RABT Book Tours and PR Blog: November 2022

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Release Blitz: Izzy by Greg Jolley #promo #releaseday #suspense #giveaway #rabtbooktours @gfjolle

Book Four of the Maison de Danse Quartet

Suspense

Date Published: 12-01-2022

Publisher: Épouvantail Books

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What do you do when the legal system refuses to deliver justice?

Izzy knows.

Conducting her own investigations and trials, she’s out on the hunt, righting wrongs in honor of the victims and their surviving families.

Outlaw revenge has its perils and she’s soon in the fight of her life.

Sometimes a killer’s own survivors also go on the hunt.

Having kicked their hornet’s nest, Izzy is desperate to take them out.

Does she have what it takes to battle off her own demons?

Can she stop those who want her dead?

About the Author

Greg Jolley earned a Master of Arts in Writing from the University of San Francisco and lives in the very small town of Ormond Beach, Florida. When not writing, he researches historical crime, primarily those of the 1800s. Or goes surfing.

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Release Blitz: Carrion by J.E. Irvin #promo #releaseday #mystery #suspense #giveaway #rabtbooktours @JEIrvinauthor

A Byrd & Crowe Mystery Series, Book 1

Mystery / Suspense

Date Published: 10-15-2022

Publisher: New Atlantian Library

A young woman with a questionable past…

A family struggling to find common ground…

A murder victim with no known enemies…

Determined to overcome the dark secrets she helped reveal three years ago when she rescued a baby from a locked car and ran away, Xandra Byrd is now a student in criminology at the local community college and an accepted part of her biological family. Still, she struggles to escape the demons of her dysfunctional childhood. But when the woman who helped put her family back together is murdered, and she and her brother implicated in the crime, Xandra must return to the dark side of human nature in search of a killer. Will she solve the mystery and clear her name, or will she become the next victim?

About the Author

J.E. Irvin is the author of five mystery/thriller novels, a two-time winner of the Whodunit Award, and a member of SistersinCrime, Central Ohio Fiction Writers, Buckeye Crime Writers, and the Ohio Writers Association. Irvin, her husband, and their two cats reside on the edge of a nature park which serves as inspiration for her work. For more about the author, check out www.janetirvin.com and sign up for her newsletter as well as updates on future Byrd& Crowe mysteries.

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Tour Kick Off: The Canadian Beaver Lodge Assassins Association by Jerry Cripe #blogtour #nowontour #giveaway #actionadventure #rabtbooktours @PublishingAcorn

Action/Adventure

Date Published: November 30, 2022

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

On a routine delivery, courier Jaxy Thrie must ferry a priceless item—a Fabergé guardian angel once worn by the Empress Maria Feodorovna—to a Russian heiress in British Columbia. Things get out of hand when Jaxy loses the valuable medallion. He finds himself in fast trouble with the Romanov Guild, who accuses him of theft. It falls on Jaxy to restore the national treasure to the Royal Museum while dodging bullets from a greedy band of robbers, the Mounties, and the Canadian Beaver Lodge Assassins Association.

About the Author

A lifetime resident of California, Jerry moved to Santa Barbara after graduating from USC to work in the aerospace industry. Today, he designs night-vision cameras for everyday use. In his free time, Jerry likes to write and use his musical talent to compose original scores for piano and guitar. After his first loves—song and storytelling—Jerry enjoys hiking, spending time in the garden, and baking sourdough bread.

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December 1 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

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

December 5 - Jazzy's Book Reviews - Excerpt

December 6 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 7 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 8 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

December 9 - Sapphryia's Book Blog - Spotlight

December 10 - Peacock's Reviews - Review

December 12 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

December 13 - The Mystery Section - Excerpt

December 14 - Our Town Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 15 - Nesie's Place - Excerpt

December 16 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

December 19 - Texas Book Nook - Review

December 20 - Susan's Book World - Spotlight

December 21 - A Life Through Books - Interview

December 22 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

December 23 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

December 26 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

December 27 - Books Blog - Spotlight

December 28 - Novel News Network - Review

December 29 - The Indie Express - Review

December 30 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Release Blitz: The Canadian Beaver Lodge Assassins Association by Jerry Cripe #promo #releaseday #actionadventure #giveaway #rabtbooktours @publishingacorn

Action/Adventure

Date Published: November 30, 2022

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

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Teaser: The Book of the Sun by Jenny Rook #promo #teaser #spiritual #comingsoon #rabtbooktours @AuthorParul @AuthorJennyRook

Spiritual

Date Published:15 December 2022

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing

‘Are these my thoughts or yours?’ I asked.

