RABT Book Tours Reviews: August 2025

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Tour Wrap Up: The Brothers Brown by R.G. Stanford

Native American Literature, Family Saga Fiction, Western, Biographical Fiction, Western

Date Published: 06-01-2025

You can almost feel the red dust clinging to your skin and catch the faint scent of jasmine in the air. This is Indian Territory at the edge of everything—law and lawlessness, hope and heartbreak, where the lines between right and wrong blur with every sunset.

Told with vivid detail, this is the story of a man caught between loyalty and his past, between a brother’s shadow and the light of his own becoming. A tale of love, betrayal, and the quiet courage it takes to change your fate.

From a stagecoach town in Tennessee to the first railroad towns of the Indian Territory, we delve into the lives of the charismatic and flawed brothers, Matt and Robert. Their sibling dynamic shapes the lives of the entire Brown family, steering them down a road of familial struggles and cultural clashes.

Matt always idolized his oldest brother, Robert – a smooth-talking charmer who taught him at a young age to live hard and win big. Following Robert’s footsteps, Matt is drawn into a life of high-stakes games and deception. Then he meets Milla. Sharp-eyed, brave, and unafraid to speak the truth, Milla is a woman rooted in her Choctaw heritage, carrying both strength and sorrow in equal measure. For the first time, Matt imagines a different future. But the past doesn’t let go easily and buried secrets never stay buried for long, clawing their way back to the surface when you least expect it. Now, Matt must choose between what consumes him and the life he wants to build.

Set against the raw beauty of the Choctaw Nation, this is a powerful story of blood ties and hard choices, of the people we love and the ones we betray. Gritty, tender, and unforgettable—this is where redemption begins.

Currently a 4.7* Rating on Amazon

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August 4 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

August 5 - Books 1987 - Spotlight

August 6 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

August 7 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

August 8 - The Avid Reader - Interview

August 11 - Girl With Pen - Spotlight

August 12 - Sarandipity's - Excerpt

August 13 - Our Town Book Reviews - Spotlight

August 14 - The Indie Express - Review

August 15 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

August 16 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

August 18 - A Life Through Books - Interview

August 19 - Texas Book Nook - Review

August 21 - On a Reading Bender - Review

August 22 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

About the Author

Raised on the beaches of South Texas, R.G. Stanford has always been drawn to stories that transcend time. That passion was ignited in 1976 with the discovery of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, and deepened with The Feast of All Saints just a few years later. Though historical fiction wasn’t an immediate calling, a personal journey into genealogy changed everything.

With no close relatives nearby, R.G. Stanford turned to online resources in search of extended family. That search became a twenty-year journey through genealogy websites, Federal Census records, the National Archives, and old newspapers. Along the way, R.G. Stanford uncovered incredible stories about her family and the people who once lived in the Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory.

Compelled to record the truth of her family in the lore, sprinkled with imagination, R.G. Stanford is a history lover, a research buff, and a passionate genealogy enthusiast. She is also a mother, a grandmother, and a teller of stories, now living near Orlando.

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Tour Wrap Up: Scars of Sand and Soil by Jean K. Kravitz

Historical Fiction

Date Published: July 24th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

What’s left of a man’s soul when everything he loves is taken from him?

It’s 1864, and Gabriel Cooper couldn’t care less about the civil war raging around him. Framed for crimes he didn’t commit, he’s been sentenced to a Confederate chain gang, where swampland justice rules and alligators prey on the unwary.

So when Colonel Robert Tremont rides into camp offering freedom in exchange for fighting on the front lines, Gabriel jumps at the opportunity. He thrives as a soldier, but the end of the war leaves him adrift.

Gabriel ends up in New Orleans, where he meets Simone Livingston, a fiercely independent woman with hidden scars of her own. Kept on a tight rein by her overbearing father, Simone only wants freedom—and the enigmatic Gabriel.

But Gabriel has unfinished business and a mind for vengeance. Will he be able to create a peaceful life with Simone or will his greed and thirst for retribution keep them trapped in a dangerous web of deceit—a web Gabriel fears can only be untangled with murder.

Currently an Amazon Rating of 4.8*'s

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

July 21 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

July 21 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

July 22 - Nana's book Reviews - Spotlight

July 23 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

July 24 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

July 28 - The Avid Reader - Interview

July 29 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

July 31 - Novel News Network - Review

August 5 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

August 7 - Texas Book Nook - Review

August 8 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

August 11 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

August 12 -Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

August 13 - Deliciously Savvy - Guest Post

August 14 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

August 15 - A Life Through Books - Interview

August 18 - What is That Book About - Excerpt

August 19 - The Indie Express - Review

August 20 - On a Reading Bender - Review

August 21 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

About the Author

As the quintessential queen of “what if,” Jean Kravitz channeled her active imagination to pen her debut novel, Scars of Sand and Soil. However, achieving her childhood dream of being a published writer was not a straightforward path.

