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Adventures of an International Film & Media Maker ABOUT THE BOOK Neill McKee takes us on an entertaining journey through the developing world from 1970 to 2012. The story starts when he becomes a “one-man film crew,” documenting the lives of Canadian CUSO volunteers working in Asia and Africa as teachers, medical doctors, nurses, engineers, agriculturalists, foresters, and a biologist. He learns the craft of filmmaking and meets and marries Elizabeth “on the hoof.” TheRead More →

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Giveaway & Excerpt     A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir   Nonfiction / Memoir Date Published: 09-21-2023 Publisher: Horner Publishing Company     Brimming with heartfelt anecdotes, nostalgic escapades, and timeless humor, Hair on Fire is a Christmas memoir like no other. It will warm your heart, make you laugh uproariously, and transport you back to the most magical time of the year. So grab a hot cocoa and snuggle under a cozy blanketRead More →

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  Giveaway & Guest Post   BOOK DETAILS Book Title:  Delaware from Railways to Freeways / First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 110 pages Genre: American History, Colonial Publisher: Dave Tabler ​Publication Date: Nov 1, 2023 Content Rating: None needed. Works for all audiences.     What’s Being Said About The Book     “Delaware from Railroads to Freeways by Dave Tabler is a visually stunning book that takes readers on a captivatingRead More →

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The Desperate Final Days of the Dalton Gang by Tom Clavin ABOUT THE BOOK The definitive account of the Dalton Gang and the most brazen bank heist in history, by the multiple New York Times bestselling author. The Last Outlaws is the thrilling true story of the last of one of the greatest outlaw gang. The dreaded Dalton Gang consisted of three brothers and their rotating cast of colorful accomplices who saw themselves as descended from the legendaryRead More →

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Becoming an Entrepreneur Wasn’t an Expected Path For a Woman in the 1960s WHAT IT’S ABOUT An astounding true story of a young woman driven by her desire to escape chauvinism blazes a whirlwind path full of mystical encounters and unexpected adventures. From love to lawsuits, her business and personal life intertwine, bringing her to untold heights. Uncanny predictions at a chance encounter with a Fulbright Scholar from India follow her throughout life, as ifRead More →

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Giveaway and Author Interview       Book Title:  Lifeline to a Soul by John K. McLaughlin Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 234 pages Genre:  Memoir Publisher:  Lifeline Education Connection Release date:   April, 2023 Content Rating: PG + M         Book Description Lifeline to a Soul takes the reader inside the fence and chronicles the victories and challenges one man faced as a first-time teacher in the strange world of prison life. BUY THE BOOK:Amazon ~ B&N add to goodreads   2023 PenCraft SeasonalRead More →

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A Memoir of Awakening to the Power Within ABOUT THE BOOK Growing up in an Italian American family in Queens, New York, in the ’70s, Francesca Miracola was trained from an early age to keep up appearances at all costs—but behind closed doors, her parents’ toxic marriage served as a blueprint for dysfunction. So when she met Jason Axcel at a bar as a twentysomething, she ignored all the red flags—and there were plenty ofRead More →

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A Guide for Creating the Backyard Microfarm of Your Dreams ABOUT THE BOOK Today’s gardeners want a bit of everything—vegetables, fruit, medicinal herbs, flowers for pollinators, and even chickens for eggs. The dream is to build a diverse landscape that serves multiple functions, but achieving that goal can be intimidating and overwhelming. Homesteader Leah M. Webb shares her strategy for implementing a homestead plan in seven stages by starting small and gradually adding more featuresRead More →

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An Easy Guide to Plant-Forward Eating, With 75+ Recipes ABOUT THE BOOK In this easy-to-use guide, Marisa Moore, R.D., shares a flexible approach—backed by the latest nutritional science—to a more plant-forward diet that can improve your health. With step-by-step tips to transform your plate, she offers 75 delicious recipes to help you reach your wellness goals. According to the latest scientific research, eating with a plant slant and focusing on whole foods—vegetables, fruits, whole grains,Read More →

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 by Chris Paul with Michael Wilbon ABOUT THE BOOK By the NBA superstar: A powerful and unexpected memoir of family, faith, tragedy, and life’s most important lessons.The day after future NBA superstar Chris Paul signed his letter of intent to play college basketball for Wake Forest, he received a world-shattering phone call. His grandfather, Nathaniel “Papa” Jones, a pillar of the Winston-Salem community where he owned and operated the first Black-owned service station in NorthRead More →

