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  Join Us for This Tour from February 14 to March 4! Book Details: Book Title: I Celebrate My Voice by Nonku Kunene Adumetey Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 37 pages Genre: Children's Book Publisher: Nonku's Corner Publishing Release date: February, 2022 Format available for review: Print- softback, ebook (pdf) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: February 14 to March 4, 2022 Content Rating: Rated G. Suitable for everyone Book Description: I Celebrate My Voice is a fun and lovely introduction to what it means to use your voice. With breathtaking illustrations, this book shows young children how limitless their voices are. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from – you have a voice and it matters.  Meet the Author: Nonkululeko Kunene Adumetey (also known as Nonku) is an award-winning author, loving wife and devoted mother of two happy toddlers. Her children both love singing, story time, and tasting home-cooked cuisines. When Nonku tastes delicious food, she hums a blissful tune, which she never realized until both her children started humming along. Nonku was born in the Kingdom of Eswatini, where she lived until she was 16. She left to complete high school in Canada and later moved to the United States to pursue her college education. Her passion is to inspire her children and all children to celebrate who they are, understand their differences are beautiful, know their diversity is a strength, and believe their voices are should be heard. Her hero is her late father, Themba Micah Kunene, a man from humble beginnings who worked tirelessly to provide a full life for his eight children. Her father’s unconditional love, wisdom, selflessness, and work ethic inspire the core of Nonku’s principles and life mottos. One of his favorite mottos was "umtsentse uhlaba usamila”, a saying about a strong grass that gets deeply rooted during its early stages of development. The essence of this saying embodies the core of early intervention and teaching young minds early so that they grow up strong and informed about the world. This is what inspires Nonku to write children’s book, to inspire and empower young minds for a greater future. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads Tour Schedule: Feb 14 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 15 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 15 - A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Feb 16 – Splashes of Joy – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 16 - The Phantom Paragrapher – book review / giveaway Feb 17 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 22 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Feb 22 - Lisa Everyday Life – book spotlight Feb 23 – Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 23 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway Feb 24 – icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Feb 24 - Older & Smarter? – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 25 – Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway Feb 25 - Reading is My Passion – book review Feb 28 – Kam's Place – book review Mar 1 – Westveil Publishing – book review / author interview / giveaway Mar 2 – bujos_n_books – book review / author interview / giveaway Mar 2 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 3 – @twilight_reader – book review Mar 4 – Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway Mar 4 - Books for Books – book review Enter the Giveaway:
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Book Details: Book Title: Cindi's Chocolate Valentine by Beverley Reichman Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 36 pages Genre: Children's Book Publisher: Book Baby Release date: January, 2022 Format available for review: Print- softback, ebook (pdf) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: February 1 to February 14, 2022 Content Rating: Rated G. Suitable for everyone
Book Description:
Cindi isn’t sure about this holiday called Valentine’s Day, but after her people pair dress her up like a flamingo and take her for a walk in front of her friends, and her handsome new neighbor dog, Chip, she doesn’t like it at all! She and her BFF, Pitty Pat, have been watching Chip ever since he moved next door. She wants to meet him, but not like this! Have you ever changed your mind about something? In this outrageously funny story, meet some of Cindi’s fur-friends and find out if she changes her mind about Valentine’s Day. Cindi’s Chocolate Valentine is an especially SPECIAL book because it features 17 pets that were chosen as winners in the Cindi Features a New Friend contest last summer. As you can imagine, their ‘people families’ are beyond excited about their pets being part of the story. They had over 750 pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, hedgehogs, and even a chicken, goat, donkey and monkey enter the contest!
