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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
Tour Schedule:
Feb 1 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 2 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 2 - Working Mommy Journal - book spotlight / giveaway Feb 3 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 4 – Books are a Blessing – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 4 - Books for Books – book spotlight Feb 7 – Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 8 – @booking.with.janelle – book spotlight Feb 8 - @twilight_reader – book spotlight Feb 9 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 10 – Gold Dust Editing & Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 10 - Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 11 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 14 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 15 – zoebooknotes – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 15 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Feb 16 – Sadie's Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 – Kam's Place – book spotlight Feb 18 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 18 - Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 21 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join Us for this Tour: January 4 to January 24, 2022
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Book Title: Finally a Vegan: My Journey to Veganuary and Beyond by Stephanie Jane Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 118 pages Genre: Memoir, Food & Cookery, Lifestyle Publisher: Self-Published Release date: December 2020 Formats Available for Review: E-Book (Mobi file for Kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: January 4 to January 24, 2022 Content Rating: PG 13 + M Finally A Vegan includes one 'bl**dy' (starred out as written) and one slightly-shocking-but-not-graphic reference to a duck farming video.
Book Description:
Stephanie took part in Veganuary, the month-long global challenge to try veganism, for January 2019. In Finally a Vegan she describes how her changing attitudes to animal welfare and exploitation led her from staunch omnivore to vegetarianism in the preceding years. She recalls her excitement at taking part in the challenge itself and shares her daily food diary, failures as well as triumphs. Drawing on her post-Veganuary experiences, Stephanie then responds to the common questions But isn't it expensive? But surely it isn't healthy? and But what about my boots? before honestly asking herself How vegan do I want to be? Ideal for vegan-curious readers, Finally a Vegan is an insightful memoir inspired by one life-changing month. 10% of Finally A Vegan profits will be donated to vegan projects and charities. 
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Reader, wanderer, vegan. Stephanie Jane has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember. She loves discovering new authors from all around the world and is happiest when engrossed in a compelling novel with tea and cake to hand. Raised in Sussex, England, Stephanie developed a wanderlust in her late twenties. She spends her time exploring the UK and Western Europe with her partner, setting out on foot or bicycle from their almost-vintage motorhome, and firmly believes everywhere has something worth seeing if we slow down enough to appreciate its smallest details. Stephanie has been vegan since 2019 and strives to incorporate zero waste ideals into her life. She enjoys browsing vintage clothing shops and would collect antique kitchenware if she ever again lives in a house with enough space. Connect with the Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Jan 4 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Jan 4 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 4 - Kam's Place – book spotlight Jan 5 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Jan 5 – Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway Jan 6 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Jan 6 - @twilight_reader – book review Jan 7 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Jan 10 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Jan 11 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Jan 12 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Jan 13 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Jan 14 – Ebook addicts – book review / giveaway Jan 17 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Jan 18 – Based on a True Story – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 19 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Jan 21 – The Adventures of a Travelers Wife – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 24 – Books for Books – book spotlight TBA – @soph_life.pages – book review / author interview / giveaway
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Book Title: Measure, Mix & Marinate: Embracing the Key Ingredients to a More Fulfilling Life by Cheryl Schuberth Category: Adult Non-Fiction 18+, 174 pages Genre: Personal Growth, Memoir Publisher: Key Ingredients Release Date: August 2021 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA & Canada), ebook (Gifted Kindle, BookFunnel download) Tour dates: October 25th to November 12th Content Rating: G - Good for all audiences Book Description: As a wife, mom and former corporate go-getter, Cheryl knows firsthand the frustration of trying to do it all and feeling that none of it is good enough. As the world slowed down for a global pandemic, Cheryl inspected her own life and who she wanted to become—who she needed to become—to serve at her highest level. Much of this discovery occurred in the kitchen during playful evenings side-by-side with her sons, husband, and mother. Their time together led Cheryl to realize that how you measure your priorities, mix them in with your life experiences, and marinate on and adjust to the results determines the direction of your life. 
