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Release Blitz: A Voice in the Mind by Bruce M. Perrin #pyschological #thriller #newbooks #releaseday #rabtbooktours

 

The Mind Sleuth Series


Psychological Thriller

Date Published: April 29, 2025

 

 

Randy Hutton had fallen on hard times. He had lost his management job in customer service, “a victim of technology” as his manager had put it during his exit interview. Randy, however, described it as being ousted by little more than a glorified answering machine.

His wife, Isabella Perez-Hutton, on the other hand, was the up-and-coming star at Breakthrough Systems, leading a project that would help artificially intelligent computer systems work with their human counterparts. All the smart machines needed, she reasoned, was a better understanding of the strengths—creativity, intuition—and limitations of their human coworkers.

The irony of the couple’s situation—she building better, faster, smarter technology—and him displaced by a simple form of it wasn’t lost on either of them. That irony, however, wasn’t the reason for the violence that surrounded Isabella at work—a suicide, a demolished lab, a murdered programmer. Rather, the justification for those acts came from a voice deep within Randy’s head, a voice that tormented him endlessly, making sleep impossible and retaliation against those who would destroy him his only sanctuary.

And although Isabella’s new friend, Nicole Veles, came to suspect Randy, would it make any difference? Because by the time she came to this position, husband and wife were deep in the Colorado wilderness and Randy had killing on his mind.

 

A Voice in the Mind is part of The Mind Sleuth Series

Find out more about all of the books in the series at

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About the Author

If you’re interested in what I’m like in something more detailed than what will fit in this space, I’d say, buy any of my books. That overly analytic guy (read geek) is me. OK, I’ve never saved the day like the heroes in my books, but we think alike. I’m interested in technology and psychology (my formal background) and enjoy writing about where they meet, now and in the future. In addition to pounding the keyboard, I like to tinker with home automation and I’m an avid hiker. When I’m not on the trails, you’ll find me at home with my wife and our dog in Aurora, CO.

 

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Cover Reveal: Daemones ex Machina by Russell Anders #cyberpunk #urbanfantasy #fantasy #fiction #coverreveal #comingsoon #rabtbooktours

 


Cyberpunk/Urban Fantasy Fiction

Release Date: July 23rd, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing


If you make a deal with the Devil, don’t forget to read the fine print. 


Three operatives find themselves on the run after a corporate sabotage job goes awry. Now, their predatory employer, a heavyweight weapons-tech firm, wants its elite A-team dead at all costs.  Jon is a smooth-talking charmer. Friedrich is a hacker prodigy. And Guion is the ice-cold tactician who keeps them all in line.

Backs against the wall, the men strike separate infernal pacts to stay alive. They vanish into the urban badlands of New York’s Five Hives, vowing to lie low and figure out why they’ve become targets. Meanwhile, Jon suspects there’s an insidious evil possessing his friends, and he wonders if they all got more than they bargained for. 

Amid an escalating war between local gangs and the firm’s private shock troops, the fugitives uncover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everyone they know and love. But can they stop the destruction before their inner demons seize control?


About the Author

At the age of four, Russell Anders started telling stories, often interrupting his mother during bedtime reading to ask, “Then what happened?” She always answered, “You tell me,” and his imagination conjured fantastical tales of dragons and dinosaurs.

He gravitated toward a career as a technical writer and writing coach for software companies. He also briefly served as a columnist for Dragon Magazine. One of his favorite hobbies includes tabletop role playing, especially as the game master. And yes, he's as cruel to the characters in his games as he is to the characters in his books; his players love him for it. 

Russel lives with the constant canine companionship of whip-smart but goofy Sigurd, an English Mastiff (the best breed ever).     

Daemones ex Machina is his debut novel.

 

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Book Blitz: Come With Me on the Yellow Brick Road by Leslie Zeidel #womensfiction #inspirational #selfhelp #rabtbooktours


Women's Fiction / Inspirational / Self-Help

 

 

Step onto the Yellow Brick Road with Leslie Zeidel in Come Along with Me on Our “Yellow Brick Road”, an uplifting and heartfelt novel inspired by the timeless magic of The Wizard of Oz. Through the eyes of three generations of resilient women, you’ll experience their struggles, fears, and triumphs, ultimately learning how life’s greatest obstacles can transform into extraordinary strength.

This captivating story can be read through a religious lens, a spiritual healing journey, or simply as an intimate portrayal of family connections, bridging generations through shared wisdom and understanding. As our world grows increasingly chaotic, readers young and old will find comfort, courage, and inspiration in Leslie’s beautifully woven narrative, designed to help you move beyond your fears, embrace joy, and navigate life’s uncertainties with newfound confidence.

Part one of a compelling fictionalized trilogy drawn from the author’s own life, this book intertwines real-world experiences with the enchanting metaphor of Dorothy’s Yellow Brick Road. Join Leslie as she introduces characters that mirror beloved friends from Oz, guiding readers on their own path toward inner peace, fulfillment, and victory.