Jean earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human development and aging from the University of California, San Francisco. She went into clinical research in pharmaceuticals, but left her career when her children were born. Then, she picked up writing again, honed her craft, published articles in a small newspaper, and passionately immersed herself in historical research.

Jean has many interests, including reading, gardening, needlepoint, and learning new languages. She lives in Southern California and has a husband, two daughters, and two cats, Lenny and Penny.

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Tour Wrap Up: Daemones Ex Machina by Russell Anders

Cyberpunk/Urban Fantasy Fiction

Release Date: July 23rd, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

If you make a deal with the Devil, don’t forget to read the fine print.

Three operatives find themselves on the run after a corporate sabotage job goes awry. Now, their predatory employer, a heavyweight weapons-tech firm, wants its elite A-team dead at all costs. Jon is a smooth-talking charmer. Friedrich is a hacker prodigy. And Guion is the ice-cold tactician who keeps them all in line.

Backs against the wall, the men strike separate infernal pacts to stay alive. They vanish into the urban badlands of New York’s Five Hives, vowing to lie low and figure out why they’ve become targets. Meanwhile, Jon suspects there’s an insidious evil possessing his friends, and he wonders if they all got more than they bargained for.

Amid an escalating war between local gangs and the firm’s private shock troops, the fugitives uncover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everyone they know and love. But can they stop the destruction before their inner demons seize control?

Currently a 5* Rating on Amazon

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

July 21 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

July 22 - Interesting Authors - Excerpt

July 23 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

July 24 - Novel News Network - Review

July 25 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

July 28 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

July 29 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

July 30 - Always Reading - Excerpt

July 31 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

August 1 - A Life Through Books - Interview

August 4 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

August 5 - The Indie Express - Review

August 7 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

August 11 - Saradipity's - Excerpt

August 13 - The Avid Reader - Interview

August 14 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

August 15 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

August 18 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

August 19 - Texas Book Nook - Review

August 20 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

August 21 - On a Reading Bender - Review

About the Author

At the age of four, Russell Anders started telling stories, often interrupting his mother during bedtime reading to ask, “Then what happened?” She always answered, “You tell me,” and his imagination conjured fantastical tales of dragons and dinosaurs.

He gravitated toward a career as a technical writer and writing coach for software companies. He also briefly served as a columnist for Dragon Magazine. One of his favorite hobbies includes tabletop role playing, especially as the game master. And yes, he's as cruel to the characters in his games as he is to the characters in his books; his players love him for it.

Russel lives with the constant canine companionship of whip-smart but goofy Sigurd, an English Mastiff (the best breed ever).

Daemones ex Machina is his debut novel.

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Tour Wrap Up: Grandma's Bucket of Mercy by Robin Carole

Children's Book

Date Published: May 28, 2025

Publisher: ‎MindStir Media

📘 Book Description for Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy by Robin Carole

You are never too old or too young to learn life’s lessons.

From multiple award-winning author Robin Carole comes a heartwarming true story that celebrates the power of love, forgiveness, and generational wisdom. Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy is a touching tale of one young girl’s summer with her grandmother in 1960s California—and the quiet but profound lesson that would change two lives forever.

Ten-year-old Carole is sent on a mysterious errand involving her grandmother’s elderly neighbor, not knowing her grandmother is teaching her about the gift of mercy. Years later, Carole finally understands the full impact of that experience when a stranger shares how her small, anonymous acts of kindness transformed a life.

Beautifully written and deeply personal, this story is a tribute to the grit and grace of the women who survived the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression and to the enduring strength of intergenerational bonds. Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy is perfect for readers aged 9–12—and for the childlike spirit in every adult who believes in the quiet power of compassion.

✅ True story based on real-life events

✅ Uplifting themes of family, kindness, and legacy

✅ Ideal for ages 9–12 and meaningful for all ages

🪣 Sometimes the smallest gesture can change everything.

Currently a 4.7* Rating on Amazon

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July 21 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

July 21 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

July 22 - What is That Book About - Excerpt

July 23 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

July 24 - Girl With Pen - Spotlight

July 25 - Sandra's Book Club - Review

July 28 - Lisa's Reading - Excerpt

July 29 - Ella English - Spotlight

July 30 - The Avid Reader - Interview

July 31 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

August 1 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

August 4 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

August 5 - Iron Canuck Reviews - Review

August 7 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

August 8 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

August 11 -My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

August 12 -Texas Book Nook - Review

August 13 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

August 14 - On a Reading Bender - Review

August 18 - A Life Through Books - Interview

August 20 - The Indie Express - Review

August 21 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

About the Author

Robin Carole is a multiple award-winning author and lifelong storyteller dedicated to preserving the legacy of the strong women in her family. A native Californian who grew up in the scenic wine country, Robin spent over 40 years in Deaf Education as a Certified Sign Language Interpreter, working with students from kindergarten through adult education.

Now retired and living in Spokane, Washington, Robin draws from real-life experiences and the stories passed down from her grandmother, mother, and aunts to write books that speak to the hearts of readers young and old. Her passion for storytelling began as a child, sitting at the feet of her family matriarchs, listening to tales of resilience, faith, and enduring love.

