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Book Details: Book Title: Crimes Past by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 13) Category: Adult fiction, 322 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: October 16, 2018 Format available for review: ebook (mobi, ePub, PDF) & Audible download Tour dates: Nov 12 to Dec 14, 2018 Content Rating: PG (mild violence and sexual suggestion) Book Description: It’s a bittersweet reunion for Mac Faraday when members of his former homicide squad arrive at the Spencer Inn. While it is sweet to attend the wedding of a former colleague’s daughter, it is a bitter reminder that the mother of the bride had been the victim of a double homicide on her own wedding night. The brutal slaying weighing heavy on his mind, Mac is anxious to explore every possibility for a break in the cold case—even a suggestion from disgraced former detective Louis Gannon that one of their former friends was the killer. When the investigator is brutally slain, Mac Faraday rips open the cold case with a ruthless determination to reveal which of his friends was a cold-blooded murderer. Lauren is also offering for review Spring Thaw: A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery Novella and Other Mystery Short Stories. We have digital and audiobook copies. If interested, just choose this option on the sign-up form. 
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Book Title: Spring Thaw by Lauren Carr Category: Adult fiction, 237 pages Genre: Murder Mystery, Short Stories Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: August 12, 2018 Format available for review: ebook (mobi, ePub, PDF) & Audible download Tour dates: Nov 12 to Dec 14, 2018 Content Rating: PG (mild violence and sexual suggestion) Book Description: In today’s hectic world, many whodunit fans don’t have time to get their mystery fix diving into a whole novel. Lauren Carr’s SPRING THAW AND OTHER MYSTERY SHORT STORIES is for these fans—but that doesn’t mean whodunit fans who do have time can’t dive in as well. A novella, Spring Thaw features retired federal agent Chris Matheson from Lauren Carr’s newest bestselling cold case series. When his late father’s former friend is indicted for the seven year old murder of a church bishop, Chris renews old broken friendships to thaw out the cold case. Featuring Mac Faraday from Lauren Carr’s popular Mac Faraday Mysteries, an estate auction turns into a deadly affair after Gnarly's antics cause Mac to purchase a gem of a dress, which isn't his color in Killing Bid. (Previously published in Lauren Carr’s BEAUTY TO DIE FOR.) Beauty to Die For features the Lovers in Crime, Joshua Thornton and Cameron Gates in a race against the Angel of Death to clear the name of a dying woman's son, who was framed for murdering Miss Pennsylvania. (Previously published in BEAUTY TO DIE FOR.) Countdown to Murder returns to the Lovers in Crime where Cameron and Joshua try to solve the murder of a young pregnant widow before it happens. (Previously published in BEAUTY TO DIE FOR.) Mystery fans will see that every dog has his day, especially if that dog is Gnarly. In Lucky Dog, Gnarly helps Mac Faraday to solve the murder of a wealthy society girl. (Previously published in BEAUTY TO DIE FOR.) Dog Loving Mystery Fans will get a special treat when they read The Gnarly Rehabilitation Program. In this Gnarly Mystery Short, Bert and Ernie learn the hard way that crime does not pay when they dog nap Gnarly. (Previously published as a bonus feature with A WEDDING AND A KILLING.) Gnarly, the rambunctious German shepherd, is also features in Lauren Carr’s Christmas short, A Gnarly Christmas. It is Christmas day and Gnarly has been up to his old tricks again. Now he's in the dog house--or rather the boathouse--after stealing the Christmas feast! Moments after Archie and Mac leave Spencer Manor, Gnarly hears a call for help from Rocky, the Maltese down the street. Four assassins for hire have invaded the home of Rocky's elderly owners. While the home invaders wait for instructions from a mysterious caller, Gnarly must plot to stop them. Can Gnarly save Christmas with only the help of an 8-pound Maltese dressed in an elf suit? (Previously published as a single short story by the same name.)