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Meet the Author:
Beverley Reichman is a devoted mom, retired elementary school teacher and author. She co-authored her first book, Justice and Honor for My Sister: The Story of Margie Grey in 2018 and published her first children’s book, Kevin Can, in 2019. The second book in her Kevin series, Kevin is a Smart Cookie, and the first book in her popular Cindi the Teenie Chiweenie series were published in 2020. Her delightful and beautifully illustrated Cindi book series include: Cindi’s Chocolate Valentine, Cindi and Sparkles Howl-oween Ghoulfriends and Cindi’s Christmas Kitten Surprise, which earned a 5-Star Readers’ Favorite review. Beverley teaches, tutors, and mentors children and shares with them her passion for learning, literature, living in faith, and experiencing life to its fullest. Beverley currently resides outside of Atlanta, Georgia. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Feb 1 –Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Feb 1 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 2 – Splashes of Joy – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 2 -Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway Feb 3 –@twilight_reader – book review Feb 3 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 4 –Kam's Place – book review Feb 4 -Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway Feb 7 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 7 - Captive Dreams Window – book review / giveaway Feb 8 – Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 8 - Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 8 - Older & Smarter? - book review / giveaway Feb 9 –icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Feb 9 - The Phantom Paragrapher – book review Feb 9 - fundinmental - book review / giveaway Feb 10 – Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway Feb 10 -Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Feb 11 –A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Feb 11 - Nighttime Reading Center - book review / giveaway Feb 11 -Books for Books – book review Feb 14 -Reading is My Passion – book review Feb 14 -Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 14 - Lisa Everyday Life - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
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Join Us for This Tour: February 15 to March 7, 2022
Book Details: Book Title: Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy by S.E. Richey Category: Children's Fictions (ages 3-7), 38 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Bright Meadow Press Release date: Feb 28, 2022 Formats Available for Review: print - hardback (USA only), e-book PDF Tour dates: February 15 to March 7, 2022 Content Rating: G -Suitable for everyone.
“A clever, humorous, and joyful tooth story” – Kirkus Review
Book Description:
Lulu cannot wait for a visit from the Tooth Fairy and get a pony with her Tooth Fairy money. And Trixie cannot wait to finally become an official Tooth Fairy. Everything would be perfect, if only Trixie would show up! Will Lulu get her pony? Will Trixie ever become an official Tooth Fairy? Find out in this humorous yet heartwarming tale that encourages us to never stop believing and that everything is possible with a little will power. And learn a thing or two about tooth traditions and tooth collectors of the world! 
Meet the Author:
S. E. Richey was born in New York and moved to Puerto Rico with her family when she was four years old. She grew up in the mountains of La Cordillera Central of Puerto Rico. She spoke four-year-old English and Spanish, but soon forgot English. She loved running around her grandparents’ finca, picking wild strawberries, sucking on ripe coffee beans (so sweet!), sugar cane (so sweet!), and searching for cow pies with her siblings and cousins (not so sweet.). At age eighteen, S. E. Richey swore she would never live in another small town in the country where she had to drive through a canyon with lots of curvy roads just to get to the city. Oh, how dizzy and nauseous those curves made her! She moved to the United States where she attended college in a small town in Idaho, married and lived in a small town in California (her second home) with lots and lots of curves just to get to the city (yes, she got dizzy and nauseated), and now she lives in a small-ish town in Idaho with her husband and four children. Their two dogs, Roscoe and Cali, and Conan, the fat cat, complete the family. She loves to sing WAY too loudly in the car. She loves Dulce de Leche ice cream (even if it hurts her tummy). And she loves to read and write silly stories that make her giggle and stories that tug at the heartstrings. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads 
Meet the Illustrator:
Jhon Ortiz is a 3D character animator and a children's book illustrator born in Caracas, Venezuela and based in Valencia, Spain. A plant keeper and a coffee lover, Jhon also likes the sound of vinyl records. From an early age, Jhon felt a passion for drawing and storytelling. He has worked as an animator for the films The Nutcracker and the Four, and Moomios. And he has illustrated several books, including The One Great Gnome, LillyBelle: A Damsel NOT in Distress, and Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy. connect with the illustrator: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram
Tour Schedule:
Feb 15 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Feb 16 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 16 – Jazzy Book Reviews– book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 16 - Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway Feb 17 - Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Feb 18 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Feb 22 – Reading is My Passion – book review Feb 22 - Lynchburg Reads – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 23 – Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway Feb 23 - @twilight_reader – book review Feb 24 – icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Feb 24 - The Phantom Paragrapher – book review / giveaway Feb 25 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 28 – Faith and Books – book review / author interview / giveaway Feb 28 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Mar 1 – The Page Ladies – book review Mar 2 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway Mar 2 - Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway Mar 3 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway Mar 4 – Kam's Place – book review Mar 4 - Westveil Publishing – book review / giveaway Mar 7 - Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway
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Join Us for this Tour from February 15 to Mar 7, 2022
Book Details: Book Title: The Art of Traveling Strangers by Zoe Disigny Category: Adult Fiction 18+, 272 pages Genre: Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction Publisher: Subplot Publishing Release date: February 2022 Formats Available for Review: print-hardback (USA), e-book (gifted Kindle, mobi file for Kindle, EPUB, PDF, NetGalley download) Tour dates: Feb 15 to Mar 7 Content Rating: PG13 + M for cursing (from a side character), reference to adultery, and discussion of AIDS.
