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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Release Blitz: Domestic Silence by Tut Yashar #releaseday #newbooks #poetry #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours
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Poetry



Domestic Silence by Tut Yashar is a powerful poetry collection that gives voice to the quiet battles many endure but rarely share. Written over the span of 18 months, these poems weave a deeply personal yet universal journey of survival and resilience in seek of liberation.

Through raw honesty and lyrical rhythm, Tut Yashar explores themes of love, loss, injustice, silence and happiness. At its heart, this book reflects the emotional reality of abuse—not only the pain itself but also the loneliness, judgment, and shame that often follow. Each poem is both confession and release, inviting readers to feel seen, validated, and less alone in their own struggles.

Domestic Silence is not just about one story—it is about many. It speaks to anyone who has felt trapped, silenced, or invisible, whether by circumstances, relationships, or society. It reminds us that healing is possible, that freedom can be reclaimed, and that our voices deserve to be heard.

Whether you are a survivor, an ally, or someone seeking deeper understanding of the human condition, this book offers hope, comfort, courage, and connection.

 


About the Author

 

 Tut Yashar is a poet and advocate for self-fulfillment whose words shine a light on the hidden corners of the human experience. With a background in law, finance and operations, she blends analytical precision with raw emotional honesty to create poetry that resonates deeply with readers. Writing has been her lifelong companion, a source of healing, and a way to transform pain into strength.

Her work explores themes of freedom, resilience, love, and the silent struggles we often carry alone. Tut’s poetry speaks to anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or silenced—reminding them that they are not alone and that healing is possible. Domestic Silence is her debut published collection, and she is also the author of two forthcoming poetry books. Through her writing, Tut strives to inspire readers to embrace their voice, reclaim their power, and discover self-fulfillment in the face of life’s challenges.


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Preorder Blitz: Kuro by Ana Raine #dark #fantasy #mm #lgbtq #preorder #comingsoon #rabtbooktours @AuthorAnaRaine @ChangelingPress @RABTBookTours
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Jack-O-Lanterns (#7)


Dark Fantasy / M/M

Date Published: October 17, 2025

Publisher: Changeling Press




When Preston saves a black cat everything he knows about life and demons is going to be questioned.


While shopping for candy for his friend's Halloween party, Preston saves a strange black cat from a group of teenage boys. Overcome with a desire entirely new to him, Preston takes the black cat home and discovers things are not always what they seem, especially on Halloween.

The cat, a demon named Caleb, has been searching for his mate for months and can't help but be fascinated with sweet Preston. He's determined to drag Preston down to his home in the underwater demon world.

Now Preston must choose between his mortal life, or one full of demons -- and love.


Praise for Kuro

"I'm the kind of person that loves a well-paced erotic story to sweep me away from a long day and this one is perfect for that sort of occasion. I find it to be a fantastic read, a quick one, and well written."

-- 4 Stars from Eric, MM Good Book Reviews



Excerpt
Copyright ©2025 Ana Raine

 

"Will you bring some candy for tomorrow?" Jackie's voice was desperate. Before Preston could answer, there was the sound of crashing glass on the other end of the phone.

"Are you all right?" Preston asked his oldest friend. He somehow managed to balance a plate of leftover salad with a cup of almond milk while keeping a good grip on his cell. "What are you doing?"

"Getting ready for the party tomorrow. Or trying to."

"And that involves breaking glass?" Preston smiled. Although Jackie and he had both majored in dance in college, Jackie was anything but graceful.

"No, dummy, it involves me trying to get these crystal dishes I got from my mom to all fit on the table."

"Crystal? Sounds... extravagant. For a Halloween party."

"Look, this is like the fourth Halloween I've been alone. Time to step it up."

Preston sighed. "Okay." He slipped out of his dance pants and pulled a pair of jeans over dark briefs. "What do you need me to bring?"

"Candy. Whatever kind you want. But not cheap shit -- that makes me sick."

"I'm on it."

The wind was colder than Preston had expected. His windbreaker was thin and cheap, more of a decoration than an actual coat. It didn't do much to keep him warm but this was the perfect opportunity to save money on gas. He was between productions, so he needed to save money any way he could. Leaving the car parked in front of his apartment, he walked down the street.

