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SPOTLIGHT BOOK TOUR: Face Value: From Working the Pole to Baring My Soul by Christine Macdonald1/12/2023   Join us for this tour from March 8 to March 21, 2023! Book Details: Book Title: Face Value: From Working the Pole to Baring My Soul by Christine Macdonald Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 320 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Wordee Release date: Mar 8, 2023 Tour dates: Mar 8 to Mar 21, 2023 Content Rating: R: Story of days of stripping to now better life. Book Description: Face Value: From Working the Pole to Baring My Soul is Less Than Zero meets Miami Vice but with more make-up and hairspray. It is the story of a beautiful, free-spirited, wide-eyed little girl from the island of O`ahu who has no childhood memories before the age of nine. What trauma could have erased her early life, she may never know. What she does know is that for as far back as she can remember these events influenced her unusual life. Christine tells her story with raw, honest, relatable, and no holds barred writing, taking us through the pain of her adolescence compounded by a rare skin disease that left her face permanently disfigured. Her darkest moments include drug addiction and dancing nude on stages in Waikiki. In Christine’s personal story, we experience life behind the typical island backdrop of coconuts and palm trees, falling headlong into the underground world of adult entertainment where Christine spent nearly a decade trying to find her self-worth.  Meet the Author: Macdonald is a Los Angeles-based author who grew up on the Hawaiian Island of Oʻahu. At 13, she was diagnosed with Acne Conglobata, a rare and severe skin disease that left over 80 percent of her face scarred. Adding to her trauma of an emotionally and psychologically neglected childhood, it led her to Hawaii's underworld as an exotic dancer in Waikiki. For the first time, she felt beautiful and partially fulfilled her dream of becoming a Fosse dancer. Through her writing, Macdonald uses her voice, a unique blend of cutting-edge truth, and self-deprecating humor to inspire others to release their shame and tell their story. She is public about her struggles with addiction and mental illness—and her road to recovery. It is her passion to speak to people with self-esteem issues and, rather than judge them for their choices, help them find value in embracing what they consider to be their flaws. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram Tour Schedule:
Mar 8 – Adventurous Jessy–book spotlight Mar 9–Liese's Blog–book spotlight Mar 10–Jazzy Book Reviews–book spotlight Mar 13–fundinmental–book spotlight Mar 14–Book Corner News and Reviews–book spotlight Mar 15–Celticlady's Reviews–book spotlight Mar 15 - Paws.Read.Repeat–book spotlight Mar 16 – Locks, Hooks and Books - book spotlight Mar 17–Stephanie Jane–book spotlight Mar 20–@enjoyingbooksagain–book spotlight Mar 21–Books and Games–book spotlight
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Join us for this tour from Feb 6 to Feb 24, 2023!
Book Details: Book Title: Two Floors Above Grief: A Memoir of Two Families in the Unique Place We Called Home by Kevin M. O'Connor Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 318 pages Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir Publisher: 18th Floor Publishing Release date: November 2022 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (Gifted Kindle) Tour dates: Feb 6 to Feb 24, 2023 Content Rating: PG for two languages use and use of F-word.
Book Description:
As a child in the 1950s, Kevin O’Connor knew his house was different than those of his friends. A stately, three-story, nineteenth century Victorian. His bed tucked next to a stage in a former ballroom. His uncle and aunt lived with their three daughters on the floor below. A large electric organ stood stately in a corner of the first-floor mortuary business. Stacked caskets and an embalming room filled the basement. Nobody had a house like his. Set from the 1920s to ‘80s, Two Floors Above Grief is full of fascinating details and anecdotes about his upbringing as a funeral home child, brought to vivid life through a compelling collection of letters written by various family members who lived and worked together at the O’Connor Funeral Home in Elgin, Illinois. Blending the twenty-four-hour business of death and its constantly ringing phone with joy experienced through music, radios, pets, backyard basketball games, co-parenting, faith, and celebrations, O’Connor offers a reflective tale affirming the love of family and embracing life. 