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Cheryl Schuberth is a graduate of the University of California San Diego and a respected corporate leader. As a wife, mom, and former corporate go-getter, Cheryl knows firsthand the frustration of trying to do it all and feeling that none of it is good enough. After twenty-five years leading and coaching teams in the male-dominated technology space, she stepped away from that world and embarked on a mission to enhance her relationships with her teenage sons and, at the same time, empower other working women to become more curious about their options and reevaluate their priorities. She now coaches women to help them feel their best, increase their confidence, and put themselves at the top of the list. Cheryl lives outside Boulder, CO, where she enjoys hiking, skiing, and all things outdoors. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Oct 25 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Oct 25 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway Oct 26 – Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway Oct 27 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Oct 27 – Lisa Everyday Life – book spotlight / author interview Oct 28 – Kam's Place – book spotlight / author interview Oct 29 –A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Nov 1 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 2 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Nov 2 -Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 3 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 3 - Pick A Good Book – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 4 –Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 4 -The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 5 –Instagram - Soph_life.pages – book review Nov 8 – Books for Books – book review Nov 9 – Instagram - @twilight_reader – book review Nov 9 - Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 10 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review / giveaway Nov 10 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway Nov 12 –Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 12 -Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Nov 15 to Dec 3, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: Finding My Sunshine (A Memoir) Author: Shannon Leith McGuire. Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 198 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Sunshine Street Press Release date: March 2021 Tour dates: Nov 15 to Dec 3, 2021 Content Rating: PG+M for bad language, anger, and suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, and assault
Book Description:
"What if that someone was you?" Shannon had been so quick to blame others for her anger. She knew she was drowning in darkness and pain; being born with a learning disability made her feel defeated by life. She tried drinking heavily in order to quiet the demons. After being kicked out of college, Shannon took a leap of faith and started working in a nursing home. That's when her angels appeared and the miracle began. The insight and wisdom she gained from those elderly new friends led her on an inspiring journey of discovery and self-acceptance. Each of us has our own path. Some of us just need angels to help us find it. This is her story.
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Shannon was raised in a small town in Eastern Montana, where you leave your car keys in the ignition and your front door unlocked all the time. The kind of place where sunsets and sunrises can be seen for miles on the horizon. Where the spring crickets and frogs resting in the irrigation ditches helped transition the days into a calm resting night. Where the winters can get so cold, air can freeze. It was only after she was academically suspended by the college she was attending, that she became a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA). She did her training in Billings, Montana and it was there she learned how to take care of others and bonded with the geriatric population. For over five years, Shannon worked in the same nursing home where she received her training. The work was hard, but it grounded her and helped her find balance in what had become a deeply unbalanced life. It was not until she was a CNA, at one of the hospitals that she had a dream-three nights in a row-that she was going to become a nurse. She currently resides in Tampa, Florida, where you may hear her laughing with her husband of over 10 years, scuba diving in the ocean, taking walks with their rescued pit-bull dog- Darby, or dancing together to life's music. connect with the author: website
Tour Schedule:
Nov 15 - Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 15 –Working Mommy Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 15 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 15 - Kam's Place – book spotlight / author interview Nov 16 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 16 - fundinmental - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 17 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 18 – Gina Rae Mitchell - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 19 –I'm All About Books – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 22 -Laura's Interests - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 23 –Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Nov 24 –Books for Books – book spotlight Nov 26 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 29 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 29 -@books_and_bagels – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 29 - StoreyBook Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 30 –Cheryl's Book Nook – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 - @soph_life.pages - book spotlight Dec 1 – Pick a Good Book - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Dec 2 -Westveil Publishing – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 3 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join Us For This Tour From: September 1 to September 14
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Book Title: Rebel Correspondent by Steve Procko Category: Adult Non-Fiction 18+, 356 pages Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Military and Nonfiction, History, United States, Civil War Period Publisher: Steve Procko Productions, LLC Release date: September 2021 Tour dates: September 1 to September 14 Content Rating: PG
Book Description:
Rebel Correspondent is the true story of a young man who joined the Confederate Army days after his eighteenth birthday and served bravely until the war ended. Wounded twice, he emerged a changed person. But he wasn't just a returning veteran; he was also a writer. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Arba F. Shaw was a fifty-seven-year-old farmer. On a chilly December day in 1901, he put pen to paper to write his memories of being a Rebel Private in the 4th Georgia Cavalry (Avery), C.S.A. He completed writing his account in February 1902. His local newspaper, the Walker County Messenger, in Lafayette, Georgia, published his account in more than fifty articles from 1901 to 1903. Then it was all but forgotten. Until Now. Rebel Correspondent presents Arba F. Shaw's account word-for-word, as first published in the Walker County Messenger almost 120 years ago. Procko annotates Shaw's account with in-depth research, verifying it and uncovering the back story of his life and the lives of his Rebel comrades. Procko's research offers a historical perspective on the many places and events Shaw so richly described. 
