RABT Book Tours Reviews: 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: I've Got This by Robert Marshall

A Love Story

Christian Living / Nonfiction / Inspirational

Date Published: March 18, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

In "I've Got This: A Love Story," Mildred Marshall shares her powerful journey of faith and resilience through a sudden, life-altering cancer diagnosis. What began as a sharp pain one Friday evening in July 2012 quickly escalated into a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, with the odds stacked against her. Yet, through every painful treatment and each challenging prognosis, Mildred found peace and strength in her unwavering faith. Against all expectations, she was declared cancer-free in February 2014. Deeply moved by her journey, the Marshalls launched Voices of Hope, a ministry dedicated to supporting cancer patients physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Mildred’s story reminds us of the strength that faith and love can provide, even in the darkest times. "I've Got This: A Love Story" is a testament to the healing power of grace, community, and the guiding hand of the Great Physician.

Currently a 5* Rating on Amazon

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Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

May 5 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

May 5 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

May 6 - Lisa's Reading - Excerpt

May 7 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

May 8 - The Avid Reader - Interview

May 12 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

May 13 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

May 14 - Our Town Book Reviews - Spotlight

May 15 - On a Reading Bender - Review

May 19 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight

May 20 - Texas Book Nook - Review

May 21 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

May 22 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

May 23 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

May 26 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

May 27 - The Indie Express - Review

May 28 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

May 29 - A Life Through Books - Interview

May 30 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

June 2 - Pages and Paws - Guest Post

June 3 - Novel News Network - Review

June 4 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

June 5 - Always Reading - Excerpt

About the Authors

Bob Marshall grew up in a row house in South Philadelphia (Rocky's neighborhood!) before moving to southern New Jersey and later settling in Virginia Beach in 1980, where he resides today. He holds a B.A. in Economics and History from Dickinson College and an M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Rutgers University. A certified public accountant, he has been licensed in both New Jersey and Virginia and currently serves as a licensed chaplain at New Life Church.

From a young age, Bob developed a deep empathy and resilience through personal caregiving experiences. At age nine when his father was diagnosed with MS, he became a caregiver for him, and by age thirteen he was his primary caregiver until his father passed. In 1980, Bob married his beloved wife, Mildred, and in 2012 became her primary caregiver during her battle with Stage 4 cancer. Together, they founded Voices of Hope, a ministry dedicated to bringing peace and compassion to those facing serious illness.

Marked by resilience and compassion, Bob continues to share his journey and experiences to encourage others. Through his ministry and writing, he inspires hope, faith, and strength in those navigating life’s challenges. To learn more about the author visit www.robertmarshallchaplain.com.

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Friday, May 30, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: Come With Me on the Yellow Brick Road by Leslie Zeidel

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.

Currently a 5* Rating on Amazon

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Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

April 28 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

April 29 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

May 2 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

May 6 - The Avid Reader - Interview

May 7 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

May 8 - On a Reading Bender - Review

May 13 - Lisa Book Krewe - Excerpt

May 14 - Texas Book Nook - Review

May 15 - Book Corner News and Review - Spotlight

May 16 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

May 19 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

May 20 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

May 21 - The Indie Express - Review

May 23 - A Life Through Books - Interview

May 26 - Always Reading - Excerpt

May 27 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

May 28 - Novel News Network - Review

May 29 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

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 Wrap Up: French Cruises Can Kill You by Constance Meccarello-Gerson

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.

Currently a 4* Rating on Amazon

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Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

April 28 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

April 29 - On a Reading Bender - Review

April 30 - Sandra's Book Club - Review

May 1 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

May 5 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

May 6 - The Indie Express - Review

May 7 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

May 8 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

May 9 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

May 12 - Iron Canuck Reviews - Review

May 13 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight

May 14 -Novel News Network - Review

May 15 - The Avid Reader - Interview

May 16 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

May 19 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

May 20 - Frugal Freelancer - Excerpt

May 21 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

May 22 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

May 26 - A Life Through Books - Interview

May 27 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

May 28 - Texas Book Nook - Review

May 29 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

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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Week Blast: Ophia's Sister-Soul by Seth Mullins #epicfantasy #fantasy #giveaway #rabtbooktours

Parting the Veils, Book One

Epic Fantasy / Visionary Fiction / Magical Realism

Date Published: 04-19-2025

Colleen Addison fears that the messages she receives from a place called Ophia prove she’s losing her mind. As she grieves for her lost twin sister, Earth’s civilizations, divorced from magic and wonder, crumble.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Partition, Esperidi Mon-Sequana discovers she’s the last surviving Sophryne, a Wakeful Dreamer cast adrift as Ophia convulses beneath the weight of atrocities done to Her, spilling Her anguish in fire and floods.

