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Join Us for This Tour from February 1 to February 21!
Book Details: Book Title: Pen Pal Gals: Friends Forever by Julie Thiessen Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 64 pages Genre: Juvenile Fiction/Early Chapter Book Publisher: Mascot Release date: February 1, 2022 Format available for review: Print- softback, ebook (pdf) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: February 1 to February 21, 2022 Content Rating: Rated G. Suitable for everyone
Book Description:
Meet Reese and Addie―two girls, one great friendship. It’s summer break! Reese is on her way to vacation at Camp Lake Shore with her family. When Reese meets a new friend, Addie, the two immediately connect and form a lasting friendship. Swimming, boating, laughing, and soaking up the sun are just a few highlights of their summer vacation. The girls become best friends. When their vacation comes to an end, Reese realizes she may never see Addie again. Determined to stay in touch forever, can Reese and Addie find a way to continue their friendship and share their adventures? 
Meet the Author:
Julie Thiessen always had a passion for creativity, design, and adventure, but above all, she values her lifelong friendships. With her bachelor's degree in graphic design and the inspiration of her daughter Reese, she created and branded Pen Pal Gals for all to share the gift of an everlasting friendship. Thiessen lives along the beautiful Central Coast of California with her husband, two daughters, and son. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram
Tour Schedule:
Feb 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Feb 1 -Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 3 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Feb 7 –@twilight_reader – book review / giveaway Feb 7 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 8 –A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Feb 8 - My Journey Back – book review / giveaway Feb 9 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Feb 9 - The Phantom Paragrapher – book review / giveaway Feb 10 – Pick A Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway Feb 10 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway Feb 11 –Writer with Wanderlust – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 14 –Kam's Place – book review Feb 15 –fundinmental – book review / giveaway Feb 15 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Feb 16 –Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 16 -icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Feb 17 –Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 17 -Older & Smarter? – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 18 –Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway Feb 21 –Reading is My Passion – book review Feb 21 -Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway
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Join Us for this Tour: January 11 to January 31, 2022
Book Details:
Book Title: KidVenture: Twelve Weeks to Midnight Blue by Steve Searfoss Category: Middle Grade Fiction (ages 8 - 12) Genre: Fiction (Business Adventure Story) Publisher: Self-Published/KDP, 125 pages Release date: January 2020 Formats Available for Review: EPub, PDF Tour dates: January 11 to January 31, 2022 Content Rating: G - I am a parent and pay close to attention to the media my children consume. I set out to write a book series that was clean and family friendly. KidVenture teaches the value of hard work, the importance of saving money, how essential it is to keep your word, and the need to find cooperative solutions with partners in order to be successful at business. This is a book that entertains but also educates and inspires.
Book Description:
Chance Sterling launches a pool cleaning business over the summer. Join Chance as he looks for new customers, discovers how much to charge them, takes on a business partner, recruits an employee, deals with difficult clients, and figures out how to make a profit. He has twelve weeks to reach his goal. Will he make it? Only if he takes some chances. KidVenture stories are business adventures where kids figure out how to market their company, understand risk, and negotiate. Each chapter ends with a challenge, including business decisions, ethical dilemmas and interpersonal conflict for young readers to wrestle with. As the story progresses, the characters track revenue, costs, profit margin, and other key metrics which are explained in simple, fun ways that tie into the story. 
Meet the Author:
I wrote my first KidVenture book after years of making up stories to teach my kids about business and economics. Whenever they'd ask how something works or why things were a certain way, I would say, "Let's pretend you have a business that sells..." and off we'd go. What would start as a simple hypothetical to explain a concept would become an adventure spanning several days as my kids would come back with new questions which would spawn more plot twists. Rather than give them quick answers, I tried to create cliffhangers to get them to really think through an idea and make the experience as interactive as possible. I try to bring that same spirit of fun, curiosity and challenge to each KidVenture book. That’s why every chapter ends with a dilemma and a set of questions. KidVenture books are fun for kids to read alone, and even more fun to read together and discuss. There are plenty of books where kids learn about being doctors and astronauts and firefighters. There are hardly any where they learn what it’s like to run small business. KidVenture is different. The companies the kids start are modest and simple, but the themes are serious and important. I’m an entrepreneur who has started a half dozen or so businesses and have had my share of failures. My dad was an entrepreneur and as a kid I used to love asking him about his business and learning the ins and outs of what to do and not do. Mistakes make the best stories — and the best lessons. I wanted to write a business book that was realistic, where you get to see the characters stumble and wander and reset, the way entrepreneurs do in real life. Unlike most books and movies where business is portrayed as easy, where all you need is one good idea and the desire to be successful, the characters in KidVenture find that every day brings new problems to solve.