Praise for Lauren Carr's books: “Lauren Carr is a master storyteller who combines the humor of Janet Evanovich and the investigative skills of Patricia Cornwell. She is always at the top of my reading list." - Sherry Fundin, Fundinmental "Lauren Carr could give Agatha Christie a run for her money!" - Charlene Mabie-Gamble, Literary R&R "Lauren Carr's books are never boring, that's for sure. They entertain, give us a good mystery to dig into, keep the reader guessing, give us a few good laughs and make us eager for the next book. Warning: Lauren Carr's series are addictive, so be ready to read more than just one book!" - Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads "She is an amazing author that draws you into the story, makes you fall in love with the characters (they feel like family!) and keeps you guessing right to the very end." - Working Mommy Journal "Lauren Carr does a good job of moving the quirky storyline along nicely with an abundance of witty dialogue. And you have no idea who the good guys are and who the bad guys are until the end." - Every Free Chance Book Reviews 
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Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, and Thorny Rose Mysteries—over twenty titles across three fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Now, Lauren has added one more hit series to her list with the Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries. Set in the quaint West Virginia town of Harpers Ferry, Ice introduces Chris Matheson, a retired FBI agent, who joins forces with other law enforcement retirees to heat up those cold cases that keep them up at night. Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She lives with her husband, and three dogs on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE: Nov 12 - Working Mommy Journal - review of Crimes Past / giveaway Nov 12 - Corinne Rodrigues - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 12 - Viviana MacKade - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 13 - Paulette's Papers - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 13 - Olio By Marilyn - review of Crimes Past / giveaway Nov 14 - Elizabeth McKenna Romance Author - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 14 - My Reading Journeys - review of Crimes Past / guest post / giveaway Nov 15 - Christa Reads and Writes - review of Crimes Past Nov 15 - Library of Clean Reads - review of Crimes Past / giveaway Nov 16 - ebook addicts - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 16 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of Crimes Past / guest post / giveaway Nov 16 - Stormy Vixen's Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 19 - Working Mommy Journal - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Nov 20 - Olio By Marilyn - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Nov 21 - Words And Peace - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 21 - Truly Trendy - review of Crimes Past Nov 22 - My Reading Journeys - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Nov 22 - Library of Clean Reads - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Nov 22 - FUONLYKNEW - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Nov 23 - Pause for Tales - review of Crimes Past / guest post Nov 23 - FUONLYKNEW - review of Crimes Past / giveaway Nov 26 - The Avid Reader - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 28 - fundinmental - review of Crimes Past / author interview / giveaway Nov 30 - fundinmental - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Dec 3 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review of Crimes Past AUDIOBOOK TOUR SCHEDULE: Dec 3 - Library of Clean Reads - kickoff of Spring Thaw audiobook tour / giveaway Dec 6 - Kristin’s Novel Café - review of Spring Thaw Dec 7 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Dec 10 - Hall Ways Blog - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Dec 10 - Mystery Suspense Reviews - review of Spring Thaw / guest post / giveaway Dec 10 - Dab of Darkness Book Reviews - review of Spring Thaw / guest post /giveaway Dec 11 - Locks, Hooks and Books - review of Spring Thaw / author interview / giveaway Dec 11 - Laura's Interests - review of Spring Thaw / guest post / giveaway Dec 12 - JBronder Book Reviews - review of Spring Thaw / guest post Dec 12 - Amy’s Booket List - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Dec 12 - Sefina Hawke's Books - review of Spring Thaw Dec 13 - Kai's Goodread Page - review of Spring Thaw Dec 13 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Dec 13 - Books for Books - review of Spring Thaw Dec 14 - Rocksprings Crafts - review of Spring Thaw / guest post / giveaway Dec 14 - Bound 4 Escape - review of Spring Thaw / giveaway Enter the Giveaway! Ends Dec 22, 2018
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Book Details: Book Title: Don't Write a Crappy Book by James M. Ranson Category: Adult Non- Fiction, 210 pages Genre: Business, Authorpreneurship Publisher: Master Wordsmith Media, in association with Thanet House Books Release date: Oct 1, 2018 Tour dates: Oct 8 to 31, 2018 Content Rating: PG for occasional mild swearing (hell and damn, mostly, one instance of "shitty") Book Description: A great book can launch your business into the stratosphere. Unfortunately, most self-published business books rank somewhere between “meh” and “flaming pile of crap.” But your book doesn’t have to suck! In “Don’t Write a Crappy Book,” editor and entrepreneur James Ranson unpacks the most common–and toxic–mistakes that first-time nonfiction authors make. Peppered with wisdom from a panel of industry experts, this book debunks the dangerous myths that can torpedo your text and offers clear, practical guidance for writing a book you’re proud of. This is the resource for the aspiring authorpreneur who wants to write and publish a book with minimum hassle and maximum results. This book will teach you: - How a self-published book can make or break your business (and the THREE factors that determine which it does) - The biggest blind spots no one tells authors about (and how to look for them BEFORE it's too late) - How to write a first book that will get positive reviews on Amazon (and why that’s a better goal than becoming a bestseller) - When writing a business book is the right move for you (and when you should NEVER write one) - How to self-publish on Amazon to actually get good results for your business (a lot of it happens before you even start writing!) - What NOT to do when you’re looking for an editor (and how to find a great one) - Why trying to write and publish a book in 90 days or less is a recipe for disaster (and why no one tells you that!) - How to avoid do-overs, sunk costs, and other self-publishing headaches (and how to get out of them if they sneak up on you) Stay out of the crap pile! Discover the secrets to creating a highly valuable book that will expand your influence and grow your business for years to come. 
