Friday, October 10, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: Mom Take Center Stage by Satya Nauth

 




Self-Help / Non-Fiction

Date Published: 08-26-2025




You’ve poured yourself into motherhood. Now it’s time to pour a little back into you.

If you’ve ever felt like parts of you went quiet in the background — your voice, your creativity, your dreams — Mom Take Center Stage is your invitation to rise.

 

This empowering guide invites you to stop shrinking and start shining.

With raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, Satya V. Nauth helps you reclaim your power, purpose, and presence — unapologetically.

 

You’ll learn how to:

 

Break cycles of self-abandonment and burnout

Release perfectionism and reconnect with your wholeness

Embrace your identity beyond the roles you carry

Live boldly, confidently, and without apology

Step into the spotlight of your own life — fully alive

This isn’t a book about balance.

It’s a book about becoming whole again.

Because the world doesn’t need a perfect mom.

It needs you — rooted, radiant, and real.





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September 15 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

September 16 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 17 - Novel News Network - Excerpt

September 18 - Liliyana Shadowlyn- Spotlight

September 23 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

September 24 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 25 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

September 26 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

September 28 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

September 29 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

October 1 - The Avid Reader - Interview

October 2 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

October 3 - Always Reading - Review

October 6 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

October 7 - Texas Book Nook - Review

October 8 - The Indie Express - Spotlight

October 9 - On a Reading Bender - Review

October 10 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight


About the Author


Satya V. Nauth is a writer, entrepreneur, and personal growth advocate with a background in marketing, leadership development, and the short-term rental industry. Known for her grounded wisdom and bold storytelling, she helps modern moms reclaim their voice, ambition, and joy—without apology.

She lives in Florida with her family, where life is full, vibrant, and always a little messy—in the best way.

Mom Take Center Stage is her debut book—and the beginning of a movement.


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Tour Wrap Up: The Patron Saint of Lost Girls by Maureen Aitken

 




Literary Fiction / Short Story Collection

Date Published: 09-16-2025

Publisher: Wayne State University Press



In 1970s and '80s Detroit, the city wrestles with an unending economic downturn, increasing violence, and white exodus to the suburbs. Amid all of this is twentysomething Mary who is just trying to grapple with her identity in a world filled with uncertainty.

In this collection of linked stories, we follow Mary as she seeks to cope with and withstand hardship and confront her fears of exploitation, abuse, and death. Along the way, she delves into the complex yet nurturing relationships with her family and friends who teach her to love better, live fuller, and question power. The Patron Saint of Lost Girls presents an unflinching tale of life in the late twentieth-century postindustrial Midwest.

 


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September 22 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

September 23 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 24 - Always Reading - Excerpt

September 25 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 26 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

September 29 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

September 30 - The Avid Reader - Interview

October 1 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

October 2 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

October 3 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

October 6 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

October 7 - Momma and Her Stories- Excerpt

October 8 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

October 9 - My Reading Addiction - Interview


About the Author


Maureen Aitken’s short-story collection, The Patron Saint of Lost Girls, received a Kirkus star, the Nilsen Prize, and the Foreword Review INDIE Gold Prize for General Fiction. It will be reissued in September, 2025 by Wayne State University Press. Her stories have earned a Minnesota State Arts Board’s Artist Initiative Grant, a Loft Mentor Award, an award from Ireland’s Fish Short Story Prize, and two Pushcart Prize nominations. It was also nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. Her stories have been published in Prairie Schooner and New Letters, among others. This is her second story featured in The Missouri Review’s Blast section.


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Tour Wrap Up: A Desert in Bloom by William Bayne

 



Historical Fiction

Date Published: 07-01-2025

Publisher: Coyote Films Edition



Two unlikely friends wander the west in old Ford station wagon. One is fighting time and the other addiction. In quiet confessions, they travel a mysterious past, through a present warmed by wisdom and laughter. The people they meet are unpredictable: aristocrats, mobsters, strong women and weak men. Theirs is a troubled odyssey, torn by jailbreaks, flash floods, heartbreak and war. Join them on a timeless adventure in the road trip you'll never forget.