Jackie's request was going to be hard to fill. There were only yellow sale signs where piles of candy should have been. Luckily there was one large bag of chocolate bars, which he grabbed. Narrowly avoiding a collision with a young couple, he felt his cock twitch, sending shivers of anticipation down his spine, almost as if he had a tall, handsome man to go home to... He'd watched too many vampire movies with dark-haired, blue-eyed heroes. Why else would he be getting so hot in the grocery store?

There were hardly any cars in the parking lot.

"Get it," a voice shrieked so loud the plastic bag Preston had been holding fell to the ground when he flinched.

Toward the end of the parking lot, besides a clustering of trees, he saw a group of teenage boys. Preston could make out three of them, all tall and gangly, but a fourth stepped back as Preston neared the group. "What are you..."

"Get out of here, man," the one who had just stepped back ordered. He had dark, pinched eyes and a glance that made Preston's blood boil.

Although Preston wasn't one for fighting, the urge to find out what the teenagers were doing was stronger than any emotion he'd felt in a while. "I asked what you're doing."

"Just havin' fun," one of the other teenagers jumped in defensively.

Two of the four teenagers were quiet, quickly dropping large sticks onto the pavement.

"Isn't there a curfew tonight, guys?" the young man nearest to the woods asked, moving away from Preston.

The tallest of the teenagers took a step back, revealing a large black cat, sitting on its back legs but with an apparent twist in its front leg.

"How could you do this?" Preston asked, brushing past the young men. "This is just wrong."

"Whatevs."

Preston scooped the cat into his arms. The cat was so heavy he had a harder time straightening up again. "Gosh, you're big. And black." The cat reminded him of an anime cat -- bigger and blacker than anything he'd ever seen before. "I think I'll call you Kuro."

The cat swished its head from side to side, glancing back at the retreating backs of his tormenters. Purple eyes, outlined in a deep black that was different from the shade of his silky black coat, stared at Preston. The gaze was penetrating and unearthly. Preston's knees began to tremble. Even his arms were shaking as Preston held the cat close to his chest. He fumbled to pick up the plastic bag, missing the handle because the cat's gaze was so consuming.

Sexuality was running rampant through his veins. He felt like he'd eaten drug-laced candy and was swimming through a current, trying to make sense of reality again. Get a grip, Preston chastised himself.

Maybe that hadn't been enough, which could explain his sudden feeling of fatigue. But there was stunning need to find release. His legs prickled and because his eyes flickered so quickly, there were dark patches clouding his vision.

The cat meowed in his arms, but didn't try to escape. Once Preston entered the glow of his brightly lit street, he was sure that the cat was safer, but the thought of releasing the dark fur pushed a feeling of tremendous pain through his chest.

"I'm not allowed to have pets," Preston said softly, snaking a hand around the bag of chocolate so he could pet the top of the cat's head. The cat had his eyes trained on him. "We should get you to the vet to fix that leg. Although I think we'll have to wait until tomorrow." The cat's purple eyes were unnerving, but he couldn't chase away the intrigue...

 

About the Author

Ana is still figuring out what she wants to do with her life, although social work seems to be the most likely. Her best friends are a box of chocolate and her kitten who always sit beside her while she writes. When Ana was in high school, she often wrote about the LGBT community, but now her work is less...innocent. Ana enjoys writing anything and everything, including BDSM, dragons, shifters, magic, and more.


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Virtual Book Tour: The Retirees by Leah Orr #cozymystery #mystery #interview #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours
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Retirement has never felt so deadly


Cozy Mystery

Date Published: January 5, 2026

Publisher: Orrplace Press



Welcome to the idyllic yet eccentric retirement community of The Ocean’s Edge—where retirement has never felt so deadly.

Disco is dead, there’s a serial killer on the loose, the coffin dodgers are solving cold cases, and only the neighborhood cat knows where all the proverbial bodies are buried.