With naught but dreams and waking omens to guide her, Esperidi ventures across a ravaged land where marauders are a law unto themselves, and the Shetain priesthood demands that Ophia’s children appease the Rupture with penance and blood.

Lost and bereaved, Colleen and Esperidi reach for hope and salvation beyond the camouflage Veils, unsuspecting of the ties that bind them across lifetimes and worlds…

About the Author

Throughout my life's myriad twists and turns, one desire has always stayed strong in me: to write epic tales that illuminate the inner world of our souls. I write fiction that depicts the journey of self-discovery in a dramatic and emotionally cathartic way. I'm inspired by methods of inner exploration like dream-work and shamanism, wherein one takes an inward plunge and then shares the fruits of that deep descent with the wider community. That, to me, is the essence of what any art form is really about.

I think the artistic impulse takes it for granted that the universe is forever unfinished; we all have unique gifts that bring something to Creation that would not otherwise ever exist.

My inspirations/influences include writers like Jane Roberts, L. Frank Baum, Barbara Marciniak, Stephen R. Donaldson, Frank Herbert, Lewis Carroll, Jack Kerouac, and Robert E. Howard. Though I've enjoyed writing in many genres and styles, speculative fiction remains my biggest passion.

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Friday, May 23, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: BEING by Alicia Sedgwick

Guidance in How to BE rather than how to DO

Self-change, Self-empowerment, New Thinking, Communications Skills, Change Management, Conscious Living

Date Published: 5/15/2025

Publisher: Serapis Bey, Arizona, USA

In this age of ‘busy-ness’, stress, anxiety and the constant feeling of having to do, this book will help you to remember that we are human BEings and not human DOings.

You will find perspective, and guidance to be, and all the ways that being can enrich your life and bring calm and peace. This book will help you to quieten your mind and live according to your most important ways of being. It is full of personal anecdotes and real-life experiences to give you practical help to be. There are uplifting affirmations and life lessons to support you as you find your way to being and no longer feel compelled to be doing. You can find your raison d'etre through the guidance contained in every chapter.

Currently a 4.7* Rating on Amazon

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Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

May 12 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

May 12 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

May 13 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

May 14 - Novel News Network - Review

May 15 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

May 16 - The Avid Reader - Interview

May 17 - Ella English - Spotlight

May 18 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

May 19 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

May 20 - On a Reading Bender - Review

May 21 - A Life Through Books - Interview

May 22 - The Indie Express - Review

May 23 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

About the Author

Alicia Sedgwick is an English professional corporate trainer, communication coach, international bestselling author, speaker and Master of Ceremonies based in the Principality of Monaco, with an extensive background in the entertainment and events industry.

She has been featured in international webinars, podcasts, blogs and e-zines from India to Australia, and from the US to Vietnam. Her communication and confidence-building training clients, include corporate CEOs, non-profit associations, foundations and educational institutions. Her private training initiatives range from providing communication skills to international refugees from war zones and countries in conflict, to coaching seasoned executives in confrontational situations before key shareholder groups.

Her first book Communicating Through Change (2021) has been described as ‘life-changing’ and shows readers how to communicate through major changes in their lives. It is packed with real-life stories, practical exercises, insightful tips and uplifting affirmations. Addressing relevant challenges, which everyone meets at one time in their life, this book gives hope, resilience and clarity about how to move forward.

Alicia is known globally as The Communication Coach and Expert and leads Team Alicia to help people to cope with and share their experiences of change, as well as to learn how to express themselves with confidence and power. Alicia has been through many unexpected and traumatic changes in her life, which she shares in her first book in intimate detail, to help people know that they are not alone and there are ways to embrace change and thrive.

She delivers training about soft skills development and communication skills for numerous private companies and non-profits. She has created public speaking and communication curriculum for the International University of Monaco and also teaches undergraduate and Masters level students. She designs and executes public speaking training courses for the International School of Monaco, and she oversees their annual TEDx Youth Event.

Alicia has moderated international press conferences at the Olympics, hosted three TEDx conferences, and managed red carpets for the Laureus World Sports Awards. She has managed Talent Relations for the BBC Chelsea Flower Show in London, and in the “Green Room” of the World Music Awards.