Meet the Author:
Kevin O’Connor enjoys chronicling the stories of families and friends through tracing genealogical histories and writing. His prior writing includes a dissertation, personal letters, articles, anthologies, and presentations delivered at conferences, seminars, and webinars. He brings people together personally and professionally. Collaborating with friends and relatives, he plans family and class reunions. He sings and performs in theaters and is active with SMART Ride, a bicycling group that rides annually from Miami to Key West, raising funds for HIV awareness, treatment, and education. Kevin was an elementary teacher, principal, professor, and curriculum coordinator in California, Illinois, and Florida from 1973 to 2020. He authored content and provided training in areas including support for substitute teachers, LGBTQ advocacy, and Sexual Health/Family Life. Kevin resides in Ft. Lauderdale with his husband, Leon. Their family includes five sons and seven granddaughters. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ linkedin ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Feb 6 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 6 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 7 - Jazzy Book Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway Feb 8 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 9 – I'm Into Books - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 10 – Novels Alive - book review / giveaway Feb 13 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 14 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 15 – Diana’s Book Journal – book spotlight Feb 16 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Feb 17 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 21 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 22 – Books for Books– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 23 – Books and Games – book review / author interview / giveaway Feb 24 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight
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Join Us For This Tour From Feb 6 to Feb 24, 2023
Book Details: Book Title: Standing Strong: The Real Life Story of Overcoming Adversity and Becoming Unstoppable in Life and Business by Tina Brandau Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 154 pages Genre: Memoir / Self-Help / Inspirational Publisher: Red Sky Publishing Publication Date: May 3, 2022 Formats available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Feb 6 to Feb 24 Content Rating: G: no bad language no sex etc
Book Description:
Is it possible to stand strong regardless of what life throws at you? Standing Strong is a vulnerable, candid, and dramatic look into a forty-year-old woman’s journey when she found herself in the midst of a long healing process after a sudden and unimaginable accident. The doctors said she would never again function beyond that of a young child. Tina shares the story, the steps she took, and the life lessons she learned, including the unique view of the world she experienced along the way. No one gets out of this life unscathed, everyone faces stresses, challenges, setbacks, and adversity. Can you stand strong regardless of what life throws at you? Yes! Let Tina Brandau share with you the system, principles, and practices she used to help you see that anything is possible. Become unstoppable . . . and stand strong! 
Meet the Author:
Tina Brandau is the premier life, leadership, and business “Success Coach.” She is an author, international speaker, coach, and founder of Success Coaching Solutions as well as a business executive of thirty years, wife, mom, lifelong learner, and serial entrepreneur. She believes the biggest challenge in life is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. For Free Tools visit www.livestandingstrong.com connect with the author: website ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Feb 6 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / author interview / giveaway Feb 6 - Jazzy Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 7 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 8 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 9 – The Life We Build – book review / giveaway Feb 9 - Novels Alive - book review / giveaway Feb 10 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Feb 13 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 14 – Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway Feb 15 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Feb 16 - Splashes of Joy - book review / giveaway Feb 17 – Diana’s Book Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 - Books for Books - book spotlight Feb 17 - Books are a Blessing - book review / giveaway Feb 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 21 - Authors on iTours: Let's Talk Books - book review Feb 22 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 22 - Leanne bookstagram - book review Feb 23 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 24 - Books and Games – book review / author interview / giveaway
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  Join us for this tour from Dec 6 to Dec 19, 2022! Book Details: Book Title: In the Daze of My Youth: A Memoir by Joshua Kraushar Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 160 pages Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: December 2022 Tour dates: December, 2022 Content Rating: PG-13 + M: Parts of the book talk about illegal drug use Book Description: Hello! I’m Josh―and with the exception of friends, family, former colleagues, and students, you don’t know me from Adam. This autobiography is a down-to-earth, intimate memoir of my life, spanning the bulk of the 1950s through 1970s. Since I’m almost seventy now, my life today has zero resemblance to that of the person I’ve written about. The drugs I partake in today, like Lipitor and Flomax, don’t seem to be as much fun as acid and mescaline were many decades ago. Nonetheless, my memories of youth are vivid and amusing. Many of the vignettes that I have incorporated into the book are true-to-life anecdotes that I have related over the years at dinner parties to amuse my friends. Having taught high school for thirty-five years following the events of this book, I intentionally neglected to relate any of the stories to my students knowing full well that I would be fired on the spot. Since I am now very happily retired, I have absolutely no fear of retribution from irate parents or Board of Education members. In the Daze of My Youth traces my life from good Jewish boy to New York City checker cab driver to degenerate druggie to world traveler. Even though I’m a happily married dad with grown children who are infinitely more responsible than I’ll ever be, I sometimes still feel like the wild man I was many years ago . . .  