When sharp-tongued sugar heiress Diana is ousted from the empire she helped build, she retreats to a posh 55+ paradise expecting peace, maybe even a pool boy. Instead, she finds a ragtag group of retirees with a knack for solving cold cases—and a disturbing knack for attracting new ones. She quickly finds herself entangled with this quirky yet capable team of senior sleuths: a psychic, tarot-reading twin duo, a retired detective, a conspiracy-minded tech guru, and a nurse who might just talk to animals.

Among tarot cards, a talking cat, and dark web dives, this misfit crew uncovers more than just bingo night secrets. Because in a place this sunny, the shadows run deep, and someone at The Ocean’s Edge has blood on their hands.

As the group begins investigating cold cases, darker truths emerge, uncovering clues that tie back to mysterious pasts, hidden traumas, and residents with more secrets than memories.

Hilarious, heartwarming, and deliciously twisted, The Retirees is a witty, tightly woven, charming, cozy mystery that reminds us it’s never too late for redemption, reinvention, or revenge—and that sometimes the most unexpected heroes come with walkers, wisdom, and wildly colorful personalities.



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Introduce yourself and tell me about what you do.  

Leah Orr resides with her husband and three daughters in Jensen Beach, Florida. Leah is an Amazon #1 best-selling mystery novelist of The She Shed. She has written 14 books and sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.

Leah donates the profits from her books to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Upon learning that her daughter Ashley was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (while still in the womb), Orr knew she wanted to do something special. With some input from her mother and three daughters, it was decided that she'd write books to benefit the CF Foundation. The Orr Family has raised over $1,400,000 in the past 22 years to help find a cure.

Leah's mission to help cure Cystic Fibrosis has been featured on ABC’s Health Watch, NBC Today South Florida, ABC Today South Florida, CBS South Florida, CBS This Morning Virginia, NBC The 10! Show Philadelphia, Fox 4 News Morning Blend, The Daily Buzz, and Lifetime TV’s The Balancing Act. She has also been featured in publications such as Forbes Magazine, Medical News Today, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and The Sun-Sentinel. Her daughter Ashley was also a recipient of Oprah’s generosity in The Big Give.

Popular mysteries by Leah Orr include: The Executive Suite, The Bartender, The Champagne Toast, The She Shed, and The Fruitcake. Her popular children’s books include: Messy Tessy, It Wasn’t Me, and Goodnight, Molly.

Orr and her husband were recently nominated as one of Florida’s Finest Couples by the CF Foundation and included in “In The Spotlight” on CFF.org. Leah was also nominated as one of Broward County’s top 100 Outstanding Women. Orr grew up in Boston, MA, and graduated from the University of Miami.

 

Any message for our readers: You're never too old to start a new adventure, find new friends, or fall in love.

 


About the Author


Leah Orr resides with her husband and three daughters in Jensen Beach, Florida. Leah is an Amazon #1 best-selling mystery novelist of The She Shed. She has written 14 books and sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.

Leah donates the profits from her books to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Upon learning that her daughter Ashley was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (while still in the womb), Orr knew she wanted to do something special. With some input from her mother and three daughters, it was decided that she'd write books to benefit the CF Foundation. The Orr Family has raised over $1,400,000 in the past 22 years to help find a cure.

Leah's mission to help cure Cystic Fibrosis has been featured on ABC’s Health Watch, NBC Today South Florida, ABC Today South Florida, CBS South Florida, CBS This Morning Virginia, NBC The 10! Show Philadelphia, Fox 4 News Morning Blend, The Daily Buzz, and Lifetime TV’s The Balancing Act. She has also been featured in publications such as Forbes Magazine, Medical News Today, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and The Sun-Sentinel. Her daughter Ashley was also a recipient of Oprah’s generosity in The Big Give.

Popular mysteries by Leah Orr include: The Executive Suite, The Bartender, The Champagne Toast, The She Shed, and The Fruitcake. Her popular children’s books include: Messy Tessy, It Wasn’t Me, and Goodnight, Molly.

Orr and her husband were recently nominated as one of Florida’s Finest Couples by the CF Foundation and included in “In The Spotlight” on CFF.org. Leah was also nominated as one of Broward County’s top 100 Outstanding Women. Orr grew up in Boston, MA, and graduated from the University of Miami.


