Release Blitz: A Kind and Savage Place by Richard Helms #promo #releaseday #giveaway #historical #mystery #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours @rickhelmsauthor

 

 

Historical Mystery

Date Published: 03-01-2022

Publisher: New Arc Books / Level Best Books

It's 1954. The place is Prosperity, North Carolina, a small farming community in Bliss County. Three teenagers, the 1953 championship-winning offensive backfield for Prosperity High, are unwilling participants in a horrific event that results in a young man’s death.

One of the friends harbors a tragic secret that could have prevented the crime. Divulging it would ruin his life, so he stays quiet, fully aware he will carry a stain of guilt for the rest of his life.

The three buddies go their separate ways for almost a decade, before another tragedy brings them back to Prosperity in 1968. Now in their thirties, it is a time of civil and racial unrest in America.

They discover the man who committed murder back in ’54 is now the mayor, and rules the town with an autocratic iron fist. He’s backed by his own private force of sheriff's deputies and forcibly intimidates and silences any malcontents.

Worse, now he's set his sights on Congress.

A Kind and Savage Place spans half a century from 1942 to 1989 and examines the dramatic racial and societal turmoil of that period through the microcosmic lens of a flyspeck North Carolina agricultural community.

About the Author

Richard Helms is a retired college professor and forensic psychologist. He has been nominated eight times for the SMFS Derringer Award, winning it twice; seven times for the Private Eye Writers of America Shamus Award, with a win in 2021; twice for the ITW Thriller Award, with one win; four times for the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award with one win: and once for the Mystery Readers International Macavity Award. He is a frequent contributor to Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, along with other periodicals and short story anthologies. His story “See Humble and Die” was included in Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt’s Best American Mystery Stories 2020. A Kind and Savage Place is his twenty-second novel. Mr. Helms is a former member of the Board of Directors of Mystery Writers of America, and the former president of the Southeast Regional Chapter of MWA. When not writing, Mr. Helms enjoys travel, gourmet cooking, simracing, rooting for his beloved Carolina Tar Heels and Carolina Panthers, and playing with his grandsons. Richard Helms and his wife Elaine live in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Series Blitz: Tessa's Books of Elegance by Jacqui Preugschat #promo #giveaway #childrensbook #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

 

Book 1 – The Lovely Beautiful And Very Elegant Tea Party

Children’s Activity Books - Girls

Published: 2019

Publisher: Ocean Reeve Publishing

Welcome...Come along and join Tessa on her Lovely, Beautiful and Very Elegant Tea Party. You will be doing everything together; from making the invitations, cooking, decorating, sewing and dress designing! Your friends and family will be amazed at your talents when they come to your very own Lovely, Beautiful and Very Elegant Tea Party.

Book 2 – Leap For Joy And Twirl About Tessa’s Elegant Ballet

Children’s Activity Books - Girls

Published: 2021

Publisher: Ocean Reeve Publishing

Come along and join Tessa as you both Leap For Joy and Twirl About in a very elegant ballet performance. Together you will be learning the basic steps of ballet, making invitations, cooking, designing tutus and ballet shoes, and creating beautiful hairstyles! Your friends and family will be so excited to see you Leap for Joy and Twirl About in your lovely tutu!

Book 3 – Design Your Own Elegant Bedroom Décor With Tessa

Children’s Activity Books - Girls

Published: 2021

Publisher: Ocean Reeve Publishing

Come along and join Tessa as you learn about colour, design and colour themes! You will make elegant décor by repurposing a chair or desk, create no-sew t-shirt pillows, decorate lamps/baskets, collage canvases, design beautiful hanging decorations, sew your own sausage dog or cat, and much more! Your friends and family will be so impressed, when they see the elegant décor you have created!

About the Author

Jacqui Preugschat is a Brisbane-based, happily-married mother of 4 beautiful children, with a passion for encouraging girls to use their talents. She is also a qualified Special Education Teacher, University Lecturer and Short Course writer for TAFE, and contributing writer for Thrive Global.

As a little girl, Jacqui spent her school holidays in her grandmother's dress shop surrounded by elegant things and loved making and creating beautiful things.

Recently Jacqui has directed 3 musicals at the Princess Theatre, was a buyer for a Bridal Store and window dressed a babies', girls', and bridal store in South Australia.

Currently, she home schools her 2 girls, directs a Choir on a weekly basis, teaches drama and runs a girls DIY Arts and Craft group fortnightly, where young girls learn to make beautiful projects.

