.blogspot.com

November 19 – Angela Verdenius – http://www.myspace.com/angelaverdenius

November 21 – Underground Controversy – http://undergroundcontroversy.blogspot.com

November 24 – Promo 101 Create and Promote Blog Talk Radio

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh

November 26 – In Detail With Nikki Leigh – http://detailwithnikkileigh.blogspot.com

November 27 Book Hookup – Review Book 1 –

http://bookhookup.blogspot.com

November 28 Book Hookup – Review Book 2 –http://bookhookup.blogspot.com

Teens Read Too —http://www.teensreadtoo.com/BookReviews.html

Final Day of Shobhan Bantwal’s Virtual Book Tour

Friday October 31 –

I’ve had a great month with Shobhan and we had a very good time discussing her book on my radio show on Monday. If you missed the call, I invite you to spend an hour with Shobhan and I and learn about the story behind the book – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh/2008/10/27/Nikki-Leigh-Talks-with-Shobhan-Bantwal

For the final day of Shobhan’s tour, I’ll share my review for The Forbidden Daughter http://nikkisreviews.blogspot.com/2008/09/forbidden-daughter-by-shobhan-bantwal.html

If you haven’t checked into this book yet, I highly recommend that you take a look. This romantic suspense novel has a bit of romance, intrigue, suspense, murder, tension, family issues, inner struggle, and much more. It will have you rooting for the heroine as she struggles to make a new life for her and her daughters in a culture that does not value daughters.

For the most up to date information for all tours, visit www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

Nikki Leigh – Award winning Author & Publicist

Book Promo 101 – http://www.nikkileigh.com
Follow Promo 101 Virtual Tours on Twitter – www.twitter.com/litekepr

Virtual Book Tour – Shobhan Bantwal Visits The Book Club Queen

Wednesday October 29 –

Review and interview for Shobhan Bantwal and The Forbidden Daughter with the Book Club Queen –

Review: http://www.book-club-queen.com/book-club-reading-lists.html

Interview: http://www.book-club-queen.com/book-discussion-questions.html

Feature Box: http://www.book-club-queen.com/how-to-write-a-novel.html

For the most up to date information for all tours, visit www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

Nikki Leigh – Award winning Author & Publicist

Book Promo 101 – http://www.nikkileigh.com
Follow Promo 101 Virtual Tours on Twitter – www.twitter.com/litekepr

How Shobhan Bantwal’s Heritage Contributed to Her Novels

Tuesday October 28 –

Shobhan Bantwal shares some details about her Indian heritage today and she explains how that background works its way into her books.

http://sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-heritage-and-my-writing-by-shobhan.html

For the most up to date information for all tours, visit www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

Nikki Leigh – Award winning Author & Publicist
Book Promo 101 – http://www.nikkileigh.com
Follow Promo 101 Virtual Tours on Twitter – www.twitter.com/litekepr

Begin the Final Week of October Virtual Book Tours

Monday October 27 –

Today is my interview with Shobhan Bantwal and it is also the last day of MaAnna Stephenson’s virtual blog tour blitz to promote The Sage Age. Have you gotten your own copy yet? Is there anyone on your gift list that would enjoy learning about how to blend intuitive and scientific knowledge?

www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh Shobhan Bantwal is interviewed LIVE with Nikki Leigh Call-in Number: (347) 215-8201 – 6 pm EST

Joyce Anthony’s Blog – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

Nikki Leigh – www.muzesmusings.blogspot.com – Our final article from MaAnna Stepehenson’s
virtual tour is About Einstein and His Famous Equation

For the most up to date information for all tours, visit www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

Nikki Leigh – Award winning Author & Publicist

Book Promo 101 – http://www.nikkileigh.com
Follow Promo 101 Virtual Tours on Twitter – www.twitter.com/litekepr

November Virtual Blog Tour Preview

Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours for November 2008

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 🙂

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

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.)

Virtual Book Tour Preview for Week of October 26

This is the full schedule for virtual book tour stops for the last week of October.

Sunday October 26 –

Joyce Anthony’s Blog – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

Phil Harris – All Things That Matter – http://philipharris.blogspot.com

Nikki Leigh – www.muzesmusings.blogspot.com – My post today includes MaAnna Stephenson’s article How the Body Antenna Transient Informed Energies.

