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Book Details: Book Title: The Academy Saga by C.J. Daly Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 500 pages Genre: Suspense Romance Publisher: BrandyLight Ink Release date: September 2019 Format available for review: print, and ebook (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF) Will send print books out: USA and Canada Tour dates: July 12 to Aug 6 Content Rating: PG-13. My book has some adult themes, language, and a few slow-burn romance scenes.
"Unique, intense, and suspenseful. A story with compelling characters that pull you into the author's world and keep you reading from beginning to end. Intriguing start to a new series." --New York Times Best Selling Author Jami Brumfield
“CJ has created an unforgettable story about a young woman caught up in a world of lies and deception. The Academy Saga is a page-turning read with a twist you may not see coming.” —Tony Jones, Executive Producer of My All American “Wow wow wow! This book has it all. It’s extremely well written, the characters are amazing and the story is so intriguing that it pulls you in from the very first page. There’s tension, mystery chemistry and of course romance. I loved it! I would highly recommend this page turner!” -- RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @abbi_reads_xx
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Readers’ Favorite Suspense Romance Kate Connelly should be careful what she wishes for. Just seventeen, she already feels like she’s suffocating. Since her mother’s death, her father’s basically checked out, so she’s stuck raising her brothers by herself out in the New Mexico scrub. All Kate wants is a little distraction from the same-ole, same-ole that is her life. When two mysterious guys show up at the diner where she works, she thinks her wish has come true, until they start giving her a hard time. Like her life isn’t hard enough. Something about them niggles her, but she brushes it off. She’s never going to see them again anyway . . . right? Then they appear in an alley one night to either rescue or kidnap her (she’s still not sure which) before disappearing like figments of her imagination. Kate decides to put the bizarre encounters out of her mind. She has bigger problems to worry about: like that elite military academy that’s been pursuing her gifted little brother. When one of their cadets shows up at her high school, he creates instant pandemonium. And just happens to be one of those mysterious guys. Coincidence? Mama said there’s no such thing. And to always trust her instinct. But that might be kind of hard, because every time she’s around Cadet Peter Davenport, her gut starts flip-flopping on her. And her heart. Can Kate keep it together long enough to stop Cadet Davenport’s mission? She’s about to find out. And—once again—how neatly life can be split into before and after.
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Book Title: The Academy Saga: Cadet-in-Training by C.J. Daly Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 441 pages Genre: Suspense Romance Publisher: BrandyLight Ink Release date: July 2020 Format available for review: ebook (mobi file (for Kindle), ePub, PDF) Tour dates: July 12 to August 6 Content Rating: PG-13. My book has some adult themes, language, and a few slow-burn romance scenes.
“Absolutely ADDICTING! CJ Daly does it again and delivers a story YOU CAN’T PUT DOWN! Edge of your seat GREATNESS! I was completely hooked into this story. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The Cadet in Training was such a phenomenal escape. With characters that fly off the pages, you become immersed! CJ Daly has stunning story telling skills! I’m still sitting here, like what did I just read and why is it over! Agh! I can’t wait for book 3!!! #theacademysaga is going down as one my absolute favorites! #TeamPete! All the stars! I’m ready to read this one again!” RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @elizabeth.ness.56
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Another Readers' Favorite 5-STAR Suspense Romance. Begin the journey today. Kate’s destiny has been determined for her. Hidden out in the country for most her life, Kate Connelly suddenly wakes up, handcuffed to a hospital bed, in the psyche ward of The Academy. Her crime? Being “gifted.” And it’s Officer “Ranger” Nealson’s job to make her adhere to The Academy’s agenda for her. Even though he’s the one who drugged and dragged her in. Kate’s hate for Ranger, and his academy, is at an all-time high. Ranger has his work cut out for him . . . and Kate does too. She has to fight through the rigors of the Cadet-in-Training program, and quickly. If not, she’ll lose the one privilege she’s been given at The Academy—access to her precious little brother. And until she graduates from the CIT program, Officer Nealson is banned from Missions. When General Weston finally offers a juicy recon to Ranger, he wants to jump at the chance to prove himself again. After all, catching bad guys is his thing. Almost all pros for doing it. One con—Cadet Connelly has to ride along. The hardened officer finds he’s slowly been growing a soft spot for his mentee. But he’s determined not to end up like his father, and former Elite Cadet Pete Davenport—throwing away their career for a girl (not even a woman). And Kate has lingering feelings for Pete, who risked his life to warn her, and conflicting feelings for Ranger. She has to set both aside to focus on completing her first mission. When the dust settles, old alliances are broken and new ones are formed. But one thing remains the same: Kate’s destiny has been determined for her by The Academy. Ready or not . . . she’s set for Missions. Will one of the former elite cadets step in to help change her fate, or will she be left to fight the Academy’s agenda alone? 
