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Monday, November 28, 2022

Book Blitz: The Wrong Kind of Magic by Hilary Hauck #promo #middlegrade #mgfantasy #giveaway #rabtbooktours @HilaryHauck

Book one of Trevor Made Christmas Stories

Middle-Grade Fantasy

Date Published: 09-27-2022

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The house is shaking, colors are sparkling, things are starting to break... and did that toy start moving?

Thirteen-year-old Marley is convinced that Christmas is just for little kids and that magic doesn’t exist, but when she and her siblings tiptoe downstairs in the middle of the night to take a sneak peek at their stockings, she’s about to discover that magic is more real than she ever imagined...

When the children’s toys start coming to life, Marley will need to think fast if she’s to protect her siblings from rampaging dinosaurs and wild monkeys. The fate of them all depends on whether she can find the right kind of magic.

This thrilling and heartwarming adventure is a beautiful tale of a big sister who has forgotten the joys of Christmas.

About the Author

Christmas has always been Hilary Hauck’s favorite time of year. Growing up in the United Kingdom, Christmas meant family gatherings, turkey and stuffing, crackers, mince pies, charades, and the Queen’s speech in the afternoon.

According to Hilary, every child should have magic in their life, and stories enlighten us with the endless ways magic is all around. Why did she write this story about the wrong kind of magic? Well, because sometimes we need to feel the wrong kind of something before we know what the right kind looks and feels like.

Hilary is also the author of From Ashes to Song, inspired the true story of three Italians who immigrated to Pennsylvania ninety years before she did. She has written short stories for Like Sunshine After Rain and anthologies in the Mindful Writers Retreat Series.

She grew up in the UK and has also lived in Italy. She lives on a small patch of woods in rural Pennsylvania with her husband and a cat with a penchant for laundry. Visit her at www.hilaryhauck.com.

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Book Blitz: Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots by Frank Hood & Charles Hood #promo #nonfiction #biography #rabtbooktours

6 book Poopie Suits Series

Cold War Biography - Non Fiction

Date Published: 01-17-2018

Poopie Suits and Cowboy Boots is a story of a young man volunteering to serve aboard a US Submarine, and the life changing journey he had to take to even get on a submarine. Then, once aboard, you go through the day-to-day life while on the front lines of the Cold War at sea. The scary incidents, the wild times in ports of call, the ongoing testing the men were subjected to by the crew. Historical touch points anchor the story in the mid to late 60's, a time of the nascent space program and the Vietnam War. Frank's story serves as a frame work to explain how submarine systems operate, in simple easy to understand terms. There is a lot packed into this true story, and we hope that those who read it will come away with an enhanced understanding of what these men went through, the sacrifices that had to made, the unrelenting pressure of zero mistakes in an always potential deadly environment. An deep insight into the Silent Service.

About the Author

Frank Hood received a NROTC Scholarship to Purdue and started his formation to being commissioned as a Naval Officer. For his Senior Cruise, he was assigned to a WWII era submarine and he saw, first hand, the loose rules coupled with the cool and professional execution of duties, along with the great fun they crew had when the pressure was off. He greatly appreciated the tight camaraderie they had, and he knew that is what he wanted when he graduated.

This is the genesis of this book. For over 1 year of Nuclear Power and Submarine Officer training, to 3 years of keeping the Soviet Submarine Force at bay, this experience was one of the most impacting of his life. Post Navy, he worked as an Engineer, Sales Person, and Business Owner. Retired to New Hampshire and enjoying life. Active in the submarine veteran community, the deep bond formed 50 years before is even stronger and more appreciated.

Charles Hood is a physician practicing in South Carolina. For years he was intrigued by his older brother Frank’s service on a hot running, fast attack submarine, but could not get Frank to ever talk about it. Finally, he convinced Frank by saying, “Even without the secret mission details, your day-to-day life is a unique story, and if you don’t tell it so others can appreciate what you went through, who will?” With that Frank dictated his story and Charles word smithed it and add additional research. Vetting by many other sub vets helped reduce the errors caused by 50 year old memories. The resulting story has been acclaimed by submarine veterans and civilians alike. It is in its 5th Edition, have had other details and stories added to the original content.