Monday October 27 –

Today is my interview with Shobhan Bantwal and it is also the last day of MaAnna Stephenson’s virtual blog tour blitz to promote The Sage Age. Have you gotten your own copy yet? Is there anyone on your gift list that would enjoy learning about how to blend intuitive and scientific knowledge?

www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh Shobhan Bantwal is interviewed LIVE with Nikki Leigh Call-in Number: (347) 215-8201 – 6 pm EST

Joyce Anthony’s Blog – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

Nikki Leigh – www.muzesmusings.blogspot.com – Our final article from MaAnna Stepehenson’s vitual tour is About Einstein and His Famous Equation

Wednesday October 29 –

Review and interview for Shobhan Bantwal and The Forbidden Daughter with the Book Club Queen –
Review: http://www.book-club-queen.com/book-club-reading-lists.html

Interview: http://www.book-club-queen.com/book-discussion-questions.html

Feature Box: http://www.book-club-queen.com/how-to-write-a-novel.html

Friday October 31 –

Today Shobhan’s tour ends with my review for The Forbidden Daughter – http://nikkisreviews.blogspot.com/2008/09/forbidden-daughter-by-shobhan-bantwal.html

For the most up to date information for all tours, visit www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

Nikki Leigh – Award winning Author & Publicist
Book Promo 101 – http://www.nikkileigh.com
Follow Promo 101 Virtual Tours on Twitter – www.twitter.com/litekepr

Saturday and Sunday on the Virtual Book Tour Trail with The Sage Age

Saturday October 25 –

This weekend we have special stops scheduled for MaAnna Stepehnson’s virtual book tour blitz – there are three stops today and we’ll have a couple more on Sunday. The online buzz is great for The Sage Age… you can learn more about the book and read some excerpts and interviews with MaAnna Stephenson.

Joyce Anthony’s Blog – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

Pam T – http://pamswildroseblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/saturday-spotlight-maanna-stephenson.html/

Nikki Leigh – http://muzesmusings.blogspot.com/2008/10/virtual-book-tour-is-texting-really.html – Today, read an article by MaAnna Stephenson titled Is Texting Really an Ancient Art.

Sunday October 26

Joyce Anthony’s Blog – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog

Phil Harris – All Things That Matter – http://philipharris.blogspot.com/2008/10/sage-age.html

Nikki Leigh – www.muzesmusings.blogspot.com – My post today includes MaAnna Stephenson’s article How the Body Antenna Transient Informed Energies.

For the most up to date information for all tours, visit http://www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/

Nikki Leigh – Award winning Author & Publicist

Book Promo 101 – http://www.nikkileigh.com/
Follow Promo 101 Virtual Tours on Twitter – www.twitter.com/litekepr

My Heritage and my Writing By Shobhan Bantwal

I was born and raised in a large, conservative Hindu family in a small town called Belgaum in Southwestern India. I was the black sheep of the family, the only tomboy and hellion in a family of five girls. My four sisters were angels—good little Brahmin girls with the perfect mix of academic achievement, modesty and deportment. Needless to say, I single-handedly gave my parents every gray hair they possessed, but they were wonderful parents and to a large degree I owe everything I am today to them. The most valuable things they gave me were an outstanding education and the love of reading.

An arranged marriage to a man who happened to live in the U.S. brought me to New Jersey several years ago.

My Indian heritage became the natural basis for my writing. As an Indian-American woman, I straddle two distinctly different cultures, both equally rich, both with their share of woes and quirks, yet both equally intriguing.

When I started to write, I decided to base my first story in India, and use my hometown as the backdrop. I gave it a fictitious name so as not to offend its denizens, but I had a perfect town with all its gossip and conservatism and color and sharp contrasts to draw upon for my stories. My characters are not based on any real people, but I could easily picture them living in my hometown, doing the things I did when I was growing. Even the convent, which my protagonist in my second book uses as a safe haven, is fashioned after the parochial school I attended as a young girl.

THE DOWRY BRIDE, my first book, was released by Kensington Publishing in September 2007. THE FORBIDDEN DAUGHTER, released in September 2008, is my second book and the one I am touring to promote at the moment. Information about my books and other writing is available on my website: www.shobhanbantwal.com


For more information about Shobhan Bantwal’s virtual tour, visit – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/09/forbidden-daughter-by-shobhan-bantwal.html

The Forbidden Daughter can be ordered at: http://www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Daughter-Shobhan-Bantwal/dp/0758220308

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