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Join us for this tour from June 1 to June 16, 2023!
Book Details: Book Title: 18 Golf Poems and A Recollection at the 19th Hole by Ronald Colby Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 54 pages Genre: Poetry Publisher: The Colby Company Release date: 2022 Tour dates: June 1 to June 16, 2023 Content Rating: G for everyone.
Reviews for Ron Colby's novel, Night Driver, published by Rare Bird Literary, (January 2018):
“Colby has written a novel of relentless energy. While driving a cab at night, his main character hunts his wife’s killers through LA’s dark streets of dreams and nightmares. It’s tense, episodic, complete, and compelling. It’s quite a ride.” ― Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now "Colby’s well-paced first novel takes the reader on a winding, exhilarating ride through late-1970s Los Angeles." ― Publishers Weekly “Big news: Ron Colby’s Night Driver is a contemporary noir novel that deserves a place next to Chandler, Connolly, and Wambaugh. The story of a man who drives a taxi through the night streets of Los Angeles searching for his wife’s killers makes an exciting, original and hard-to-put-down book. Colby knows his turf, his characters and he gets everything right.” ― Michael Elias, author of The Last Conquistador
The perfect Father’s Day gift for those who love the sport,
and the perfect gift at any time for all golf aficionados!
Book Description:
Ronald Colby worked in the professional theater in New York as an actor, both on Broadway and Off- Broadway. He wrote many plays that saw New York productions, and as a director/playwright, “The Village Voice” declared him an “influential originator” of the Off-Off Broadway movement. Colby also worked with such well-known directors as Francis Ford Coppola and was Executive Producer for The Outsiders and Mobile Masterpiece theatre productions including A Death in the Family. Theater is one of Colby’s passions. His other passion is golf, which is expressed in his new book, 18 Golf Poems And a Recollection at the 19th Hole. Colby says he’s “written these poems primarily for golfers but also for non-players who need confirmation of the absurdities and complexities of the game.” He’s been playing golf since he was eleven, and like many, he became a devoted fan of the game. In First Tee Jitters, he writes, “Could it be, the view from player’s rounds completed drinking and staring through clubhouse windows that makes golfer on the first tee so anxious?” In “Escape” he expresses emotions: “Eviscerated by guilt and strife he arrives and drives his shots breaking boundaries, incurring penalties creating snowmen sans snow.” I Saw a Woman Swinging expresses his shock “at the power” of the female golfer. In My Father’s Latenight Swing, Colby reminisces about his childhood, when, “Near midnight, I take a lonesome whisky to my chair and nestling, remember as a child how in the darkness of my room I could hear my father’s swing.” Relief is a contemplation about death: Golf is a game to be played A poor metaphor for strife and life We’re only ticking up digits Numbers whose meaning will fade away Unlike the Reaper Who shall appear one day. At the end of the day, it’s the Long Shadows cast across the course, where “Palms reach yards to catch last rays, and the golfer, resigned to the days end… Lifting his bag, golfer stares as sun loses its grip on rays and slides from view leaving nothing behind but an afterglow.” Complete with photographs and an essay at the end of the book where Colby reflects upon the sport and its fans, 18 Golf Poems is the perfect Father’s Day gift for those who love the sport, and the perfect gift at any time for all golf aficionados. 
Meet the Author:
Ronald Colby wrote many plays that saw New York productions, and as a director/playwright, “The Village Voice” declared him an “influential originator” of the Off-Off Broadway movement. Early in his career, Francis Coppola recruited Colby into his fledgling company, and Colby moved quickly from casting and acting into the roles of production executive and producer. The films included, YOU’RE A BIG BOY NOW, FINIAN’S RAINBOW, THX-1138, THE RAIN PEOPLE, THE GODFATHER PART II, HAMMETT, and THE OUTSIDERS. His short film “The Longest Lens” won among other awards, a Cine Golden Eagle, and his documentary “Child Abuse and Neglect” won a U.S. Award of Excellence. Ron went on to write screenplays for Universal Pictures, American Zoetrope, and in addition, worked on many films with such producers and directors as Milos Forman, Lorne Michaels, Ed Zwick, Wes Craven, etc. He was Executive Producer on the John Hughes films, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL and SHE’S HAVING A BABY. In addition, he worked as a Production Executive on other films such as LISA, THE EXORCIST III, and ONE FROM THE HEART. The documentary he produced on the making of Coppola’s ONE FROM THE HEART, has been released on the newly issued DVD. Ron also worked on many television movies as a producer including the highest-rated Hallmark Hall of Fame movie HARVEST OF FIRE, and Showtime’s LUSH LIFE. He has also been Second Unit Director on over a dozen films. He was the Producer of Esmeralda Santiago’s acclaimed memoir, ALMOST A WOMAN, also for Masterpiece Theatre, which won Peabody and Imagen Awards for best feature. Over the past four years, he wrote and directed three feature documentaries. Completed in 2008 is, PIRATE FOR THE SEA, the film biography of Captain Paul Watson, the most controversial ocean environmentalist.