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Book Blitz: Wild Child of the Monsoons by Ann Zachariah, M.D.

 

 

Poetry

Date Published: December 2021

A collection of lyrical poetry that savours the myriad of emotions that life gifts us.

Wild Child of the Monsoons sprinkles water on core emotions that will make the reader realize who they truly are. The author will take readers on a hope filled nostalgic journey on a canoe of vibrant emotions to help them connect with their true self. It is a raw poetic record of pain, love, loss, grief and gratitude that will ultimately lead one to their higher self and self-love. It will help one to look within and own all the beautiful and painful emotions with an inner sense of knowing that one is not alone in this journey. It will elevate one to that sacred space within oneself where you know that you are loved and your divine self is always celebrated.

Are you reading to start your journey today?

A word from the Author

I was a lass about age six when I started writing the songs of my soul with a semi-sharpened pencil without an eraser. I found torn papers discarded from perfect two-lined books to pen my thoughts. Not grasping how my ideas aligned with my words, I wrote verses and songs sitting on a narrow wooden bridge over the stream winding the paddy fields in my ancestral home.

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Book Blitz: Swipe Write by Lindsay Taylor Dellinger #promo #memoir #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @Leend_Sigh @RABTBookTours

 

 

A sometimes hilarious, sometimes sad, always brutally honest account of 20 online dates with 20 different men

Memoir, Pop Culture, Relationships, Humor, Dating

Date Published: January 2022

"...I was sixteen years old when I became familiar with heartbreak, when I developed a disdain for whoever made up the whole sticks and stones bullshit..."

Live vicariously through Lindsay Taylor Dellinger's 20 online dates with 20 different men as she recounts the sweet to the downright absurd. From charming one-night stands to grown men genuinely spooked by skeletal art, come for the laughs and stay for the drama!

"...I teetered dangerously somewhere between a four-legged furry friend and a one-way flight to a Mediterranean country where the fine men were just as abundant as the fine wine..."

The thirty-three-year-old divorcée weaves her dating tales through a contrasting lens of therapy, wine, and an unforgiving past. Will she or won't she find her "Ride or Die" online?

*This publication is unsuitable for children under the age of 18*

About the Author

Lindsay is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and graphic artist and former fashion industry Art Director, currently traveling the United States in the “WOW WAGON,” a 30-year-old Bluebird International school bus. She resides in this converted tiny home with the two most important men in her life, her love and talented artist, JazEfx, and her thirteen-year-old feline, Sir Benson Brunello the First and Only (Benson, for short).

Lindsay completed her first memoir, which was on January 25, 2022. She also maintains her five-year-old blog, The Road Linds Travels, which covers everything from her travels, both near and far, the tragic losses of her life, wine, and everything in between.

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Release Week Blitz: Song of the Adoël by Kevin King #promo #yafantasy #youngadult #giveaway #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours @kevinkingauthor

 

 

YA Fantasy

Date Published: 2/22/2022

Publisher: Brimstone Fiction

The Adoël keep their past a secret, speaking only of some great sin for which they pay penance by living as servants to the royal family. The curse that haunts them, that turns their skin pale and their hair white, is a shame too deep to even speak of.

Raendel resents being told he must pay for the guilt of others. Why should he have to suffer? Their actions had nothing to do with him. Or so he thinks.

When creatures out of the darkest legends attack the king in his own castle, and the prince runs off on a suicidal quest for vengeance, the 'sins of the past' suddenly become a very present reality. And very personal.

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Urgent shouts of “Protect the king!” echoed in Raendel’s head while flashbacks of the vision from Master Othniel’s chamber pricked his conscience. He covered his ears with his hands, but he couldn’t block out Othniel’s voice that spoke inside his own mind. We failed our master. We must never fail him again.

Raendel argued back against his conscience. What can I do? I don’t know how to fight! The king has Master Lenore and Master Deborah to protect him. I would only get in the way.

The shadow creature knocked aside nobles and soldiers alike, advancing to within a few yards of the high table. Lenore and Deborah pulled the king through a door that opened into a passage ending at the king's chambers. He considered the advancing enemy and then the door where the king had gone. He didn’t know what he could do, but his conscience wouldn't let him just lie there and do nothing. With one last glance at the attackers, he leaped up and ran after the king.

