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Join us for this tour from Oct 28 to Nov 22, 2024!
Book Details: Book Title: How to Dream: A Motivational Guide to a Life of Hope Success and Freedom by Deedee Cummings Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+) , 150 pages Genre: Inspirational/ Self-Help Publisher: Make A Way Media Release date: October 1, 2024 Format available for review: print-softback (USA), ebook (PDF) Tour dates: Oct 28 to Nov 22, 2024 Content Rating: PG. Just a couple words you can't say in school- no f-bombs
Book Description:
How do you dream in a world that actively crushes dreams? Everything you’ve been told about dreams is wrong. Our dreams have been hijacked. Dreams aren’t just fanciful thoughts; dreams are the very reason we’re here. Yet, we’re constantly told they’re impractical, a waste of time. How to Dream, by best-selling author, therapist, and entrepreneur Deedee Cummings, is your guide to reclaiming the power of your dreams. In this inspiring and practical book, Deedee uses her expertise and the art of storytelling to help you turn your dreams into reality. Whether you're just getting started or are well on your way, How to Dream offers doable steps and momentous mindset shifts that will make you unstoppable. Drawing from her own journey and years of experience helping others achieve their goals, you will learn:
Packed with affirmations, strategies, and practical advice, How to Dream is the essential toolkit for anyone ready to take their life to the next level. If you're struggling to find direction, seeking to reignite your ambition, or need encouragement to stay the course, this book will inspire you to dream bigger, push harder, find freedom, and create the life you've always imagined. Don't let another day pass without pursuing your true potential. It's time to make your dreams a reality—starting now. 
Meet the Author:
Deedee Cummings is a professional dreamer. She is also an author of eighteen books, therapist, attorney, and mom from Louisville, Kentucky. Cummings founded Make A Way Media in 2014 after struggling to find books with characters who looked like her own children and an extreme lack of stories that reflected their life experiences. Books published by Make A Way focus on hope, diversity, social justice, and therapeutic skills for children and adults. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Forbes, NPR, USA Today, Essence Magazine, Psych Central, Well+Good, and The EveryGirl, among other media outlets. In 2021, she was appointed to the Kentucky Early Childhood Advisory Council by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear acknowledging her decades long service to the children and families of Kentucky. Deedee is also the founder of The Louisville Book Festival which celebrates its fifth year in 2024 and hosts over 150 authors and presenters from all over the country. She was inspired to work to highlight and celebrate a culture of reading in her community after working as an in-home therapist and visiting homes of children who had no books. Cummings believes literacy is a fundamental human right. Her work highlights inspiring messages that remind us all it is never too late to begin again. She is currently working to adapt her latest children’s series inspired by the life of her daughter, Kayla Pecchioni (a Broadway actress) to a Broadway musical. Deedee recently founded the Make A Way Mindset program to teach the unshakable mindset she has developed as an entrepreneur of thirty years. Her next book is her first book written for adults called How to Dream and will be released in October 2024. connect with the author: website ~ make a way media ~ facebook ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Oct 23 – @bearyintobooks * - book review Oct 28 - Cover Lover Book Review– book spotlight / giveaway Oct 28 - Over Coffee Conversations– book review / giveaway Oct 28 - @my_fair_fiction * - book review Oct 28 - @acourtofspinesnpages* - book review Oct 29 - @adriftinfictionalworld* - book review Oct 29 – @this.human.reads* - book review Oct 29 - @onemorechap* - book review Oct 30 – Liese's Blog– book spotlight Oct 30 - @bookarlo* - book review Oct 31 - @Leannebookstagram * - book review Oct 31 - @stars.and.embers * - book review Nov 4 – @speedreadstagram * - book review Nov 5 – Faith And Books– book review / giveaway Nov 5 – @bookameme * - book review Nov 5 - @bookscape__ * - book review Nov 6 – @jilljemmett*- book review Nov 8 – @onceuponafrida * - book review Nov 11 - A Mama's Corner of the World– book review / giveaway Nov 12 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 12 – @booksadcoffeeuk * - book review Nov 12 – @just_another_mother_with_books* - book review Nov 13 - @eulaly_bookbuzzz * - book review Nov 13 - @lalysbookbuzzz* - book review Nov 13 - @michellegodardricher* - book review Nov 15 – Divas With A Purpose – book review / author interview / giveaway Nov 18 - @whatsenalireads * - book review Nov 19 – Reading Authors Network– book spotlight / giveaway Nov 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books- book review / giveaway Nov 20- @kiv_coffeeandpages* - book review Nov 20 – @book_withquotes * - book review Nov 20 – @readsandmusic * - book review Nov 21 – Books R Us – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 21 - @onceuponamaltesereader * - book review Nov 22 - Books for Books– book spotlight Nov 22– @ojreads * - book review TBD - @royallyreading * - book review