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Monday, October 13, 2025

Teaser: Pintsized Pioneers at Play by Preston Lewis #preorder #excerpt #comingsoon #youngadult #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @prestonlewisaut @RABTBookTours
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Homemade Frontier Fun and Danger written by Preston Lewis and Harriet Kocher Lewis


Young Adult Nonfiction

Date Published: 11-04-2025

Publisher: Bariso Press



Pintsized Pioneers at Play: Homemade Frontier Fun and Danger explores the forgotten world of how kids lived, laughed—and sometimes limped—through their childhood years in the Old West.

While their parents settled the land, these pintsized pioneers explored it, creating their own adventures with homemade toys, daring games, wild animal encounters, and risky escapades. This engaging sequel to the award-winning Pintsized Pioneers: Taming the Frontier, One Chore at a Time shines a spotlight on the joys and perils of play in a land still being tamed.

From exploring the prairie and wrangling critters to celebrating frontier holidays and watching traveling circuses, this book reveals how children carved out fun and entertainment in a rough-and-tumble world. Learn how railroads and mail-order catalogs brought new toys, how schools and churches doubled as social hubs, and how a simple game could end in laughter—or injury.

Written for young adults but fascinating for readers of all ages, Pintsized Pioneers at Play is packed with history, heart, and a hint of danger. Written at a tenth-grade reading level perfect for curious minds, Pintsized Pioneers at Play includes a glossary of related terms.

Perfect for fans of Western history, educators, homeschoolers, and lovers of untold American stories!


Excerpt


Not even Christmas Day could rouse John Taylor Waldorf from his bed at two o’clock in the morning, but the annual arrival of the circus train in Virginia City, Nevada, was a different matter altogether. Waldorf and his friends arose early and willingly on circus day when on any other morning it “would require at least three calls and the threat of a ‘dose of strap oil’ to make me crawl out from under the covers.”
And why not? The circus provided an entertaining escape from daily hardships, much like the frontier theater, but much more exciting, as it combined the elements of an art exhibit, a traveling zoo, a professional band, a parade, a sideshow with oddities, a gymnastic meet with acrobats and aerialists, an equestrian show, a fashion show with performers and animals in exotic costumes, an occasional history lesson, and a three-ring environment awhirl with amazing activities and prankish clowns.
“Several thousand people are in the city from neighboring towns and from the country,” proclaimed the Evening Kansan of Newton in May 1897. “Circus day is equal to any legal holiday of the year, and today might have been a legal holiday so far as appearances were concerned. Nothing is quite of so much interest to everybody as a circus.”
The spectacle offered children a brief glimpse of the world beyond the boundaries of their farms or small communities. A circus was a childhood delight, allowing frontier youngsters to see exotic animals like elephants, lions, tigers, camels, zebras, monkeys, and even an occasional rhinoceros, giraffe, or hippopotamus.

 

About the Author

 

 Preston Lewis is the award-winning author of more than sixty western, historical, juvenile, and nonfiction works. In 2021 he was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters for his literary achievements. The Will Rogers Medallion Awards named him the 2025 recipient of the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the literature of the American West.

Western Writers of America (WWA) has honored Lewis with three Spur Awards, one for best article, a second for best western novel and a third one for YA nonfiction in 2025. He has received eleven Will Rogers Medallion Awards (seven gold, two silver and two bronze) for written western humor, short stories, YA nonfiction, short nonfiction, and traditional Western novel.

Harriet Kocher Lewis is a retired physical therapist and PT educator. As an assistant clinical professor of physical therapy at Angelo State University, she taught documentation and scientific writing among other topics as the department’s coordinator of clinical education.

After retirement she became the publisher of Bariso Press and in that capacity an award-winning author and editor. Books she has edited have earned a Spur Award, Will Rogers Gold and Bronze Medallions for YA nonfiction and western humor, a Literary Global Book Award for cookbooks, and an Independent Author Award for western nonfiction. Other books she has edited have been finalists for Spur Awards in juvenile nonfiction and for Independent Author Awards for both memoirs and humor.

