RABT Book Tours Reviews: December 2024

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

November 25 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

November 26 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

November 27 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

November 28 - Our Town Book Reviews - Excerpt

November 29 - Tea time and Books - Spotlight

December 2 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

December 4 - BRVL Book Review virginia Lee Blog - Spotlight

December 5 - I Smell Sheep - Excerpt

December 6 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

December 9 - Texas Book Nook - Review

December 10 - A Life Through Books - Interview

December 11 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight*

December 12 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 16 - Chapter Break - Guest Post

December 17 - On a Reading Bender - Review

December 18 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

December 19 - The Indie Express - Review

December 20 - Frugal Freelancer - Spotlight

December 23 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

December 24 - Guatemala Paula Loves to Read - Review

December 26 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

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Tour Wrap Up: Why We Fall by Daniel Martinez

Why Pain and Suffering Are Our Greatest Teachers

Self-Help

Date Published: ‎August 26, 2024

Publisher: ‎ Mindstir Media

Have you ever questioned the importance behind the pain, suffering, and desperation we feel in life? Often times, it's easy for us to lose ourselves in the moment and not see the big picture of things. Yes, pain is uncomfortable, suffering is horrible, and desperation makes us feel like we're losing ourselves before we've had the opportunity to find ourselves. Often times, these emotions have so much they can teach us, yet we avoid them because we don't want to experience any kind of suffering in our lives.

In Why We Fall, I take you through a journey to uncover the truth behind the importance of these emotions in our lives. I walk you through the importance of learning to understand them and how to find the best way to cope with them. It's not an easy journey, but once you grasp the concepts and ideas that we'll discuss in the pages of this book, you'll find that living a fulfilling life and one that you feel satisfied with, has never been easier.

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

November 25 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

November 26 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

November 29 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

November 30 - Boys' Mom Reads - Review

December 2 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

December 3 - Our Town Book Reviews - Review

December 4 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

December 5 - A Life Through Books - Interview

December 6 - Frugal Freelancer - Excerpt

December 9 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

December 10 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

December 11 - Book Reviews by Virginia Lee - Spotlight

December 12 - The Indie Express - Review

December 16 - Chapter Break - Guest Post

December 17 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

December 18 - Novel News Network - Review

December 19 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

December 23 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 24 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 26 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

About the Author

It’s not easy. Before we move on, remember this. It’s like going against your own nature. You’re programmed to behave in a certain way. Your genetic code tells you that it’s ok to be the victim and to believe that everything that happens to you happens because there is a certain type of secret conspiracy working against you. We enjoy and crave being the victim. It’s comfortable and we like it. Easy things are what the mind naturally cherishes the most. Well, we’re going against this. We’re going to challenge ourselves to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and instead begin to think in a “problem-solving” mentality.

A true warrior has their values so aligned with God that no matter what happens they know that everything is happening according to God’s plan. There’s no need to feel scared or uncertain because they know that God is testing them and making sure that they’re following the right path. A true warrior knows that they’re going to be tough times and that they need to find ways to solve them because only then will they be able to say that they got stronger. Only then can they actually find a sign of improvement. Only then can they feel like they’re making progress and moving on. Even when they fall, they fall forward. Falling back is not an option for them, because they know that that’s letting the victim’s mentality kick in, and they don’t do that anymore.

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Tour Wrap Up: Shoes and Cheese by Bobby Evers

The Boonetown Chronicles

Humor / Memoir / Essays

Date Published: August 18, 2021

Boonetown is a small southern town with more limousines than taxis, more buggies than bicycles and more church signs than street signs. You'll meet the ladies who lunch and the men who drink morning coffee; the museum curator who keeps the dinosaur egg in the bank vault and the woman who runs the local tv station out of her garage. Through each story, you'll get to know the author, too, as he takes us on this journey through his hometown.

Currently a 4.8* Rating on Amazon!

