As an author in this economy, you have to come up with creative ways to market a self-published book. While book tours are a great way to connect with your readers, they aren’t the most affordable method of promotion. However, technology has made it possible for an alternative.
Take note from self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Monica Bouvier, who is taking her latest book, Tickle Me, on tour – a virtual book tour, that is. She will be featured on several blogs over the weeks and months ahead so keep your eyes peeled to learn more about her and her book.
Luckily for us, Monica was kind enough to answer a few questions as the tour was getting started so that we can give you a sneak peek into the mind of the creator of Tickle Me.
OP: Tell us a little bit about Tickle Me. What is it about?
MB: It is a tales of wanton love, decadent seduction, manipulation and intrigue. Our heroine, Alice, is a 29-year-old woman who has never been in a relationship, physical or otherwise. Early on, she amerced herself in Greek Mythology and resigned herself to the fact The Fates destined her life to be one without love.
As the tales unfolds, Alice, gets caught up in a hot and torrid love affair with a mysterious suitor online. He woes her with his tales of love in such a way that her whole life is irrevocably turned inside out – and yet she has never laid eyes on him. The story crescendos to their eventual meeting to consummate the love they have profoundly professed to each other. However, much like reality, the identity of this mysterious suitor is not who he has portrayed himself to be.
Having come full circle with the ugly truth, Alice must make a choice to either return to the loveless life she once lived, or make the self-sacrificing decision to join her mysterious lover in internal bliss forever.
OP: Why did you decide to write this story?
MB: In the age of online dating, I felt what my character goes through is relevant to what most everyone (including myself) is experiencing or has experienced on the quest to finding true love, that perfect soul mate. The reality of the situation is that the majority of those searching fall way short of that goal because they didn’t go into it with the right mindset.
OP: What types of readers would be interested in this story?
MB: Adults 18+ who are in love, want to be in love or just plain gave up on love.
OP: What is special about your book? What differentiates it from other books in the same category?
MB: What is special about my book(s) is that this story is loosely based on a true event in my life. I enjoy taking true events that happen to me, or anyone else for that matter, and add my own personal spin to the tale, ending up with a fascinating story that everyone who’s ever been in love or in a relationship can relate to.
My stories aren’t the pretty, nicely dressed romantic tales of perfect love and the every after, but they reflect the true (and most often times), ugly internal thoughts and feelings we all have had. Thoughts and feelings we desperately try to keep to ourselves for fear we would be labeled differently if anyone in polite society ever heard or became aware of them.
OP: Have you published any other books? Do you plan to publish more?
MB: Yes, In Search of Mr Wonderful, The Journey From Myth To Madness and Beautiful Liar. Absolutely! I am looking at The Ten Commandments of Dating, Poisoned Pen, Mermaidland and The Margarita Social Club to start off the next set.
OP: Thanks for your time, Monica! We look forward to learning more about you as you visit other bloggers!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Monica Bouvier was raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Tickle Me is her third novel. She is also the author of In Search of Mr Wonderful; The Journey From Myth To Madness, and Beautiful Liar. At present, she is working on her next romantic novels, Poisoned Pen, The Margarita Social Club, and Mermaidland. Monica is married and the mother of one son. For more information, visit her website at http://www.monicabouvier.com.
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/tickleme
This author purchased the Virtual Book Tour marketing option, which allows self-publishing authors to connect with bloggers and harness the power of the blogosphere by taking their book on the “virtual road”. Learn more about this service by visiting your Publishing Center and reviewing the available marketing options.
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