Book Description:
It’s the 1980s, and art historian Claire Markham reels from a series of heartbreaking losses. Desperate to escape her shattered reality, she becomes an art guide in Europe for quirky stranger Viv Chancey and embarks on a life-changing journey through the art-filled cities of Milan, Venice, Ravenna, Florence, Siena, Rome, and Paris. Once abroad, Claire tries to hide her woes by focusing on Viv’s art education, but Viv—who is not who she seems—has a different learning experience in mind. Frustrated and wanting to reimagine her life, Claire embraces the idea of reality as illusion and finds herself slipping into the tales of art and history. When threatened with one more crushing loss, Claire must learn from the spirit of her eccentric companion and the lessons from the art they encounter to take charge of her life or lose the most precious thing in it. The Art of Traveling Strangers is a journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment inspired by the great art masterpieces of Italy and France. It’s a tale of female bonding and the amazing powers of perception. After all, reality, like art, is just an illusion. 
MEET THE AUTHOR:
Zoe Disigny holds a master’s degree in art history and has taught at the college level throughout her career. She has led numerous art tours in Europe and established a business in Paris offering art history adventures for American tourists. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Scheduled:
Feb 15 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Feb 16 – @booking.with.janelle – book review / author interview / giveaway Feb 18 – Books for Books – book review Feb 23 – @twilight_reader– book review Feb 23 – mysweetenedlifebychix – book review / giveaway Feb 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 24 – My Fictional Oasis – book review / giveaway Feb 25 – Kam's Place – book spotlight Feb 28 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway Mar 1 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Mar 2 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Mar 3 – Review Thick and Thin – book spotlight / book review / giveaway Mar 3 – Review Thick and Thin – author interview Mar 4 – Bookish Trisha – book review / guest post / giveaway Mar 4 - The Culture Hunter – book review / giveaway Mar 7 – Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway Mar 7 - Working Mommy Journal - book review / giveaway
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BOOK SERIES TOUR: Beyond Her Calling (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 4) by Kellyn Roth12/28/2021 
Join us for this tour from Feb 14 to Mar 11, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: Beyond Her Calling (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 4) by Kellyn Roth Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 254 pages Genre: Christian Historical Romance Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press Release date: January 2022 Formats Available for Review: print-softbook (USA), ebook (MOBI for kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Feb 14 to Mar 11, 2022 Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Book Description:
Ivy Knight feels that her life may never start. Though her loving family assures her that her place in the world is close to home, she still feels a push to move out of her comfort zone. Hoping against hope, she travels to her old friends at McCale House, seeking a purpose. Jordy McAllen has just returned to Scotland after his education in London. He fears that what everyone has always said about him may be true: he can’t be a good doctor, let alone a good man. Determined to prove himself, Jordy snatches up the opportunity to become the doctor in the village of Keefmore near his parents’ farm. When an old friend decides to travel to Keefmore and visit a relative, Ivy follows. She soon finds herself drawn to Jordy, but as their attraction grows, they both face doubts. A relationship between the two of them feels improbable—and might just require a step of impossible faith.
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Book Title: The Dressmaker's Secret (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 1) by Kellyn Roth Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 270 pages Length: 7 hours and 58 minutes Genre: Historical Women's Fiction Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press Release date: January 2020 Formats Available for Review: audiobook (audible download, ebook (MOBI for kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Feb 14 to Mar 11, 2022 Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Book Description:
Claire will stop at nothing to provide for her daughters. An unwed mother, she does everything possible to raise them whilst avoiding her scandalous past. Some secrets are best kept, even between mother and daughter. Alice longs for a father, especially if that means her mother will be happy. She takes matters into her own hands—but she never expected what she finds. Despite her efforts to shelter her daughters, Claire’s ghosts rise up to haunt her, and any semblance of control over her life vanishes. If her secrets are uncovered, what will become of her family? 