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James Ranson, The Master Wordsmith(TM), is a Wall-Street-Journal-bestselling editor, ghostwriter and book coach who has helped over 200 consultants, coaches, speakers and other thought leaders create high-quality books. Clients of his have gone on to sell thousands of books, receive book deals from publishing houses, and be featured in regional and national media outlets. In addition to his own clients, James is a writer and book doctor for Thanet House Books, and is on recommended professional lists for Scribe Media (formerly Book in a Box), My Word Publishing, BrightFlame Books and Authors Unite. His second book, Don’t Write A Crappy Book!, will be published on October 1, 2018. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, James lives in Atlanta, GA, with his fiancée and a very needy cat. Connect with the Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook BOOK SPOTLIGHT TOUR: Oct 8 - TFaulc Book Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 9 - Declarations of a Fangirl - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 10 - Write Tribe - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 11 - 100 Pages A Day - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 15 - Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 15 - Writers and Authors - guest post / giveaway Oct 16 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 17 - Cheryl's Book Nook - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 17 - Writers and Authors - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 18 - StoreyBook Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 19 - Bound 2 Escape - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 22 - #redhead.with.book - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 22 - The Phantom Paragrapher - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 24 - Jaquo Lifestyle Magazine - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 25 - Corinne Rodrigues - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 25 - The Avid Reader - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 29 - Locks, Hooks and Books - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 29 - Celticlady's Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 30 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 30 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 30 - Maiden of the Pages - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 31 - Books for Books - book spotlight TBD - Writers N Authors - book spotlight / giveaway Enter the Giveaway! Ends Nov 7, 2018 
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Book Details: Book Title: The Consultant by Tj O'Connor Category: Adult Fiction; 432 pages Genre: Thriller & Suspense Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Release date: May 15, 2018 Format available for review: print & ebook (gifted Kindle copy, ePub) Will send print books out to: USA & Canada Tour dates: Nov 5 to 16, 2018 Content Rating: R (The story deals with terrorism and describes some scenes of violence. Some harsh language.) Book Description: When a rogue CIA consultant goes AWOL from his Middle Eastern post in response to his brother’s plea for help, he arrives just in time to witness his brother’s murder. For years, Jonathan Hunter and his brother Kevin Mallory had not spoken―until Kevin’s final words, “… Khalifah … Not Them … Maya.” Pursuing his brother’s killer, Hunter stumbles into a nest of horrifying terrorist activity by Middle Eastern refugees, which sparks a backlash across America. In the shadows, Hunter’s mentor, the omnipotent Oscar LaRue, is playing a dangerous game with Russian Intelligence. Neither Hunter nor LaRue realizes that a new threat―the Iranian threat―has entered the game. Stakes rise as two shadowy players are one step ahead of Hunter and LaRue―Khalifah, a terrorist mastermind, and Caine, a nomadic assassin who dances with the highest bidder. As attacks escalate and the country drifts toward another Middle East conflict, innocent refugees become trapped between the terrorists and the terrorized. Prejudice, hate, and fear vent everywhere. Is this who we’ve become? Before the country explodes, Hunter must find Khalifah, learn the next terror target, and pray he’s in time to stop further annihilation.
