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Book Details: Book Title: Creating Your First Novel by Hank Quense Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 165 pages Genre: Non-Fiction, Self Help, Publisher: Strange Worlds Publishing Release date: Oct 15, 2023 Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), e-book (MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE), EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Nov 27 to Dec 15 Content Rating: G
Book Description:
Are you writing your first book? Or are you thinking about writing it? Do you have any idea what you’re getting into? No? Let’s talk about it. Most aspiring authors concentrate on writing the book to the exclusion of all else. However, the reality is that creating a book is a long-term, multi-phase project and writing it is only one facet of the project. The complete project involves five separate phases:
Another difficulty with the creative project is that almost all information on the process only discusses one phase of it. Until now. Creating Your First Novel covers all five phases. It is written by an author who has gone through the project over two dozen times. Creating Your First Novel provides a road map to get you through the process without losing your sanity.
Meet the Author:
Hank Quense has self-published his books for over 12 years. His non-fiction books cover fiction writing (Creating Stories), self-publishing (How to Self-publish and Market a Book, Self-publish a Book in 10 Steps), marketing (Book Marketing Fundamentals) and author business (Business Basics for Authors). He also lectures on these subjects in schools, libraries and on webinars. Hank recently started https://hankquense.podia.com/ The site provides solutions to pain points (problems) for fiction writers, self-publishing authors and authors who are trying to market their books. Connect with the Author: Website ~ X ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ YouTube ~ BookBub ~ Goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Nov 27 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Nov 28 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 29 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review / giveaway Nov 29 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 30 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Dec 1 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 4 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's - book review / giveaway Dec 5 – World of My Imagination – book review / giveaway Dec 5 – World of My Imagination – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 6 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Dec 7 – Lisa Everyday Reads – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Dec 8 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight Dec 11 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Dec 12 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Dec 13 – What the Book! – book review / giveaway Dec 15 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight / giveaway
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Book Details: Book Title: A FELONIOUS FINALE (The Owl's Nest Mysteries) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 268 pages Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: April 2023 Tour dates: Nov 6 to Dec 8 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.
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Alexa Owl has one burning question: Who killed Bobby Starr? Out of the blue that ornery angel, Detective Bobby Starr, shows up at The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to Alexa Owl’s surprise, Bobby doesn’t need her help. Rather, he’s brought along someone else who wants to qualify for Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. Saint Pete has delegated this new inductee to solve a murder to get into the group, and it’s a doozie: Who killed Detective Bobby Starr? How can Alexa turn this assignment down? Back in the 60s, Bobby’s fifth wife, Katherine was a diva in a community operetta company. During a performance of The Merry Widow, Bobby was forced to stand-in for a member of the chorus who fell ill. Only, Bobby’s first performance would be his last! The suspects are hitting all the notes as this mystery comes to crescendo!
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Book Title: Back to the Burgh and Beyond (The Owl's Nest Mysteries, Book 1) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 208 pages Run Time: 5 hours, 59 minutes Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: Sep 10, 2020 Formats Available for review: audiobook (audible download), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf) Tour dates: Nov 6 to Dec 8, 2023 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.
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Meet Alexa Owl. She's returned home to Pittsburgh after a divorce to start a new life and a new business, The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to her surprise, she's getting more than she ever bargained for: Detective Bobby Starr, and he's no ordinary sleuth. Bobby is an angel who's returned to Earth in hopes of earning his way into the Guardian Angel Squad. He's been sent by none other than Saint Pete to acquire Alexa’s help to solve three cold case murders he left behind. Except, here’s the catch: he’s only been allotted four days to solve the first case! How in heaven’s name is she supposed to do that? Alexa is a professional seamstress—not a detective. Bobby insists the only way to solve the first case is to return to 1953, and Alexa’s not in love with that idea at all! 
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Book Title: Maxed Out (The Owl's Nest Mysteries) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 184 pages Length: 5 hours, 32 minutes Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: April 2021 Formats Available for Review: audiobook (audible download), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf) Tour dates: No 6 to Dec 8, 2023 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.