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by Amit Katwala   Paul Bellantoni (Narrator) ABOUT THE BOOK Late one evening in the summer of 1922, Henry Wilkens burst through the doors of the emergency room covered in his wife’s blood. But was he a grieving husband or a ruthless killer who conspired with bandits to have her murdered? To find out, the San Francisco police turned to technology and a new machine that had just been invented in Berkeley by a rookie detective, aRead More →

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by Diane Trull with Meredith Wargo      Giveaway & Author Interview     Book Details:Book Title:  DAWGS: A True Story of Lost Animals and the Kids Who Rescued Them by Diane Trull with Meredith WargoCategory:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  256 pagesGenre: Narrative Non-Fiction Publisher:  Citadel Press – Kensington Publishing Corp.  Release date:  March 2020Content Rating: This non-fiction book is rated PG. There is one scene in which the shelter was broken into and several puppies were killed. The author does not go into any gory details,Read More →

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How I Endured a Brutal Attack and a Lifetime of Trauma through the Power of Action, Choice, and Self Expression I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the CHOOSING SURVIVAL by Lynn F Forney Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Make sure to enter the giveaway!   ABOUT THE BOOK Title: CHOOSING SURVIVAL Author: Lynn F Forney Pub. Date: May 12, 2022 Publisher: Flying Feet Publishing Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook Pages: 130 Find it: Goodreads, or Here    Read More →

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Start Planning The Best Day Of Your Life! ABOUT THE BOOK The Real Deal Wedding Insiders® Guide to Smart Wedding Planning gives you practical and actionable steps to take control of your wedding planning, make the best decisions, and keep your sanity along the way. You’ll learn how to: * Navigate stressful relationships * Create a vision that represents you both * Understand and build a realistic budget * Choose the right venue and vendorsRead More →

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An American Journey     Join Us For This Tour From Oct 4 to Oct 17Book Details:   Book Title:  Through New York’s Golden Door: An American Journey by H. Claude ShostalCategory: Adult Non-Fiction, 384 pagesGenre: MemoirPublisher: Mascot BooksPublication Date: Oct 4, 2022Tour dates: Oct 4 to Oct 17Content Rating: PG  BOOK DESCRIPTION How did a sickly infant smuggled through France during the darkest days of World War II become a “Rockefeller guy,” grow into something approaching an elder statesman in New York’s civicRead More →

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Giveaway & Excerpt      Nonfiction/Memoir To Be Published: September 28, 2022 Publisher: J Press Books     Growing up in 1970s and 80s suburban Houston, Judy Haveson is funny,sarcastic, and fiercely loyal, especially to her family, friends, and bigsister, Celia. When she suffers a series of unimaginable traumatic events,her seemingly idyllic childhood comes to a halt, changing her life forever. In Laugh Cry Rewind, Judy takes readers on her journey of self-discovery, sharing funny,Read More →

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Giveaway and Excerpt Chasing Tarzan is about the long-term effects of bullying, how imagination can be an escape, but not a solution––one must eventually act. This bookstagram blitz is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours and runs from 26 September till 2 October. See the tour schedule here. There’s a tour giveaway during this tour, 7 winners will win a prize. Enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post. Chasing TarzanBy Catherine ForsterGenre: Non-fiction MemoirReleaseRead More →

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Pictures You Gotta Love ABOUT THE BOOK Publisher ‏ : ‎ Susan Schadt Press Hardcover Publication Date : September 20, 2022 Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 1 x 10 inches MUTTS is a photographic celebration of mystery mixed breeds. If you’ve ever loved a bonafide mutt, you know that they’re some of the best, most loyal dogs ever. MUTTS features more than 100 really cute pups from all different origins and breeds, photographedRead More →

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A World War II Story of the Demolition Divers Who Became the Navy SEALs ABOUT THE BOOK Publisher ‏ : ‎ Diversion Books Author : Andrew Dubbins Publication Date : August 23, 2022 Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages With echoes of Unbroken; the derring-do and bravado of The Right Stuff; and the battle-forged camaraderie of Band of Brothers, this is the World War II story of 95-year-old veteran George Morgan and the elite Underwater Demolition Teams, precursor of the Navy SEALs—whoRead More →

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Don’t miss the tour-wide giveaway at the bottom of this page! There are three prizes you can win. This tour is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours and runs from 22 till 28 August. See the tour schedule here. Divine DirectionBy Benecia PonderGenre: Non-fiction InspirationalRelease Date: 28 February 2022 Blurb:Divine Direction is a collection of stories of ordinary people who received extraordinary guidance in their lives. Whether it was a career or life change, a relationshipRead More →