Meet the Author: Joshua Kraushar is a former history teacher, cab driver, and New York City tour guide. He received numerous awards during his 35-year career in education, including New Jersey Humanities Teacher of the Year. He was inspired to tell the story of his formative years by friends who generally found his anecdotes related to taxi driving and world travel to be compelling and particularly funny. He also wishes to give anyone who was born during the last forty years a good sense of what it was like to grow up in the ’60s and ’70s and to freak out his former students who assumed he was reasonably sane. Joshua and his wife Terri currently live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with their incredibly hairy golden retriever, Khaleesi, and are the parents of two sons, Jeremy and Zack. Tour Schedule:
Dec 6 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight Dec 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight Dec 7 - Splashes of Joy – book spotlight Dec 8 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight Dec 8 - Books are a Blessing – book spotlight Dec 9 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight Dec 9 – fundinmental – book spotlight Dec 13 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight Dec 14 – Literary Flits – book spotlight Dec 15 – The Obsessed Reader – book spotlight Dec 19 - Jazzy Book Reviews - book spotlight TBD – Bootsie’s Book Nook – book spotlight 
Join us for this tour from Nov 1 to Nov 28, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: On The Edge of Shattered: A Mother’s Experience of Discovering Freedom Through Sobriety by Kimberly Kearns Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 252 pages Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir, Self-Help Publisher: Glass Spider Publishing Release date: November 2022 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (PDF) Tour dates: Nov to Nov 28, 2022 Content Rating: PG-13 + M: Intended for adults only, contains information on alcoholism
Book Description:
Before she stopped drinking for good, Kim was lying to herself and everyone she knew about her daily habit—sneaking morning sips of vodka behind her husband’s back, emptying bottles of wine and hiding the evidence from her family, and convincing herself that nothing was wrong and everything was under control. Until she realized that it wasn’t, and that her dishonesty could cost her everything she loved. What would happen to her marriage if things continued in this way? And how could she be a mother to her young children if she remained trapped in this cycle of abuse? Deciding she had to make a change, Kim threw herself into a new life of sobriety seven months into the Covid-19 pandemic. But only after severing the chains of bondage did she realize how much work there was still to do. Opening the doors to buried memories and past traumas was only the beginning. Throughout her journey to sobriety, Kim would come to terms with the secrets and lies told by her parents and loved ones, allowing her a clarity and freedom she never before thought possible. 
Meet the Author:
Kimberly Kearns is a wife to an incredible husband and a mother to three beautiful children. She currently lives in Need-ham, Massachusetts. She continues to tell her story of sobriety and inspire others every day on her blog at kimberlykearns.com, and through her Instagram account @asoberandstrongmom. Kimberly co-hosts the podcast The Weekend Sober and is a writer for the Webby Award-winning narrative podcast F*cking Sober: The First 90 Days. Writing has always been an escape for Kimberly, even as a little girl. Being able to express herself in words and getting lost in her imagination has served as a source of comfort to her as far back as she can remember. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ bookbub ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Nov 1 – Book Reviews by Linda Moore – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 1 -Books are a Blessing– book review / giveaway Nov 2 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 2 - Leanne bookstagram – book review Nov 3 – Stephanie Jane – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 4 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway Nov 7 – Just Another Mother With Books – book review Nov 8 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Nov 9 – Novels Alive– book review / giveaway Nov 9 – Novels Alive – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 10 – Books for Books– book spotlight Nov 10- Welcome To MLMOpinion’s Reviews - book review Nov 14 – Jazzy Book Reviews– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 15 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Nov 16 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Nov 17 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Nov 18 – Reading is My Passion – book review / giveaway Nov 18 - Faith and Books – book review / giveaway Nov 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 21 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / author interview / guest post giveaway Nov 22 – Paws.Read.Repeat– book review / giveaway Nov 22 - @allbookedupwithcyn - book review Nov 23 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Nov 25 – fundinmental– book spotlight / giveaway Nov 25 - @twilight_reader - book review / giveaway Nov 25- Women Connect Online - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 28 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 28 – Olio by Marilyn– book review / giveaway Nov 28 - Authors on iTours Book Reviews - book review Nov 29 - Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Nov 29 - Women Connect Online - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