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

November 25 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

November 26 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

November 27 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

December 3 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

December 4 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 5 - BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog - Spotlight

December 6 - Novel News Network - Review

December 9 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

December 10 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

December 11 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

December 13 - Texas Book Nook - Review

December 16 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

December 17 - The Indie Express - Review

December 18 - On a Reading Bender - Review

December 19 - A Life Through Books - Interview

December 21 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

December 23 - Our Town Book Reviews - Review

December 26 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 27 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

About the Author

Bobby Evers is a life-long Tennessean, a theater enthusiast, and avid traveler. Being a keen people-watcher, he has always been a storyteller, and now he brings those stories to the page in his first book. He has worked in the construction business, and as an interior designer and architectural consultant for over thirty-five years.

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Monday, December 23, 2024

Tour Wrap Up: The Haunted Rosebuds by Martha Wickham

Circle of Roses, Book 3

Paranormal

Date Published: July 22, 2024

Narrator: Kelly McGaw

Run Time: 4 hours 13 minutes

Lana is a psychic ghost hunter working in the Circle of Roses shop. She wants to help solve a case when a man’s wife leaves him because of ghosts tormenting her in the attic, but she ends up with a haunting dilemma of her own. Terra’s ghost is haunting one of her teens in her small townhouse.

Sylvie and Dana are teenagers who just want to live but when Sylvie’s room is repeatedly thrashed, psychic Rose is called to investigate. She knows Terra from way back and thinks she wants more revenge, but why is the other teen, Dana, not affected? Sylvie and Dana have their own group called the Rosebuds. Started when they were kids, they wind up the only two in it. When old enough they will go into training to become real psychics. As for this story it is their first everything, except their first time seeing a ghost. How long can Terra’s ghost be kept a secret from Dana? And will Rose be able to solve both cases at once?

Currently a 4.3* Rating on Amazon

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

December 9 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

December 9 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 10 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

December 11 -Texas Book Nook - Review

December 12 - Book Junkiez - Audio Excerpt

December 13 - The Indie Express - Review

December 14 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

December 15 - I Love Books and Stuff - Audio Excerpt

December 16 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

December 17 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 18 - Novel News Network - Review

December 19 - Frugal Freelancer - Audio Excerpt

December 20 - Momma and Her Stories - Audio Excerpt

December 21 - Lilyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

December 22 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

About the Author

Martha has studied writing with Writer's Digest and has an associate’s degree in Social Services. She has also written poems and songs and even studied screenwriting and horror. She still writes and likes getting writing prompts. Her favorite author is VC Andrews. If you purchase and read Martha's books, a review on this website will be greatly appreciated.

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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Week Blast: Teenage Girl Power by Adriana Rosca #giveaway #teen #youngadult #nonfiction

Practicing Journaling and Mindfulness

Teen & Young Adult Inspirational & Personal Growth

Date Published: 11-25-2021

Are you ready to take control of your future? High school flies by, and before you know it, the world is asking what’s next. For many teen girls, this can be overwhelming—but Teenage Girl Power is here to guide you toward confidence, clarity, and a plan for success.

With tools to build self-esteem, strategies for mapping your goals, and insights to navigate emotional roadblocks, this book empowers you to become the successful woman you were born to be. Writing down your goals is the first step to turning dreams into reality and, before you know it, you’ll go from high school classrooms to the CEO of your dreams!

Inside Teenage Girl Power, discover:

The Ultimate Success Blueprint: Step-by-step guidance for setting goals and avoiding the feeling of being “left behind.”

Motivational Quotes & Practices: Get back on track with exercises that help build confidence and independence.

Emotional Mastery Tools: Learn to understand, control, and channel your emotions effectively and stay drama-free.

Powerful Strategies for Moving Forward with Confidence: Pinpoint what’s holding you backand learn how to focus on your goals and avoid unnecessary distractions.

Personal Power & Self-Belief Tools: Embrace your unique strengths and design a future that reflects who you truly are.

Whether you’re just starting high school or nearly graduating, Teenage Girl Power turns your dreams into actionable plans. It’s time to stop worrying and start building a future on your terms. Full of empowering insights and practical exercises, this guide transforms uncertainty into purpose and puts you in control.