 




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September 29 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

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September 30 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

October 1 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

October 2 - The Avid Reader - Interview

October 3 - Momma and Her Stories - Spotlight

October 3 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

October 4 - Our town Book Reviews - Spotlight

October 5 - Wine Cellar Library - Excerpt

October 6 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

October 7 - On a Reading Bender - Review

October 8 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

October 8 - My Bookmarked Reads - Excerpt

October 9 - The Indie Express - Review

October 10 - Texas Book Nook - Review


About the Author


WILLIAM LANDVOIGT BAYNE grew up in the South, lives in the West, and was educated on the roads somewhere in between. As a young man, he hitchhiked across America, drew comic books, and ran away to join the circus. That didn’t work out long term, so he moved on to advertising and television, using the same skills he picked up shoveling manure with the Ringling Brothers. He has a lot of shiny statues from those filmmaking days.

Writing fiction is a lot more fun than shoveling, so that’s what he does now.

Bayne’s unique voice springs from his long experience as an artist, director and storyteller. His many documentary and commercial honors include: The New York Art Directors Club Award, the Telly, the Addy, the Time-Life Freddie Award, the BLUE Ocean Film Festival Award, and recognition at both the Houston and San Francisco International Film Festivals.


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Tour Wrap Up: Twenty of Two the Infamous They

 



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

 


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September 1 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

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 18 - On a Reading Bender - Review

September 19 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

September 22 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 23 - Always Reading - Spotlight

September 26 -  My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 29 - Wine Cellar Library - 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


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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Tour Wrap Up: It Takes a Forest by Jessie Todd Mayfield

 

 


Juvenile Fiction

Illustrator: Amanda Ravensdale

Date Published: June 10, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing



It Takes a Forest is a heartwarming tale of courage, community, and the bonds that hold us together. When Mama Wolf discovers her den is no longer safe for the winter, she must make a difficult decision to protect her young pup, Caleb. In the midst of a fierce snowstorm, they venture through the forest in search of a safe haven. Along the way, they encounter creatures who, though kind, are unable to provide shelter. Just as hope seems to dwindle, Mama Wolf finds a family willing to take Caleb in.

As Mama Wolf departs with a tender kiss, Caleb is left with a swirl of emotions-doubt, fear, and curiosity. Can Mama truly repair their den? What will it be like to live with a new family? And most importantly, will she keep her promise to return?

Join Caleb on his journey of discovery as he learns what it means to be part of a new family, while Mama Wolf works tirelessly to secure their home. Through the experiences of both Caleb and his foster family, this enchanting story reminds us all that raising little ones in safety and love takes not just a parent, but an entire forest.






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September 8 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

September 9 - Liliyana Shadowlyn- Spotlight

September 10 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 11 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

September 15 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

September 16 - Boys Mom Reads - Review

September 17 - The Indie Express - Spotlight

September 18 - Ella English - Spotlight

September 19 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 22 - The Avid Reader - Interview

September 23 - Sandra's Book Club - Review

September 24 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 26 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 29 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

October 2 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

October 3 -The Faerie Review - Spotlight

October 6 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

October 7 - Texas Book Nook - Spotlight

October 8 - Novel News Network - Excerpt

October 9 -Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

October 10 - Iron Canuck Reviews - Review

 


About the Author

 

 Jessie Todd Mayfield lives in Akron, Ohio where she works as a labor and delivery nurse by night and writer by day. She is passionate about children’s literature from her years of teaching English abroad, and about at-risk children from her family’s own involvement with the ministry Safe Families for Children and foster care—namely her youngest brother, Jacob, who was adopted from foster care. Jessie loves to write songs and travel the country with her bluegrass musician husband, David, who is her greatest encourager and sweetest soulmate. She is grateful for her family who has championed this project, and the many families doing the hard work of making their homes a safe place for children—whether theirs or someone else’s.