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Steve Procko never thought of himself as a Civil War history buff, let alone a biographer. He does love history, however, particularly learning about the small, everyday events in the lives of little-known people and the small towns they lived in. A documentarian and cinematographer, Steve was sleuthing stories for a documentary series he has developed, “There’s History Around Every Bend,” currently available on YouTube, when he came across the writings of Private Arba F. Shaw. The down-to-earth accounts of the everyday life of a lowly private just struggling to survive one of the greatest events in American history fascinated Steve. As he read the series of articles, mostly unread since they were published in a small, north Georgia newspaper in 1901-1903, he began to realize that this was a remarkable cache of history. A native of Florida, Steve, with his Lauren and their dog Rigby, splits his time between a mountain log cabin nestled next to Stanley Creek near the town of Blue Ridge, Georgia, and a home in Ocala, Florida. He opened a commercial film production company with a partner in 1984. In 2003 the company became Steve Procko Productions (SPP). His Emmy-award-winning financial literacy program Talkin' Money Minutes is available on over 100 Public Television stations nationwide. SPP has also won three additional Emmys over fifty Addy Awards, Telly Awards, and two Promax awards. When he’s not behind a video camera or researching the archives for his next documentary or book, Steve explores remote areas throughout the United States and Canada as a fine art photographer. He has had work displayed at The Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Museum of Art in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, as well as solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States. Steve’s second book, Captured Liberty, another Civil War story about nine POW Union officers and their amazing escape will be published in 2022. He also plans to develop documentaries about The Rebel Correspondent and Captured Liberty. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram `~ goodread
Tour Schedule:
Sep 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 1 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 2 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 2 - She Just Loves Books – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 3 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 3 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Sep 6 – Kam's Place – book spotlight / guest post Sep 7 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 7 - Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 8 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 8 - Connie's History Classroom – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 9 – The Avid Reader – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 9 - Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 10 – Cheryl's Book Nook – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 13 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 14 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 14 - Books for Books – book spotlight
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Join us for this tour from June 14 to July 2, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: Finding My Sunshine (A Memoir) Author: Shannon Leith McGuire. Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 198 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Sunshine Street Press Release date: March 2021 Formats Available for review: print-softback (USA), ebook (MOBI for Kindle, EPUB) Tour dates: June 14 to July 2, 2021 Content Rating: PG+M for bad language, anger, and suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, and assault
Book Description:
"What if that someone was you?" Shannon had been so quick to blame others for her anger. She knew she was drowning in darkness and pain; being born with a learning disability made her feel defeated by life. She tried drinking heavily in order to quiet the demons. After being kicked out of college, Shannon took a leap of faith and started working in a nursing home. That's when her angels appeared and the miracle began. The insight and wisdom she gained from those elderly new friends led her on an inspiring journey of discovery and self-acceptance. Each of us has our own path. Some of us just need angels to help us find it. This is her story. 
Meet the Author:
Shannon was raised in a small town in Eastern Montana, where you leave your car keys in the ignition and your front door unlocked all the time. The kind of place where sunsets and sunrises can be seen for miles on the horizon. Where the spring crickets and frogs resting in the irrigation ditches helped transition the days into a calm resting night. Where the winters can get so cold, air can freeze. It was only after she was academically suspended by the college she was attending, that she became a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA). She did her training in Billings, Montana and it was there she learned how to take care of others and bonded with the geriatric population. For over five years, Shannon worked in the same nursing home where she received her training. The work was hard, but it grounded her and helped her find balance in what had become a deeply unbalanced life. It was not until she was a CNA, at one of the hospitals that she had a dream-three nights in a row-that she was going to become a nurse. She currently resides in Tampa, Florida, where you may hear her laughing with her husband of over 10 years, scuba diving in the ocean, taking walks with their rescued pit-bull dog- Darby, or dancing together to life's music. connect with the author: website
Tour Schedule:
June 14 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway June 15 –Sadie's Spotlight – book spotlight June 16 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway June 18 - Laura's Interests - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 18 –Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 21 – Books for Books – book spotlight June 22 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 22 –Wottaread – book spotlight / author interview June 23 - Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway June 24 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight June 25 –Olio by Marilyn - book review / giveaway June 25 –Olio by Marilyn - book spotlight / author interview June 29 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway June 29 - Pick a Good Book - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 30 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 30 - Fur Everywhere - book review / giveaway July 1 – @twilight_reader – book review July 1 –Rajiv's Reviews- book review / giveaway July 2 – Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway TBD - Book World Reviews – book review
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  Join us for this tour from May 4 to May 17, 2021! Book Details: Book Title: My Pseudo College Experience (A memoir) by Jess Kimball Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18 +), 112 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Mascot Release date: May 2021 Tour dates: May 4 to May 17, 2021 Content Rating: PG Book Description: While most other high schoolers were trying to navigate college applications, Jess Kimball was moving abroad, alone. Her decision to focus on running a business instead of going to college changed her life, especially when she decided to audit classes at Dartmouth College. What resulted was the social experience of college, without the debt and anxiety, or a pseudo-college experience. Is college really a necessity for everyone? Are the financial burdens and anxiety worth it? Are you “missing out” if you choose a trade school or other career path, and can you get the “full college experience” without actually attending? Jess did—and she did it Ivy League style.  Meet the Author: Kimball’s work as a doula is a huge part of who she is. She works with families to find what works for them, being respectful of what they wish to do, while providing guidance and resources for each route they may be curious about taking. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddle-boarding, gardening, and being outdoors. She loves to travel and incorporates that into her work. She has worked with families in France and Hawaii and spends lots of her free time with her many animals and writing. Connect with the Author: website ~ instagram Tour Schedule:
May 4 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight May 4 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight May 5 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight May 6 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight May 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight May 10 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight May 11 – Literary Flits – book spotlight May 12 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book spotlight May 13 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight May 14 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight May 17 – Westveil Publishing – book spotlight |
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