RABT Book Tours and PR Blog: September 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025

Tour Kick Off: Continuity By Bonnie Clevering #nowontour #blogtour #memoir #nonfiction #rabtbooktours

Life Beyond the Credits

Memoir

Date Published: 09-09-2025

Publisher: Punctuate Press

Academy member Bonnie Clevering spent 50 years in Hollywood, designing hair for dozens of stars including Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Kristen Stewart, Al Pacino, and Jennifer Lopez under the direction of icons like Christopher Nolan, Oliver Stone, and Steven Soderbergh. After uncovering an enormous stash of production Polaroids and behind-scenes photos she took, Bonnie decided it was time to tell some lovely stories about her time in Hollywood.

Continuity By Bonnie Clevering: Life Behind the Credits will be released on Punctuate Press (distributed by APG) on September 9. It will uniquely come in two formats: a paperback memoir, and a beautiful hardcover coffee table book with hundreds of photos. While stories about Nancy Sinatra’s old wives tale helping Bonnie get pregnant, making dinner for the Ocean’s Eleven cast, and how hair creates character are certainly delightful, Bonnie also shares deeply about being a woman in Hollywood, the consequences of saying “no” (and “yes”), single motherhood, and legacy.

About the Author

Bonnie Clevering, in a nearly 5-decade career as a Motion Picture Hair Stylist, has trussed the tresses of hundreds of actors including Hilary Swank, Bette Davis, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, and Kristen Stewart. Her impressive resume includes iconic films and TV series like Hello, Dolly!, RoboCop, Any Given Sunday, Ocean's Eleven, Erin Brockovich, Office Space, The Twilight Saga, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, totaling over 120 productions. She earned membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 2001.

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September 1 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

September 2 -Book Junkiez - Excerpt

September 3 -The Indie Express - Review

September 4 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

September 5 - Texas Book Nook - Review

September 6 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

September 7 - The Avid Reader - Interview

September 8 - Novel News Network - Review

September 9 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 10 - Interesting Authors - Guest Post

September 11 - Always Reading - Spotlight

September 12 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

September 12 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

Tour Kick Off: Twenty of Two The Infamous They by Roland Hughes #nowontour #blogtour #thriller #espionage #rabtbooktours

Thriller/Espionage

Date Published: 07-04-2025

Publisher: Logikal Solutions

In life, the journey is the reward. Old Timer certainly has had a journey through this life. For nearly forty years he has been both a geek and an assassin. Despite someone at his company having given him the contract decades ago, nobody there actually knew what he did, just that the client paid. Had he told anyone about it, especially his coworkers, they would have laughed in his face.

Since late January, 1992, he has kept a secret . . . and souvenirs. Secrets were common currency in his world, but souvenirs were against company policy and strictly forbidden.

Presented as a novel. Any names, dates, events or places that happen to exist in the world you know are strictly coincidental. Take the journey that is about to start. Find out how Ukraine saved the world from nuclear war in 1992 and what they did is still saving it today because nobody ever found out.

Some readers will never think about food the same way again.

Slava Ukraini! Heroiam slava!

bon appétit

About the Author

Roland Hughes is the president of Logikal Solutions, a business applications consulting firm specializing in OpenVMS platforms and embedded systems development for medical devices. Hughes serves as a lead consultant with roughly four decades of experience using computers and operating systems. With a degree in Computer Information Systems, the author's experience is focused on systems across a variety of diverse industries including heavy equipment manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, stock exchanges, tax accounting, and hardware value-added resellers, to name a few. Working throughout these industries has strengthened the author's unique skill set and given him a broad perspective on the role and value of technology in industry.

