Tour Wrap Up: Vaccines & Bayonets by Bee Bloeser

 

 

Fighting Smallpox in Africa amid Tribalism, Terror and the Cold War

Historical Memoir

Publisher:  Audiobook Empire

Narrator: Claudia Dunn

Run Time: Estimated 9.5 hours to 10 hours

 

Step into the heart of a turbulent era with Vaccines & Bayonets, a gripping historical memoir that chronicles one woman’s extraordinary journey through Africa. In this vivid recounting, Bee Bloeser unveils the raw reality of her family’s part in the mission to eradicate smallpox, revealing the triumphs and trials faced along the way.

As a young wife, Bee Bloeser followed her husband, Carl, to Africa, driven by ideals and a sense of duty. In Nigeria the ravages of civil war and the plight of starving Biafran children captured global attention. Amidst the chaos, she witnessed the horrors of smallpox and leprosy, yet found moments of beauty in the vibrant local culture.

Their journey continued in Equatorial Guinea, a nation newly independent but plagued by the terror of a brutal dictatorship. In this land where secrecy shrouded the people, Bee Bloeser confronted a world far removed from her idealistic expectations. Forbidden from forming connections with locals and surrounded by a landscape of oppression and suspicion, she documented her experiences in hidden notes, capturing the essence of a desperate struggle.

Through her eyes, listeners experience the intense battle against a relentless virus and against tyranny. This memoir is not just a story of medical triumph but also a poignant reflection on humanity’s capacity for courage—the indomitable spirit of those who risk everything for a better future.

Currently a 4.9* Rating on Amazon

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About the Author

Bee Bloeser has lived and worked in Africa, the Middle East and Native American nations with her husband’s global public health work and her career in speech-language pathology. An award-winning author, she is a sought-after public speaker on topics related to her historical memoir. She lives and writes in California.

 

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Tour Wrap Up: The Quiet Joy of Simply Being by Aiy'm Fellman

 

Discovering the Peace, Joy, and Happiness You Already Are

Self-Help / Spiritual

Date Published: November 7, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

The Quiet Joy of Simply Being takes us on a journey of discovering we are already the peace, contentment, joy, happiness, and love we seek. These attributes of our True Nature are not found in what we do, things we acquire, status we attain, or even our state of mind. Rather, they are the ever-present essence of who we are.

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February 26 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

February 27 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

About the Author

I go by the name Aiy'm, which is pronounced I-Yim. I live in Boulder, Colorado with my wife Donna and cat Te'a. I am retired. I'm fairly active physically mostly hiking in the Boulder foothills and Rocky Mountains, gravel biking, skiing, and doing yard work - actually, since I enjoy it I consider it yard play. Though I enjoy all those activities, what is of most importance to me is spiritual awakening as such I love being out in nature, sitting by a creek sipping tea, meditating and journaling. I also built a tiny rustic space in my backyard for that purpose. I call it a tea-mitage. Kind of like a hermitage. I call the journaling I do Writing Passing Clouds as what I write about is more about the inward journey and not what I did during the day.

I have been regularly journaling for over 40 years. As I mentioned above, my journaling is about the inward journey of spiritual awakening. In fact, I would say that journaling has been my main ally in this spiritual pursuit, even more so than meditation and retreats. About 10 years ago I asked myself what is it about journaling that I get so much from. Certainly, I learned a lot about myself. I have come to know the way my mind works, my perceived limitations, my behavioral and emotional patterns and conditionings, and so on and on and on. But, what I came to realize what was most important about my journalings was not what I learned about myself, rather, through journaling I shifted my perspective to that of an observer and from that perspective I was able to dis-entangle and dis-identify from my conditioned thinking mind and emotions. This is very liberating. I call it the First Great Freedom. In this freedom from the conditioned thinking mind and emotions, there is a deep sense of peace, fulfillment, and happiness. I also see this shift of perspective as the first step or phase of the spiritual journey to self-realization.

My book, The Quiet Joy of Simply Being, began as being about my journaling process but morphed into being about discovering the peace, happiness, fulfillment and love we already are.

 

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Tour Wrap Up: A Just Revenge by Patrick L. Scott, Esq.

Fiction

Date Published: August 26, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

Sean Roberts loved farming and his girlfriend. After they broke up she disappeared into San Francisco's drug filled hippie environment of the 1960s. Her parents were frantic and no one in their small-town seemed able to help them find their daughter. They reached out to Sean and he agreed to search for their lost daughter.

His search forced Sean to assume his nom de plume, George Wescot and enter a world of extreme wealth and of people who only cared about their own pleasures and not the pain it caused other people. George uses his skills learned from hunting, fighting and evasion to penetrate this sadistic society. Subsequently, he pursued across the United States, India, and Europe. Finally, Sean stopped running from the Brothers, and started hunting those people who caused his ex-girlfriend's and her family's pain from injuries she sustained.

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About the Author

I have been a writer all my life. I wasn't very good partly because I'm dyslexic and partly because of my dyslexia I was a terrible reader. But I love to write and therefore wrote often. I wrote many stories. One was published in a magazine. Before the pandemic I started writing my first novel,"Farm Tough", and self published it. The book got good reviews from readers but wasn't promoted. Shortly thereafter, I started to write "A Just Revenge" partly about my time at Yuba College, Chico State College, Los Angeles and finally Europe. I found that I write best when I write about something I know, about something I've done or about something I feel.