About the Author

Adriana Roșca is an author, mother, and mentor dedicated to empowering young girls to unlock their full potential and blossom into the remarkable women they are destined to become.

Through her writing, personal transformation, and peak performance strategies, Adriana teaches that success and happiness are attainable for everyone, regardless of their current challenges and circumstances. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating a powerful and resilient mindset as essential tools for living a happy and exceptional life.

Adriana holds a master’s degree in Health Communication from Northwestern University and currently thrives in clinical research. Born in Transylvania, a region nestled among the Carpathian Mountains and famous for the legend of Count Dracula, she draws inspiration from her distinctive heritage.

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Tour Wrap Up: The Spiderboys of Aranae by Glenn Thomas

Volume 1

Science Fiction

Date Published: 10-01-2024

To the people of Earth, it is generally agreed that there is no sight more extraordinary than that of their human cousins on the distant colony of Aranae jumping onto the backs of giant spiders and riding off as if going to a picnic.

To the people of Aranae, it means freedom. But for The Provenance, their Earth rulers, one of their colonies entertaining thoughts of liberty makes them uncomfortable.

In the first three Spiderboy adventures comprising Volume 1, we follow the sixteen-year-old runaway, Haley as she discovers for herself the meaning of freedom.

1. Haley’s First Spider Bite.

Billionaire’s daughter Haley Morgan joins forces with an unlikely ally in an escaped convict on a quest to track down and apprehend a dangerous outlaw while at the same time dodge the spiderboy search party sent to catch Haley and return her home. And as in all young-woman-joins-up-with-escaped-prisoner stories, things are bound to get out of hand.

2. Malady in Savoy.

Continuing her quest, Haley takes a job as a showgirl in the city of Savoy where she becomes the object of mistaken identity, gets caught up in interstellar intrigue and falls for a roguish fugitive agent from Earth. Shape-shifting does have its drawbacks.

3. Along Came a Spider.

Haley endures a marathon battle of survival with a monstrous Trap Door spider that is determined to pin the girl on its venom-laced fangs.

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

December 6 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

December 6 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

December 7 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

December 8 - Matters That count - Spotlight

December 10 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

December 11 - Our Town Book Reviews - Review

December 12 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

December 13 - Novel News Network - Review

December 14 - The Avid Reader Interview

December 16 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

December 17 - I Smell Sheep - Spotlight

December 17 - Guatemala Paula Loves to Read - Review

December 18 - Texas Book Nook - Review

December 19 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

December 20 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

About the Author

Glenn Thomas’s life path has been a meandering one, setting new life goals at various points along the way, gaining knowledge in art, photography, filmmaking, driving commercial vehicles, and ultimately, writing both screenplays and prose. As a self-described “high-functioning daydreamer,” Glenn often finds contentment in self-imposed isolation, in conversations with an eclectic array of characters and personalities in universes of his creation. Once in a while, he writes their stories into scripts and novels to share with the world.

From a young age, those who spent time with Glenn quickly recognized his remarkable gift of daydreaming. According to his first-grade report card, his teacher, Mrs. Haslett, wrote, “Glenn is on cloud nine.” With that ringing endorsement from one of his earliest admirers, Glenn has made his circuitous path to this time and place to make some practical use of this often-misunderstood gift. With a nostalgic smile to his past, Glenn created his film production company, Cloud 9 Filmworks, shortly after completing film school in 2005, which has now expanded in 2024 to Cloud 9 Press to oversee his books.

Glenn lives in the Los Angeles area, and when he’s not writing, he works as a driver for a major motion picture studio where the real money’s at. His first self-published work was a series of short science fiction stories called The Spiderboys of Aranae, released in 2015 and revised in 2024. Also, in 2024, the first book in a science fiction series titled The Stars Rain Down debuted. Set in the same universe as Spiderboys, SRD has strong connections with the earlier work, and fans of one book will enjoy the other.

