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Silver Dagger Book Tours 2 Year Anniversary Celebration and Giveaway

8/31/2018

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Silver Dagger Book Tours is now 2 years old this month!
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Believe it or not, Silver Dagger Book Tours was created and is mainly operated by just one person!
I used to be just an internet crawler looking for new books and giveaways and stumbled upon book tours. After indulging in many dozens of tours, I decided I'd like to try my hand at blogging in my spare time (with absolutely no blogging experience at all!) I was a book blogger for several companies (and still am) and stuck with it for over 3 years. In that time, I learned all the ropes and became a pretty efficient blogger, but there was still something missing- I wanted to make my posts stand out a bit! So, I started creating small graphics like “about the book” and the other standard graphics that you see in all my tours nowadays and started jazzing my posts up.
I became pregnant with my second child in the fall of 2015 and me and my hubby decided to try to purchase our first home finally, so I quit my waitressing job to pack up everything for the move and never looked back!
It took several months of trying to get the ball rolling and was quite difficult at first to get authors to tour with me. Thus, I had an idea to let everybody pay what they can comfortably afford instead of set rates as I thought what some other companies charged were just outrageous!
Since then, I have done over 1000 tours and worked with hundreds of amazing authors – many who come back for repeat tours! I have 2-3 tours kick off every weekday with occasional tours on the weekends and EVERY tour is required to have a giveaway so readers can gain a little something and have fun while they enjoy learning about new books.
I have an absolutely amazing group of bloggers that share my tours on their sites and really couldn't have gotten this far without their continued support and would like to thank each and every one of them! Ya'll are amazing! I also have two assistants that help me check links and keep up with blogger activity – Janet, who's been with me over a year, and Laurie, who is a new addition. Ya'll ladies are spectacular and I couldn't do it without you!
Absolutely everything else is completely run solely by me though and I really enjoy organizing tours and helping new authors get discovered. I don't discriminate and host ALL fictional genres in ALL age ranges as me and my bloggers have a broad range of readers that enjoy many different genres.
After two years of astronomical tours, I am going stronger than ever now and growing on a daily basis with plans to continue hosting tours for many many years!


If you are an author interested in booking a tour with me, you can see a general FAQ page and booking HERE!

If you are a blogger interested in joining some of my tours, you can see my current sign ups HERE!
And sign up for email invites HERE!


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A third generation local of the historic town of Fredericksburg, TX, I was born and raised among the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country where the beauty of the landscape is breathtaking and town is famous for the Main Street historic shopping district, the best peaches in the world, wildflowers and wine. I really can't imagine living anywhere else!
A country girl through and through, I grew up hunting, fishing and digging for Indian artifacts, all the while enjoying the many rivers and swimming holes around town. I'm a stay at home mom with three beautiful boys, ages 9, 2, and 1 that encompass my entire world!
A bookaholic from birth, I have always had a deep passion for reading and spend many late nights devouring books into the wee hours of the morning. My “real” book collection numbers over 3000 books and take up an entire small room in our house with custom bookshelves built by my husband that I call my “book cave”. I've been building this collection since my childhood and will keep on adding to it for the rest of my life. Of course, I also have a similar collection of ebooks as well as I finally went digital a few years ago.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing with my kids, doing DIY renovation projects with my husband, cooking, and relaxing on my back porch with a good cup of coffee while I watch the massive axis deer herd come through the yard.


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71 Comments
James Robert
8/31/2018 03:36:42 am

Happy Anniversary! LOVE your blog and visit on a daily visit. I enjoy getting to read about books I know my family would enjoy reading. We have a lot of readers in my family so this is terrific! Keep up the great work!

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Laurel A. Rockefeller link
9/3/2018 07:56:19 am

Fantastic to hear! I'm grateful that Maia allows diverse authors such as myself to share our work. Together we've worked on at least 4 tours since last December. You better believe I will book another when my current work in progress on Cleopatra VII is ready!