Tour Schedule:
Jan 11 –Cover Lover Book Review – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 12 –Character Madness and Musing – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 12 -Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Jan 13 –Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 13 - Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 14 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Jan 18 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 18 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Jan 19 –icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Jan 20 – Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway Jan 21 –@twilight_reader – book review / giveaway Jan 24 –Books for Books – book review Jan 25 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Jan 26 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Jan 26 -Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway Jan 27 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway Jan 28 –Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Jan 31 – Kam's Place – book review
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Join Us for This Tour: November 22nd to December 10th
Book Details:
Book Title: Alicia Connected: Tricked with Treats by Derek Fisher Category: Middle Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 86 pages Genre: Middle School Fiction Publisher: Securely Built Release date: July 2021 Formats Available for Review: print-softback USA, e-book PDF format Tour dates: November 22 to December 10 Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.
*** 2021 Family Choice Award ***
Book Description:
Halloween is here, and it is Alicia’s favorite time of year. What's not to like about dressing up in a costume and getting free candy? But there is something even more exciting happening this year. For the first time, Alicia and her friends are throwing a virtual party in TullyTown! Putting together a party in TullyTown isn't easy, and Alicia and her friends want to do the best they can to make sure it is enjoyed by plenty of avatars in TullyTown. For one of Alicia's friends, getting ready to throw a TullyTown party leads to looking for easy treats. But what if it's a trick? Alicia has been using her tablet for a while and is getting more used to how to use the technology. However, there is always something new for her and her friends to learn. 
Meet the Author:
Fisher is an award-winning author who has spent decades in the computer engineering field, with the last 10 years in cybersecurity as a leader, speaker, and instructor. His passion has been to take complex security topics and make them simple and easy to understand. He holds several security certifications and teaches cybersecurity at Temple University, where he is also an external advisory board member to the cybersecurity program. Alicia Connected: Tricked With Treats is the second book in the Alicia Connected series. The first book, Alicia Connected: The Big Gift, was a second-place recipient of the prestigious Purple Dragonfly Award in the STEM category. Connect with the Author: Author's Website ~ Facebook ~Instagram
Tour Schedule:
Nov 22 – Working Mommy Journal – book review / giveaway Nov 22 - Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Nov 22 - Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Nov 23 – Bigreadersite – book review / giveaway Nov 24 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 24 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 26 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Nov 26 - She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway Nov 29 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Nov 29 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 30 –@twilight_reader – book review Dec 1 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 2 – The Pen and Muse Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 3 – Kam’s Place – book review Dec 6 – Laura's Interests – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 7 – icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway Dec 8 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Dec 9 – I'm Into Books – book review / giveaway Dec 10 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
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Join Us for This Tour from November 26th to December 6th
Book Details:
Book Title: Keeping Christmas Magic by Anna and Gunnar Counselman Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 38 pages Genre: Children's Book Publisher: Mascot Release Date: August 2021 Formats Available for Review: print-hardback (USA only), ebook (PDF) Tour dates: November 26 to December 6 Content Rating: PG - It is a book about how to keep Christmas alive when your kids find out the truth about Santa.
Book Description:
Shhhh, don’t tell! Keeping Christmas Magic reveals the true story of Santa Claus, asking you to become a Christmas Magic-Keeper. 