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Tour Kick Off: The Journey by Mark T. Rasmussen #blogtour #nowontour #giveaway #fiction #literary #rabtbooktours

Literary fiction (with Adventure; Family)

Date Published: 11-28-2022

Publisher: By The Pure Sea Books

“The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu

Raiden, an emotionally troubled 40-something guy, is at a major turning point in his life. Rather than choose to face it head on, he undertakes an epic road trip adventure across North America, all with the aim of escaping the single most transformative event of his life – imminent fatherhood.

Searching for solutions in all the wrong places and faces, Raiden is forced to turn the mirror back on himself and shine the harsh light of reality not only on his quest, but into the very depths of his soul, in order to discover what it is he truly seeks.

While he does his best to find the answer, the impactful events he experiences along the way will reveal more about Raiden and his nature than the strange assortment of characters he meets on his overland odyssey.

Ultimately, The Journey is a story that no matter how far you run, your demons always follow.

“Mark T. Rasmussen rewards readers with a fascinating tale of transformation. 5-stars!” – K.C. Finn (Readers’ Favorite)

About the Author

MARK T. RASMUSSEN is an Australian author born by the sea, cultivated in the city, formed via the world. Previously a professional journalist and editor, Mark now writes evocative, thought provoking subject matter for his adult novels and screenplays, and fun, captivating, thoughtful books for children. An avid adventurer, he currently lives in a remote Mexican seaside-jungle village with his beautiful & brilliant, author wife, and youngest son, finding it an idyllic piece of paradise to read, write, and love. For more info visit: MarkTRasmussen.com

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November 29 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

November 30 - Our Town Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 1 - The Indie Express - Review

December 2 - Books Blog - Spotlight

December 3 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

December 5 - Mythical Books - Review

December 6 - Quill and Ink - Spotlight

December 7 - A Life Through Books - Interview

December 8 - Susan's Book World - Spotlight

December 9 - My Chaotic Ramblings - Spotlight

December 12 - Texas Book Nook - Review

December 13 - Jazzy's Book Reviews - Excerpt

December 14 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

December 15 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

December 16 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

December 17 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 19 - Sapphyria's Book Blog - Spotlight

December 20 - On a Reading Bender - Review

December 21 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

December 22 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 23 - Crossroad Review - Spotlight

December 26 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

December 27 - Paws. Read. Repeat - Review

December 28 - Momma Says to Read or Not to Read - Spotlight

December 29 - Novel News Network - Review

December 30 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

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Tour Kick Off: Double Frame by Kevin Doyle #blogtour #nowontour #mystery #giveaway #rabtbooktours

Sam Quinton #3

Mystery

Date Published: 03-08-2022

Publisher: Camel Press

Sociology professor Felix Thayer is brilliant but hateful. A near genius in his field, but impossible to get along with. When his colleague Michael Hartness is found murdered in his office, it doesn't surprise anyone that Thayer is arrested for the crime. Everyone who knew the two men pretty much saw that coming. But why would Thayer have committed the murder in a manner so careless as to almost ensure his being fingered as the culprit? It's almost as if the guy wanted to be caught.

That's what Thayer's wife needs to know. She doesn't really care whether her husband's guilty. She just has to know why he'd be so careless and hires Sam Quinton, full-time gym owner, part-time private eye, and former professional wrestler, to find out. But as Quinton investigates the crime, he finds there may be more to the affair than the animosity of two men. And when the local Mafia begins dogging his steps, he figures he's on the trail of something that someone wants kept under wraps.

