At Partners In Crime Tours, we specialize in creating virtual book tours and marketing strategies specifically for crime, mystery, and thriller writers worldwide. Whether you’re looking for a quick tour or a more personalized package with guest spots and author giveaways, we’ve got you covered! Our network of avid readers and book lovers will help promote your work on various platforms, elevating the profile and success of your book launch. Since 2011, we’ve been providing top-notch services for both established and up-and-coming authors, all with a personal touch from our tour coordinators.
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About Gina:
Gina Hott is a marketing strategist, problem-solver, and passionate advocate for authors—especially those talents whose exceptional stories deserve to be discovered. As owner of Partners in Crime Tours, Gina specializes in designing launch plans and creative campaigns that connect books and their authors with new readers, driving social media growth, and authentic engagement.
Her approach is simple: “I put the author first.” By combining clear processes and innovative strategy, Gina helps authors break through barriers, shine in the spotlight, and build lasting visibility with measurable results that go beyond sales numbers.
Gina tailors every project to meet the unique needs of each client. She brings both marketing expertise and a love for solving challenges, whether it’s troubleshooting tech issues or orchestrating the perfect book launch.
A book lover and creative at heart, Gina also hosts author interviews, giving writers a chance to connect deeper with their audiences.
If you’re ready to elevate your book and reach new readers, Partners in Crime Tours is here to help.
Contact Gina to start your tour today: Gina@partnersincrimetours.com
About Wendy:
I knew the book world was in trouble when I went to Virginia Beach as a teen and wanted to stay in the hotel room to finish my book! It’s been a reading frenzy ever since.
I love a very wide range of books from light Mystery, Romance, Chick-Lit, Historical Fiction to even Non-fiction!
I started my book blog – Wall-to-wall books in 2009. I had been blogging before that and just throwing in a book review now and then. I decided I loved book reviewing and made the switch to a “Book Blog” and haven’t regretted it for a second.
I was asked to join the wonderful team that is Partners in Crime a few years ago. I wasn’t too sure, I had never done anything like this before, but I thought I would give it a try. Now I can’t imagine ever quitting! I love this team and I love working for this company!
Wendy is the Senior Host Coordinator for Partners in Crime Tours.
Contact Wendy to join as a host & start your tour today: Wendy@partnersincrimetours.com
Our Founder, Cheryl:
Developing her own book review blog in 2009, Cheryl quickly became the go to person for publishers and book tour companies who wanted honest, credible and fair reviews of their authors’ books.
Best-selling author Vincent Zandri has said of Cheryl, “…she has her finger on the pulse of what’s new, what’s hot and, on occasion, what’s not. And her blog’s ever growing popularity reflects her talents.” [LinkedIn]
Publisher Lou Aronica, founder of The Story Plant, describes her: “Cheryl does excellent work with tremendous passion and commitment. She deals with a lot of moving parts and she never loses track of anything. I strongly recommend her.” [LinkedIn]
Focusing on her favorite genre of mystery and thrillers, Cheryl’s blog grew rapidly and soon became a full-time job, with requests for reviews coming thick and fast, being recognized by the industry for the profile it was giving their authors. The skill and ability that Cheryl puts into the organizational side of blogging, coupled with the quality of reviews meant that authors, publisher and publicists soon became repeat ‘customers’.
Though currently retired, for more than 10 years Cheryl brought her skills and wealth of knowledge to those authors on tour, helping to make each one she was involved with, the perfect virtual experience.