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Motionless Trees
8/31/2018 03:57:26 am

Happy Anniversary. This blog is nifty. Good job.

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Janet W.
8/31/2018 08:17:50 am

What an amazing giveaway! I truly enjoy your blog and learning about new books/authors.
My favorite author is Sue Grafton!

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shelly peterson
8/31/2018 08:36:39 am

Love your blog. Happy Anniversary. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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Rita Wray
8/31/2018 11:06:47 am

Happy Anniversary!

My favorite book is Gone With the Wind.

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Calvin
8/31/2018 11:51:11 am

j.k rowling. I guess

I love your blog, it's so consistent in tours and posts. Cheers to the anniversary

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Victoria
8/31/2018 01:11:43 pm

So awesome, congrats!! I'm looking forward to continuing to follow your blog posts :)

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Victoria
8/31/2018 01:12:42 pm

So awesome, congrats!! I'm looking forward to continuing to follow your blog posts :)

And, I would have to say The Count of Monte Cristo :)

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Lauren Seiberling
8/31/2018 02:19:44 pm

CONGRATULATIONS on 2 years!!! It's been a pleasure working with you, and here's to many more!

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wendy hutton
8/31/2018 03:19:46 pm

happy anniversary and thanks for this amazing giveaway

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Debbie Plesha
8/31/2018 04:21:00 pm

Congrats on 2 years! I really love this site and the great books that I have been turned onto.

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Ellen Levickis
8/31/2018 06:00:36 pm

Congratulations! How exciting! I'll bet the two years flew by!

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Barrie
8/31/2018 08:49:13 pm

Happy 2 month anniversary! I LOVE to read...it's my favorite past time. I read to hubby also, we love to read Christine Feehan's Shadow and Game series as well as Anita Blake series by Laurell K Hamilton.

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Dale Wilken
8/31/2018 09:00:15 pm

Happy Anniversary!
That 2 years sure went fast.

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Dianne
8/31/2018 11:18:09 pm

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! Love the business concept which helps new authors to reach out and find potential readers and love entering as a reader too! Thanks :)

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Solange
9/1/2018 12:24:34 am

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

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Irma
9/1/2018 03:33:43 am

Happy Anniversary. <3 This is so amazing. My favourite author is Penelope Douglas. I just love all of her books.

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Cassandra D
9/1/2018 03:48:18 am

Happy Silver Dagger Book Tours 2 Year Anniversary !!!

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Leonie Townsend
9/1/2018 03:56:37 am

Congrats!!!

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Barbara Montag
9/1/2018 07:57:09 am

My favorite author is Lisa Jackson.
I have loved each book I have read of hers.
thank you

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Amy F
9/1/2018 09:22:10 am

Congrats on your 2-year anniversary!! I just love your blog and book tours. My favorite series and author is the BDB series by JR Ward.

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Sherrie Watkins Merrell
9/1/2018 09:34:24 am

Congratulations 🎉 thanks bunches for this fabulous chance 💙💜🖤💛💚

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Corey Hutton
9/1/2018 02:20:44 pm

Good luck with the book and Thanks for the giveaway.

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Bea LaRocca
9/1/2018 05:21:06 pm

Happy Anniversary! I love your book tour site and have found some awesome reads thanks to your promotions. I look forward to finding many more in the future.

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Reyna R
9/1/2018 10:45:25 pm

My favorite author is Franklin W. Dixon (or I guess group of authors using the same pen name) because when I was younger I read every Hardy Boys book I could get my hands on. They bring back fond memories.

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Lucii Grubb link
9/2/2018 01:24:24 am

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Maia!! <3

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Mood Reader
9/2/2018 06:16:26 pm

Congratulations, Maia!!! Keep up the great work! Love your site!!! 😘💕

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Ashley @ Oh Hey! Books. link
9/2/2018 09:42:09 pm

Thank you so much for this amazing giveaway and Happy Anniversary!