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The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe is a huge success! Business is booming and Alexa Owl’s love life is heating up. Yet much to the seamstress’s dismay, Detective Bobby Starr is suddenly back again! Bobby isn’t your everyday gumshoe. Rather, he’s an angel who’s trying to earn a place in Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. He’s required to solve murders he had left unsettled from when he walked the earth in order to be accepted into this prestigious group. Of course, they will need to return to the time period in which the murder took place, and again, Alexa is a reluctant time traveler. Oh, and there’s one more little problem—this time, Bobby’s brought along a friend, Maxi Krogen, and she’s no angel! 
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Book Title: DOUBLE DOG DARE (The Owl's Nest Mysteries) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 274 pages Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: May 2022 Tour dates: Nov 6 to Dec 8, 2023 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.
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That ornery, but oh, so handsome, charming, and somewhat, wayward angel, Detective Bobby Starr, has returned. This time, he’s back to fulfill his third and, hopefully, his final requirement to get into Saint Peter's prestigious Guardian Angel Squad. This time, the usually reluctant time traveler, Alexa Owl, is ready to go back to the 1960's to assist in solving one more long-ago murder. Why? Because if all goes well, she'll be rid of the menacing angel once and for all. Except, an emergency jerks Alexa back to her own time, and to complicate matters, she’s got a tag-along. Can Bobby solve this last case without Alexa’s help? After all, she’s got her hands full with a life-or-death mystery in the twenty-first century! 
Meet the Author:
For twenty-six years C.S. McDonald’s life whirled around a song and a dance. Classically trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, The Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, and many others, she became a professional dancer and choreographer. During that time, she choreographed many musicals and an opera for the Pittsburgh Savoyards. In 2011 she retired from her dance career to write. Under her real name, Cindy McDonald, she writes murder-suspense and romantic suspense novels. In 2014 she added the pen name, C.S. McDonald, to write children’s books for her grandchildren. In 2016 she added the Fiona Quinn Mysteries to that expansion. She decided to write the cozy mystery series that everyone, including teens and tweens, can read and enjoy. Presently, the Fiona Quinn Mysteries includes nine books with a tenth slated for 2021. The books are also available on audio, narrated by Maren Swenson Waxenberg. Cindy’s newest venture is The Owl’s Nest Mysteries. Once again, she has set her cozy mystery in Pittsburgh and the female protagonist, Alexa Owl, is much different from Fiona Quinn. The Owl’s Nest Mysteries has a little grit, a little time travel, a little romance, and a whole lot of cozy! Ms. McDonald resides on her Thoroughbred farm known as Fly by Night Stables near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bill, and her poorly behaved Cocker Spaniel, Allister. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram
Tour Schedule:
Nov 6 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of Back to the Burgh & Beyond Nov 6 –Olio by Marilyn – book review of Felonious Finale Nov 6 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 6 - Faith and Books - audiobook review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 7 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of Maxed Out Nov 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of Felonius Finale / giveaway Nov 7 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review of Felonious Finale Nov 8 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of Double Dog Dare Nov 8 – Stephanie Jane – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 9 – Lady Hawkeye – book series spotlight Nov 9- Liese's Blog – book spotlight of Felonious Finale Nov 10 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 10 - Faith and Books - audiobook review of Maxed Out / giveaway Nov 13- Chit Chat with Charity - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 14 - Faith and Books - audiobook review of Double Dog Dare / giveaway Nov 15 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 16 – Splashes of Joy – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 17 - Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense - book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 17 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of Maxed Out / giveaway Nov 17 - Faith and Books - audiobook review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 20 – regallywritten – audiobook review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 20 – Bigreadersite – book review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 21 –Christa Reads and Writes – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 22 – Cheryl's Book Nook - audiobook review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 24 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 24 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of Double Dog Dare / giveaway Nov 27 - Paws.Read.Repeat – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 27 - Diane’s Book Journal - book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 27 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 28 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 29 –Books With a Chance – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 