A London city-trained lawyer, Alicia has worked as a professional mediator, specialised in conflict management. She was also co-founder and managing director of Absolutely Monte Carlo, an Event Management company, and Monte Carlo Media Inc. A professional blues singer and stage performer for more than 25 years, Alicia has hosted her own Internet TV Show and international Radio Show. She has a very high level of energy and is caring, motivating and inspiring.

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Tour Wrap Up: The Dan Alsop Series by SJ Slagle

Book 1, The Dan Alsop Series

Murder Mystery

Date Published: March 28, 2025

A cowboy lies dead on the trail, shot through the heart with no one around. Detective Dan Alsop must find his killer through a maze of squabbling relatives, disgruntled friends and Hollywood mobsters. Was it a single event or will the killer strike again?

Book 2, The Dan Alsop Series

Murder Mystery

Date Published: March 28, 2025

His mentor lies dead at his feet. Detective Dan Alsop is stretched thin with only the notion of an ancient casino robbery to guide him. His search for the elusive killer takes him to cemeteries and silver mines until he strikes again.

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Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

May 2 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

May 3 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

May 4 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

May 5 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

May 6 - The Indie Express - Review

May 7 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

May 8 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

May 9 - A Life Through Books - Interview

May 12 - Always Reading - Excerpt

May 13 - Texas Book Nook - Review

May 14 - The Avid Reader - Interview

May 15 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

May 16 - Frugal Freelancer - Excerpt

May 19 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

May 20 - Novel News Network - Review

May 21 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

May 22 - Guatemala Paula Loves to Read - Review

About the Author

SJ SLAGLE started her career as a language arts teacher. When she began writing, her initial interest was children’s stories, but then she moved on to Western Romance, Mysteries and Historical Fiction. She has published over 30 novels and her website is www.sjslagle.com.

SJ has written several Western Romance series including the THESE NEVADA BOYS, RANCHER, and THE WESTERNERS, as well as Mystery series: FLOYD SISTERS MYSTERIES and SHERLOCK AND ME. All her books are distributed in digital, paper and audiobook formats.

Her first historical fiction novel, LONDON SPIES, was awarded a B.R.A.G. Medallion in 2018. She was given the Silver Award with the International Independent Film Awards for her screenplay called REDEMPTION. She conducts writing/publishing symposiums in her local area.

S.J. Slagle lives and works in Reno, Nevada.

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Tour Wrap Up: The Secret Girl by Erika Fair

The Lonely Raven Trilogy, Book One

Fantasy / Romance

Date Published: February 11, 2025

Publisher: Clay Bridges Press

Fallon has received premonitions since she was a child—visions that have driven her to steer countless strangers and acquaintances from looming dangers. But these powers have come at a great cost. After enduring heart-wrenching losses during her teenage years, Fallon has lived a solitary life for over a decade, her only anchor being her childhood best friend.

That is, until a series of intense premonitions draws a group of new people into her life, people who start to feel like family. But something deeper is stirring. The raven tattoo on her wrist has begun to tingle, and a raven has started appearing in her visions. Worse still, Fallon is haunted by the memory of someone from her past, someone she loved, and she believes abandoned her—a person to whom the raven seems inexplicably tied.

As the visions grow more urgent, Fallon must decipher their meaning to protect those she cares about. But the question lingers: Is the raven a guide or a harbinger of doom?

In this gripping first installment of “The Lonely Raven Trilogy,” Fallon must face the shadows of her past to safeguard the future of those she loves—and discover whether the raven is an ally or a threat.

Currently a 4.9* Rating on Amazon

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Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

April 21 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

April 22 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

April 23 - A Life Through Books - Interview

April 24 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

April 25 - I Smell Sheep - Excerpt

April 28 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

April 29 - The Avid Reader - Interview

April 30 - Boys' Mom Reads - Spotlight

May 1 - Texas Book Nook - Review

May 2 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

May 5 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

May 6 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

May 7 - The Indie Express - Review

May 12 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

May 13 - Novel News Network - Review

May 15 - What Is That Book About - Excerpt

May 16 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

May 19 - Chapter Break - Review

May 20 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

May 21 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

May 22 - Always Reading - Review

About the Author

Erika Fair was born and raised in Texas, where she lives with her husband and son. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and stayed in Austin as long as she could. When she is not forcing her favorite music upon her family or writing, she can usually be found hiking or planning future travels. “The Secret Girl” is her first novel.

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