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Tour Wrap Up: Unexpected Detour by Lynn Marie Jackson

Courage and Intrigue in Wartime San Francisco

Historical Fiction

Date Published: December 10, 2024

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

When bombs fall on Pearl Harbor, the trajectory of Faye Baxter’s midwestern life takes an unexpected detour. Her fiancé Steve Connor enlists in the Army, and Faye follows him to California for a spur-of-the-moment wedding just days before he ships out.

Eager to contribute to the war effort, Faye joins the workforce in San Francisco, a city awash with jobs, handsome soldiers, cheap cocktails, and nefarious secrets. When she is recruited to serve as a courier for a government intelligence agency, the assignment leads her into a web of misogyny, deception, and espionage.

Will she learn to trust her instincts, value her own opinions, and raise her voice against injustice? Or are the risks too great?

Did you miss any of the stops on this Tour?

November 20 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

November 21 - Momma Says to Read or not to Read - Spotlight

November 22 - The Indie Express - Review

November 23 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

November 24 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

November 25 - BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog - Spotlight

November 26 - A Life Through Books - Interview

November 27 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

December 2 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

December 3 - Novel News Network - Review

December 4 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

December 5 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight

December 6 - On a Reading Bender - Review

December 9 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

December 10 - Salt and Novels - Guest Post

December 11 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

December 12 - Texas Book Nook - Review

December 16 - The Avid Reader - Interview

December 17 - Frugal Freelancer - Spotlight

December 18 - Our Town Book Reviews - Review

December 19 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

About the Author

Lynn Marie Jackson has spent many years engaged in the creative process working as a marketing strategist, copywriter, podcast producer, blogger, and novelist. Raised in California and Washington, DC, she is a long-time San Francisco Bay Area resident. When not writing, she’s on the hunt for inspiration; she can be found visiting museums, hiking new trails, or exploring any place well outside her comfort zone.

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Tour Wrap Up: Celtic Betrayal by Eric Steven Griesel

Historical Fiction / Celtic

Date Published: September 9, 2024

This historical fiction novel follows the Kerrigan family from 1847 through five generations as they migrate from Ireland to the United States. Confronting nearly every obstacle imaginable, the Kerrigan family has risen to power and accumulated unimaginable wealth, continuously growing the company that was founded by James Kerrigan after he arrived in the U.S. However, more than one hundred years later, the Kerrigan clan now finds itself facing its greatest challenge yet, which threatens to tear apart both the family and its financial empire. It is an unimaginable betrayal that leaves a once-indestructible family suddenly more vulnerable than they have ever been before.

Did you miss any of the stops on this tour?

November 18 - RABT Book Tours - Kick Off

November 19 - The Faerie Review - Spotlight

November 20 - Our Town Book Reviews - Excerpt

November 21 - Nana's Book Reviews - Spotlight

November 25 - The Avid Reader - Interview

November 26 - On a Reading Bender - Review

November 27 - Crossroad Reviews - Spotlight

December 2 - Tea Time and Books - Spotlight

December 3 - Novel News Network - Review

December 4 - BRVL Book Review By Virginia Lee Blog - Spotlight

December 5 - My Bookmarked Reads - Spotlight

December 6 - My Reading Addiction - Interview

December 9 - Matters That Count - Spotlight

December 10 - Book Junkiez - Excerpt

December 12 - Momma and Her Stories - Excerpt

December 13 - Sapphyria's Books - Spotlight

December 16 - The Indie Express - Review

December 17 - A Life Through Books - Interview

December 18 - Liliyana Shadowlyn - Spotlight

December 19 - Texas Book nook - Review

About the Author

I currently reside in the Houston, Texas, area with my wife, Judy Lynn, who is also my greatest inspiration. We're strong believers in God and Houston Astros fans. After graduation from Law School. I joined the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG Corps) in the U.S. Navy. After leaving the Navy, I worked as an Employment and Labor Law Attorney and a Human Resources troubleshooter for multiple employers until eventually starting my own HR and Legal Consulting practice for more than fifteen years. I have also been blessed with three daughters - Jennifer, Kymberly, and Stephanie - who remain my greatest fans.

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