oday, I caught a Tweet from author Matthew Cory, that said simply, "Calling all bloggers." With it, a URL to his blog, where he asks bloggers to interview him to help promote his novels, Like Glass and Shattered. Here is what he says:
I’m offering a free digital copy of Like Glass, and, when it comes out, Shattered
as well, to any bloggers out there willing to offer an interview or a
slot for a guest post. Of course, if you want to do a review, that’s
perfectly fine as well – you’ll get the digital copies, but since
you’ll be reviewing them it doesn’t sound that special 
. I’m open to
talk about anything: the novels, writing in general, depression
(something I deal with on a regular basis), that one time at band camp… Okay, maybe I’m not open to talk about anything,
but most things are fair game. The only thing I’d ask in particular is
that you’re able to give me a warning a day or two ahead of time so I
can post about it.
If you’re interested, drop me a line or leave a comment here and I’ll get back to you ASAP. Thanks!
Kudos to Matthew for understanding the importance of social media. His Twitter put him on my radar for virtual tours at Pop Syndicate's Book Addict blog. Blogging about it here will also likely net him a few more blog stops. Offering a free copy of his book is a great way to get fans and individuals to also host him.
Take a page from his playbook as you plan your virtual tour stops.
HOT TIP: Blog stops are about more than just visiting review sites. Individual blogs have just as much word-of-mouth power as a review site like Pop Syndicate. Be sure to include them as part of your virtual tour.
Interesting post; I wouldn't have thought of doing that, although I have done a call for people for me to interview on my web site. Guess this is flip side of that.