Meet the Authors:
Anna and Gunnar are the husband-and-wife team behind Keeping Christmas Magic. Anna immigrated from Russia at age 12 and began her American journey in Swampscott, MA, attending Boston University before moving out to California to pursue her entrepreneurial career which has culminated in her co-founding Upstart, an AI lending platform. A third-generation Marine, Gunnar grew up pretty much everywhere there's a Marine base before going to Cornell for undergrad, deploying as a Human Intelligence Officer to Iraq, the Horn of Africa and Bosnia before attending Harvard for business school. Gunnar's entrepreneurial career has focused in education software and services where he's founded and invested in a handful of companies including his most recent company, Array. When their then-six-year-old son Tristan started asking hard questions about Santa, they didn't have good answer. Wanting to keep Christmas as magical as possible for as long as possible they looked for a children's book to help and when they couldn't find one, they wrote it. Originally, the poem was just for Tristan and his baby sister Sasha, but some close friends convinced them to submit it for publishing and the more they worked on the story, the more they felt like it needed to be told. They hope that the book does for parents around the world, what's it's done for them, help make an otherwise difficult conversation a beautiful experience instead.
Tour Schedule:
Nov 26 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 26 - The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Nov 29 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway Nov 29 - Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 29 - I'd Rather Be At The Beach – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 30 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 30 - Laura's Interests – book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 1 – Chit Chat with Charity – book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 1 - Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway Dec 2 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway Dec 3 – StoreyBook Reviews – book review / giveaway Dec 6 - @twilight_reader – book review
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Join us for this tour from June 28 to July 16, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: Alicia Connected: The Big Gift by Derek Fisher Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 86 pages Genre: Middle Grade Fiction Publisher: Securely Built Release date: May 2020 Format available for review: print-softback (USA), pdf Tour dates: June 28 to July 16, 2021 Content Rating: G for everyone.
Book Description:
Alicia has finally entered a new world of technology when her parents give her a tablet for her birthday. She has watched and listened to her friends who have already been enjoying the games and apps in a connected world that Alicia has yet to experience. Until now. But using technology can bring a set of challenges that are new to both Alicia and her parents. Understanding the different apps and games and how to use them properly can be tricky. Will Alicia know how to use it in a way that is fun and allows her to connect with her friends while being safe and secure? Both her and her parents will face the excitement and challenges together as she jumps headfirst into using her new tablet.
Meet the Author:
Derek Fisher has spent decades in the computer engineering field with the last decade in cybersecurity as a leader, speaker, and instructor. His passion has been to take complex security topics and make them simple and easy to understand. He holds several security certifications and teaches cybersecurity at Temple University where he is also an external advisory board member to the cybersecurity program. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
June 28 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway June 28 - Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway June 29 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway June 30 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / giveaway June 30 – Writer with Wanderlust – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway July 1 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway July 2 – The Bespectacled Mother – book review July 6 - Lisa's Reading – book review / giveaway July 7 – icefairy's Treasure Chest – book review / giveaway July 8 – Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway July 9 – Reading is My Passion – book review July 12 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway July 13 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway July 14 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway July 14 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway July 14 - @twilight_reader – book review July 15 – Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway July 16 – Kam's Place – book review
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BOOK TOUR: The NEW ENCHANTRESS (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions Series) by Sunayna Prasad3/23/2021 
Join us for this tour from June 1 to Jun 28, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: The New Enchantress (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 3) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 175 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: March 2021 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to June 28, 2021 Content Rating: PG: Some intense scenes and mild language.
Book Description:
The point of no return has come! It’s the summer before high school and life is about to change for fourteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy. A sorcerer hexes her with everlasting powers, requiring her to become an enchantress. If she cannot learn to control her magic pronto, she will forget her loved ones and serve as the warlock’s eternal slave. In order to control her powers, Alyssa must gain control of her emotions. With the struggles of adolescence and disasters everywhere, catastrophes are bound to happen! It’s only a matter of time before Alyssa’s world changes, for better or worse...
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Book Title: The Frights of Fiji (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 1) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 136 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: October 2018 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to Jun 28, 2021 Content Rating: G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever.