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Kevin King grew up in south Louisiana, raised on a steady diet of gumbo and fiction novels. His hobbies include Renaissance Fairs, bookstores, fencing, and daydreaming. He lives outside of Seattle with his wife, his dog Frodo, and their combined book collection.

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Naughty Films Inc #1

Fantasy Erotica

Date Published: February 25, 2022

Publisher: Razor’s Edge

WARNING: Tentacle Temptation is part of the monster erotica series Naughty Films Inc. There is little to no plot, not much in the way of character development, but there is lots of super hot sex of the taboo variety with seven kraken males and one human female. If you want a happily-ever-after, with romance and a strong storyline, this is NOT what you’re looking for. Please leave all concepts of reality here before proceeding…

I worked my way up the ladder in the Adult Entertainment industry, taking any jobs I could. Now my producer has come to me with an offer I can’t refuse -- mostly because he didn’t give me a choice -- a series of “monster” films with actors in elaborate costumes. But I’d never say no to the amount cash involved…

Except he lied. Those aren’t costumes!

I’m not only about to be claimed by the Alpha Kraken, but by his pod, too!

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I didn’t have a fucking clue what I was supposed to be doing, so I turned to face the counter and looked at the glass tubes set up. I lifted one and “accidentally” dropped it.

“Oops! I’m so clumsy today,” I said, bending down to pick it up. The camera man zoomed in on my boobs, which nearly spilled from my shirt.

“Doctor, your patient is ready,” a voice called out from off-set.

I turned to face the fake door, and my breath stalled when the most beautiful man I’d ever seen entered – propelled by tentacles! Oh, shit! When Carl said they’d spared no expense, he wasn’t kidding. This guy looked like he’d just come straight from the sea.

He approached, not even slowing, until he’d pinned me against the counter. “I’m finished being your experiment.”

I swallowed hard, my heart racing as he pressed his hard body against me. “What are you going to do about it?”

He grinned, exposing a mouthful of sharp, needle-like teeth. I nearly shuddered, but repressed my reaction. Barely.

“You’ve poked and prodded me for months. I think it’s my turn.”

A tentacle slithered up my thigh. Oh, crap!

About the Author

Eva loves erotica, both writing and reading -- the filthier and the kinkier, the better. While Eva has always loved monster books and movies, when she saw the World of Warcraft movie she fell head over heels for Durotan, the Orc Chieftan. That's when Eva decided to start writing some monster stories of her own.

If you'd like to be notified of future Eva DeMoan releases, follow her on Amazon! You can also find Eva on Facebook and Twitter.

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Virtual Book Tour: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark #blogtour #interview #historical #giveaway #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Creative nonfiction History, Historical romance, WW2, Family Saga, Memoir Biography

Date Published: September 1, 2020

Publisher: Silver Star Publishing Llc

Duty called.

He answered.

She, with child, was left behind.

He did not come home.

 

"They were the fathers we never knew, the uncles we never met, the friends who never returned, the heroes we can never repay." (B Clinton.) Such a man was 1st Lt Dean Harold Sherman, B-29 Airplane Commander one of the thousands of man-boys, not far from their mother’s apron strings, that learned to fly a B-29 thousands of miles and bomb an enemy.

“They Called Him Marvin” is a history of Dean Sherman and his teenage bride Connie’s love, World War 2 and their efforts to create a family. A history of the collision of the raging politics of a global war, young love, patriotism, sacred family commitments, duty and the horrors and tragedies, the catastrophe that war is.

A reviewer explains: "I am a fan of historical fiction and this story did not disappoint. It was sweet, tragic, personal, and moving. Gradually and almost imperceptibly, the story of two wartime sweethearts begins circling the drain of a tragedy you know is coming. The book begins with the ending, but by the time you get there you have convinced yourself that it can't possibly be the case. I enjoyed every moment, even the ones that left me in tears.

The letters between Connie and Dean provided a fascinating glimpse into wartime life. Reading the experiences of people both at home and abroad was very engaging. I found myself eagerly awaiting the next letter, right along with the young couple!

Lastly, the book left me with an overwhelming acknowledgment of the universal trauma and tragedy of war. The Sherman’s are not the only family we meet in the book and the weaving together of several different narratives added a depth to the story that's hard to put into words. I definitely encourage anyone to read this book, especially if historical novels are not something you typically read. This is a story about people and you won't want it to end."

 

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Can you tell us a little about the process of getting this book published? How did you come up with the idea and how did you start?

