I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for children’s book / middle grade “Wilhelmina and the Willamette Wig Factory.” The tour runs from October 1 to November 1.
Tour Schedule
October 1st: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
October 1st: Book Excerpt @ Stormy Night Reviewing
October 3rd: Book Excerpt @ Cassidy Crimson’s Blog
October 5th: Author Interview @ Editor Charlene’s Blog
October 8th: Book Excerpt @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
October 10th: Book Review @ I Heart Reading
October 12th: Book Excerpt @ 365 Days of Reading
October 15th: Book Review @ Books, Books & More Books
October 17th: Book Excerpt @ Teatime and Books
October 20th: Book Excerpt @ Hollow Readers
October 23rd: Author Interview @ Bedazzled Reading
October 25th: Book Excerpt @ The Single Librarian
October 27th: Book Review @ Natural Bri
October 29th: Book Excerpt @ Books on Fire
October 31st: Book Excerpt @ Book Blogorama
About the Book
Title: Wilhelmina and the Willamette Wig Factory
Author: Whitney Dineen
Genre: Middle Grade / Paranormal Mystery
Wilhelmina and the Willamette Wig Factory is Book 1 in the Willy and Tommy Adventure Series. Wilhelmina Snodgrass and her family move to the Willamette Valley, Oregon, against her express wishes. Not only is she sure her life is over, but she’s convinced she won’t make any friends. That is until she meets her eccentric blue-haired neighbor, Thomasina Andretti. Willy and Tommy become involved in a s conspiracy to reopen The Willamette Wig Factory, with their unsuspecting friend, Georgianna Carbunkle. The plot, however, is orchestrated by three of Willy’s ancestor’s, from beyond the grave. Scrapes, mishaps and the unforeseen occur; including becoming sworn enemies with Tiffany Peterson, the most popular girl in the seventh- grade, a crush on super-stud, Jamie Armstrong and a mysterious carousel. Willy and Tommy have it all-mystery, revenge and romance. Monteith, Oregon, becomes the stage for adventure beyond their wildest dreams!
Author Bio
While attending the University of Illinois in Chicago, Whitney Dineen was discovered by a local modeling agent and began an unexpected career as a plus-size Ford model. She modeled in New York City before moving to Los Angeles with her husband.
When she wasn’t modeling, she was in the kitchen, baking delights to share with friends. Soon, her friends began asking her to send baskets of her wonderful candies and cookies to business associates, agents and production studios. Word spread like wildfire, and the rest, as they say, is history. Whitney’s sensational creations are still in great demand by her loyal celebrity clientele.
During “The Hollywood Years,” Whitney was bitten by the writing bug and started creating characters that are inspired by strong women with a great sense of humor.
In addition to her love of chick-lit, Whitney has also written a series of adventure books for middle readers The first of which, Wilhelmina and the Willamette Wig Factory, is now available.
Whitney and her husband, Jimmy, have recently relocated to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to raise their children, chickens and organic vegetables.
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