Meet the Author:
CJ Daly grew up on the scrabbly plains of Eastern New Mexico. When she was supposed to be helping her six siblings with chores on the family ranch, she was really sneaking behind dusty haystacks to read. And dreaming about becoming a writer. After graduating high school, CJ moved to Big D, where she quickly put herself through college while trying to rid herself of her country accent. She had better luck with college, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in English literature. After teaching a few years and pausing to have back-to-back boys, she began writing in earnest. A few years later, "The Academy Saga" was born. It instantly earned a Readers' Favorite 5-STAR seal of approval and became an Amazon best seller. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ goodread
Tour Schedule:
July 12 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway July 12 – The World As I See It – book review of the Academy Saga July 12 – Nikki's Bookstagram - book spotlight July 13 – fundinmental – book review of The Academy Saga / giveaway July 14 – Booking With Janelle – book review of The Academy Saga July 15 – Viviana MacKade – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 16 – BookishKelly2020 – book spotlight July 16 - Sadie's Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway July 19 – Books Lattes and Tiaras – book review of The Academy Saga July 20 – Splashes of Joy – book review of The Academy Saga / author interview / giveaway July 20 - @twilight_reader – book review of The Academy Saga July 21 - Pause for Tales – book review of The Academy Saga / giveaway July 21 – Booking With Janelle – book review of The Academy Saga II: Cadet-in-Training July 21 – Books Lattes and Tiaras – book review of The Academy Saga II: Cadet-in-Training July 22 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of The Academy Saga / giveaway July 22 - I Read What You Write – book spotlight / guest post / author interview / giveaway July 23 – Wottaread – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway July 23 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight July 26 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 26 - My Tangled Skeins Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 27 – Splashes of Joy – book review of The Academy Saga II: Cadet-in-Training / author interview / giveaway July 27 – Lissdoeslife – book review of The Academy Saga July 28 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of The Academy Saga / giveaway July 28 - Falling Into A Good Book – book review of The Academy Saga July 29 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway July 29 – Lissdoeslife – book review of The Academy Saga II: Cadet-in-Training July 30 - @twilight_reader – book review of The Academy Saga II: Cadet-in-Training Aug 2 – @londonairylibrary – book review of The Academy Saga Aug 3 – fundinmental – book review of The Academy Saga II: Cadet-in-Training / giveaway Aug 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of The Academy Saga II: Cadet-in-Training / giveaway Aug 5 – I'm Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway Aug 5 - Books for Books – book review The Academy Saga Aug 6 - The World As I See It – book review of the Academy Saga II: Cadet-in-Training Aug 6 – The Eclectic Review – book review of The Academy Saga / giveaway TBD - My Tangled Skeins Book Reviews – book review of The Academy Saga / giveaway
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  Join us for this tour from May 4 to May 17, 2021! Book Details: Book Title: My Pseudo College Experience (A memoir) by Jess Kimball Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18 +), 112 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Mascot Release date: May 2021 Tour dates: May 4 to May 17, 2021 Content Rating: PG Book Description: While most other high schoolers were trying to navigate college applications, Jess Kimball was moving abroad, alone. Her decision to focus on running a business instead of going to college changed her life, especially when she decided to audit classes at Dartmouth College. What resulted was the social experience of college, without the debt and anxiety, or a pseudo-college experience. Is college really a necessity for everyone? Are the financial burdens and anxiety worth it? Are you “missing out” if you choose a trade school or other career path, and can you get the “full college experience” without actually attending? Jess did—and she did it Ivy League style.  Meet the Author: Kimball’s work as a doula is a huge part of who she is. She works with families to find what works for them, being respectful of what they wish to do, while providing guidance and resources for each route they may be curious about taking. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddle-boarding, gardening, and being outdoors. She loves to travel and incorporates that into her work. She has worked with families in France and Hawaii and spends lots of her free time with her many animals and writing. Connect with the Author: website ~ instagram Tour Schedule:
May 4 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight May 4 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight May 5 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight May 6 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight May 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight May 10 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight May 11 – Literary Flits – book spotlight May 12 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book spotlight May 13 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight May 14 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight May 17 – Westveil Publishing – book spotlight 
Join us for this tour from May 4 to May 31, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: Balloons for Tiger by Lori Orlinsky Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 38 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: May 4, 2021 Format available for review: print-hardback (USA), pdf Tour dates: May 4 to May 31, 2021 Content Rating: G for everyone.