‘It doesn’t matter,’ said the Sun. ‘You are me and I am you….’

The Book of the Sun is a record of the conversations between the author and the Sun. It concerns the structure of the living universe, why it is so difficult here, and why we should all begin to realize that we are all one, and yet diverse at the same time. It answers many questions that have concerned minds throughout the millennia. Why are we here? Why is there suffering? What is the future for us? These questions and many more are answered with many surprises for the reader.

This is a god- the Sun, speaking to us through this book – who has contacted us before in Ancient Egypt, the Americas and many other places. But the message now is that there is no separation, so the Sun is very concerned that we should not make a religion out of this contact. Religions are based on hierarchies, rules and judgments, and the Sun’s message is not only that we are one but that love and light is the only reality, with a spicing of laughter.

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'You are in my heart,'

...It was the sheer warmth of the love that took me by surprise. It melted my heart in gratitude and joy. It opened me to the most thrilling conversation of my life.

About the Author

Jenny Rook was born in Essex, UK and educated at York University, where she graduated with a degree in English and Music. Studying the greats of literature called a halt to her burgeoning desire to write. After various adventures in: the scrap trade; bookselling; helping run an employment agency; and having children, she settled back into her first love, writing. Her first fiction book Fly By Night (1989) was accepted by Headline, the first publisher she sent it to. This was the first of a fantasy trilogy and Headline wanted all three. All her fiction books are published under the name Jenny Jones. Two adult ghost novels followed, Where the Children Cry (1998) and The Blue Manor (1995) both published by Gollancz. Five other fantasy/horror books for teenagers were published by Scholastic (1994, 1995, 1997), Hodder (1995) and Orion (2000).

In 2006, Jenny qualified as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist for children and their families. She worked mainly for the NHS and also volunteered for Sure Start (a UK government initiative to help with the early stages in a mother and baby’s relationship), before taking early retirement to look after her elderly mother. Jenny now lives with her husband, mother, and three dogs in the Cotswolds and writes nonfiction.

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Release Blitz: The Ridders by Lisa Towles #promo #political #thriller #releaseday #rabtbooktours @BookBuzznet @writertowles

Political Thriller

Date Published: November 30, 2022

Young PI, BJ Janoff is randomly approached by a stranger with a proposition he can’t refuse – a million dollars to deliver an envelope to a hotel lobby. The pusher forces him to accept the money upfront with the threat of his demise should he fail to deliver it on time. BJ’s growing obsession with the envelope’s contents leads him down a treacherous path toward the game orchestrators, where he discovers a large-scale political scandal, a treasure hunt for a priceless sword, and a global crime ring linked to a WWII-era secret society. When an act of brilliance changes the balance of power, the safety of everyone he loves is in jeopardy. And the more he digs, the closer he comes to truths he can’t bear to face – about his missing father and the elusive Bilderberg Group.

WINNER of the 2022 American Fiction Award in the category of Crime Thriller

FINALIST in the category of Political Thriller

Literary Titan Gold Medal for Fiction

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Lisa Towles is an award-winning crime novelist and a passionate speaker, who brings her experience with creativity, business strategy, and self-care to groups of writers and entrepreneurs. Towles writes edgy stories of corruption, secrets, and escape through the eyes of snarky, clever protagonists hell-bent on uncovering truths and finding justice - no matter the cost. Her June 2022 thriller, Hot House, was a #1 Amazon Bestseller (Kindle) and won First Place in The Book Fest 2022 literary awards in the category of Mystery & Crime. The Ridders, forthcoming in November, 2022, was the American Fiction Award Winner in the category of Crime Thrillers. Towles has an MBA in IT Management and works full-time in the tech industry from her home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more about her books at indiesunited.net/lisa-towles.

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Book Blitz: Humbug Day by Gitte Tamar #promo #childrensbook #holiday #christmas #rabtbooktours @brigittetamar @BookBuzznet

Children's Fiction, Picture Books, Christmas, Children's Picture Books

Date Published: Nov. 6, 2022

Join a child through a series of whimsical illustrations as their views on Santa shift upon realizing their best friend, Jimmy, does not receive equal treatment at Christmas.

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Brigitte, "Gitte," Tamar was born in a small rural Oregon town. Growing up, she was enthralled by scary tales featuring poetic tones and consistently gravitated towards writing darkened narratives. In the different storylines, Brigitte explores the harsh realities of social issues faced by today's generations. This includes the dark outcomes brought on by peer pressure, addiction, homelessness, mental illness, childhood trauma, and abuse. She feels it is essential to share narratives that refrain from sugarcoating the topics society tends to shy away from.

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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

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.

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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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