Tour Schedule:
June 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 2 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway June 6 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway June 7 – Seaside Book Nook – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 8 – mamof9 – book spotlight / author interview June 9 – Reading Authors Network – book spotlight / giveaway June 12 - Splashes of Joy - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 13 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 14 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway June 15 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight June 16 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
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BOOK TOUR: CALL HER JANIE: A scintillating romantic suspense with a shocking twist by S.R. Fabrico5/9/2023 
Join us for this tour from Jun 19 to Jun 30, 2023!
Book Details: Book Title: Call Her Janie: A scintillating romantic suspense with a shocking twist by S.R. Fabrico Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 350 pages Genre: Romantic Suspense Publisher: S.R. Fabrico Release date: June 27, 2023 Format available for review: print (softback) (US only ), ebook (EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: June 19 to June 30, 2023 Content Rating: PG-13+M. A few curse words. There are some intimate scenes, mostly left up to the reader's imagination.
Book Description:
Are you ready for a heart-pumping, page-turning journey of love, loss, and suspense? Look no further than S.R. Fabrico’s latest masterpiece, filled with gripping twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Meet Lizzie Levine, the unstoppable female executive at a top NYC marketing firm. Driven by the tragic loss of her parents, Lizzie refuses to let anything stand in her way – until a handsome, enigmatic billionaire named Gray Stone enters the picture. But when Lizzie discovers she’s pregnant with Gray’s child, she learns there’s more to him than meets the eye. Desperate for a fresh start, Lizzie escapes to the serene coastal town of Southport, NC. There, she meets Josh, a charming local determined to help her heal and move on from her troubled past. But as Lizzie begins to rebuild her life, she soon realizes that her past is not so easily left behind. Someone with a sinister agenda lurks in the shadows, and Lizzie’s life is in grave danger. With a writing style, that’s both eloquent and engaging, S.R. Fabrico takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions as you journey with Lizzie through the twists and turns of her life. Whether you’re a fan of suspenseful thrillers or heartwarming love stories, this book is a must-read. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of passion, intrigue, and danger. 
Meet the Author:
S.R. Fabrico is a 16-time award-winning author. Her debut novel The Secrets We Conceal was published in March 2022. She has also written a series of sports journals for athletes, including the Amazon best-selling My Dance Journal. A 25-plus-year professional in the business, marketing, and sports world has taken her to numerous places throughout the course of her life and provided countless life experiences. She is a World Champion Dance Coach, coach of the year recipient, and speaker and various conferences across the United States. S.R. Fabrico works and writes from her home in Knoxville, TN, where she lives with her husband and two children. She appreciates the beauty of the mountains, but her favorite place to visit is the beach. She is a lifelong math nerd and enjoys good puns. When she isn’t writing, she likes to read books, wife hard, and mom hard. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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June 19 - MacKade~ VVStrange – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 19 - My Reading Getaway – book review / author interview / giveaway June 19 - Book Reviews by Linda Moore – book spotlight / giveaway June 20 – Leanne Bookstagram – book review / giveaway June 20 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight June 21 –Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight / giveaway June 21 – Novels Alive– book review / giveaway June 22 - Stephanie Jane– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 22- FUONLYKNEW - book spotlight / author interview giveaway June 23 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway June 23 – Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 24 – Casia's Corner – book review / giveaway June 26 – Diane’s Book Journal – book spotlight / giveaway June 26 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review / giveaway June 27 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway June 28 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 28 -Books With a Chance– book review /guest post / giveaway June 29 - Confessions of the Perfect Mom – book review / giveaway June 29 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway June 29 - Welcome To MLMOpinion’s Reviews – book review / giveaway June 30 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / guest post / giveaway June 30 - Pause for Tales– book review / giveaway June 30 - Adventurous Jessy– book review / giveaway
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Join Us for This Tour from June 12 to June 30!