About the Author

A high-school teacher, former college instructor, and fiction writer, Kevin R. Doyle is the author of numerous short horror stories. He’s also written three crime thrillers, The Group, When You Have to Go There, and And the Devil Walks Away, and one horror novel, The Litter. In the last few years, he’s begun working on the Sam Quinton private eye series, published by Camel Press. The first Quinton book, Squatter’s Rights, was nominated for the 2021 Shamus award for Best First PI Novel. The second book, Heel Turn, was released in March of 2021, while the third in the series, Double Frame, came out in March of 2022.

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November 28 - Our Town Book Reviews - Spotlight

November 29 - Logikal Blog - Excerpt

November 30 - The Sexy Nerd Revue - Spotlight

December 1 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 2 - Momma Says to Read or Not to Read - Spotlight

December 3 - Paws. Read. Repeat. - Review

December 4 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

December 5 - Bootsie's Book Nook - Review

December 6 - Book Junkiez - Spotlight

December 7 - The Masked Readeress - Review

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December 9 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

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Tour Kick Off: Who Am I? by Tina Koopersmith #blogtour #nowontour #childrensbook #rabtbooktours @TinaKoopersmith @MKWebsiteandSEO

Illustrated by Isabella Smith

Children's / School and Social Issues

Date Published: May 4, 2022

Publisher: MindStir Media

Who AM I— at our core we can celebrate our uniqueness while also appreciating that as humans we share qualities, virtues, properties of all the elements, of all animate and inanimate objects AND with other humans—WE ARE ONE WITH THE UNIVERSE—like snowflakes no two are alike AND yet like snowflakes, we are just water in another form and identical to all water droplets.

About the Author

Dr. Tina Koopersmith, MD, REI, FACOG, BAIHM, is a board-certified OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist (REI) as well as a board-certified practitioner of Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Koopersmith is a graduate of Duke University and Duke University Medical School.

Tina Koopersmith MD is MORE than a physician, she is also a life and relationship coach, a mom and a perpetual student. She is dedicated to modifying our health care system from one focused on illness and sickness to one devoted to prevention and wellness. For 30 years as a fertility specialist, she focused on bringing life to her patients and now her focus is on bringing her patients to life.

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November 29 - Books Blog - Spotlight

November 30 - Crossroad Review - Spotlight

December 1 - Momma Says to Read or Not to Read - Spotlight

December 2 - The Indie Express - Review

December 5 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

December 6 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

December 7 - Our Town Book Reviews - Excerpt

December 8 - Quill and Ink - Spotlight

December 9 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

December 12 - A Life Through Books - Interview

December 13 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 14 - Book Junkiez - Spotlight

December 15 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 16 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

December 19 - Paws. Read. Repeat - Review

December 20 - Novel News Network - Review

December 21 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

December 22 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

December 26 - Sapphyria's Book Blog - Spotlight

December 27 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

December 28 - Texas Book Nook - Review

December 29 - On a Reading Bender - Review

December 30 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

Tour Kick Off: The Asshole’s Guide to Everyday Living by James Pravasilis #blogtour #nowontour #nonfiction #humor #rabtbooktours @Assholes_guide @MKWebsiteandSEO

Humor / Nonfiction / Self Help

Date Published: ‎July 24, 2022

Publisher: ‎Mindstir Media

A satirical yet real perspective on individualism, sovereignty, spiritualism and social discourse through the eyes and ears of the every-man/woman/they/it/them/mammal that hates the taste of kale, has no time or patience for kundalini breathing exercises and is just trying to get through life with as minimal damage as possible in the "New Normal."

Humor is the best medicine and this book provides a nice dose of haha's for those of us who are fed up and aren't pulled into the manufactured polarity and manipulation that is high jacking our individual consciousness.

About the Author

If being a defiant independent free thinker who won't bend to divisive narratives and polarized ideologies aimed at high-jacking people's consciousness makes me an Asshole..... then so be it! Join me and allow me to be your guide .

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