About the Author

Leslie Zeidel, author of Come Along with Me on Our “Yellow Brick Road”, is a compassionate storyteller, innovative businesswoman, and dedicated advocate for turning personal trauma into strength. Her richly layered narratives draw from a lifetime of impactful experiences, connecting deeply with readers seeking healing, inspiration, and inner peace.

 

About Leslie

Leslie holds a Master’s Degree from Columbia University and founded InSpeech in 1978, revolutionizing speech therapy delivery to institutions nationwide. Driven by her heartfelt philosophy—“To have a part, To speak directly from the heart, a city in mind… To Give, Take, and Live,”—Leslie transformed her vision into reality, building and taking her company public within a decade.

 

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Tour Kick Off: French Cruises Can Kill You by Constance Meccarello-Gerson #nowontour #giveaway #mystery #cozymystery #rabtbooktours @meccarello





The Hassle High Mystery Series, Book 3

 

Cozy Mystery

Date Published: 11-14-2020


 

Cozy Mystery with Death Romance and twists on a French Cruise with the Hassle High group. Complete with occult, kidnapping and French Recipes.

 


About the Author

Constance Meccarello-Gerson was born in Poughkeepsie N.Y.  She is a graduate of Florida Southern College with a BA in Acting. She also attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. HB Studio, Actors Studio, in NYC.  She is a member of SAG, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Si Omega. Her MFA in Acting is from Brooklyn College.  She has appeared on TV, film, and on stage in NYC. For 20 years she taught as a mentor and teacher of English and Theatre arts for the New York City Department of Education and for the University at Santa Cruz. She also taught for ten years as a Speech Coordinator at Touro College. She was an executive at Bloomingdales. Her writing as appeared in Musings, also in the Best American Poets series.  Murder at Hassle High is her first  cozy mystery. Summertime Murder at Hassle High is her second and  French Cruises Can Kill You  is the third.  She wrote Armera a sci fi mystery and her Snowball the Sherlock Rabbit series, a group of children books.  Currently she lives in NYC with her husband Alain, a parrot named Benji, and lots of fish. She is currently writing Death In a Dorm, another cozy in the Hassle High series.


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Tour Kick Off: Come With Me on the Yellow Brick Road by Leslie Zeidel #womensfiction #inspirational #seflhelp #nowontour #rabtbooktours




Women's Fiction / Inspirational / Self-Help

 

 

Step onto the Yellow Brick Road with Leslie Zeidel in Come Along with Me on Our “Yellow Brick Road”, an uplifting and heartfelt novel inspired by the timeless magic of The Wizard of Oz. Through the eyes of three generations of resilient women, you’ll experience their struggles, fears, and triumphs, ultimately learning how life’s greatest obstacles can transform into extraordinary strength.

This captivating story can be read through a religious lens, a spiritual healing journey, or simply as an intimate portrayal of family connections, bridging generations through shared wisdom and understanding. As our world grows increasingly chaotic, readers young and old will find comfort, courage, and inspiration in Leslie’s beautifully woven narrative, designed to help you move beyond your fears, embrace joy, and navigate life’s uncertainties with newfound confidence.

Part one of a compelling fictionalized trilogy drawn from the author’s own life, this book intertwines real-world experiences with the enchanting metaphor of Dorothy’s Yellow Brick Road. Join Leslie as she introduces characters that mirror beloved friends from Oz, guiding readers on their own path toward inner peace, fulfillment, and victory.



About the Author

Leslie Zeidel, author of Come Along with Me on Our “Yellow Brick Road”, is a compassionate storyteller, innovative businesswoman, and dedicated advocate for turning personal trauma into strength. Her richly layered narratives draw from a lifetime of impactful experiences, connecting deeply with readers seeking healing, inspiration, and inner peace.

 

About Leslie

Leslie holds a Master’s Degree from Columbia University and founded InSpeech in 1978, revolutionizing speech therapy delivery to institutions nationwide. Driven by her heartfelt philosophy—“To have a part, To speak directly from the heart, a city in mind… To Give, Take, and Live,”—Leslie transformed her vision into reality, building and taking her company public within a decade.

 

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Teaser: Diving Into the Beloved by Lark Compton #poetry #art #giveaway #excerpt #teaser #rabtbooktours



Poetry, Art

Date Published: 10-14-2024

Publisher: Infinite Heart Publications


 

The Timeless Dance of Love and Devotion

These poetic verses explore the timeless and transcendent nature of love, where beauty and devotion surpass the boundaries of time and space. The writer evokes a cosmic connection between two souls, celebrating love as an eternal, infinite force that binds them together in a dance of passion and unity. 



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Hands of the Clock


Beloved, when I'm with you

the hands of the clock tremble.

Your beauty stuns them

and their raison d'etre disappears through a crack in time


like the intoxicated bee whose ecstatic nectar-drinking

made him forget to fly before the lotus blossom closed for the evening.


I too am in No Man’s Land after tasting you.


Like the hands of the clock, your beauty has stopped a thing within me.


I only seem fit to write rogue love poems

and sing tavern songs of intoxication and wonder.