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Book Title: Ivy Introspective (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 2) by Kellyn Roth Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 256 pages Length: 8 hours and 2 minutes Genre: Historical Women's Fiction Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press Release date: July 2020 Formats Available for Review: audiobook (audible download, ebook (MOBI for kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Feb 14 to Mar 11, 2022 Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Book Description:
Ivy Knight lives her life in a blur of confusion as the world passes her by in a tumultuous melody. She isn’t the perfect daughter or student, but as long as she can be with her family, she doesn’t mind watching rather than living. Mrs. Chattoway treasures both of her granddaughters now that they’re reunited. When Ivy’s parents enroll her in a Scottish school for unique children, she’s happy to chaperone. In a new place with a new guardian, Ivy discovers a special talent that helps her see the blurred world in a new way. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and Ivy becomes determined to find it—and help others do the same. 
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Book Title: At Her Fingertips (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 3) by Kellyn Roth Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 300 pages Length: 9 hours and 7 minutes Genre: Christian Historical Romance Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press Release date: July 2021 Formats Available for Review: audiobook (audible download, ebook (MOBI for kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Feb 14 to Mar 11, 2022 Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Book Description:
Debutante Alice Knight is ready for her first social season in London. She’s determined to impress society and her mother with an affluent match, at last escaping her past and embracing a future of her own making. Peter Strauss, an American reporter visiting England, isn’t exactly what Alice had in mind. However, his friendship proves invaluable as Alice faces the challenges of her debut. Almost immediately, she attracts the attention of a well-born gentleman—perfect save for the simple fact that he’s not a Christian. The life she longs for is finally at her fingertips, but between her own heart and the convictions of her faith, she isn’t sure she ought to grasp it. 
Meet the Author:
Kellyn Roth is a historical romance & women’s fiction author who writes about the empty places where hope has the most room to grow. Her novels include the inspirational Victorian family saga, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, and the Kees & Colliers series, which follows a broken family in the tumultuous years of the first half of the 20th century. Kellyn is a student of the Author Conservatory, a virtual assistant, and a writing coach. When not building her author career, she is likely getting lost somewhere in the Pacific Northwest with her friends, watching period dramas and facetious comedies, or spending time with her husband. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram
Tour Schedule:
Feb 14 – Pick a Good Book – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 14 - Literary Flits – book series spotlight / giveaway Feb 15 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / guest post / giveaway Feb 15 - Lisa's Reading – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway Feb 16 –Jazzy Book Reviews– book series spotlight / giveaway Feb 16 - Faith And Books – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway Feb 16 - Lisa's Reading – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway Feb 17 - Lisa Everyday Read – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 17 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2)/ giveaway Feb 18 – Splashes of Joy – book review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway Feb 18 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway Feb 22 - Kam's Place – book series spotlight Feb 22 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway Feb 22 – Splashes of Joy – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway Feb 23 – Splashes of Joy – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway Feb 23 - Faith And Books – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway Feb 24 – Older & Smarter? – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway Feb 24 - Faith And Books –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / author interview / giveaway Feb 25 – Splashes of Joy – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / author interview / giveaway Feb 25 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway Feb 25 – Older & Smarter?– book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway Feb 28 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway Mar 1 - @twilight_reader – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) Mar 1 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway Mar 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway Mar 3 - @twilight_reader – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) Mar 3 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway Mar 4 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway Mar 4 – Pause for Tales – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway Mar 4 - Books for Books – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) Mar 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway March 7 - Books for Books – audiobook review of IVY’S INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) Mar 7 - Books for Books – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) Mar 8 – The Page Ladies – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) Mar 8 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway Mar 8 - Books for Books –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) Mar 9 - Lamon Reviews – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / author interview / giveaway Mar 9 - @twilight_reader - audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) Mar 9 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway Mar 10 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway Mar 10 – The Page Ladies –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) Mar 10 - @twilight_reader – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) Mar 11 – Sefina Hawke's Books– book series spotlight Mar 14 - Cover Lover Book Review - audiobook reviews of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1), IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2), AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway TBD - Gold Dust Editing & Book Reviews – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