Kocher Lewis is co-author with her husband of the Spur Award-winning Pintsized Pioneers: Taming the Frontier, One Chore at a Time and three books on artificial Intelligence, all published by Bariso Press. They live in San Angelo, Texas.

 

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Virtual Book Tour: Leonie's Leap by Marzia Pasini #interview #fiction #selfhelp #spirituality #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours
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A Liberation Journey


Visionary Fiction + Self-help/ Spirituality

Date Published: 06-03-2025

Publisher: Atmosphere Press



Dearheart, have you ever wondered about that tingle keeping you awake at night? Where does the fiery inspiration spark from? Why does your soul beckon you in? Consciousness is ever awake, whether you are asleep, stumbling, or taking the leap. It patiently waits for you to unlock the mysteries of your spirit and embrace the liberating journey that awaits.

Leonie's Leap tells of the adventures of a fifteen-year-old orphaned acrobat who escapes his dreary life to join the circus as a trapeze artist. Just as the daring acrobat takes the bold plunge into the unknown, your inner exploration reveals the hidden wonders within.

Your capacity to return to this wild inner landscape is the answer to your deepest longing, the home where every prayer settles. It doesn't matter where you come from or what path you have chosen-every bit of YOU knows it: you were born to live vibrantly from your depths. The world needs you to dwell in your wildly liberated heart. It breathes through your sacred dreams. Your wings. Your feet.

 



Interview

What is the hardest part of writing your books?

I write about soul stuff you can’t pin down in words. The hardest part is staying honest without falling into cliché. I want language that’s luminous yet simple, grounded yet spacious — words that leave wonder intact.



What are your most played songs?

They’re all over the map because I’ve lived in eight countries. I love reggaeton, Bollywood, Arabic music—

anything that carries both ache and lift. I just can’t imagine life without dance, without song. 

 

 

Do you have critique partners or beta readers?

Yes — a small circle of trusted readers who are honest but kind. They tell me where the heart is beating, and where it’s gone flat.

 

 

What book are you reading now?

I just finished All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert, and it was one of the most dangerously vulnerable pieces of writing I’ve read in a long time.

 


How did you start your writing career?

Out of the urgency to feel most alive,  after a series of health crises that awakened an inner voice ready to be heard. 

 

 

Tell us about your next release.

I’m working on a collection of poems exploring the tightrope between love and freedom — how to hold both without losing either.

 


About the Author

 


 Marzia is a writer and life coach devoted to heart consciousness and the sacred return to self. With a background in Philosophy and a Master’s in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics, she began her career in international development, working with the United Nations and the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan. Two life-altering health crises sparked a profound inner shift, inspiring her to help others reconnect with their inner freedom and truth.

She is the author of Leonie’s Leap, a soul-stirring novel and inward guide exploring themes of awakening, courage, and belonging, as well as the children’s book Satya and the Sun, which follows a young girl on a magical journey through her fear of the dark—offering an empowering reflection on change, trust, and the unknown.

Originally from Italy, Marzia has lived in six countries and now makes her home in India with her husband and two children.


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Virtual Book Tour: Ordinary Soil by Alex Woodard #audiobook #interview #fiction #historical #rabtbooktours @RABTBooktours
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Literary/Historical Fiction

Date Published: 8/12/25

Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group

Narrator: Scott Brick

Run Time: 8 hours and 35 minutes



“Ordinary Soil brings to haunting life the desperate realities of the American heartland but also offers a glimpse into a better future ... a call to action for all of us.” — WOODY HARRELSON

Haunted by a shadow from the past, a young farmer attempts suicide beneath a rotting burial elm, unearthing a dark ancestral history. But deep beneath the diseased generational roots lies a powerful secret — one that could save both the man and the land.

 



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What is the hardest part of writing your books?

The first steps are always the hardest, in almost anything. Same for writing…those initial words are the steepest hill to climb, even if I’ve already started writing the book and I’m just sitting down to start work. But once I get going, momentum takes over.

 

What are your most played songs?

“Reno” is still my most listened to song…it’s a duet I wrote to sing with Sara Watkins (from Nickel Creek). The video went to #1 on CMT back in the day.

 

Do you have critique partners or beta readers?