Book Details: Book Title: Lose It For The Last Time 2nd Edition by Amy Newman Shapiro Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 240 pages Genre: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Healthy Living, Self Help, Publisher: Snewman Media Release date: November 2022 Format available for review: print - softback (USA and Canada), e-book (MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE), EPUB) Tour dates: June 12 to June 30 Content Rating: G for no inappropriate language, no violence, no sex.
Book Description:
When it comes to losing and keeping off the pounds, Amy Shapiro knows what works, what doesn’t, and why. In her completely revised and updated edition of LOSE IT FOR THE LAST TIME she incorporates the latest scientific research that has advanced our understanding of why we gain weight and the best practices for taking it off —for good. In addition, she introduces us to the technology that has changed how we exercise and track physical activity with tips on using it to our best advantage. This new edition contains the same easy-to-follow plan for permanent and healthy weight loss that Amy has used successfully for many years in her private practice to help people like you win the constant battle against losing weight and gaining it back. She shares her secrets for successfully making small, sensible lifestyle changes, along with strategies for using a non-diet approach to lose weight. Amy will make your dream of long-term weight loss a reality by:
Meet the Author:
Amy Newman Shapiro RDN, CDN, RYT200 is a registered dietitian, nutritionist. She holds degrees in both psychology and nutrition and is a certified personal trainer and a certified yoga instructor. As a professional speaker Amy promotes wellness in corporate, clinical, and private settings. She also offers wellness coaching and integrative and functional nutrition in her private practice based in Long Island, New York, where she and her husband reside. This is her fourth book. Connect with the Author: Website ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads
Tour Schedule:
June 12 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight June 14 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post - giveaway June 14- A Mama's Corner of the World - book review / giveaway June 19 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway June 21 – Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway June 22 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / author interview / giveaway June 23 – Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / guest post / giveaway June 26 – fundinmental - book spotlight / giveaway June 27 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway June 28 – mamof9 – book review June 28 – Confessions of the Perfect Mom – book review / giveaway June 29 – Novels Alive - book review / giveaway June 30 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
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Join Us for This Tour from June 12 to June 30, 2023
Book Details: Book Title: Secrets of the Wild by Olivia Kent Category: Children's Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 38 pages Genre: Children's Book Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: March 2021 Formats Available for Review: print-hardback (USA), ebook (PDF) Tour dates: June 12 to June 30, 2023 Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.
Book Description:
There is nothing more exciting than what happens deep in the woods. Aside from human eyes, the hustle and bustle of the wild will shock, awe, and captivate you deep into their world of the unknown. But be careful, because the creatures of the Earth are onto us, and they know much more about us than we know about them... 
Meet the Author:
Olivia Kent’s vibrant personality shines through in her very first children’s book, Secrets of the Wild. Her creativity and true love for her characters developed into a funny and heartwarming story, reflecting her inner love for animals. Her passion for Earth’s creatures is being taken one step further as she continues her studies.
Tour Schedule:
June 12 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight June 12 - My Reading Getaway – book review / giveaway June 13 – @enjoyingbooksagain – book review June 13- fundinmental - book spotlight / giveaway June 14 – Ig: allthingsbooksandababy – book review June 14 -icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review giveaway June 15 - Character Madness and Musings – book spotlight / giveaway June 15– Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway June 16– Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway June 16 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / giveaway June 19 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway June 19 - mamof9 - book spotlight June 20 – @regallywritten – book review / giveaway June 20 - Books with a Chance – book review / giveaway June 21 – RebeccaReviewedIt – book review / giveaway June 21 - The Irresponsible Reader – book spotlight / giveaway June 21- The Irresponsible Reader – book review June 22 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway June 23 – Reading is My Passion – book review / giveaway June 23 - Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway June 26 – Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway June 27 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway June 28 – FUONLYNEW – book review / giveaway June 29 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / giveaway June 30 - @ chaoshappinessbookmama – book review June 30 - @paulalearmouth - book review
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