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Join Us for This Tour: February 7 to February 25, 2022
Book Details: Book Title: Discovery of the Five Senses Book One - The Urban Boys Series by K. N. Smith Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 340 pages Genre: Young Adult Action-Adventure, Young Adult Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Mystery/ Thriller Publisher: Two Petals Publishing (self-published) Release date: September 15, 2021 Formats Available for Review: print - softback (USA only), e-book (mobi for Kindle, EPUB, PDF_ Tour dates: February 7 to February 25, 2022 Content Rating: PG
"Brilliantly crafted and written!" - Megan King, Indie Book Reviewers
"An energetic adventure debut with stellar action sequences. Smith's writing is intelligent and often lyrical. Her exuberant prose never fails to dazzle." - Kirkus Media "A captivating and poetic tale of mystery, fantasy, and reality tied together by action!" - 5-stars, Lars Jackson, Amazon Customer
Book Description:
Welcome or unwelcome. Fate has arrived. A suspenseful incident in a forbidden preserve heightens the senses of five friends. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become super-gifts that forever change the world. But furious battles confront the boys as they try to understand their sensory super powers in a race to save mankind. With light beings and mysterious strangers complicating their plight, will the boys be able to defeat the evil Druth before it’s too late? Get prepared for the twisting and grinding of this award-winning, action-adventure story — an edge-of-your-seat narrative for young and mature readers alike. EXCERPT: As one would imagine, a mysterious forest might offer deep, eerie chills, especially at night. Instead, the forest cast a rich glow, and the environment was beautiful and serene. Walking slowly with their eyes absolutely feasting on the horticultural delights, the boys were approached by something they weren’t sure was real. It floated effortlessly, lighting up in a sporadic pattern, but had neither sound nor discernible shape, other than being somewhat clear and round. Its fluttering wings suspended it in the center of their disbelieving huddle. All eyes were on it, but what it was provoked more mystery than the forest itself. It bounced in a cheery, beckoning fashion, flashing its stunning wings, drawing the boys into a never-ending waltz. They were transfixed, unable to glance at each other, prevented by the daze each silently battled. The little glowing being carried about, moving closer to their faces. It moved in and out of trees, spewing, sparkle and splendor, then floated away from the boys, yet stayed close enough to continue the enticement. Contributing to the amazing glow ricocheting from sprawling fronds to soaring trees and fallen leaves, the being’s creativity advanced in a display of twirls and spins, astonishing the boys. And they followed their little friend further and further into the forest. Deeper ahead, the visual spectacle beautifully intertwined with the clicking noise, which grew louder and more defined, moving up the scale into high notes. The repetition of the noise mesmerized the boys, equating to an invisible lasso. The friends grouped together, looking ahead and behind. Their stomachs tightened as the tension grew. What they saw next would pale in comparison to their little, wondrous friend, who steadily bounced around several curvy pathways. The small creature led them into an area deep within the preserve housing two large, floating, clicking balls of light. The boys instinctively covered their eyes, yet still tried to peep through their fingers. The light balls began spinning wildly and grew louder, with their tops spitting out free-falling shavings of light like fireworks. The sputtering light bounced off the dirt only to end up against a tree or one of the boys, then back down and up again. Slowing down, the beings moved in between the boys. Too scared to move and struggling with reality, the boys’ eyes locked onto the radiant balls. And with a striking force, the five friends were encased by a bright, piercing light as the balls exploded, emitting their energy onto the boys. Mixing and mashing north, south, east, and west, bright waves covered the soil, spreading across trees, rock, and all plant life. The forest fell silent, frozen like an inhale without an exhale. It was dark and quiet, except for the liquid energy dripping from the huge, wavy leaves. Being subjected to drifts both in and out of reality, the boys succumbed to the lure of a vacant black space within the deepest parts of their minds. They fell to the ground unconscious, laying in this forbidden domain in the center of a place they had been warned not to approach. And from some distance toward the other side of the preserve, a draped shadow had been looking inward and saw this mysterious incident. The curve of his black hood was loose enough for him to witness the unthinkable. But it also shrouded his expression, which was impassive. This figure, a dark stranger, had been watching the boys for a period of time and saw the explosion of light. He knew it had exposed them to a grave risk in this place of both awe and fear. He realized time would now take the reins as a master guide for these stricken young men, all of whom would need hope as a rod and stamina as a spear on the long journey ahead. Knowing the veil of normalcy would need to be maintained in order for this inconceivable episode to be minimized, the Dark Stranger drew upon his strength to physically move each of the boys to Rhee’s house. He knew familiar surroundings would ease them as they roused, barely able to comprehend their predicament. For he knew much, and every step, every footprint left an indelible impression on the path leading to the studio in Rhee’s backyard. Indeed, footprints providing a window to the past meshed with hope for the future. And like a laser, the Dark Stranger steadied his gait, hurling each one up and over his powerful shoulders. As he absorbed the totality of the scene, he breathed deeply. His head hung in a manner to which only trauma could relate. But in a sign of resilience, it swiftly sprung back. Under the circumstances, he knew time would not be patient nor friendly. Welcome or unwelcome. Fate had arrived. 