I am, by my own admission, a reluctant writer. But there are stories that demand to to be told. When we hear them, we must pick up our pen, lest we forget and the stories be lost. Eight years ago, in a quiet conversation with my friend Marvin, I learned the tragic story his father, a WW2 B-29 Airplane Commander, shot down over Nagoya, Japan just months before the end of the war.

     The telling of the story that evening by this half orphan was so moving and full of emotion, it compelled me to ask if I could write the story. The result being “They Called Him Marvin.”

     I started by transcribing all 67 letters that Dean and Connie wrote. And then began the research. Research in Japan and here at home, A week visiting the National Archives. So many folks were helpful in that process, far too many to list, but the writing would have been impossible with out them.

What surprised you most about getting your book published?

     I am a self publisher, through my family publishing company, Silver Star Publishing. That makes it a lot easier to get accepted for publication! Lol We approached the process in professional manner. We engaged editors, cover designers and a printer that specializes in this type of project. The world of publishing is obviously undergoing a change, a seismic shift, really. The assets can now be found to self publish a very high quality product. Of course I made mistakes, but this is our third self published work and we are getting better at it!

Tell us a little about what you do when you aren’t writing.

I am a retired Addiction Counselor so I dabble in Recovery work a bit. I am currently recuperating from my second hip replacement surgery in six months, so much of my time now is taken up in rehab and keeping up with book marketing. I am serious about recuperating because my wife of nearly 50 years and I love to travel. We are hoping that Covid will allow us to resume our adventures. I pretend I am a gardener. Our landscaping is pretty high maintenance, beautiful but high maintenance. It has been killing me that I have not been able to do much of anything in the yard for nearly a year. My favorite pass time though, is being Grandpa to 11 pretty cool grandkids.

The most pivotal point in my writing career.

When I was a senior in high school my English teacher Miss Johnson assigned us a 1500 wood essay on a subject of our choice. 1500 words sounded impossible to me in the beginning. But I finally decided for some unknown reason to write about bubbles. I was stunned that the essay won first place and she read it to all of her classes. The thought travelled through my still developing brain, “Huh, maybe I could write stuff.” Altho I have never worked as a full time writer, I have used the skill, and worked on getting better at it though out my life.

Where do you get your best ideas and why do you think that is.

I trust the universe a lot more than myself. It seems inspirations appear when they are needed. “They Called Him Marvin” began as an after dinner conversation, while hearing it, I felt very moved and felt the need to chronicle the story so it would not be lost. I wasn’t looking for my next “big

project” but it appeared in my life in spite of me.

What is the toughest criticism given to you as an author?

I am not very good at accepting criticism of my writing. I am sure it is a fault. The reviews that sting me the most are the ones that say “He should have done it this way or that way.” Like I say it is a failing in me. But when you create something, re-write it dozens of times, rip up your work and start over, feel moments of powerful inspiration, you or at least, I, begin to believe things are as they should be. My inner child wants to tell them, “If you don’t like it why don’t you write it!  (Sorry for the rant.)

What has been your best accomplishment as a writer?

I think it is a tie. My Book the “Waterfall Concept” is about addiction recovery and a number of folks have thanked me for the help it was in their recovery. The second is “Marvin.” It has put me in touch with many people trying to remember WW2 and honor the soldiers and civilians that gave their all in the conflict. Their stories have greatly enriched my life.

How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?

I have a couple that have rolling around in my head for a while, but I am pretty sure they will never get out. My wife is convinced I should write a family saga about my great, great, great Scottish grandfather born to a rich father but borne by a housemaid left with no inheritance he made his way to America where a son sided with Britain during the Revolution and was expelled after the war. His sons took their families to North Carolina and one lost his life fighting for the south in the civil war. She tells me my family is always on the wrong side of things. She ends every argument with that statement.

I am in the middle of writing my memoir about growing up in SW Washington titled, “Life on a Sorta Farm.”

About the Author

I am, by my own admission, a reluctant writer. But there are stories that demand to to be told. When we hear them, we must pick up our pen, lest we forget and the stories be lost.

Six years ago, in a quiet conversation with my friend Marvin, I learned the tragic story his father, a WW2 B-29 Airplane Commander, shot down over Nagoya, Japan just months before the end of the war.  A father he never knew. The telling of the story that evening by this half orphan was so moving and full of emotion, it compelled me to ask if I could write the story. The result being “They Called Him Marvin.”