Book Description:
A world of magic and adventure awaits… Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a message appears in the raindrops on the window that will change everything. "Your life will never be the same again, as magic will interfere." Before long, Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers. Suddenly hurled into a world of wizardry filled with fantastical beasts and marvelous technology beyond her wildest imagination, Alyssa must defeat Master Beau if she ever wants to get home again. But Master Beau will stop at nothing, including using Alyssa’s friends, to ensure he is triumphant. Originally titled "From Frights to Flaws", this story is the exciting and enchanting first book in the "Magical Missions" series. 
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Book Title: A Curse of Mayhem (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions, Book 2) by Sunayna Prasad Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 173 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Amazon KDP Release date: July 2019 Format available for review: print, ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF) Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: June 1 to Jun 28, 2021 Content Rating: G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever.
Book Description:
History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself. It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind for good. Or so she thought… Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting her in trouble. Suddenly strange things are happening with disastrous effects, and if Alyssa can’t remove the magic, she will lose everything she holds dear. In order to get rid of her unwanted wizardry, Alyssa will have to boost her bravery and confidence and determine who Errol really is. But every time Alyssa uses an enchantment, Errol is one step closer to getting his flesh back and becoming alive, and he will do anything to achieve his goals…even if it means destroying Alyssa’s happiness. Originally published in 2016 as “Wizardry Goes Wild” and “The Unruly Curse” in 2019, “A Curse of Mayhem” is book two in the exciting and suspenseful “Magical Missions” series. 
Meet the Author:
Sunayna Prasad enjoys writing fantasy books for children, as well as cooking, creating artwork, watching online videos, and blogging. She has also written The Frights of Fiji, and A Curse of Mayhem and is constantly creating and brainstorming new ideas. Sunayna also loves cartoons, traveling, and thinking outside the box. She lives in New York. Connect with the Author: website ~ twitter ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
June 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – books spotlight / giveaway June 2 – Splashes of Joy – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post / giveaway June 3 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 3 - Books Lattes & Tiaras - book spotlight / giveaway June 4 – Bigreadersite – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 4 – redpillows – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 7 –Lamon Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 7 –redpillows – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 8 - Bigreadersite – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 8 - Casia's Corner – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 9 –Westveil Publishing – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post / giveaway June 10 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight June 10 - Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 10 – Kam's Place – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 11 – Books for Books – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 11 -Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 11 – Bigreadersite – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 11 - redpillows – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / guest post June 14 –Kam's Place – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 15 -Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway June 15 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 15 -Rajiv's Reviews – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 16 -Casia's Corner – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 16 –Nighttime Reading Center – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 16 -@twilight_reader – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 17 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway June 17 - @twilight_reader – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 18 – Books for Books – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 18 –Kam's Place – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 18 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI June 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI / giveaway June 21 - Chit Chat with Charity – book review of THE FRIGHT OF FIJI / giveaway June 22 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 22 -Casia's Corner – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 23 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM / giveaway June 24 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 24 -@twilight_reader – book review of THE CURSE OF MAYHEM June 25 - @Laurenreads._ - book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 28 – Books for Books – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS June 28 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway June 28 – Chit Chat with Charity – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / author interview / giveaway TBD – Bookish Quest – book review of THE NEW ENCHANTRESS / giveaway TBD – What Polly Reads – book spotlight / author interview
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According to the National Cancer Institute, "In 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 606,520 people will die from the disease." It is impossible to meet someone who has not been touched by this disease in some manner, whether it be physically or emotionally.
There are many types of cancer--so many that each month of the year is dedicated to promoting awareness of a different type. Just as cancer comes in various forms, it touches different people in various ways. When a writer is touched by this disease, the natural reaction is to take pen to paper--or rather fingers to keyboard. The results will surprise you! The stories are as diverse as the disease. During the month of April, here at iRead Book Tours, we are featuring some tremendous titles written by or inspired by cancer survivors! 