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Tj O’Connor is the author of The Consultant, the first of The Jonathan Hunter Thriller series from Oceanview Publishing, and four paranormal mysteries from Midnight Ink and Black Opal Books. Tj is an international security consultant specializing in anti-terrorism, investigations, and threat analysis—life experiences that drive his novels. With his former life as a government agent and years as a consultant, he has lived and worked around the world in places like Greece, Turkey, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and throughout the Americas—among others. He was raised in New York's Hudson Valley and lives with his wife and Labrador companions in Virginia where they raised five children. Dying to Know, Tj’s first published novel, won the 2015 Gold Medal from the Independent Publishers Book Awards (IPPY) for mysteries and was a Finalist for both a 2015 Silver Falchion Award and the 2014 Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Mystery Book of the Year. Connect with Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook BOOK REVIEW TOUR SCHEDULE: Nov 5 - Rocksprings Crafts - review / guest post / giveaway Nov 6 - Life as Leels - review Nov 6 - Syllables of Swathi - review / author interview / giveaway Nov 8 - Olio By Marilyn - review / author interview / giveaway Nov 9 - Locks, Hooks and Books - review / guest post / giveaway Nov 12 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review / guest post / giveaway Nov 13 - Library of Clean Reads - review / giveaway Nov 14 - A Mama's Corner of the World - review / giveaway Nov 15 - Truly Trendy - review Nov 16 - Adventurous Jessy - review / giveaway Nov 27 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review Enter the Giveaway! Ends Nov 24, 2018 
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Book Details: Book Title: Alycat and the Friendship Friday by Alysson Foti Bourque Illustrated by: Chiara Civati Category: Children's Fiction, 32 pages Genre: Picture Book, Friendship Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: Oct 23, 2018 Tour dates: Oct 1 to 27, 2018 Content Rating: G Book Description: It’s finally Friday, and Alycat is excited to go on a field trip with her friends. But when she doesn’t have anyone to sit with on the bus, Alycat feels left out. Can she use her creativity and imagination to help everyone feel included? Alycat and the Friendship Friday will teach readers that making new friends isn’t as scary as you might think.
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Alysson Foti Bourque earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Juris Doctor degree from the Southern University Law Center. After practicing law for six years, she traded in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books. She enjoys public speaking opportunities at schools, conferences, and festivals nationwide. She hopes to inspire people of all ages to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. Currently, she resides in Sunset, Louisiana with her husband and two children. Connect with the Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Instagram BOOK SPOTLIGHT TOUR: Oct 1 - Working Mommy Journal - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 1 - KC Beanie Boos Collection - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 1 - Corinne Rodrigues - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 1 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 2 - Locks, Hooks and Books - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 2 - Books for Books - book spotlight Oct 3 - Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 4 - Words And Peace - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 5 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 8 - A Holland Reads - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 9 - 100 Pages A Day - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 10 - Truly Trendy - book spotlight / author interview Oct 11 - Laura's Interests - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 12 - The Avid Reader - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 15 - Bound 2 Escape - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 16 - Icefairy's Treasure Chest - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 16 - Paulette's Papers - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 17 - Cheryl's Book Nook - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 18 - fundinmental - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 19 - JBronder Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 22 - #redhead.with.book - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 23 - The Autistic Gamer - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 24 - Writers and Authors - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 26 - Bookworm for Kids - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 27 - Blogs posting one-day ebook sale TBD - Writers N Authors - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Enter the Giveaway! Ends Nov 3, 2018 From Obscurity to Highly Paid Bestselling Author