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How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they'll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively process their grief. Balloons for Tiger is a great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too. 
Meet the Author:
Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award-winning children's book author who lives in Chicago. She was inspired to tell this story after her family experienced the loss of their beloved eighteen-year-old cat, Tiger. Unable to find books about pet loss to help her young kids cope with their grief, Lori wrote Balloons for Tiger. She hopes this book will help others, too. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ goodreads
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May 4 –Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway May 4 - Welcome To MLMOpinion’s Reviews - book review May 5 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway May 6 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway May 7 – Westveil Publishing – book review / guest post / giveaway May 10 –The Pen and Muse Book Reviews – book review / giveaway May 11 –Twirling Book Princess – book review May 11 - Pawesome Wisdom - book spotlight / giveaway May 12 – Pick a Good Book - book review / author interview / giveaway May 13 – I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review / giveaway May 13 - Chit Chat with Charity – book review / author interview / giveaway May 14 –Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway May 17 – Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / giveaway May 18 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway May 18 - The Bespectacled Mother - book review May 19 –The Adventures Of A Travelers Wife – book review / guest post / giveaway May 20 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway May 20 -Nighttime Reading Center - book review / giveaway May 21 – Icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway May 24 –I'm Into Books – book review May 24 - Reading is My Passion – book review May 25 –Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway May 26 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / author interview / giveaway May 27 – Laura's Interests – book review / guest post / giveaway May 27 -I Read Kid's Books - book review / author interview /giveaway May 28 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway May 28 - Books for Books - book review May 31 –Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway May 31 -Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway
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BOOK TOUR: The NEW ENCHANTRESS (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions Series) by Sunayna Prasad3/23/2021 
Join us for this tour from June 1 to Jun 28, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: The New Enchantress (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 3) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 175 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: March 2021 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to June 28, 2021 Content Rating: PG: Some intense scenes and mild language.
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The point of no return has come! It’s the summer before high school and life is about to change for fourteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy. A sorcerer hexes her with everlasting powers, requiring her to become an enchantress. If she cannot learn to control her magic pronto, she will forget her loved ones and serve as the warlock’s eternal slave. In order to control her powers, Alyssa must gain control of her emotions. With the struggles of adolescence and disasters everywhere, catastrophes are bound to happen! It’s only a matter of time before Alyssa’s world changes, for better or worse...
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Book Title: The Frights of Fiji (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 1) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 136 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: October 2018 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to Jun 28, 2021 Content Rating: G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever.
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A world of magic and adventure awaits… Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a message appears in the raindrops on the window that will change everything. "Your life will never be the same again, as magic will interfere." Before long, Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers. Suddenly hurled into a world of wizardry filled with fantastical beasts and marvelous technology beyond her wildest imagination, Alyssa must defeat Master Beau if she ever wants to get home again. But Master Beau will stop at nothing, including using Alyssa’s friends, to ensure he is triumphant. Originally titled "From Frights to Flaws", this story is the exciting and enchanting first book in the "Magical Missions" series. 
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Book Title: A Curse of Mayhem (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 2) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 173 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: July 2019 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to Jun 28, 2021 Content Rating: G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever.