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Tour Wrap Up: Breaking Deceptions by Kirk Sassak

 




Non-Fiction, Current Events, Political Commentary, Media Studies

Date Published: May 7, 2025

Publisher: MindStir Media



Are we being told the truth—or are we living in an age of carefully crafted lies?

In Breaking Deceptions, Kirk Sassak, a mechanical engineer turned first-time author, delivers a powerful exposé on the modern media's role in distorting truth and reshaping national narratives. From COVID-19 misinformation and the Hunter Biden laptop cover-up to the media’s radically different treatment of the 2020 BLM riots and the January 6 Capitol riot, this book takes readers on a gripping journey through some of the most controversial events in recent American history.

With the structured mind of an engineer and the creative soul of a poet, Sassak dissects media narratives with precision and passion—shedding light on the rise of politically motivated journalism and its impact on democracy, freedom, and truth.


🛑 They lied to us about:

● Russian Collusion

● Charlottesville

● COVID Lab Leaks

● Hunter Biden's Laptop

● President Biden’s Mental Fitness

● And much more...


🔥 Whether you're politically left, right, or somewhere in between, Breaking Deceptions challenges you to confront the uncomfortable reality: a biased media is dangerous—no matter whose side they’re on.


Perfect For Readers Who:

● Are concerned about media bias, fake news, and propaganda

● Want to understand how misinformation influences political outcomes

● Appreciate investigative non-fiction that questions mainstream narratives

 

Seek a thought-provoking, politically charged read rooted in real events

 



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September 8 -RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

September 9 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 10 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

September 11 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 12 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 15 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 16 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

September 17 -Texas Book Nook - Review

September 23 - The Indie Express - Review

September 24 - Always Reading - Interview

September 25 - On a Reading Bender - Review

September 26 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

September 30 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

October 1 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

October 2 - The Avid Reader - Interview

October 7 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

October 9 - Novel News Network - Review

 

About the Author


Kirk Sassak is a mechanical engineer and Engineering Manager in the ePowertrain division of a global automotive driveline supplier. With over two decades of experience applying structured problem-solving and technical precision, Kirk brings the same analytical mindset to his writing. His passion for truth and clarity—both in engineering and in public discourse—fuels his work as a nonfiction author.

Kirk’s journey as a writer began in 2011 during a professional assignment in Mexico, where he first discovered a surprising talent for poetry. Though his writing took a backseat for nearly a decade, the events of 2020—particularly media coverage surrounding COVID-19 and major political events—reignited his creative drive and moral conviction. Blending the logic of an engineer with the expressive voice of an artist, Kirk now writes with purpose: to challenge mainstream narratives, spark awareness, and advocate for journalistic integrity.

When he’s not writing or managing complex engineering projects, Kirk enjoys exploring the intersections of art, logic, and truth. Breaking Deceptions is his first published book.

 

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Tour Wrap Up: Enjoying the Ride by Jennifer Vaughan Lague

 




Non-fiction Short Stories 

Date Published: July 20, 2025

Publisher: ‎MindStir Media



Life isn’t always about big, dramatic moments. Sometimes, the most meaningful experiences are tucked into the folds of our everyday routines—quiet, funny, touching, and occasionally bittersweet. Enjoying the Ride and the Short Stories Along the Way is a heartwarming collection of true short stories drawn from the life of Jennifer Vaughan Lague, an entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother who believes that life is best lived with humor, love, and a touch of perspective.


From nostalgic reflections of childhood to the joys and chaos of raising a blended family, each story is delivered with authenticity, warmth, and a dose of wit. You’ll meet the characters that color her world—family, friends, neighbors—and perhaps even see glimpses of your own life in the process.


Perfect for busy readers or those who prefer bite-sized inspiration, this collection can be picked up and enjoyed one story at a time. Whether you're looking for laughter, a little life wisdom, or a moment of connection, these stories will remind you to slow down, reflect, and most of all—enjoy the ride.