Kind of. I tend to get my writing where I want it to be on my own before anyone else sees it, to the point that I’m pretty resistant to change (for better or worse!). I will, however, hand the final draft off to my wife and a couple close friends to make sure there’s nothing glaringly askew or amiss, and make changes accordingly.

 

What book are you reading now?

Just before this interview, I finished ‘Freaks and Revelations.’ My daughter read it for her 7th grade honors English class, and told me it was required reading. She’s an avid reader, and it’s actually the first book that has spanned the age gap into more mature subject matter. Great book, actually.

 

How did you start your writing career?

I was a singer-songwriter for a long, long time…still am, but the writing career took over about 15 years ago when I received a letter from a fan in Connecticut. She told me my songs were pieces of myself that I was giving to the world, and she wanted to give me a piece of herself in return…so she included a letter she’d written to her soulmate, who’d been gone for several years. It was so moving that I wrote a song about it with a friend and sent it to her as a thank you. That one song about one letter evolved into a project featuring Grammy-winning, platinum-selling artists called For The Sender that turned letters into songs. I produced the album, and wrote a companion book with the lyrics and backstories…which was my first foray into writing books. That book/album package fell into Wayne Dyer’s hands, who shepherded it into my first book deal.

 

Tell us about your next release.

Well, there are two releases happening at once. One is the release of the audiobook for ‘Ordinary Soil,’ narrated by the legendary Scott Brick. That book follows a family living on the same piece of land in the Oklahoma Panhandle for 150 years, and found an early supporter in Woody Harrelson who said Ordinary Soil brings to haunting life the desperate realities of the American heartland but also offers a glimpse into a better future... a call to action for all of us.” 

The other story is called ‘Analog Sun,’ which is a sequel to ‘Ordinary Soil.’ The novella follows a lost traveler who stumbles onto a hidden path, untouched by code or concrete, in his search for redemption. It’s a modern fable about navigating between the world we’ve built and the one that built us…essentially a small book with a big message for anyone searching for life beyond the algorithm.

 


About the Author


Alex Woodard has toured nationally behind several critically acclaimed albums, earning a few prestigious industry nods while sharing the stage with some of his heroes. His “For The Sender” book, album, and concert series has garnered praise from Huffington Post (“important, enlightening, and ultimately inspiring”), Deepak Chopra (“a beautiful tribute to the resilience of the human spirit”), Dr. Wayne Dyer (“an inspiring, thought-provoking, and life-changing work”), and Billboard magazine (“one of the year’s most touching, unique releases”), among others. Alex lives with three horses, two dogs, two chickens, and two beautiful humans on a small ranch near the California coast.

 

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Book Blitz: Motive by Joe Strazzeri Esq. #nonfiction #giveaway #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours
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Meet the Invisible Guest in your wealth-biased relationships


Non-Fiction

Publication Date: October 10, 2025

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing



Successful families and business owners tolerate far too much angst and pain surrounding their material assets and cherished relationships. What if hope for a better way was closer than you knew to be possible?

Packed with uncommon insights, boots on the ground exercises, and real client stories, you will emerge from the experience with a profound exhale of relief, and practical steps to make the journey from friction to ease.

 

 

About the Author

 


 Joe Strazzeri is an attorney and counselor to successful families and business owners. With a lifelong desire to become a lawyer, he leveraged his second career as a general contractor, hammering nails to pay for law school. He has been self-made since his 20s.

He is a founding partner in four companies that serve multi-generational affluent families and self-made business owners, and he teaches the trusted advisors to both. Their life’s work centers on Three Systems of Family Thriving: family wealth, family relationships and family business relationships, and family advisory relationships. They focus on four key capabilities: tax masterminding, business succession, cleaning up messes in families’ existing planning, and Family Synergy Work.

Over 25 years in business, he and his teams have counseled more than 750 eight- and nine-figure net worth families, and thousands of others. This experiential sample size renders the insights and perspectives shared in this book.

Joe credits his entrepreneurial tenacity to the dichotomy of his parents’ origins. His mother a German, Iowa farmgirl, and his father, a crazy Sicilian entrepreneur, who began life as a teenage immigrant and drove the success of several real estate enterprises.