The last book that I read and enjoyed was Evermore by Alyson Noel.

<a href="http://www.ohheybooks.com"> Ashley @ Oh Hey! Books.</a>

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Sue Cooper
9/3/2018 08:19:00 am

Happy Anniversary! I receiving your emails and tweets and loving discovering new-to-me authors and their books.

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Laurel A. Rockefeller link
9/3/2018 08:31:48 am

What are your favourite genres, Ms. Cooper?

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Laurel A. Rockefeller link
9/3/2018 08:33:07 am

From history to politics to cockatiels, it's been a pleasure sharing my work through your blog tours. Happy anniversary and well done!

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Shirley Ann Speakman
9/3/2018 09:44:28 am

Congratulations on your 2nd Annivesary!!!

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Katie Jenkins link
9/3/2018 06:22:13 pm

This is awesome congrats on the success

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Sherry
9/3/2018 07:23:22 pm

Sounds like a very good book.

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Sherry
9/3/2018 07:31:39 pm

email for newsletter sstrode@scrtc.com

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sherry link
9/4/2018 11:23:24 am

I love being a part of your blogger team. Keep up the fabulous work!
sherry @ <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/"> fundinmental</a>

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heather
9/4/2018 02:46:18 pm

My favorite book is the Hobbit.

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LeighLuvsBooks
9/4/2018 11:24:49 pm

Happy Anniversary!!! Thank you for all that you do and keep up the wonderful work!!! Wishing you many more years of success!! ☺️🎉🎈

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courtney b
9/5/2018 04:00:36 pm

I will always like Stephen king pet semetary !

thanks!

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Marcy Meyer
9/5/2018 07:00:39 pm

Happy Anniversary! Love your blog! Thanks for the amazing giveaway. There is no way I can choose a favorite book or author. Too hard.

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Heather D
9/6/2018 10:23:05 am

I don’t think I could pick a fav book. It would be a tie between a few.
Happy Anniversary!

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Alexandra Y
9/6/2018 03:28:28 pm

My favorite book is Wuthering Heights.

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latisha depoortere
9/7/2018 09:44:55 pm

Love your blog Happy Anniversary! I have a lot of favorite authors One is Willow Winters I love her books :) Thank you so much for the great giveaway!

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Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature) link
9/8/2018 08:30:17 pm

Happy Anniversary! It is hard to pick on favorite author or book. I currently am a big fan of K Bromberg, Anna Todd, and Helena Hunting. Loving romance right now.

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Tracie H.
9/10/2018 10:59:47 am

Happy Anniversary! It is a great achievement!

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Linda Moffitt
9/10/2018 07:02:30 pm

Happy Anniversary 🎉
Some of my favorite books are 📚
The Sisterhood Series by Fern Michaels

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Sally Hill
9/11/2018 11:30:38 am

Congratulations on your anniversary!! Re my favourite book / author, I'm not sure if anyone will ever beat Terry Pratchett's Discworld series for me. :-)

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Kristen
9/11/2018 02:33:38 pm

Happy anniversary! I love being one of your hosts. Your tours are amazing and I love how you make original graphics for each one. You rock!

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Danny
9/11/2018 03:30:17 pm

Congrats!
Stephen King might be my favorite author.

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Janice B
9/12/2018 08:05:30 am

My favorite author is, by far, Stephen King. I have been reading his books since elementary school. I own every one in hardback and paperback. He definitely knows how to grab your attention. Congratulations on your anniversary and thank you for sharing this chance to win in celebration.

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Celeste Herrin
9/12/2018 10:51:36 am

Happy Anniversary!! This is my favorite blog. I have found so many books that I really like and I appreciate all the time and effort you put into it. Keep up the good work. You are doing awesome!

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Sairaika
9/12/2018 10:53:08 am

Congrats!! And thank you for the chance!