When he is not consulting or writing geek books for his award winningThe Minimum You Need to Know technical book series or helping out on the family farm, he writes novels and blog posts. You can find him on logikalblog.com and interestingauthors.com/blog

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September 2 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 3 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

September 4 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

September 5 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 8 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

September 9 - The Indie Express - Review

September 10 - Texas Book Nook - Review

September 11 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

September 12 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 15 - Sarandipity's - Spotlight

September 16 - Novel News Network - Review

September 17 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

September 18 - On a Reading Bender - Review

September 19 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

September 22 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 23 - Always Reading - Spotlight

October 1 - The Avid Reader - Interview

October 2 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

October 3 - Our Town Book Reviews - Review

October 6 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight

October 7 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

October 8 - Just Reviews - Review

October 9 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

October 10 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

Tour Kick Off: Sword Brethren by Jon Byrne #nowontour #historical #adventure #giveaway #rabtbooktours

Book 1 of the Northern Crusader Chronicles

Historical Adventure

Date Published: 11-28-2024

Publisher: The Book Guild

1242. Wounded and captured after the Battle on the Ice, English knight Richard Fitz Simon becomes the unlikely guest of Prince Alexander Nevsky of Novgorod. Curious about his prisoner, Alexander commands his scholar to record Richard’s tale.

Richard’s story begins in 1203, when betrayal shatters his path to knighthood and drives him from England to the merchant city of Lübeck. There, entangled in an illicit affair and the cutthroat salt trade, he finds only temporary refuge. Fleeing once again, he joins the Livonian Brothers of the Sword—a militant order sworn to spread Christendom across the pagan Baltic.

Amid the cold austerity of Riga’s commandery and the looming threat of enemy tribes, Richard must battle not just for survival, but for meaning in a life shaped by violence, doubt, and fractured loyalties. When a pagan army threatens to overrun their outpost, he faces a final reckoning—one that will test his faith, his honor, and the limits of his courage.

About the Author

Jon Byrne, originally from London, now lives with his German family by a lake in Bavaria with stunning views of the Alps. As well as writing, he works as a translator for a local IT company and occasionally as a lumberjack. He has always been fascinated by history and has studied the Medieval world for over twenty years, building up a comprehensive library of books. Sword Brethren (formerly Brothers of the Sword) made it to the shortlist of the Yeovil Literary Prize 2022 and the longlist of the prestigious Grindstone International Novel Prize 2022. It is the first book in The Northern Crusader Chronicles.

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September 2 -Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

September 3 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

September 3 - The Indie Express - Review

September 4 - Girl With Pen - Spotlight

September 5 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 7 - Salt and Novels - Guest Post

September 8 - Sarandipity's - Spotlight

September 9 - Texas Book Nook - Review

September 10 - Always Reading - Spotlight

September 11 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 12 -Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

September 15 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

September 16 - On a Reading Bender - Review

September 17 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

September 18 - Novel News Network - Review

September 19 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 22 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

September 23 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 24 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

September 25 - The Avid Reader - Interview

September 26 - Guatemala Paula Loves to Read - Spotlight

September 29 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

September 30 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

October 1 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

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Tour Kick Off: Not That Orange by Bailey Adams #nowontour #childrensbook #kidbooks #rabtbooktours

Children's Book

Not That Orange is a delightful and colorful tale about self-acceptance, diversity, and embracing what makes us unique!

Carrot is on a mission—he’s searching for his orange! But there’s just one problem… he’s green! With the help of a friendly orange from a nearby tree, Carrot embarks on a journey across the farm, asking the other crops for help. But as confusion grows, Carrot soon discovers something surprising—carrots can be all sorts of colors, not just orange!

Through fun, playful storytelling and charming illustrations, Not That Orange teaches young readers (ages 3-5) an important lesson: being different is not just okay—it’s something to celebrate! In a world that often focuses on fitting in, this book encourages little ones to embrace who they are and appreciate the beautiful diversity around them.

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, Not That Orange is a wonderful addition to any home or classroom library, inspiring kids to be confident in themselves while learning about colors, friendship, and the joy of being uniquely you!

About the Author

Bailey Adams is a children’s author and dedicated educator with a passion for literacy and creative storytelling. Based in Metro Detroit, she currently works as an elementary P.E. teacher but has also taught third, fourth, and fifth grade. With experience as a Reading & Math Coach for Kindergarten and first grade, Bailey's ultimate dream is to become an Elementary Literacy Specialist while continuing to share her love of storytelling with young readers.

Bailey’s journey as a writer began in the fourth grade when she discovered the magic of crafting stories—and she hasn’t stopped since. She embraces an organic writing process, letting ideas flow naturally from inspiration sparked by books, shows, or random bursts of creativity. Instead of following structured outlines, she prefers to sit down and let the words lead the way, trusting that storytelling from the heart produces the most genuine and meaningful work.