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SPOTLIGHT BOOK TOUR: Through New York's Golden Door: An American Journey by H. Claude Shostal8/7/2022   Join Us For This Tour From Oct 4 to Oct 17 Book Details: Book Title: Through New York's Golden Door: An American Journey by H. Claude Shostal Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 384 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Mascot Books Publication Date: Oct 4, 2022 Tour dates: Oct 4 to Oct 17 Content Rating: PG Book Description: How did a sickly infant smuggled through France during the darkest days of World War II become a “Rockefeller guy,” grow into something approaching an elder statesman in New York’s civic community, and along the way amass a respectable portfolio of adventure travel? In H. Claude Shostal’s words: "Of one thing I am quite certain: my story could not have happened anywhere else."  Meet the Author: Claude Shostal was part of one of the few Jewish families who successfully made a hazardous escape from Nazi Europe in 1941. Even though they arrived in America penniless and in debt, his parents were able to create a good life that allowed their son to live out the American Dream. He has lived a rich life, with patches of heartbreak, but marked by far more excitement and fulfillment than despair or disappointment. Tour Schedule:
Oct 4 – Literary Flits – book spotlight Oct 4 - Book Reviews by Linda Moore - book spotlight Oct 5 - Jazzy Book Reviews - book spotlight Oct 6 – Character Madness and Musings – book spotlight Oct 6 - Book Corner News and Reviews – books spotlight Oct 6 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight Oct 7 – fundinmental – book spotlight Oct 11 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight Oct 12 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight Oct 13 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight Oct 14 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight Oct 17 - Books for Books – book spotlight 
Join Us For This Tour From: Sep 6 to Sep 26
Book Details: Book Title: A Reservoir Man by L.J. Ambrosio Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 340 pages Genre: Fictionalized Memoir Publisher: Self-Published, Amazon Publication Date: May 25, 2022. Tour dates: Sep 6 to Sep 26 Content Rating: PG-13 +M: There is a few explicit sex scenes, some mentions of sexual abuse, some bad language
"This book is a dream, a gamble, a utopia, even. Or perhaps it is essential, evident, as something that can only be so. This book is a game, a risk, an elixir with magical substance, and wisdom, where silence and prayer read the imperceptible growth of the plant until its flowering, and then, until the luxuriant time of its fruits, after the freezing winter." -- Kalyan Panja, Book Critic
"Fiction that reads like an intensive biographical account, A Reservoir Man is an action-packed tale filled with recognizable metaphors. Be sure not to blink because you just might miss a pivotal moment in Michael’s rousing, larger-than-life story." -- R.C. Gibson, Indiestoday.com "Heartfelt, engaging, and thought-provoking, author L.J. Ambrosio’s A Reservoir Man is a must-read coming of age story of 2022. The themes that the author explores, from betrayal and family to secrets and identity, become the perfect backdrop to the protagonist’s story and make the twists and turns in the narrative even more impactful. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!" -- Anthony Avina, Author, Book Critic "I applaud the author for his innovative and imaginative storyline." -- Grant Leishman, Critic, Reader’s Favorite "Sometimes, a good book can do funny things with time. I flew through this book and in many ways it felt like it was over in the blink of an eye, but I somehow lived a whole lifetime while doing it." -- Lizzie, Critic, Elementary My Dear Book Blog "What I particularly found novel about this work was that it had a unique approach and perspective to it. This is a hard thing to find." -- Jeyran Main, Critic, Review Tales
Book Description:
Everywhere Michael turns he sees a Reservoir Man. Michael’s endless trials of survival include sexual assault, The Vietnam War, an arrest in Spain, Hollywood scandal, the AIDS outbreak, 9/11 and beyond. If only Michael could find the one thing he values most, freedom. Michael’s coming-of-age is tarnished by many but the courage to live his truth may just keep Michael one step ahead...or will he succumb to the embraces of a Reservoir Man? 
Meet the Author:
Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career. connect with the author: facebook ~ instagram ~ bookbub ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Sep 6 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 6 – Reading is My Passion – book spotlight Sep 7 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 8 – Book Corner News and Reviews– book spotlight / giveaway Sep 9 – Books are a Blessing – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 12 – Books for Books – book spotlight Sep 13 – The Obsessed Reader– book spotlight / giveaway Sep 13 - My Reading Getaway - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 14 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 14 – Novels Alive – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 15 –Jazzy Book Reviews– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 16 – Amy's Booket List – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 19 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 20 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book spotlight / giveaway Sep 20 - Deborah Zenha-Adams - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 21 –fundinmental– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 21 - Sadie's Spotlight - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 22 – Locks, Hooks and Books– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 22- Hall Ways Blog - book spotlight / giveaway Sep 23 – The Phantom Paragrapher – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 26 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 26 - I'm All About Books - book spotlight / giveaway
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