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Kathy Valentine
9/12/2018 10:55:10 am

Happy anniversary!!! My fave authors are JR ward,lara adrian,gena showalter jeaniene frost,Lori foster and a whole lot more!!! I love paranormal romance the most of all genres!! Congrats once again!!💜💙😉

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Peggy Sue Greco
9/12/2018 09:42:48 pm

Thanks so much for your interesting blog and opportunities. Your life sharing with us means a lot!

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Linda Moffitt
9/14/2018 07:25:46 am

sorry here is my share link for today I accidentally put the wrong one into the rafflecopter so I cannot change it https://plus.google.com/+LindaMoffitt02/posts/THTEwgPEfRm

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Rainne
9/14/2018 12:35:40 pm

Congrats on 2 years!
My favourite books are the Witch-Hunter series by K.S. Marsden :)

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Serge B
9/14/2018 09:38:34 pm

Thanks for over 1000 tours. That is quite an accomplishement!

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Cassandra Exley
9/15/2018 04:18:45 am

Happy 2nd birthday Silver Dagger.

I have a lot of fav authors but if I had to pick one it would be Melissa Foster.

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Ivette Chiong
9/15/2018 07:53:43 am

My favorite authors are Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

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Hope Daniels link
9/16/2018 10:08:02 am

Congratulations on your anniversary! Two years is amazing! Thank you for what you do every day for authors, like myself. Without you giving the added boost to mainstream and indie authors our books would not be seen unless they were in the big box stores or we had lots of money to spend. You and your fellow bloggers should be commended. I know that there are days you want to pull your hair out. You've so much to do and little time to do everything you love. Same with us crazy writers. Some of whom blog too. Crazy right? Again, Happy Anniversary! I hope you have many more years down the road. I'm happy to have made your acquaintance. Thank you for sharing my cover reveal. I'll definitely keep you in mind if my go to company is unable to meet what I need!

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Kelly Nicholson
9/20/2018 09:37:56 am


Leave a meaningful comment OR tell me what your favorite book/author is!

Im still hooked on classic book and or stephen king,but im willing to learn..

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Ellie Di link
9/20/2018 08:43:33 pm

First of all, Happy Anniversary! I run a blog by myself as well, I know the challenges and difficulties you might have encountered!
To answer your question on the raffle: I adore Ken Fallett and Sarah Morgan, Nicolas Barreau and Kate Morton.
Right now I'm try to read more Asian based books, let's see if it will become a new addiction

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Clarissa Hiciano
9/22/2018 05:54:51 am

One my favorite authors is Patricia Cornwell. I love a good crime thriller every now and then.

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Starla
9/24/2018 02:05:15 am

Wow, congrats on 2 years, Maia! That is so incredible that this was put together just by 1 person. Truly inspiring! I look forward to being here many more years with you. Much more success, as well! xo

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Jerry Marquardt
9/26/2018 09:35:59 pm

I am super proud of the way you have grown. I am a long-time follower from all the way back in the Recipe-Fairy days. Keep up the great work, Maia on making it all possible.

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Brian L
9/26/2018 10:10:19 pm

So far my fave books are by Dean Koontz.

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Daniel M
9/27/2018 07:19:44 pm

Happy Anniversary! I really like a lot of books by Larry Niven.

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lynn clayton
9/27/2018 11:19:59 pm

love the blog i also love dean kontz

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Lisa Canada
9/30/2018 01:25:53 pm

Happy Anniversary! My favorite book is Cabal by Clive Barker. I did just recently pick up Resist and Serve on KU thanks to your book tour.

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Maia Gomez
10/1/2018 08:56:19 am

I would like to give everybody a super big thank you for stopping by and supporting my blog! I recognize so many names in the comments, some of ya'll have been followers of mine for years and I really couldn't do it without your continued support ;)
Good luck on everybody entering- just a few hours left!
The winner will e announced tomorrow morning first thing!! :)

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