Despite being a perfectionist in many areas, Bailey believes that writing should be an intuitive and soulful process, with revision and refinement coming later. She is passionate about inspiring young minds through engaging, heartfelt stories and hopes to make a lasting impact in both the classroom and the literary world.

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September 2 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

September 3 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

September 4 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 5 - The Avid Reader - Interview

September 8 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

September 9 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight

September 10 - What Is that Book About - Excerpt

September 11 - Novel News Network - Review

September 15 - Sandra's Book Club - Review

September 16 - Iron Canuck Reviews - Review

September 17 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 18 - Texas Book Nook - Review

September 19 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 22 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

September 23 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 24 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

September 25 - Country Mama With Kids - Review

September 26 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

September 29 -Ella English - Spotlight

September 30 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

October 1 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

Tour Kick Off: Built to Last by David Amerland #nowontour #giveaway #nonfiction #selfhelp #wellness #health #rabtbooktours @DavidAmerland

How To Get Stronger, Healthier, And Happier At Any Stage Of Life

Nonfiction / Fitness and Wellness

Date Published: 01-03-2025

Publisher: New Line Books

Discover the Secret to Lifelong Fitness.

Imagine a simple, science-backed plan that helps you build strength, boost your energy, and improve your mood every single day-no matter your age. "Built to Last" is your complete blueprint for transforming both body and mind, making it easy to overcome fitness challenges and truly thrive.

Inside this book, you'll find:

- 84 Easy-to-Follow Workouts: Each exercise is designed to be effective and accessible, whether you're new to fitness or looking to break through a plateau.
- Science-Backed Strategies: Learn the latest techniques from exercise science, longevity research, and neuroscience to get the most out of every workout.
- Stress Management and Habit Building: Discover practical tips to manage stress, form lasting healthy habits, and stay active even when life gets busy.

With clear, actionable advice that fits seamlessly into your daily routine, "Built to Last" takes the guesswork out of getting fit. This book isn't just about exercise-it's about creating a balanced, healthier lifestyle that empowers you to live your best life.

Your journey to becoming stronger, healthier, and happier starts now. Let "Built to Last" be your guide every step of the way.

About the Author

David Amerland is a Chemical Engineer with an MSc. in quantum dynamics in laminar flow processes. He converted his knowledge of science and understanding of mathematics into a business writing career that's helped him demystify, for his readers, the complexity of subjects such as search engine optimization (SEO), search marketing, social media, decision-making, communication and personal development. The diversity of the subjects is held together by the underlying fundamentals governing human behavior and the way they are expressed online and offline. A lifelong martial arts practitioner, David Amerland is found punching and kicking sparring dummies and punch bags when he's not behind his keyboard.

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September 2 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

September 3 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

September 4 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

September 5 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

September 8 -My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 9 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

September 10 -Novel News Network - Review

September 11 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

September 12 -Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 15 - The Avid Reader - Interview

September 18 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 22 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 23 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight

September 25 - The Indie Express - Review

September 29 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

September 30 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

October 1 - Always Reading - Spotlight

October 8 - Texas Book Nook - Review

October 14 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

October 28 - On a Reading Bender - Review

October 31 - RABT Reviews - Wrap Up

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Tour Kick Off: Selected Misdemeanors by Sue William Silverman #nowontour #nonfiction #essays #giveaway #rabtbooktours

Essays at the Mercy of the Reader

Creative Nonfiction; Essay Collection; Flash-Essay Collection

Date Published: September 1, 2025

Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

The essays in Selected Misdemeanors are unapologetic word grenades lobbed into an otherwise complacent forgetfulness. Throughout the collection, Sue William Silverman focuses on pivotal, often fleeting moments that defined the course of her life, such as a fraught family vacation; an evening watching the Chippendale dancers’ extravaganza; a Pac-Man-and-bourbon-fueled rumination on failed relationships; and the way melodramatic movies such as Rome Adventure shape an adolescent’s idea of love. Ranging from short to flash to micro length, these emotionally courageous writings imbue minimalist forms with maximalist emotions and an unrepentant, no-holds-barred attitude. Each action explored in this collection produces the Butterfly Effect—seemingly quotidian events rippling into emotional tsunamis.