Highlights include:

🌹 A mysterious rose in the yard that says more than words ever could

👩‍👧 A heartfelt tribute to motherhood and all its messy beauty

🔥 Cozy memories of childhood, tangled hair, and The Muppet Show

🎄 Hilarious moments of parenting during the holidays

👣 A candid reminder not to let fear hold you back from fully living


This book is a love letter to the simple moments that shape us—and a tribute to those we carry in our hearts forever.

 


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September 8 -RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

September 9 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

September 10 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 11 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 12 - Always Reading - Guest Post

September 15 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 16 - Texas Book Nook - Review

September 17 - Liliyana Shadowlyn- Spotlight

September 18 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 23 - The Indie Express - Review

September 25 - Novel News Network - Review

September 29 - The Avid Reader - Interview

September 30 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

October 1 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

October 2 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

October 6 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight

October 7 - On a Reading Bender - Review

October 8 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

October 9 - My Reading Addiction - Interview


About the Author

 

 ✍️ Author Bio

Jennifer Vaughan Lague is an entrepreneur and storyteller based in Southern New Hampshire. As the owner of New England Tie Dye, she combines creative expression with a strong sense of community, building a business that brings color and connection to people’s lives. A loving wife, with a blended family of five adult children and four grandchildren, Jennifer draws inspiration from the joyful, chaotic, and unforgettable moments that come with raising a blended family.

Though her journey as a writer began with a local newspaper column, her stories quickly won hearts for their relatability, humor, and emotional resonance. With Enjoying the Ride and the Short Stories Along the Way, she shares a collection of those columns—true stories that remind us that life’s ordinary moments are often the most extraordinary.


When she’s not writing or working, you’ll find her near the beach or at the dojo—her favorite places to find peace, inspiration, and perspective as both a martial artist and a lifelong learner.


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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: The 6th Heaven by Monica Broussard




Book 3 in the 21 Tattoos Series

 

Speculative Fiction; Visionary and Metaphysical; Christian Fiction

Date Published: September 17, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing



How far will a man go to save his very soul?

Derek Hollinger has walked a long, hard road since a fateful encounter with an Indigenous shaman woman turned his life upside down. Now married to Kendal, his angel and savior, Derek desperately wants to be the man she deserves. But his obsession with his tattoos—what they mean and how to get rid of them—is tearing down everything they’ve built together.

Paralyzed by depression and self-loathing, Derek is convinced that only one person can help him now: the granddaughter of the shaman whose power inked him from head to toe. Enlisting the aid of his loyal friend and spiritual advisor, Father Mike, Derek treks deep into the heart of the Amazon jungle, where a final reckoning between good and evil awaits.

But God’s plan for Derek isn’t what he expects. And coming back alive—whole in mind, heart, and spirit—will require every ounce of his fortitude and faith.









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September 10 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

September 10 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

September 11 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

September 12 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

September 15 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

September 16 - Texas Book Nook - Review

September 17 - A Life Through Books - Interview

September 19 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

September 22 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

September 23 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

September 24 - Novel News Network - Review

September 25 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

September 26 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

September 29 - Girl With Pen - Excerpt

September 30 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

October 1 - The Avid Reader - Interview

October 2 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

October 3 - Always Reading - Excerpt

October 6 - Liliyana Shadowlyn- Spotlight

October 7 - The Indie Express - Review

October 8 - On a Reading Bender - Review


About the Author


Monica Broussard

Writer, speaker, and certified life coach Monica Broussard is passionate about writing fiction that contains fantasy elements and keeps the reader intrigued about the lead character’s motives. She also writes an occasional article for her hometown’s magazine, SeaCliff Living. She belongs to American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and enjoys attending national writers' conferences.

Born in North Carolina on a Marine Corps base, Monica now lives in “Surf City,” Huntington Beach, California, with her husband of thirty-nine years. She has enjoyed various occupations, but her favorite job is the one she’s doing now—writing.

The 6th Heaven is book 3 in the 21 Tattoos Series.

 

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