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History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself. It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind for good. Or so she thought… Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting her in trouble. Suddenly strange things are happening with disastrous effects, and if Alyssa can’t remove the magic, she will lose everything she holds dear. In order to get rid of her unwanted wizardry, Alyssa will have to boost her bravery and confidence and determine who Errol really is. But every time Alyssa uses an enchantment, Errol is one step closer to getting his flesh back and becoming alive, and he will do anything to achieve his goals…even if it means destroying Alyssa’s happiness. Originally published in 2016 as “Wizardry Goes Wild” and “The Unruly Curse” in 2019, “A Curse of Mayhem” is book two in the exciting and suspenseful “Magical Missions” series. 
Meet the Author:
Sunayna Prasad enjoys writing fantasy books for children, as well as cooking, creating artwork, watching online videos, and blogging. She has also written The Frights of Fiji, and A Curse of Mayhem and is constantly creating and brainstorming new ideas. Sunayna also loves cartoons, traveling, and thinking outside the box. She lives in New York. Connect with the Author: website ~ twitter ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
June 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – books spotlight / giveaway June 2 – Splashes of Joy – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post / giveaway June 3 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 3 - Books Lattes & Tiaras - book spotlight / giveaway June 4 – Bigreadersite – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 4 – redpillows – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 7 –Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 7 –redpillows – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 8 - Bigreadersite – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 8 - Casia's Corner – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 9 –Westveil Publishing – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post / giveaway June 10 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight June 10 - Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 10 – Kam's Place – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 11 – Books for Books – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 11 -Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 11 – Bigreadersite – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 11 - redpillows – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post June 14 –Kam's Place – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 15 -Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway June 15 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 15 -Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 16 -Casia's Corner – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 16 –Nighttime Reading Center – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 16 -@twilight_reader – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 17 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway June 17 - @twilight_reader – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 18 – Books for Books – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 18 –Kam's Place – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 18 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI / giveaway June 21 - Chit Chat with Charity – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI / giveaway June 22 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 22 -Casia's Corner – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 23 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM / giveaway June 24 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 24 -@twilight_reader – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 25 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 28 – Books for Books – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 28 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 28 – Chit Chat with Charity – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / author interview / giveaway TBD – Bookish Quest – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway TBD – What Polly Reads – book spotlight / author interview
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According to the National Cancer Institute, "In 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 606,520 people will die from the disease." It is impossible to meet someone who has not been touched by this disease in some manner, whether it be physically or emotionally.
There are many types of cancer--so many that each month of the year is dedicated to promoting awareness of a different type. Just as cancer comes in various forms, it touches different people in various ways. When a writer is touched by this disease, the natural reaction is to take pen to paper--or rather fingers to keyboard. The results will surprise you! The stories are as diverse as the disease. During the month of April, here at iRead Book Tours, we are featuring some tremendous titles written by or inspired by cancer survivors! 
Book Title: Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists
Author: Christine Shields Corrigan Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 256 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Koehler Books Release date: Oct 2020 Formats Available for review: print-softback (USA and Canada), ebook (mobi file (for Kindle), gifted Kindle copy, PDF, NetGalley download) Tour dates: May 10 to May 28, 2021 Content Rating: PG-13. My book has some profanity and one non-explicit sex scene with my husband.  Christine Shields Corrigan
"This no-nonsense debut memoir recalls Corrigan's two-time battle with cancer and takes a pragmatic approach toward guiding other patients. Candid, sagacious writing on illness and adaptation." --Kirkus Reviews
A breast cancer diagnosis at forty-nine forces Christine Shields Corrigan, a wife, mom, and meticulous list-maker, to confront her deepest fears of illness, death, and loss of control as she struggles to face cancer again. From the discovery of a “junky” cyst, to chemotherapy and surgery, sleepless nights filled with rosaries and “what ifs,” and shifting family dynamics, her adult experience mirrors her teen bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with one exception—she no longer has parents keeping her in the dark. With the ghosts of cancer past hovering around her, Chris falls into the same overprotective traps her taciturn Irish-Catholic parents created, striving to keep her family’s life “normal,” when it is anything but, and soldiering through on her own, until a neighbor’s unexpected advice and gift move her to accept others’ help. With fierce honesty, poignant reflection, and good humor, Chris shares a journey filled with sorrow, grace, forgiveness, and resilience, as she winds her way through cancer for the second time. Again offers practical guidance and hope to individuals that they have the strength to forge a path beyond a diagnosis. 