 

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Teaser: Chains by Marteeka Karland #mcromance #motorcycleclubromance #romanticsuspense #excerpt #cominsoon #rabtbooktours @ChangelingPress @RABTBookTours
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Kiss of Death MC

 

Motorcycle Club Romance, Suspense, Age Gap

Date Published: October 17, 2025

 


Three black cats. One grumpy biker. Fate’s about to get witchy. And wickedly hot.


Elvira – Halloween’s my favorite holiday, until one teeny mishap with my practice spell. Suddenly I’m homeless, stinking of swamp gas, and dragging three black cats into a biker compound… Where I meet Chains. Big, broody, and superstitious as hell, he glares at my “demon spawn” like they’re plotting his death. But the way he looks at me? Let’s just say my spell isn’t the only thing that’s likely to combust. He’s all hard muscle and harder attitude, and I can’t tell if he wants to banish me… or bend me over the couch and have his wicked way with me. I would definitely approve of option number two!

Chains -- I don’t fear much after nine years inside, but Ellie is chaos. She’s a walking disaster. Loud, messy, and makes Halloween look like a lifestyle, not a holiday. And her damn cats have me spooked. I tell myself she’s trouble. Too naïve. Too good. Then she kisses me, and suddenly I’m ready to sell my soul for another taste. My MC brothers think it’s funny. Screw em. Elvira’s mine. And if anyone touches her, I’ll burn this place to the ground.

 

WARNING: Chains contains memories of domestic abuse and manipulation. However, there is a happy-ever-after ending that will make you feel warm and fuzzy.



EXCERPT

 

Elvira

I stood in the center of my apartment, surveying the disaster zone that used to be my living room. The cauldron, which was actually just my favorite stock pot, lay on its side on the stove. Dark green liquid dripped steadily from the countertop by the stove onto the cheap linoleum floor. My witches’ brew experiment had gone spectacularly wrong, again, filling the air with a stench so foul it made my eyes water. I’d only wanted to create a love potion. Instead, I’d concocted what smelled like a demonic skunk had mated with rotting eggs in a garbage fire.

“It’s okay, babies,” I cooed to the three black cats, who’d retreated to their carriers the moment the pot bubbled over. “Mommy just had a tiny magical mishap.”

Lucifer hissed from behind his carrier door, his yellow eyes narrowed in judgment. Binx paced in tight circles, while Salem had his paws pressed against his nose. Even my familiars couldn’t stand the smell.

“I know, I know. I should have followed the recipe.” I pulled my tank top over my nose, breathing through the fabric. “But who has time to find owl feathers and moonwater on a Tuesday night?”

I flung open every window in my apartment, the October air rushing in but barely making a dent in the stench. The smoke detector, which had been screaming for ten minutes, finally quieted. Green sludge dripped from the ceiling above the stove where the potion had splattered during its violent eruption. My carefully arranged Halloween decorations were now coated in something that looked like radioactive snot.

“We can fix this,” I muttered to myself, only half convinced. “Just need some bleach, maybe an exorcism, definitely a new carpet…”

The pounding on my door made me jump. “Miss Blackheart!” Yeah. He didn’t sound happy. “Open the door right now!”

“Coming, Mr. Peterson!” I sang out in my cheeriest voice, frantically attempting to right the fallen cauldron. Green goo sloshed over my fingers, burning slightly. “Just freshening up!”

I wiped my hands on my black jeans and pulled my long hair back into a heavy ponytail. Taking a deep breath, I immediately regretted it as the fumes hit my lungs, I opened the door with my most innocent smile even as my eyes watered.

Mr. Peterson stood there, his face the color of an overripe tomato. The vein in his forehead throbbed with such intensity I worried it might burst. His nostrils flared before he clamped a hand over his nose as the wall of stink hit him.

“What in God’s name --” He choked, stumbling backward. “The entire building smells like… like…”

“Aromatherapy!” I offered brightly. “It’s a, um, rare Eastern technique for cleansing negative energy.”

His eyes bulged as he peered past me into the apartment. “Your ceiling is green! There’s smoke everywhere!”