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  Join us for this tour from June 4 to June 24, 2024! Book Details: Book Title: Happy Harry: A Magical Golden by Barbara Lampert Category: Adult Non-Fiction 18 yrs +, 318 pages Genre: Dog Memoir Publisher: Golden Wolf Books Release date: November, 2023 Format available for review: print (print - softback / USA and Canada) and ebook (EPUB and PDF) available for review. Tour dates: June 4 to June 24, 2024 Content Rating: G: My book is perfectly fit for general audiences from young adults up to seniors. "Nobody who loves dogs will be able to resist your book! A magnificent love story!" - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, international bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love and When Elephants Weep. "Everyone loves Golden Retrievers, or at least they should. But what sets Barbara Lampert apart is not just that she is over-the-top crazy about Goldens, but that she writes so beautifully about them. Happy Harry: A Magical Golden is a wonderful love letter to the greatest creatures on the planet." - David Rosenfelt, national bestselling and award-winning author of Dogtripping and Leader of the Pack Book Description: In her dog memoir Happy Harry: A Magical Golden, author and psychotherapist Barbara Lampert, a lifelong dog lover, tells the true story of her beloved Golden Retriever, Harry. Like her first dog memoir, Harry’s story comes from her mostly uncensored daily journal and takes place in Malibu, California. Harry was a genuinely free spirit – wild, and very wolf-like. Did all this contribute to his being exceptionally happy? Perhaps. Harry was not only the happiest being Barbara’s ever known, happy to the very core of him, but also the bravest. More than once in his life, Harry had to face true adversity, and each time, Barbara would look at him in wonder, not fully understanding how a being could be so brave and at the same time continue to be so happy. Harry literally pranced through life, with a joyous attitude that made being around him like magic.  Meet the Author: My passion is dogs! I’ve had dogs most of my life and hope to have at least one by my side always. Dog energy is the best! I’m a psychotherapist, licensed for over thirty years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in relationships. I’m also an author. Happy Harry: A Magical Golden is my second dog memoir. My first is Charlie: A Love Story. Both about two of my Golden Retrievers. (See, I told you that dogs are my passion!) Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I was a flight attendant for United Airlines for nine years. I also acquired two masters degrees and a doctorate. And taught sociology at a number of universities. Gardening is another love of mine (Not as much as dogs but right up there!). I see my garden as a work of art and garden as much as possible in my free time. I love being in nature. The miracle of growth, the changing landscape, the beauty. I live in Malibu, California with my husband David and, you guessed it, our two wonderful Golden Retrievers, Oliver and Henry. Connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ tiktok ~ pinterest ~ X/twitter ~ goodreads Tour Participants:
June 1 - @alwaysreadingxo June 4 - @amybooksy June 4 - Locks, Hooks, and Books - review June 4 - @Leannebookstagram June 5 - @this.human.reads June 5 - @bearyintobooks June 6 - @acourtofspinesnpages June 10 - @pluvioreads June 18 - @hartfiction June 18 - Cover Lover Book Reviews June 18 - @readsandmusic June 24 - @alyssas_book_obsession June 24 - @gettinglostinagoodbook June 25 - @kiv_coffeeandpages @book_withquotes @thebooknearme 
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Book Details: Book Title: The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision by Dr. Judy Ho Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 350 pages Genre: Mental Health, Self-Development, Self-Help, Relationships, Motivation Publisher: Hachette Publication Date: March 26, 2024 Formats Available for Review: print-hardback (USA and Canada), ebook (Gifted Kindle, PDF), audiobook (audible download) Tour dates: May 27 to June 14 Content Rating: G: No bad language or adult themes
Book Description:
Discover a revolutionary approach to attachment theory that teaches readers how to heal their inner child to change their anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment style in relationships, friendships, at work, and home—perfect for readers of How to Do the Work, Polysecure, and Amir Levine’s Attached. Did you know that attachment style impacts more than romantic relationships? As it turns out, most of us are thinking about Attachment Theory all wrong, and triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho is here to set the record straight. Grounded in the science of attachment, Dr. Judy’s game-changing approach shows that our attachment style impacts every aspect of our lives: friendships, career, goal setting, and, critically, our sense of self. Moreover, we can all learn to become securely attached—no matter what attachment style we developed in childhood—meaning that we can reclaim our ability to feel safe, loved, and capable of achieving the life we’ve always wanted. Through Dr. Judy’s innovative program, readers will learn to identify their attachment style, recognize their core needs and wounds, and implement evidence-based practical tools to heal their inner child as they develop the secure attachment we all need to thrive. Readers will also benefit from:
Meet the Author:
Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and published author. She penned Stop Self-Sabotage (published by HarperCollins in August 2019), a book detailing a scientifically driven six-step program which has been translated into 7 additional languages around the world. Her second book, co-authored with Max Dubrow, titled I’ll Give it to Your Straight-ish: What Your Teen Wants You to Know, was published by Flashpoint in November 2021 and contains Dr. Judy's evidence-based tips to help parents raise healthy and resilient teenagers. Dr. Judy’s third book, The New Rules of Attachment, which focuses on healing insecure attachment styles at any age to optimize well-being, career, goal attainment, and relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, will be published by Hachette Book Group in March 2024. Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work. She regularly appears as an expert psychologist on television, podcasts, radio, and contributes to other media including print and electronic periodicals. She was a co-host on the syndicate daytime television talk show The Doctors, co-host of CBS’s Face the Truth, and host of The SuperCharged Life podcast. Dr. Judy Ho is an avid researcher and a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award. She teaches masters and doctoral level psychology students, hosts an active research program to improve mental health care for high-need populations, and is the chair of the Institutional Review Board at Pepperdine University. Her treatment approaches integrate the scientific principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She is a sought after keynote speaker and educator for national and local events including research, clinical, and corporate conferences and workshops for businesses, organizations, and schools. Dr. Judy received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from University of California Berkeley and Haas school of Business, and her masters and doctorate from the San Diego State University/University of California School of Medicine’s Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health sponsored fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology, American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology, and National Board of Forensic Evaluators. Dr. Judy resides in Los Angeles, CA and enjoys snowboarding, writing music, singing, running, biking, cooking, playing video games, and dabbling in the art of flying trapeze during her time away from work. Her favorite pup is the Border Collie, and most memorable places to travel include Greece, Italy, and Sweden. connect with the author: website ~X/twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ youtube ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
May 27 – Locks, Hooks and Books– book review / giveaway May 27 - Cover Lover Book Review– book spotlight / giveaway May 29 - Country Mamas with Kids - book review / author interview / giveaway May 30 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book review /giveaway June 3 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review / giveaway June 4 – @Bookqueenbee– audiobook review June 6 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway June 7 - On My Bookshelf - book review / author interview / giveaway June 11 – Michelle, The Book Critic – book spotlight / giveaway June 12 – @leannebookstagram– book review June 13 - Olio by Marilyn - book review / author interview / giveaway June 14 – Library of Clean Reads – book review / giveaway TBD – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway TBD – Karma Zee Readz – book review / author interview / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Mar 11 to Mar 29, 2024!