Book Title: FLYING AGAINST THE ODDS: One Man's Journey to New Ways of Healing by Jean-Jacques Trochon with Heather Whitehall-Trochon
Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 249 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Ikhaya Publishing Release date: November 2020 Format available for review: print (Internationally), ebook (mobi, epub) Tour dates: May 17 to June 4, 2021 Content Rating: G. Memoir for General Audience.  Jean-Jacques Trochon
“IT TAKES A DIFFERENT KIND OF THINKING TO SOLVE A PROBLEM THAN THE KIND OF THINKING THAT PRODUCED THE PROBLEM.” —Albert Einstein
Jean-Jacque (JJ) had a devastating problem. At age fifty-one, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer and given three years to live. Rather than accept that outcome, JJ did what he always does: he set out to find a solution. Desiring to look beyond traditional treatments and their often harmful side effects, he put his unconventionally wired mind to work. JJ was relentless as he investigated alternative therapies and pursued global trailblazers in cancer research. Moving from the role of patient to patient-researcher, he became a trailblazer in his own right, being sought after for his latest findings. Ultimately, JJ brought together the most innovative international minds at the Rethinking Cancer 2017 conference in Paris. Together, they found common ground, and they continue to create integrative, synergistic approaches to treatment. Today, almost a decade after his diagnosis, JJ has defied the odds and is cancer-free. Recently retired from his career as a commercial airline captain on the Airbus A380, he now devotes himself to sharing his ongoing research with scientists and patients. JJ’s story illustrates how looking at things differently often enables us to see them in a whole new light. 
Book Title: Caroline & Mordecai the Gand by Jeff Gunhus
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 186 pages Genre: Fantasy, Literary Publisher: Seven Guns Press Release date: March 31, 2021 Format available for review: print (USA), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, PDF, audiobook (audible download) Tour dates: Mar 31 to May 11, 2021 Content Rating: PG: The language is G. There is one scene with the main character punches a bully resulting in a bloody nose. The emotional treatment of grief and the death of a loved one can be somewhat intense.
"Readers of all ages who look for ethereal, haunting stories of recovery and courage will find Caroline & Mordecai the Gand may hold the trappings of a fantasy adventure; but inside there is so much more. Make the right decision, to read this!" - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "Caroline’s story is profoundly sad, and yet hopeful, magical, and yet rooted in reality. There is magic, mystery, and daring adventure." - BooksCoffee  Jeff Gunhus
This novella was written by USA Today bestselling author Jeff Gunhus after he received a devastating diagnosis of state 3 cancer. The story is a message to his five children on how to deal with grief and a plea for them to grasp onto joy and love even in the darkest of times.
Caroline loses her spark. It takes a great adventure for her to find it again. Caroline loses her father in a car accident for which she feels responsible. Consumed by grief, she has a difficult time readjusting to a world that has changed so dramatically for her. On the anniversary of her father’s death, a strange window opens in the middle of the small lake behind her house. She climbs up an old oak to peer inside, but falls out of the tree and discovers that the window also serves as a door into a different world. Enter Mordecai the Gand, a mysterious traveler who befriends Caroline and promises to help her find a way back home since the window she fell through has disappeared. The two set out on a series of adventures that include visiting a tree village populated by a tribe known for eating travelers, running into a witch under a spell of her own making, hiding in a cave with a dragon encased in a wall of ice (prone to melting by campfire), all the while being pursued by a mysterious entity call the Creach which promises to devour Caroline and trap her in an eternity of despair. As they navigate these adventures and this new world, Caroline slowly discovers that she is meant to help each of the characters she meets. As she battles internally whether to stay or return home to the sadness and grief waiting for her there, she must regain perspective and open her heart to the act of caring and to the joy of love itself. In the end, she must demonstrate great courage, loyalty, and caring as the plot unfolds, becoming the active hero of her own story. 