My life has been profoundly touched in so many ways by being part of documenting this sacred story. I pray that we never forget, as a people, the depth of sacrifice that was made by ordinary people like Marvin and his father and mother on our behalf.

My career as an addiction counselor (CDP) lead me to write “The Waterfall Concept; A Blueprint for Addiction Recovery," and co-author "Reclaiming Your Addicted Brain."

After my counseling retirement, I decided I wanted to learn more about the craft of writing and started attending classes at Portland Oregon’s Attic Institute. What I learned is that there are an mazing number of great writers in my area and they were willing to help others improve their skills. I am grateful to many of them.

My next project is already underway, a memoir of growing in SW Washington called “Life on a Sorta Farm.” My wife of 49 years, Susan and I still live in that area.

We raised seven children, and have eleven grandchildren. We love to travel and see the sites and cultures of the world. I still get on my bicycle whenever I can.

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Virtual Book Tour: This Book Belongs To by Nick Levy #blogtour #womensfiction #giveaway #interview #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Women's Fiction

Date Published: 01-17-2022

Publisher: Cecil Press

While trekking across South America, Ellie Bartlett finds a mysterious guidebook that changes the course of her journey—and her life.

Ellie dreams of a life away from the sharp edges of New York City. Away from her creepy boss, shoebox apartment, and nights spent alone eating ice-cream. She’s desperate to find happiness and love.

After losing out on yet another promotion, Ellie quits her job and buys a ticket to South America. Arriving at her hostel as a first-time backpacker, she finds a mysterious guidebook filled with cryptic messages about life and love. Intrigued, Ellie contacts the previous owner, Bella, who wrote her name under the heading THIS BOOK BELONGS TO.

Her email lands in the inbox of Jerry Townsend, an architect and widower living in San Francisco. Jerry is barely keeping his life together as he juggles raising three daughters alone and construction of a museum in memory of his late wife—Bella.

Ellie and Jerry start messaging, sharing their fears, hopes and desires. Following Bella’s advice, Ellie embarks on a six-month solo adventure across South America, and over the course of emails, texts, phone calls and video chats, Ellie and Jerry’s pen-pal friendship develops into something more…

But can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met?

Interview

What is the hardest part of writing your books?

The tension between wanting to paint a scene or character in the reader’s mind, but needing to keep the story moving forward. I learned a lot about this through the drafting process, and thankfully my second novel is coming along a lot quicker than the first!

 

What songs are most played on your Ipod?

 

I listen to a lot of movie scores while writing, particularly music by Hans Zimmer, which I find atmospheric and evocative.

 

Do you have critique partners or beta readers?

 

I have a group of 6-8 beta readers (some professional authors, others close family/friends) who provide feedback on each manuscript. I think it’s important to receive a variety of feedback, sit with it a while, then decide what to discard and what you will take onboard.

 

What book are you reading now?

 

I am reading ‘Conan Doyle’s Wide World’ by Andrew Lycett. It’s a beautiful collection of travel writing by legendary author (and traveler), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A few years ago I was lucky enough to trek up Mount Roraima in Venezuela, which is the flat-topped mountain featured in his famous novel ‘The Lost World’!

 

How did you start your writing career?

 

I began writing short film scripts, then progressed onto feature scripts. Three of those were made into movies, and then I decided to branch out into novel writing. The most important lesson I’ve learned is to just keep writing. If you do that, there’s nothing you can’t achieve.

 

Tell us about your next release.

 

THIS BOOK BELONGS TO is the story of Ellie Bartlett, a young woman who stumbles across an annotated guidebook that leads her on a life-changing journey across South America. It is written for readers who love travel, romance and adventure. I hope you enjoy reading it, and please get into contact with me via socials to let me know what you think!

 

 

Thank you for this interview. I appreciate it! All the best, Nick.

 

About the Author

Nick Levy loves traveling and writing to understand the world and our place in it. An award-winning scriptwriter and novelist, he has lived in dozens of countries, including Australia, the USA, Singapore, Mexico, Peru and Thailand. His passion for adventure has taken him from the highlands of Scotland to the coral reefs of Belize, and from the pyramids of Egypt to the tea plantations of Sri Lanka. With degrees in English, History and Education, he has taught in schools on three continents. His writing, directing and producing work in movies has crossed the genres of comedy, drama, thriller and action. Inspired by his parents’ love of travel, film and books, he enjoys taking readers on a journey of discovery so they can appreciate our incredible planet and its fascinating inhabitants.

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