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Book Details: Book Title: Lullaby Road by James Anderson Category: Adult Fiction, 305 pages Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Release date: October 16, 2018 Format available for review: print & ebook (mobi) Will send print books out: USA and Canada Tour dates: Oct 22 to Nov 2, 2018 Content Rating: PG-13 + M (No explicit sex scenes or bad language) Book Description: Winter has come to Route 117, a remote road through the high desert of Utah trafficked only by those looking to escape the world and those the world has rejected. Local truck driver Jones, still in mourning over the devastating murder of his lover Claire, is trying to get through another season of his job navigating treacherous roads and sudden snowfall without accident when a mute Hispanic child is placed in Jones’s path at a seedy truck stop along his route bearing a note that simply reads “Please, Ben. Bad trouble. My son. Take him today. His name is Juan. Trust you only. Tell no one. Pedro.” From that moment forward, nothing will ever be the same. Not for Ben. Not for the child. And not for anyone along the seemingly empty stretch of road known as Route 117. Despite deep misgivings, and without any hint of who the child is or the grave danger he’s facing, Jones takes the child with him and sets out into a landscape that is as dangerous as it is beautiful and silent. With the help of his eccentric neighbors—Phyllis, who turned up one day in her Rolls-Royce with two children in tow and the FBI on her tail; Andy, a Utah State Trooper who is on or off duty depending on if his hat is on or off his head; and Roy, an ex–coal miner who has lived in Rockmuse, off Highway 117, his whole life and survives on odd jobs and the kindness of his neighbors—Jones uncovers buried secrets of the desert that are far more painful than he could have imagined. In LULLABY ROAD, readers will find themselves enthralled by Anderson’s vivid sense of place and his beautiful and heartbreaking narrative. Praise for Lullaby Road: “Atmospheric…Arresting desert vistas and distinctive characters leave a lasting impression.” - Publishers Weekly “Anderson’s lyrical prose brings a forgotten corner of the world to life, and the authentic narrative does the same for Jones. Recommended for fans of William Kent Krueger’s Cork O’Connor and Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire.” - BookList “…a delicious cast of colorful characters…Lullaby Road is a triumphant mix of landscape, character, wit and sagacity wrapped in a noir thriller.” - Shelf Awareness "The action is nonstop, and the plot twists are heart-pounding. Anderson’s vivid prose gives a sense of vastness that is the desert he so brilliantly describes – it is an amazing use of language to create a mood and feeling…Fans of Anderson’s first installment of this series will devour this book and long for another visit with the residents along Route 117.” - Library Journal Starred Review
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JAMES ANDERSON was born in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He is a graduate of Reed College and received his MFA in creative writing from Pine Manor College. His first novel was The Never-Open Desert Diner. His short fiction, poetry, essays, and reviews have appeared in many magazines, including The Bloomsbury Review, New Letters, Solstice, Northwest Review, Southern Humanities Review, and others. He currently divides his time between Colorado and Oregon. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE: Oct 22 - Bound 4 Escape - review / giveaway Oct 23 - Olio by Marilyn - review / author interview / giveaway Oct 25 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review / giveaway Oct 26 - Locks, Hooks and Books - review / giveaway Oct 29 - JBronder Book Reviews - review Oct 29 - A Mama's Corner of the World - review / giveaway Oct 31 - Truly Trendy - review Oct 31 - Corinne Rodrigues - review / author interview /giveaway Nov 1 - Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus - review / giveaway Nov 1 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review / giveaway Nov 2 - Library of Clean Reads - review / giveaway Nov 2 - Books for Books - review Nov 2 - Jessica Cassidy - review / giveaway Nov 5 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review / giveaway Nov 7 - Rainy Day Reviews - review / author interview / giveaway TBD - Writers N Authors - review / giveaway Enter the Giveaway! Ends Nov 10, 2018 
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Book Details: Book Title: Sophia Writes to Her Bully by Dr. Mildred D. Peyton, with Leah N. Peyton and Jada L. Peyton Illustrator: Andy Hoang Category: Children's fiction, 24 pages Genre: Education, Social Skills & School Life Publisher: CreateSpace Release date: February 21, 2017 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi) Willing to send print books: Internationally to wherever Amazon delivers Tour dates: Oct 8 to 26 2018 Content Rating: G Book Description: Sophia experiences verbal and social (also referred to as relational) bullying from her classmates during recess. Whenever Sophia attempts to play with a group of students from her fourth-grade class, she is rejected; Amber also calls her an inappropriate name. Only when Sophia takes action by confronting her bully with a letter does her victimization finally end. Want to know what Sophia was being called and how her classmates treated her? Read Sophia Writes to Her Bully and find out what her letter is all about! Social exclusion is a form of bullying experienced by some children. When it occurs, they feel isolated, alone, and humiliated. It is important for parents to be informed and talk with their children about all types of bullying (e.g., verbal, physical, social/relational, and cyberbullying) so they are better equipped to intervene or prevent their child from bullying others or being a victim of bullying.
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Book Details: Book Title: A Bully on the School Bus by Dr. Mildred D. Peyton and Leah N. Peyton Illustrator: Andy Hoang Category: Children's fiction, 26 pages Genre: Education, Social Skills & School Life Publisher: CreateSpace Release date: Sept 2015 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi) Willing to send print books: Internationally to wherever Amazon delivers Tour dates: Oct 8 to 26 2018 Content Rating: G Book Description: Nicole is the main character in the book "A Bully on the School Bus." Nicole is a young girl who rides the school bus to school every day. It wasn't until Nicole started experiencing problems with another bus-rider named Dylan when she became uncomfortable being on this bus. Her experience with Dylan is a form of bullying, and she was frightened. After several incidences, Nicole made her parent aware and found a way to solve the problem. 