Meet the Author:
K.N. Smith, winner of the “Best of” in the category of “Outstanding Young Adult Novel” at the Jessie Redmon Fauset Book Awards, is an author, screenwriter, and passionate advocate of literacy and arts programs throughout the world. She inspires people of all ages to reach their highest potential in their creative, educational, and life pursuits. She lives in California with her family. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Feb 7 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 7 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 8 – Bookworm for Kids – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 8 -Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway Feb 8 - Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 9 –Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / giveaway Feb 10 –Splashes of Joy - book review / giveaway Feb 11 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 11 - Stephanie Jane – book review / giveaway Feb 14 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 14 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Feb 15 –Buried Under Books – book review / giveaway Feb 16 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Feb 17 - I'm Into Books - book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 –Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 -Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 18 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 18 - Literary Flits – book review / giveaway Feb 21 - Library Lady's Kid Lit - book spotlight / giveaway Feb 22 – Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway Feb 22 -Books for Books – book spotlight Feb 23 –Kam's Place – book review Feb 24 –@twilight_reader – book review Feb 25 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 28 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Feb 1 to Feb 21, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: ASHES TO INK: A Memoir by Lisa Lucca Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 267 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: JuJu House Publishing Release date: October 2021 Tour dates: Feb 1 to Feb 21, 2022 Content Rating: PG-13. There is some bad language (several f-words), sexual scenes (not explict), and cigarette and marijuana smoking.
“Lisa Lucca weaves the past and present into a vividly written and important story with many layers: family secrets, fathers and daughters, love and sexuality, and at the core, forgiveness. What touched me most was the call to action to become the love of your own life. Read, learn, and become!” — Laura Munson, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the acclaimed Haven Writing Retreats.
“In this raw and gripping memoir, Lisa Lucca has perfectly captured the unique ripple effects of life with a gay parent. With little representation in popular media, people who grow up with (or find out about) LGBTQ+ parents/caregivers are often left to wonder if there’s anyone else who really understands. Ashes to Ink is proof we are not alone, and that love truly does win.” — Jordan Budd, Executive Director of COLAGE, National LGBTQ+ family organization “Fresh, warm, sassy, and smart... Lisa’s voice is a delight! I was enchanted by this book.” — Alexia La Fortune, Author of Sex, Love, and Spirit "Ashes to Ink… a power punch of a book written by the glorious Lisa Lucca. Filled with rage and anger and sorrow and more unleashed anger…and much humor and love...human emotion in each chapter. Lisa's memoir is all about LOVE, the wanting, the needing, the longing, the acceptance, the fear of love, the need for love. From a parent whose lifestyle flattens her to the seeking of love with men who challenge her (unconsciously) to finding the right one. This is a memoir about family - the down and dirty - about love, about searching... and forgiveness. This book is filled with so much truth, so many untamed feelings, so much rawness… a memoir that gives you ample time to hold your breath and exhale. Read it, devour it, allow yourself to creep into the uncomfortableness. Life is filled with discomfort and unease - Lisa gives us all the rare opportunity to see ourselves in the dazzling, and magnificent mirror she holds up for us." — Amy Ferris, Marrying George Clooney, Confessions from a Midlife Crisis
Book Description:
Acceptance struggles to emerge from a cocoon of family secrets . . . After her parents' divorce in 1974, Lisa Lucca's idyllic Midwestern childhood is shattered when she learns her father is gay. Sworn to secrecy, she begins carrying the emotions of her family like a cracked bucket, making a mess as she embarks on a life of rebellious choices. Decades later, faced with the aftermath of her father’s death, Lisa revisits the complicated relationship she had with him, delving deeper into the stories she’s held about love, sexuality, and the family she comes from with a shimmering clarity that arises from her grief. A story of heartache and the power of forgiveness, Ashes to Ink shines a light on the challenges of living true to who we are, especially for single parents. 
Meet the Author:
Lisa Lucca’s work has been published in several publications and anthologies, most recently in Crone Rising. She is the co-author of the epistolary memoir, You Are Loved, with her partner, Mark Mathias, a love story she will continue telling in her next book. She shares a home with Mark in the high desert of southern New Mexico where she continues her work as a life coach, and hosts a weekly public radio show, Live True, bringing insightful and engaging interviews to her listeners. The show streams globally at lccommunityradio.org where the shows are available in the archives. connect with the author: website ~twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodread
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