Tour Wrap Up: Who's in the Drive Thru by Shauna Wuggazer Knott

 

Children's Book

Date Published: August 28, 2024

Publisher: ‎MindStir Media

 

Join Jane, a friendly barista, for a day in the drive-thru as she serves up yummy treats and warm drinks to different customers. Who is also in these cars? Hop in and meet the cuddly companions who are out for a ride, ready to share a smile.

Currently a 4.4* Rating on Amazon

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February 19 - Wine Cellar Library - Spotlight

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About the Author

I am a stay-at-home mom to Zoey (15) and Garrett (12).  Wife to Korey, and furmomma to Oreo the Bernedoodle.  I love to read, bake, travel, and be outside, while also cheering on my kids at their sporting events.

 

Tour Wrap Up: Craving of the Sands by Cearnach Grimm

 

A Runebreakers Novel

 

Folklore / Fantasy

Date Published: September 24, 2024

Publisher: ‎NervousRocket

 

An Amazon #1 bestseller. A Barnes & Noble Bestseller. A Kobo Bestseller.

 

Wilhilm Grindtosser just wants to keep his rampaging magic under control, but when a gnomish gadget called the EyeStone broadcasts his latest magical disaster to the entire city, he becomes an accidental celebrity. Fame isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—especially when it comes with dark whispers, sudden combustions, and shadowy villains.

Now, Wilhilm and his misfit crew must uncover the EyeStone’s secrets before it destroys everything they care about. Can they save the day? Or will Wilhilm’s magic go haywire at the worst possible moment—again?

 

For fans of Terry Pratchett and absurd, laugh-out-loud adventures, this fantasy romp promises a wild ride through a city where magic and mayhem collide.

 

Currently a 4.5* Rating on Amazon

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February 19 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

February 20 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

About the Author

Cearnach Grimm is an author of fantasy and science fiction. He worked as an international journalist for more than ten years, writing more than 1,500 articles on things like rabbit breeding and Egyptian tombs. But, above all, he believes in the health benefits of chocolate cake.

 

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Tour Wrap Up: Chimera Connections by Cherish Lively

 

 

Paranormal Romance

Date Published: 02-07-2025

 

For the extraordinary people of Chimera Connections, love is more than a human experience—it’s a soul-deep bond that transcends the physical and spiritual realms. Their gifts amplify the intensity of their connections, making the need for their fated-mate impossible to ignore. For some, the journey to love is instantaneous and perfect. For others, it’s a battle of wills, trust, and serendipity. When the pull of a soulmate becomes undeniable, will they surrender to the power of love—or resist the destiny that calls to them?

Find the links to your favorite podcast hosting site in the navigation bar at the top of the Substack website.  https://cherishlively.substack.com/

For steamy romance, listen to My Secret Obsession After Dark https://open.spotify.com/show/3ESblvFL3wBxG5iFNXEq5g

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About the Author

Cherish writes steamy & erotic romance novels with independent women and sexy men.  She records and publishes these steamy stories via her podcast My Secret Obsession: After Dark. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cherish-lively/

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Tour Wrap Up: Fiddling With Death by Lloyd Lofthouse

 

 

Josh Kavanagh Series, Book #3

Military Action Suspense Thrillers

Date Published: 02-10-2025

Publisher: Three Clover Press

Smug tyrants. Battered heroes. With an insider thwarting their every move, can these resourceful special operatives defend democracy?

Josh Kavanaugh refuses to give up. After surviving severe injuries trying to protect a lover, the determined former military man vows to find the people responsible and deliver payback. But with a mole in his group of contractors and corruption running deep, any operation could prove deadly.

Slipping into Russia on a dark mission with a hybrid team and going undercover as a circus act complete with an untamed grizzly, Kavanaugh makes the long trek to Moscow. But with their target well-connected to Vladimir Putin himself, they find themselves caught in a crossfire between the secret police and the mob.

Can he survive yet another betrayal to root out a threat to U.S. intelligence?

 

Fiddling with Death is the nail-biting third book in the Josh Kavanaugh Thrillers series. If you like gritty heroes, high-octane action, and accurate descriptions of weapons and tactics, then you’ll love Lloyd Lofthouse’s twisty tale.

Buy Fiddling with Death to play with fire today!

 

Catch up on the previous books, Book One, The Patriot Oath will be on sale at $0.99 starting February 11 through the 17th! 

 

Currently a 4.2* Rating on Amazon

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About the Author

Lloyd Lofthouse is a US Marine (1965—1968) and combat veteran. After the Marines, he attended college with a little help from the GI Bill (1968 – 1973). During his first year of college in 1968, Lloyd heard Ray Bradbury speak, and got bit by the writing bug. Lloyd went on to earn a BA in journalism and later an MFA. During his early years as a full-time teacher (1975-2005), Lloyd worked nights and weekends as a maître d’ for a night-club restaurant.

 

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