Book Title: Marvellous Macey, The Delightful Days by Caitlin Bangsund
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-8), 40 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Caitlin E. Bangsund Release date: March 2021 Format available for review: print, ebook (PDF) Will send print books out: USA and Canada Tour dates: Mar 1 to mar 28, 2021 Content Rating: G. This children's book is for everyone.  Caitlin Bangsund
booksforbookz.blogspot.com/2021/03/marvellous-macey-delightful-days-by.htmlCan you va va voom? Do you light up the room? Marvellous Macey does! She may not quite fit the mould, but she is living delightful days. Embrace Macey's world of imagination and ability to love and accept everyone. Life may not be perfect and some things might be hard, but Macey shows us how to live in the moment and find the delight! Be inspired by Macey to make everyday the BEST day.
Caitlin Bangsund is the author of Marvellous Macey, The Delightful Days. It is the first in a series based on true life. Caitlin knows the trial and trauma of childhood cancer, childhood disability, and the fear of almost losing her daughter — the star of the series — Macey. She encourages readers to look for the treasures that hide in the rubble and gloom. Life is beautiful chaos and her message is to press on and conquer. Read her stories and help create a world that is full of kindness and acceptance. 
Book Title: MC Plays Hide and Seek: An Empowering Story for Healthy Children Who Care About a Person Living with Cancer by Eva Grayzel
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 64 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: Jan 5, 2021 Format available for review: print (USA), pdf Tour dates: Jan 5 to Feb 1, 2021 Content Rating: G for everyone.  Eva Grayzel
When asked about her motivation for writing her children's picture book about cancer, author Eva Grayzel explains:
My children were 5 and 7 when I was diagnosed with stage IV oral cancer. It’s a disease that cannot be hidden under clothing. My caregivers were so consumed with me, we didn’t addressthe feelings of our children. I regret not seeking professional attention for them during that time, but we didn’t think of it. If my healthcare providers had recommended it, we would have followed through. Since my voice was compromised during treatment, finding a book about understanding cancer would have been an easy solution. However, I could not find one to help start the conversation with our children. Months after my recovery, my daughter still wouldn’t kiss me. She was intuitive, afraid of losing me and didn’t want to commit to another day of loving me. My son was shopping with his grandma for a birthday card and he found a Get Well card. “Let’s buy this for Mom.” Grandma had to tell him that I wasn’t sick anymore. When I reached my 10 year cancer-free anniversary, I had to mark it. There was no better way than filling the void for a children’s book to minimize fear and promote dialogue about cancer. ‘M.C. Plays Hide & Seek’ emphasizes feelings children experience and ways to address their emotions in a healthy, comfortable way. It’s everything I wished I had for my children. And, I hope it will be everything you need for yours.
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Apr 5 –Cover Lover Book Review – books spotlight Apr 6 – Man of la Book - A Bookish Blog – books spotlight Apr 7 – Lamon Reviews – books spotlight Apr 8 – Rockin' Book Reviews – books spotlight Apr 8 - Thoughts in Progress – books spotlight Apr 13 –Books for Books – books spotlight Apr 13 - Gina Rae Mitchell - books spotlight Apr 14 –Literary Flits – books spotlight Apr 15 – A Mama's Corner of the World – books spotlight Apr 20 –The Adventures Of a Travelers Wife – books spotlight Apr 21 –Lisa's Reading – books spotlight Apr 22 –jayme_reads – books spotlight Apr 23 - Splashes of Joy – books spotlight Apr 27 – Sefina Hawke's Books – books spotlight Apr 28 – Locks, Hooks and Books – books spotlight Apr 30 – Kam's Place – books spotlight 
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Book Details: Book Title: FLYING AGAINST THE ODDS: One Man's Journey to New Ways of Healing by Jean-Jacques Trochon with Heather Whitehall-Trochon Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 249 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Ikhaya Publishing Release date: November 2020 Format available for review: print (Internationally), ebook (mobi, epub) Tour dates: May 17 to June 4, 2021 Content Rating: G. Memoir for General Audience.