Book Details: Book Title: The Secrets of the Hidden Workforce by Lisa Toth Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 142 pages Genre: Nonfiction Occupational Publisher: Yorkshire Publishing Release date: March, 2024 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (PDF) Tour dates: Mar 11 to Mar 29, 2024 Content Rating: PG. Suitable for all adults 17+
Book Description:
Radio show host, Lisa Toth shares how she created a staffing agency for the developmentally disabled population. Over the years, Toth has helped thousands of individuals with disabilities find work that Is not only a good fit for their strengths, but also work they find fulfilling. Readers will enjoy this collection of inspiring stories, as well as the honest candor with which Lisa shares the lessons she learned along the way. She and her clients have faced daunting obstacles and challenges that would make many give up. It's the challenges that make the successes extra sweet for all of them. 
Meet the Author:
Lisa Toth, CEO Owner at Rise Staffing is passionate about employment. Her favorite thing is matching people with great employers! In addition to this work, Toth is the host of the successful radio show "The Hidden Workforce," a show about the positive impact people with different abilities bring to the workforce. connect with the author: website ~ facebook
Tour Schedule:
Mar 11 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Mar 11 – Olio by Marilyn– book review / giveaway Mar 12 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway Mar 13 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Mar 13 - Liese's Blog– book spotlight Mar 14 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Mar 15 – Cheryl's Book Nook – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 18 – Novels Alive– book review / giveaway Mar 19 - FUONLYKNEW - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Mar 19 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Mar 19 - @regallywritten – book review Mar 20 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight Mar 20 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Mar 21 - Country Mamas With Kids– book review / author interview / giveaway Mar 22 – Books With A Chance – book review / giveaway Mar 25 – Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews - book review / giveaway Mar 26 – My Reading Getaway – book review / author interview / giveaway Mar 26 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review Mar 27 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Mar 27 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's – book review / author interview / giveaway Mar 28 – Reading Excursions – book review Mar 29 - Black Coffee Brown Cow – book review / giveaway TBD – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join Us For This Tour From Jan 8 to Jan 26, 2024
Book Details: Book Title: Delaware from Railways to Freeways / First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 110 pages Genre: American History, Colonial Publisher: Dave Tabler Publication Date: Nov 1, 2023 Formats Available for Review: print (softback) (USA), ebook (EPUB, PDF, NETGALLEY download) Tour dates: Jan 8 to Jan 26, 2024 Content Rating: G. Suitable for all audiences.
"Delaware from Railroads to Freeways by Dave Tabler is a visually stunning book that takes readers on a captivating journey through Delaware's 19th-century history. With engaging narrative and stunning graphics that seem to leap off the page, this book provides an immersive and enthralling reading experience as Tabler chronicles the rich history of Delaware. This is his second installment of a three-part series on the history of Delaware – the First State.... For Delaware natives and enthusiasts, this is probably one of the best-illustrated background books of Delaware's 19th-century history as you can find about the First State. It is truly a captivating book." -- AuthorsReading
"Dave Tabler’s Delaware from Railways to Freeways is a fascinating history text covering important sites and artifacts from the first state. The book includes a wealth of historical and social insights into the production techniques and ultimate significance behind the early Delaware artifacts and events it covers. It makes note of the geographical importance of certain buildings and landscapes as well. Detailed images appear on each page of the book alongside brief, evocative descriptions of their meaning and significance. The result is an involving pictorial history of the evolution of Delaware, complemented by distinguishing coverage of the development of the state’s transportation infrastructure." -- Foreword Reviews "Tabler’s second entry in a trilogy covering the history of Delaware rides the rails into the First State’s storied past, covering the tumultuous yet prosperous 19th century and the dawn of the 20th, that era of iron, steam, Civil War, suffragettes, technical marvels, and surprises both fun—like the history of scrapple, or the suspender-and-pants rig known as a “breeches buoy” used to rescue mariners—to the morbid, like public whipping posts or the jolting tale of a child’s corpse being sent through the mail. The stories of trends, people, and material goods that Tabler highlights, in short and inviting bursts of text, are interesting and well buttressed by the copious illustrations." -- Booklife "The contents are entertaining and varied, offering glimpses of little-known aspects of American history, from Colonial-era enmity between Whigs and Tories to inventions such as the Manby mortar, a cannon-like device used in rescuing people from sinking ships, to a bartending goose." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delaware from Railways to Freeways is the second book in a series that began with Delaware Before the Railroads and whose planned conclusion is Delaware from Freeways to e-Ways. In his preface, author Dave Tabler touts the advent of the railroad, saying that it “ushered in a prosperous era for the First State” due to Delaware’s “strategic location” on the Delaware Bay. The book is mostly photographs, all of which are vibrant and compelling and include objects that would not be present in most histories of the state, such as John Jones’s adjustable peach sorter: an 1874 invention that revolutionized peach sorting. Or the crawlspace in the home of Quaker couple Daniel and Mary Corbit, in which they hid a fugitive slave in 1845. Tabler’s captions are bite-sized yet satisfying, offering readers a plethora of history without making them feel overworked. ...More a coffee-table book than a proper history, Dave Tabler’s Delaware from Railways to Freeways is a worthy read for any devotee of Delaware’s past." -- Indie Reader "Delaware from Railways to Freeways offers readers a captivating journey through Delaware’s lesser-known history. It is an excellent choice for those who relish reading about unusual facts and harbor a passion for history, even if it occasionally leans toward trivia. This book provides a valuable contribution to understanding Delaware’s rich heritage." -- Literary Titan
Book Description:
Our tiny state continues to make an oversized impact on today’s America. Explore the mind-blowing facts that give Delaware a unique place in history. Want to know more about the historical depth of the Diamond State? Curious to learn the surprising background behind cypress shingles, Conestoga wagons, and Patty Cannon? Wondering about the origins of George Washington’s famous cherry tree story? Popular blogger and long-time Delawarean Dave Tabler relishes sharing his love of the past with hundreds of thousands of online readers. And now he’s here to celebrate the many fascinating details that make this small first state a real powerhouse. Delaware from Railways to Freeways covers eye-opening information about the region and its residents from 1800 to 1907. Laying out a captivating journey through pictures and offering up little-known anecdotes, entertainingly educational stories, and a comprehensive deep dive, Tabler gives insightful commentary on inventions, contributors to society, and transformative technology. History lovers of all ages will immensely enjoy this trove of 19th-century lore. In Delaware from Railways to Freeways, you’ll discover:
Delaware from Railways to Freeways is the perfect combination of coffee table book and reference resource and is the second volume in the Delaware History Overview series. If you like photography from the past, engrossing regional tales, and adaptive teaching tools, then you’ll adore Dave Tabler’s fresh retrospective. 
Meet the Author:
Ten year old Dave Tabler decided he was going to read the ‘R’ volume from the family’s World Book Encyclopedia set over summer vacation. He never made it from beginning to end. He did, however, become interested in Norman Rockwell, rare-earth elements, and Run for the Roses. Tabler’s father encouraged him to try his hand at taking pictures with the family camera. With visions of Rockwell dancing in his head, Tabler press-ganged his younger brother into wearing a straw hat and sitting next to a stream barefoot with a homemade fishing pole in his hand. The resulting image was terrible. Dave Tabler went on to earn degrees in art history and photojournalism despite being told he needed a ‘Plan B.' Fresh out of college, Tabler contributed the photography for The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics, which taught him how to work with museum curators, collectors, and white cotton gloves. He met a man in the Shenandoah Valley who played the musical saw, a Knoxville fellow who specialized in collecting barbed wire, and Tom Dickey, brother of the man who wrote ‘Deliverance.’ In 2006 Tabler circled back to these earlier encounters with Appalachian culture as an idea for a blog. AppalachianHistory.net today reaches 375,000 readers a year. Dave Tabler moved to Delaware in 2010 and became smitten with its rich past. He no longer copies Norman Rockwell, but his experience working with curators and collectors came in handy when he got the urge to photograph a love letter to Delaware’s early heritage. This may be the start of something. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Jan 8 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Jan 9 – China Sorrows – book review / giveaway Jan 10 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Jan 10 - From the TBR Pile - book spotlight guest post / giveaway Jan 11 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Jan 12 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight / giveaway Jan 16 – Leanne Bookstagram – book review Jan 16 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway Jan 17– My Reading Getaway – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 18 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway Jan 19 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Jan 22 – Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews – book review / giveaway Jan 23 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / author interview / giveaway Jan 24 –Because I said so- adventures in parenting – book review / guest post / giveaway Jan 25 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Jan 26- Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's – book review / giveaway
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SPOTLIGHT BOOK TOUR: Delaware from Railways to Freeways / First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler10/17/2023 
Join Us For This Tour From Nov 20 to Dec 15
Book Details: Book Title: Delaware from Railways to Freeways / First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 110 pages Genre: American History, Colonial Publisher: Dave Tabler Publication Date: Nov 1, 2023 Tour dates: Nov 20 to Dec 15 Content Rating: G. None needed. Works for all audiences.