29 - Bigreadersite – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 30 – Cheryl's Book Nook - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 1 – Review Thick And Thin – book review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Dec 4 – FUONLYKNEW - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 4 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 5 – Review Thick And Thin – book review of Maxed Out / giveaway Dec 5 – Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 6 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book series spotlight Dec 6 - Review Thick And Thin – book review of Double Dog Dare / giveaway Dec 6 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 7 - StoreyBook Reviews – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 7 - Review Thick And Thin – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 8 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway TBD - A Moment with Mystee - book review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway TBD - A Moment with Mystee - book review of Maxed Out / giveaway TBD - A Moment with Mystee - book review of Double Dog Dare / giveaway TBD - A Moment with Mystee - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway
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  Join us for this tour from Nov 1 to Nov 27, 2023! Book Details: Book Title: The Mark of the Salamander by Justin Newland Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 246 pages Genre: Historical Fiction and Magical Realism Publisher: The Book Guild Release date: September 2023 Formats Available for Review: print (softback) (internationally), ebook (MOBI (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Nov 1 to Nov 27, 2023 Content Rating: PG-13 +M. Mild sex and cruelty. Mature themes. Book Description: 1575. Nelan Michaels is a young Flemish man fleeing religious persecution in the Spanish Netherlands. Settling in Mortlake outside London, he studies under Queen Elizabeth’s court astrologer, conjuring a bright future – until he’s wrongly accused of murder. Forced into the life of a fugitive, Nelan hides in London, before he is dramatically pressed into the crew of the Golden Hind. Thrust into a strange new world on board Francis Drake’s vessel, Nelan sails the seas on a voyage to discover discovery itself. Encountering mutiny, ancient tribes and hordes of treasure, Nelan must explore and master his own mystical powers – including the Mark of the Salamander, the mysterious spirit of fire. THE MARK OF THE SALAMANDER is the first in The Island of Angels series: a two-book saga that tells the epic story and secret history of England’s coming of age during the Elizabethan era. Buy the Book: Book Guild Amazon (US) ~ Amazon.uk ~ WHSmith Bookshop.org ~ Brownsbfs ~ LoveReading Waterstones ~ Google Books ~ Agenda Bookshop add to goodreads  Meet the Author: JUSTIN NEWLAND’s novels represent an innovative blend of genres from historical adventure to supernatural thriller and magical realism. His stories explore the themes of war and religion, and speculate on the human’s spiritual place in the universe. Undeterred by the award of a Doctorate in Mathematics from Imperial College, London, he conceived his debut novel, The Genes of Isis (Matador, 2018), an epic fantasy set under Ancient Egyptian skies. The historical thriller, The Old Dragon’s Head (Matador, 2018), is set in Ming Dynasty China in the shadows of the Great Wall. The Coronation (Matador, 2019) was another historical adventure and speculates on the genesis of the most important event in the modern world – the Industrial Revolution. The Abdication (Matador, 2021) is a mystery thriller in which a young woman confronts her faith in a higher purpose and what it means to abdicate that faith. The Mark of the Salamander (Book Guild, 2023) is the first in a two-book series, The Island of Angels. Set in the Elizabethan era, it’s an epic tale of England’s coming of age. His work in progress is the second in the series, The Midnight of Eights, the charting of the uncanny coincidences that led to the repulse of the Spanish Armada. Author, speaker and broadcaster, Justin appears on LitFest panels, gives talks to historical associations and libraries and enjoys giving radio interviews and making podcasts. Born three days before the end of 1953, he lives with his partner in plain sight of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ pinterest ~ bookbub ~ goodreads eTour Schedule: Nov 1 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight / book excerpt Nov 1 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review Nov 3 – JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 3 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 6 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / book excerpt Nov 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 8 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 8 -- FUONLYKNEW - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 13 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 14 – Lady Hawkeye – book spotlight / guest post / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 15 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 16 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / author interview / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 17 – Books With a Chance – book review / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 21 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 24 – fundinmental – book spotlight / author interview / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 27 – The Momma Spot – book review / book excerpt / giveaway Enter the Giveaway:
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Book Details: Book Title: Beverly Bonnefinche is Dead by Kristen Seeley Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 388 pages Genre: Women's / Book Club Fiction Publisher: Rising Action Publishing Release date: September 5, 2023 Tour dates: Oct 2 to Oct 20, 2023 Content Rating: PG + M Please review content warnings in blurb. Author's Note: Books should always bring pleasure, and never cause harm, for this reason if you have any content that may be harmful to your mental wellbeing, I encourage you to visit https://mariestill.com/contentwarnings to ensure Beverly’s story is one you wish to read. Please know that you are never alone. If you are in crisis or in need of someone to speak with, please reach out for help. Below are the crisis lines. US readers dial 988 UK readers, text SHOUT to 85258 Canadian readers (youth) call 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868; Canadian readers (adults) call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741. Wherever you are, there are people who care, I encourage you to reach out when in need. Beverly’s story, more than any of my other stories, is a personal one. As a society we get physicals annually, we talk openly about physical diseases, and support those battling them. Mental health isn’t treated with the same care and openness. While we have taken great strides, there is still more work to do. Preventative mental health is a lifesaver. You deserve to be happy just like you deserve to be physically and mentally healthy. Each person’s journey with a mental health crisis or disorder is different. This story, while completely fictional, has been my way of processing one of the hardest battles I’ve had to fight. Please show empathy for each other, you never know what demons someone is fighting internally, or if they are fighting a battle for someone they love very much. Take care of yourself and those around you. No matter how different and unique your mind is, you, like Beverly, are perfect the way you are. XOXO, Marie (aka Kristen Seeley)
"Beautifully written, Seeley delivers a brave and poignant tale that is unforgettable." - Kim Michele Richardson, NYT bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series.
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Socially awkward, anxiety-riddled Beverly Bonnefinche only loves three things in life: her parents, books, and a homeless man named Bill. Without them, the only way Beverly manages to get by each day is with the help of a peculiar coping mechanism that allows her to dissolve her feelings. Yet everything changes for Beverly when she meets Henry, a persistent, friendly man who sees something in Beverly most people have missed. As their relationship develops, despite her best intentions, Beverly soon finds herself stepping outside of her carefully controlled life and forging new friendships. It’s only when a series of twists and turns threatens to unravel her new life, and her mind, that Beverly must determine if she’s got it in her to stop trudging through life—and finally start living it. Emotional, witty, and uplifting, Beverly Bonnefinche Is Dead is an unforgettable story of love, loss, friendship, and what it means to ultimately find the courage to be who you are. Content Warnings: stillbirth, pregnancy loss, mental health, attempted suicide, suicidal ideation 
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Lover of books, Kristen spends her time overly caffeinated in front of her computer in the Tampa Bay area with her husband and four children. Kristen's debut novel, Beverly Bonnefinche is Dead was selected by Barnes & Noble as a Top Indie Favorites August/September 2023 Kristen Seeley is the pen name of Marie Still (which she writes suspense/thrillers under) connect with the author: website ~ newsletter ~ X ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ tiktok ~ pinterest ~ goodreads
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Oct 2 – Book Reviews by Linda Moore – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 2 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 3 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Oct 4 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 4 –dogmombooklover – book spotlight Oct 5 –Leanne Bookstagram – book spotlight Oct 6 – acg41213 on Bookstagram – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 9 – Black Coffee, Brown Cow – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 10 – From the TBR Pile – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 10 - MacKade/ V V Strange – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 11 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 11- My Reading Getaway – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 12 – Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 12- Diane’s Book Journal - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 13 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 16 – Lady Hawkeye – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 16- Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 17 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 17 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight Oct 17 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 18 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 18 - Lisa Everyday Reads - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 18 - Splashes of Joy - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 19– FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 20 - JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 20 - Faith And Books - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 20 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway
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