Book Description:
“IT TAKES A DIFFERENT KIND OF THINKING TO SOLVE A PROBLEM THAN THE KIND OF THINKING THAT PRODUCED THE PROBLEM.” —Albert Einstein JJ had a devastating problem. At age fifty-one, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer and given three years to live. Rather than accept that outcome, JJ did what he always does: he set out to find a solution. Desiring to look beyond traditional treatments and their often harmful side effects, he put his unconventionally wired mind to work. JJ was relentless as he investigated alternative therapies and pursued global trailblazers in cancer research. Moving from the role of patient to patient-researcher, he became a trailblazer in his own right, being sought after for his latest findings. Ultimately, JJ brought together the most innovative international minds at the Rethinking Cancer 2017 conference in Paris. Together, they found common ground, and they continue to create integrative, synergistic approaches to treatment. Today, almost a decade after his diagnosis, JJ has defied the odds and is cancer-free. Recently retired from his career as a commercial airline captain on the Airbus A380, he now devotes himself to sharing his ongoing research with scientists and patients. JJ’s story illustrates how looking at things differently often enables us to see them in a whole new light. 
Author Jean-Jacques Trochon with Heather Whitehall-Trochon
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Jean-Jacques Trochon (or JJ as he is more commonly known) spent thirty-two years as a commercial airline pilot for Air France. A French national, he enjoyed an early childhood in Tahiti before finishing his schooling in France and the USA. In 2003, JJ was diagnosed with aggressive kidney cancer and subsequently underwent the removal of his left kidney. In 2012 and 2014, he underwent further surgeries following the discovery of multiple metastases in both lungs. Despite being given a slim chance of survival, JJ again returned to work in 2016. He captained the world's largest commercial aircraft, the Airbus A380, until his retirement in spring 2020. Today, Jean-Jacques devotes his spare time to helping other cancer sufferers and spreading the word about his revolutionary approach to the disease. He was the initiator of Rethinking Cancer 2017, a groundbreaking conference held in Paris on September 21, 2017, at Institut Gustave Roussy, the leading cancer center in Europe. Heather Whitehall-Trochon is a lover of languages and translator of French and German into English. A British national, she completed studies in fashion journalism at the London College of Fashion before moving to Munich, Germany, where she worked in public relations for fashion and film. After relocating to Vienna, Austria, she had a brief stint as an editor at the Associated Press, prior to becoming a freelance translator and seasoned backpacker. Heather met JJ in Paris in 2007, marrying him the following year. The couple, together with their cat, Zulu, have now settled in Biarritz, France. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Goodread
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May 17 –Olio By Marilyn – book review / giveaway
May 17 –Olio By Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview May 18 – Kam's Place – book review May 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway May 20 –Lisa's Reading – book spotlight May 20 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway May 21 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway May 24 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway May 25 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway May 25 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway May 26 - Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway May 26 - The Culture Hunter - book review / guest post / giveaway May 27 –jayme_reads – book review May 28 – Books Lattes & Tiaras – book spotlight May 31 –Books for Books – book spotlight June 1 – Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway June 1 - @twilight_reader - book review June 2 –Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 2 - Book Reviews by Shreya Vijay - book review / author interview June 3 -Over Coffee Conversations - book review / giveaway June 4 –Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight June 4 –Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway
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Book Details: Book Title: Midnight Black by R. J. Eastwood Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 282 pages Genre: General Fiction, Political Publisher: Indies United Publishing House Release date: April 14, 2021 Tour dates: April 14 to April 27, 2021 Content Rating: PG-13 + M for language
Book Description:
“When plunder becomes a way of life for men, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat, French Economist. 1801-1850 Fifteen years following his imprisonment for committing a brutal revenge murder, former top DEA Agent Billy Russell is paroled five-years early to a world controlled by autocratic billionaires. Armed only with his wits, Billy returns to a society fighting for its very survival and soon finds himself embroiled in the wildest conspiracy he could have ever imagined. 
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During his film and television career, Robert J. Emery, who writes novels under the pen name, R. J. Eastwood, has written, produced, and directed feature motion pictures, television documentaries, national television commercials, political campaigns, and industrial films. Some of the highlights of his career include the award-winning ninety-one-episode television series The Directors for Starz/Encore, the award-winning four-part mini-series, The Genocide Factor for PBS, the award-winning documentary For God & Country: A Marine Sniper's Story for MSNBC, and the award-winning motion picture, Swimming Upstream, for the Lifetime Television Network. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ goodreads
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April 14 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway April 14 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight April 15 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway April 15 - StoreyBook Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway April 19 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / giveaway April 20 – I'm Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway April 21 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 23 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway April 23 - Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway April 26 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway April 27 – Books for Books – book spotlight
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