Book Title: Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists
Author: Christine Shields Corrigan Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 256 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Koehler Books Release date: Oct 2020 Formats Available for review: print-softback (USA and Canada), ebook (mobi file (for Kindle), gifted Kindle copy, PDF, NetGalley download) Tour dates: May 10 to May 28, 2021 Content Rating: PG-13. My book has some profanity and one non-explicit sex scene with my husband.  Christine Shields Corrigan
"This no-nonsense debut memoir recalls Corrigan's two-time battle with cancer and takes a pragmatic approach toward guiding other patients. Candid, sagacious writing on illness and adaptation." --Kirkus Reviews
A breast cancer diagnosis at forty-nine forces Christine Shields Corrigan, a wife, mom, and meticulous list-maker, to confront her deepest fears of illness, death, and loss of control as she struggles to face cancer again. From the discovery of a “junky” cyst, to chemotherapy and surgery, sleepless nights filled with rosaries and “what ifs,” and shifting family dynamics, her adult experience mirrors her teen bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with one exception—she no longer has parents keeping her in the dark. With the ghosts of cancer past hovering around her, Chris falls into the same overprotective traps her taciturn Irish-Catholic parents created, striving to keep her family’s life “normal,” when it is anything but, and soldiering through on her own, until a neighbor’s unexpected advice and gift move her to accept others’ help. With fierce honesty, poignant reflection, and good humor, Chris shares a journey filled with sorrow, grace, forgiveness, and resilience, as she winds her way through cancer for the second time. Again offers practical guidance and hope to individuals that they have the strength to forge a path beyond a diagnosis. 
Book Title: FLYING AGAINST THE ODDS: One Man's Journey to New Ways of Healing by Jean-Jacques Trochon with Heather Whitehall-Trochon
Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 249 pages Genre: Memoir Publisher: Ikhaya Publishing Release date: November 2020 Format available for review: print (Internationally), ebook (mobi, epub) Tour dates: May 17 to June 4, 2021 Content Rating: G. Memoir for General Audience.  Jean-Jacques Trochon
“IT TAKES A DIFFERENT KIND OF THINKING TO SOLVE A PROBLEM THAN THE KIND OF THINKING THAT PRODUCED THE PROBLEM.” —Albert Einstein
Jean-Jacque (JJ) had a devastating problem. At age fifty-one, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer and given three years to live. Rather than accept that outcome, JJ did what he always does: he set out to find a solution. Desiring to look beyond traditional treatments and their often harmful side effects, he put his unconventionally wired mind to work. JJ was relentless as he investigated alternative therapies and pursued global trailblazers in cancer research. Moving from the role of patient to patient-researcher, he became a trailblazer in his own right, being sought after for his latest findings. Ultimately, JJ brought together the most innovative international minds at the Rethinking Cancer 2017 conference in Paris. Together, they found common ground, and they continue to create integrative, synergistic approaches to treatment. Today, almost a decade after his diagnosis, JJ has defied the odds and is cancer-free. Recently retired from his career as a commercial airline captain on the Airbus A380, he now devotes himself to sharing his ongoing research with scientists and patients. JJ’s story illustrates how looking at things differently often enables us to see them in a whole new light. 
Book Title: Caroline & Mordecai the Gand by Jeff Gunhus
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 186 pages Genre: Fantasy, Literary Publisher: Seven Guns Press Release date: March 31, 2021 Format available for review: print (USA), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, PDF, audiobook (audible download) Tour dates: Mar 31 to May 11, 2021 Content Rating: PG: The language is G. There is one scene with the main character punches a bully resulting in a bloody nose. The emotional treatment of grief and the death of a loved one can be somewhat intense.
"Readers of all ages who look for ethereal, haunting stories of recovery and courage will find Caroline & Mordecai the Gand may hold the trappings of a fantasy adventure; but inside there is so much more. Make the right decision, to read this!" - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "Caroline’s story is profoundly sad, and yet hopeful, magical, and yet rooted in reality. There is magic, mystery, and daring adventure." - BooksCoffee  Jeff Gunhus
This novella was written by USA Today bestselling author Jeff Gunhus after he received a devastating diagnosis of state 3 cancer. The story is a message to his five children on how to deal with grief and a plea for them to grasp onto joy and love even in the darkest of times.