Please give me another job

because, like the clock hands, my own raison d'etre


seems lost in the crack between waking and dream,

that majestic ocean of silence

stretching past infinity—


holding a silly bubble afloat

until it is no more.


About the Author

Lark enjoys being a hermit and staying out of the limelight.

He has been know to accidentally bodysurf with turtles at play.

He leaves them alone and they leave him alone.

Everyone’s happy.

 

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Teaser: Crossing Fifty-One by Debbie Russell #selfhelp #grief #parenting #nonfiction #excerpt #rabtbooktours @DebbiesStories


Death & Grief, Parenting, Self-Help

Date Published: 06-20-2023

Publisher: Koehler Books


 

A week before Christmas 1951, Dr. Ralph Russell risked everything to voluntarily enter a locked federal drug-treatment facility known as a "narcotic farm."

Sixty-five years later, Dr. Russell's granddaughter Debbie suffers a debilitating crisis of identity when her father (Dr. Russell's oldest son), always her biggest fan, is accepted into hospice.

Debbie's investigation into her paternal lineage reveals family secrets and ignites her mother's volatile outbursts, propelling her into therapy.

When therapy fails her, the grandfather Debbie never knew saves her, and she collaborates with her dying father one last time to make her biggest dream come true.

 

Crossing Fifty-One pulls back the curtain on the internal struggles of midlife and provides a blueprint for redefining one's self beyond the constraints of addiction and dysfunctional family dynamics.

 

 

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Chapter 1

 

Now: Christmas 2015

 

“Should I call 911?” The server smiles politely, her eyes locked on Dad.

“Let’s give it a minute,” I respond, attempting to project a pleasant, calm demeanor I don’t actually feel. The last thing Dad wants is to be responsible for lunch being called off.

Miraculously, Mum nervously agrees.

Nodding, the server glides away.

Slumped in his chair, eyes closed, Dad does not move. At least he’s not thrashing around on the floor. That would draw too much attention.

The muted sounds of conversation and clinking silverware blend seamlessly with Nat King Cole’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” The upscale St. Paul restaurant, a lovely relic of the Victorian era, is decked out in holiday splendor, appealing to Mum’s heightened need for that certain aesthetic. My reservation has secured us a cozy table near the fireplace. We are tucked behind one of several glittering Christmas trees scattered throughout the restaurant. Table placement is key. Mum cherishes her privacy even when dining out.

However, despite all my efforts at concealment, a young woman makes her way over to our table. “I wasn’t meaning to eavesdrop,” she begins, “but I work in a nursing home, and this happens pretty regularly.”

Her gentle voice calms me but glancing at Mum and seeing the fake smile she dons like a mask, I feel my heart beat a bit faster. We have been exposed.

The young woman continues. “One little trick I’ve learned is to put a Kleenex or napkin in front of the person’s face to monitor their breathing.”

I could see Dad was breathing, but now I struggle to control the slight panic that has crept in and taken its place in my chair at our table.

I suppose there are worse ways to go.

Since Dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis over a decade ago, I’ve had a front-row seat to his slow disappearance. Once the buffer and the glue for our little family, he now struggles to fulfill his most important role: keeping Mum happy. This morning, he insisted that he could manage the holiday lunch outing, but just getting from the car into the restaurant was touch and go.

I exhaled once we were seated at our semi-secluded table. We ordered our food, and Mum immediately began prattling on about how lovely everything looked. I nodded and smiled, playing my role as a dutiful, devoted daughter. When Mum finally paused her soliloquy, we both glanced over at Dad.

He was out cold.

That was about ten minutes ago. Or was it ten hours? I can’t tell.

Mum keeps talking. I guess it helps her take her mind off her unconscious husband. I keep smiling while monitoring Dad’s breathing out of the corner of my eye. The restaurant staff hovers in as nice a way as possible. Finally, we agree that 911 should be called.

After what seems like forever, three burly paramedics make their way back to our table. By this time, Dad is coming around.

“What did I miss?” He smiles weakly.

His smile fades as he glances over at Mum.

“I’m so very sorry.”


About the Author

Debbie Russell is a lawyer-turned writer. She spent twenty-five years as an Assistant County Attorney in Minneapolis, prosecuting numerous high-profile cases—specializing in those involving domestic and child abuse. At age fifty-five, Debbie took early retirement, giving up a full pension for the freedom of time. She now spends that precious time writing, restoring her property to native prairie and wetlands, and training her rambunctious retrievers.

Debbie’s first published article appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune in 2001. After that small triumph, her writing focused primarily on legal briefs and memoranda, which were consigned to district court files. Debbie resumed creative writing in 2014 when she began her storytelling blog by sharing personal stories and professional experiences that touched her life in a significant way. Her top-ranked December 2021 article for Elephant Journal, an online journal that celebrates the mindful life is entitled “Getting the Most out of Therapy: Easier Said than Done,” and is partially based on events in her book.

Debbie's award-winning book, Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir, was released in June of 2023. In 2024, she became a regular contributor to the Minnesota Star Tribune, writing about criminal justice and adjacent issues.


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