"Delaware from Railroads to Freeways by Dave Tabler is a visually stunning book that takes readers on a captivating journey through Delaware's 19th-century history. With engaging narrative and stunning graphics that seem to leap off the page, this book provides an immersive and enthralling reading experience as Tabler chronicles the rich history of Delaware. This is his second installment of a three-part series on the history of Delaware – the First State.... For Delaware natives and enthusiasts, this is probably one of the best-illustrated background books of Delaware's 19th-century history as you can find about the First State. It is truly a captivating book." -- AuthorsReading
"Dave Tabler’s Delaware from Railways to Freeways is a fascinating history text covering important sites and artifacts from the first state. The book includes a wealth of historical and social insights into the production techniques and ultimate significance behind the early Delaware artifacts and events it covers. It makes note of the geographical importance of certain buildings and landscapes as well. Detailed images appear on each page of the book alongside brief, evocative descriptions of their meaning and significance. The result is an involving pictorial history of the evolution of Delaware, complemented by distinguishing coverage of the development of the state’s transportation infrastructure." -- Foreword Reviews "Tabler’s second entry in a trilogy covering the history of Delaware rides the rails into the First State’s storied past, covering the tumultuous yet prosperous 19th century and the dawn of the 20th, that era of iron, steam, Civil War, suffragettes, technical marvels, and surprises both fun—like the history of scrapple, or the suspender-and-pants rig known as a “breeches buoy” used to rescue mariners—to the morbid, like public whipping posts or the jolting tale of a child’s corpse being sent through the mail. The stories of trends, people, and material goods that Tabler highlights, in short and inviting bursts of text, are interesting and well buttressed by the copious illustrations." -- Booklife "The contents are entertaining and varied, offering glimpses of little-known aspects of American history, from Colonial-era enmity between Whigs and Tories to inventions such as the Manby mortar, a cannon-like device used in rescuing people from sinking ships, to a bartending goose." -- Kirkus Reviews "Delaware from Railways to Freeways is the second book in a series that began with Delaware Before the Railroads and whose planned conclusion is Delaware from Freeways to e-Ways. In his preface, author Dave Tabler touts the advent of the railroad, saying that it “ushered in a prosperous era for the First State” due to Delaware’s “strategic location” on the Delaware Bay. The book is mostly photographs, all of which are vibrant and compelling and include objects that would not be present in most histories of the state, such as John Jones’s adjustable peach sorter: an 1874 invention that revolutionized peach sorting. Or the crawlspace in the home of Quaker couple Daniel and Mary Corbit, in which they hid a fugitive slave in 1845. Tabler’s captions are bite-sized yet satisfying, offering readers a plethora of history without making them feel overworked. ...More a coffee-table book than a proper history, Dave Tabler’s Delaware from Railways to Freeways is a worthy read for any devotee of Delaware’s past." -- Indie Reader "Delaware from Railways to Freeways offers readers a captivating journey through Delaware’s lesser-known history. It is an excellent choice for those who relish reading about unusual facts and harbor a passion for history, even if it occasionally leans toward trivia. This book provides a valuable contribution to understanding Delaware’s rich heritage." -- Literary Titan
Book Description:
Delaware from Railways to Freeways covers eye-opening information about the region and its residents from 1800 to 1907. Laying out a captivating journey through pictures and offering up little-known anecdotes, entertainingly educational stories, and a comprehensive deep dive, Tabler gives insightful commentary on inventions, contributors to society, and transformative technology. History lovers of all ages will immensely enjoy this trove of 19th-century lore. 