Her latest book, Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy, is a heartfelt tribute to the power of quiet acts of compassion—and a reminder that even children can change the world through kindness. Through her writing, Robin invites readers to revisit a time when life was simple, values were taught through action, and lessons of mercy could last a lifetime.

“My education, my work, my goals, and accomplishments are here for only a moment, but my family is a lifetime.” —Robin Carole

Fun Facts About Robin:

Her favorite meal is a classic Southern tomato sandwich
She loves gardening, even if it mostly means pulling weeds
Oldies music, storytelling, and pets bring her the most joy
She still believes in the power of sitting together and sharing stories

📚 Explore Robin’s books and discover stories that stay with you—because the lessons we learn from our grandmothers are often the ones we never forget.

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Tour Wrap Up: For Our Friends the Animals by Robert Echols

Cultivating a Reverence for Life

Christian Nonfiction

Date Published: July 31, 2024

Publisher: BookBaby

In For Our Friends the Animals, Robert Echols delivers a stirring spiritual call to action for Christians and all people of conscience to embrace a reverence for life in its fullest form.

Blending biblical truth, compassionate prayers, and the life-affirming philosophy of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, this powerful work urges readers to see animals not as commodities—but as beloved creations of God. In Part One, Echols explores the deep moral and spiritual responsibility we hold toward all creatures. In Part Two, he presents practical steps to confront today's most pressing animal welfare issues—from factory farming to environmental degradation.

Whether you're a lifelong advocate or someone opening your heart to new possibilities, For Our Friends the Animals invites you into a faith-driven movement of empathy and transformation. Through spiritual insight and practical guidance, the book empowers readers to become stewards of compassion, protecting both creation and Creator's intention.

“This book is not just a read—it’s a spiritual pledge. A call to embody Christ’s love by caring for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

Join the movement. Embrace the message. Be the change.

Currently a 4.8* Rating on Amazon

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

July 21 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

July 22 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

July 23 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

July 24 - Girl With Pen - Spotlight

July 29 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

July 30 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

July 31 - The Avid Reader - Interview

August 1 - Book Corner News and Reviews - Spotlight

August 5 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

August 6 - Texas Book Nook - Review

August 7 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

August 8 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

August 11 - A Life Through Books - Interview

August 12 -Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

August 13 - On a Reading Bender - Review

August 14 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

August 15 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

August 18 - Always Reading - Interview

August 19 - Novel News Network- Review

August 21 - The Indie Express - Review

About the Author

Robert Echols is a spiritual author, thought leader, and passionate advocate for animals and all of God’s creation. As the author of For Our Friends the Animals: Cultivating a Reverence for Life, Echols blends Christian spirituality, biblical wisdom, and the moral philosophy of Dr. Albert Schweitzer to offer a powerful message: we are called to protect and uplift all living beings.

A cancer survivor and U.S. Army veteran, Robert's life journey has been guided by service—to his country, his faith, and now, to the voiceless creatures that share our planet. He is the founder and former president of the For Our Friends the Animals Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to financially supporting animal shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. Under his leadership, the foundation funded the construction of animal shelters in Florida, putting faith into action and making his life his argument, as Schweitzer once wrote.

Robert frequently shares his message of compassion on LinkedIn, in podcasts, and as a guest speaker throughout the Mobile Bay, Alabama area. With academic credentials from Phillips Exeter Academy, New York University, and Emory University (J.D./M.B.A.), and a past career as an ethics officer and Army JAG attorney, Robert’s voice is both seasoned and deeply principled.

His current writing project is a four-volume spiritual treatise titled For Our Friends the Animals, empowering others to embrace a universal love rooted in Christ’s teachings and a reverence for all life.

“Let my words inspire you to become a steward of the earth and a champion for animals—because the love of Jesus is not just for humanity, but for all creation.”

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Friday, August 15, 2025

Tour Wrap Up: Plug In. Speak Out. Cash In. by Rose Campbell & Abby Vaden

The Ultimate Podcast Launch & Monetization Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Launching, Growing, and Monetizing Your Podcast

Nonfiction / Business

Date Published: 04-28-2025

Ready to launch your own podcast and turn your voice into revenue?

Plug In. Speak Out. Cash In.: The Ultimate Podcast Launch & Monetization Guide is your go-to handbook for podcasters at every stage. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just starting to monetize, this 108-page step-by-step guide (published April 24, 2025) teaches you how to:

• Define your podcast mission to build audience trust and authority
• Create compelling episodes even without fancy gear
• Grow and engage your listener base across platforms
• Monetize effectively—from sponsorships and ads to premium content
• Scale your show sustainably, turning consistency into cashflow

Authored by social media influencer/advocate Rose Campbell (a recognized mothers’ advocate, lifestyle blogger, doula, and 2021 Mrs. The Woodlands) and podcast strategist Abby Vaden, this guide blends real-world insight and professional tactics. It’s perfect for entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and small-business owners eager to elevate brand voice and income.