Caroline loses her spark. It takes a great adventure for her to find it again. Caroline loses her father in a car accident for which she feels responsible. Consumed by grief, she has a difficult time readjusting to a world that has changed so dramatically for her. On the anniversary of her father’s death, a strange window opens in the middle of the small lake behind her house. She climbs up an old oak to peer inside, but falls out of the tree and discovers that the window also serves as a door into a different world. Enter Mordecai the Gand, a mysterious traveler who befriends Caroline and promises to help her find a way back home since the window she fell through has disappeared. The two set out on a series of adventures that include visiting a tree village populated by a tribe known for eating travelers, running into a witch under a spell of her own making, hiding in a cave with a dragon encased in a wall of ice (prone to melting by campfire), all the while being pursued by a mysterious entity call the Creach which promises to devour Caroline and trap her in an eternity of despair. As they navigate these adventures and this new world, Caroline slowly discovers that she is meant to help each of the characters she meets. As she battles internally whether to stay or return home to the sadness and grief waiting for her there, she must regain perspective and open her heart to the act of caring and to the joy of love itself. In the end, she must demonstrate great courage, loyalty, and caring as the plot unfolds, becoming the active hero of her own story. 
Book Title: Marvellous Macey, The Delightful Days by Caitlin Bangsund
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-8), 40 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Caitlin E. Bangsund Release date: March 2021 Format available for review: print, ebook (PDF) Will send print books out: USA and Canada Tour dates: Mar 1 to mar 28, 2021 Content Rating: G. This children's book is for everyone.  Caitlin Bangsund
booksforbookz.blogspot.com/2021/03/marvellous-macey-delightful-days-by.htmlCan you va va voom? Do you light up the room? Marvellous Macey does! She may not quite fit the mould, but she is living delightful days. Embrace Macey's world of imagination and ability to love and accept everyone. Life may not be perfect and some things might be hard, but Macey shows us how to live in the moment and find the delight! Be inspired by Macey to make everyday the BEST day.
Caitlin Bangsund is the author of Marvellous Macey, The Delightful Days. It is the first in a series based on true life. Caitlin knows the trial and trauma of childhood cancer, childhood disability, and the fear of almost losing her daughter — the star of the series — Macey. She encourages readers to look for the treasures that hide in the rubble and gloom. Life is beautiful chaos and her message is to press on and conquer. Read her stories and help create a world that is full of kindness and acceptance. 
Book Title: MC Plays Hide and Seek: An Empowering Story for Healthy Children Who Care About a Person Living with Cancer by Eva Grayzel
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 64 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Mascot Books Release date: Jan 5, 2021 Format available for review: print (USA), pdf Tour dates: Jan 5 to Feb 1, 2021 Content Rating: G for everyone.  Eva Grayzel
When asked about her motivation for writing her children's picture book about cancer, author Eva Grayzel explains:
My children were 5 and 7 when I was diagnosed with stage IV oral cancer. It’s a disease that cannot be hidden under clothing. My caregivers were so consumed with me, we didn’t addressthe feelings of our children. I regret not seeking professional attention for them during that time, but we didn’t think of it. If my healthcare providers had recommended it, we would have followed through. Since my voice was compromised during treatment, finding a book about understanding cancer would have been an easy solution. However, I could not find one to help start the conversation with our children. Months after my recovery, my daughter still wouldn’t kiss me. She was intuitive, afraid of losing me and didn’t want to commit to another day of loving me. My son was shopping with his grandma for a birthday card and he found a Get Well card. “Let’s buy this for Mom.” Grandma had to tell him that I wasn’t sick anymore. When I reached my 10 year cancer-free anniversary, I had to mark it. There was no better way than filling the void for a children’s book to minimize fear and promote dialogue about cancer. ‘M.C. Plays Hide & Seek’ emphasizes feelings children experience and ways to address their emotions in a healthy, comfortable way. It’s everything I wished I had for my children. And, I hope it will be everything you need for yours.
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