Meet the Author:
Ten year old Dave Tabler decided he was going to read the ‘R’ volume from the family’s World Book Encyclopedia set over summer vacation. He never made it from beginning to end. He did, however, become interested in Norman Rockwell, rare-earth elements, and Run for the Roses. Tabler’s father encouraged him to try his hand at taking pictures with the family camera. With visions of Rockwell dancing in his head, Tabler press-ganged his younger brother into wearing a straw hat and sitting next to a stream barefoot with a homemade fishing pole in his hand. The resulting image was terrible. Dave Tabler went on to earn degrees in art history and photojournalism despite being told he needed a ‘Plan B.' Fresh out of college, Tabler contributed the photography for The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics, which taught him how to work with museum curators, collectors, and white cotton gloves. He met a man in the Shenandoah Valley who played the musical saw, a Knoxville fellow who specialized in collecting barbed wire, and Tom Dickey, brother of the man who wrote ‘Deliverance.’ In 2006 Tabler circled back to these earlier encounters with Appalachian culture as an idea for a blog. AppalachianHistory.net today reaches 375,000 readers a year. Dave Tabler moved to Delaware in 2010 and became smitten with its rich past. He no longer copies Norman Rockwell, but his experience working with curators and collectors came in handy when he got the urge to photograph a love letter to Delaware’s early heritage. This may be the start of something. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
Nov 20 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 21 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 22 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 22 - Splashes of Joy - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 24 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 27- Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 28– Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 29 – Kim's Book Reviews and Wrting Aha's – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 30 – Diane’s Book Journal – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 1 –My Reading Getaway – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Dec 4 – Leanne Bookstagram – book spotlight Dec 5 – Faith and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 5 - Books with a Chance - book spotlight / giveaway Dec 6– Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 7 – Brooke Blogs – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 8 - Lisa Everyday Reads – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 11 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Dec 12 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 13 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Dec 14 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway TBD – Paws.Read.Repeat – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join Us for This Tour from Nov 27 to Dec 15!
Book Details: Book Title: Creating Your First Novel by Hank Quense Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 165 pages Genre: Non-Fiction, Self Help, Publisher: Strange Worlds Publishing Release date: Oct 15, 2023 Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), e-book (MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE), EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Nov 27 to Dec 15 Content Rating: G
Book Description:
Are you writing your first book? Or are you thinking about writing it? Do you have any idea what you’re getting into? No? Let’s talk about it. Most aspiring authors concentrate on writing the book to the exclusion of all else. However, the reality is that creating a book is a long-term, multi-phase project and writing it is only one facet of the project. The complete project involves five separate phases:
Another difficulty with the creative project is that almost all information on the process only discusses one phase of it. Until now. Creating Your First Novel covers all five phases. It is written by an author who has gone through the project over two dozen times. Creating Your First Novel provides a road map to get you through the process without losing your sanity.
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Hank Quense has self-published his books for over 12 years. His non-fiction books cover fiction writing (Creating Stories), self-publishing (How to Self-publish and Market a Book, Self-publish a Book in 10 Steps), marketing (Book Marketing Fundamentals) and author business (Business Basics for Authors). He also lectures on these subjects in schools, libraries and on webinars. Hank recently started https://hankquense.podia.com/ The site provides solutions to pain points (problems) for fiction writers, self-publishing authors and authors who are trying to market their books. Connect with the Author: Website ~ X ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ YouTube ~ BookBub ~ Goodreads
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Nov 27 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway Nov 28 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 29 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review / giveaway Nov 29 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 30 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Dec 1 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / guest post / giveaway Dec 4 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's - book review / giveaway Dec 5 – World of My Imagination – book review / giveaway Dec 5 – World of My Imagination – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Dec 6 – The Momma Spot – book review / giveaway Dec 7 – Lisa Everyday Reads – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Dec 8 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight Dec 11 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Dec 12 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Dec 13 – What the Book! – book review / giveaway Dec 15 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight / giveaway
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