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Dr. Mildred Peyton is the President and Founder of Peyton Consulting, LLC. Dr. Peyton established her consulting firm, which was initially geared towards school bullying services, in March 2016. She was inspired to create Peyton Consulting and become a children's author on bullying after completing her doctoral research study entitled, "Exploring the Meaning of School Bullying Among Parents of Victimized Children." During her undergraduate internship in 2002-2003 at Salisbury Middle School in Wicomico County, Dr. Peyton and her team developed and facilitated a mentoring program, providing one-on-one conflict resolution and mediating skills to students who were identified by the program coordinator with ongoing needs of behavioral issues. One of the key/primary areas Dr. Peyton and the other mentors focused on was educating and addressing bullying issues with bullies and victims. And in her graduate program, Dr. Peyton also facilitated a school bullying focus group in 2005 at Maryvale Elementary School in Montgomery County, to teach participants about bullying behaviors and how to avoid bullying others. She also attended several bullying workshops to learn about the latest studies while working with the students. Her passion on this topic followed her even as she served as a member on the Committee on Hate/Violence at Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, in 2013. There she developed a brochure for students and parents for the annual bullying symposium and, provided rich knowledge and skills on this topic throughout the year. Today, the company has expanded its services to target workplace bullying as well. With the experiences of others and Dr. Peyton's personal experience with adult bullying in the workplace (which caused her to resign from her employer in 2016), she believes attention, guidance, and solutions are also critical in this area. Dr. Peyton holds a Ph.D. in Human and Social Services with a concentration in Social Policy Analysis & Planning. She has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Sociology and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Peyton is committed to using her knowledge and skills to influence positive change among students and adults. Connect with Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE: Oct 8 - Library of Clean Reads - review of Sophia Writes / author interview / giveaway Oct 8 - Breath Of Life - guest post Oct 9 - A Mama's Corner of the World - review of Sophia Writes / giveaway Oct 10 - I Love A Good Book - review of Sophia Writes and Bully on Schoolbus/ giveaway Oct 11 - A Mama's Corner of the World - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 15 - 100 Pages A Day - review of Sophia Writes / giveaway Oct 15 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of Sophia Writes / guest post / giveaway Oct 16 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 17 - Reading is My Passion - review of Sophia Writes / giveaway Oct 18 - Library of Clean Reads - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 18 - Locks, Hooks and Books - review of Sophia Writes / guest post / giveaway Oct 18 - Books Direct - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 19 - Reading is My Passion - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 19 - Hall Ways Blog - review of Sophia Writes / giveaway Oct 19 - One Frugal Girl - review of Sophia Writes / giveaway Oct 22 - Hall Ways Blog - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 22 - Books Direct - review of Sophia Writes / giveaway Oct 22 - Reading Authors - review of A Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 23 - Bookworm for Kids - review of Sophia Writes / author interview / giveaway Oct 24 - Bookworm for Kids - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 25 - One Frugal Girl - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 26 - 100 Pages A Day - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Oct 26 - Locks, Hooks and Books - review of Bully on School Bus / giveaway Enter the Giveaway! Ends Nov 3, 2018 |
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At New Shelves Books, I regularly recommend iRead Book Tours to authors and publishers because Lauren and her team consistently overdeliver. Their well-organized tours provide impactful blog features, reviews, and social media buzz that go beyond expectations. For a book tour that truly makes a difference, iRead is the way to go!
- Keri-Rae Barnum, Book Marketing Expert, New Shelves Books Not only does Lauren do a fantastic job of organizing the tour and communicating with you at every step of the way, but I found the tour hosts that signed up for her tour to be of a higher caliber. The reviews that I got on this tour were thoughtful and well-written and I noticed an uptick in sales during this tour. I also appreciated the fact that many of her tour hosts that wrote reviews posted them on multiple sites, not just on their blog or Instagram account. This is invaluable to an author. I highly recommend Lauren and iReads Book Tours. - Allyson Rice, author of The Key to Circus-Mom Highway
Lauren Carr's iReads Book Tour is amazing! She gets real results. Not only did I get thousands of new eyes on my series, but I grew my following on all social media channels as well. Lauren has a dedicated group of reviewers and bloggers who are competent and reliable - no more wasted ARCs mailed out with no results.
- Michelle Cox, author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novels Archives
May 2025
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