“That’s part of the process?” My voice lifted higher with each word, betraying my desperation.

“The Johnsons in 3B are throwing up. Mrs. Wittlesby’s cat fainted. The Andersons’ dog is howling like it’s seen a ghost.” He thrust a piece of paper at me. “This is an eviction notice. You’re out, Miss Blackheart.”

I took the paper with trembling fingers. “But Mr. Peterson, I’ve always paid my rent on time, and --”

“I don’t care if you paid your rent in gold bars! You’ve violated every health code in existence. People are evacuating the damn building!” The longer he spoke, the louder he got. And he’d been pretty damned loud to start with.

Behind me, one of my cats let out a mournful yowl. “Those damn black cats of yours,” he muttered, making the sign of the cross. “I knew they were bad news.”

I felt my cheeks flush. “Don’t blame my cats for this. They’re innocent.”

“You have until tonight to get out,” he bellowed, gesturing wildly at my smoke-stained ceiling. “Eight hours! After that, I’m calling animal control for those beasts and the hazmat team for… whatever hellbrew you’ve cooked up in here.”

“But where am I supposed to go?” My voice cracked, the reality of my situation finally sinking in. “You can’t kick me out with no notice!”

“Not my problem. And it’s my damn building; I’ll do whatever the hell I want. Take it to court if you want. Don’t care. But until you get a court date, I want you out of here!” He stepped back, pulling a handkerchief over his nose. “I’ve put up with the stink for the last time. Eight hours, Miss Blackheart. Not a minute more.”

The door slammed in my face. I stood there, clutching the eviction notice, feeling the edges of panic creeping in. Sure, I could take him to court. He’d have to call the police to force me to leave and they wouldn’t make me unless there was a court order. But, honestly, I knew it was time to move on. I wasn’t ready to leave yet. I’d hoped to save a little more money before then. But maybe this was a sign.

My hands shook as I turned to face my ruined apartment. The clock on the wall shaped like a grinning skull showed it was already noon.

“Well, shit,” I whispered to no one in particular.

I sank down onto my potion-spattered couch, the eviction notice crumpling in my grip. My eyes burned, and not just from the fumes. I really wasn’t sure where I was going to go. I had a couple thousand dollars in my savings account, and a hundred in my checking to do me until payday. If I could find a new place that wasn’t too expensive, I might have enough for a security deposit and first month’s rent. If I was really lucky. And that was assuming I could find something in the next eight hours. Right. Not a snowball’s chance in hell.

I glanced at my phone, scrolling through the pitiful list of contacts until I came to Carrie’s number and took a deep breath. We weren’t exactly close friends, but she’d always been kind to me at the coffee shop where I worked weekends. She seemed like a really nice person. She’d offered me a place to crash the last time my landlord threatened to kick me out. I hadn’t taken her up on the offer then since I only knew her from the coffee shop, but I wasn’t sure I had many options at the moment.

The phone rang three times before she picked up. “Ellie! Hey!” She sounded excited. To hear from me?

“Hey.” I tried to keep my voice steady, but it wavered. “I’m so sorry to bother you, but I’m having a bit of an emergency.”

“Oh no, Ellie! What kind of emergency? Are you all right?” Carrie sounded distressed. She was such a sweet person I had no doubt she genuinely was distressed.

“I… um… may have accidentally created a biohazard in my apartment and gotten evicted?” I laughed, the sound hollow and desperate. “I need to be out by eight tonight, and I have nowhere to go, and I have my cats, and --” My voice broke, tears threatening.

There was a muffled commotion in the background. I could hear Carrie talking and other people responding, but it was like she had her hand over the speaker or something. I closed my eyes, bracing for rejection.

“Now drop me a pin and we’ll get over there.” Carrie sounded determined and, I thought, authoritative? Like she was the one giving the orders and everyone else was doing her bidding. So, I did as she instructed. “We’ll be there in fifteen minutes.”

Relief flooded through me so fast I nearly dropped the phone. “We?” My voice came out a squeak. I knew Carrie’s man was a member of a local motorcycle club called Kiss of Death. Which I kind of liked the sound of, but it was still a motorcycle club. Honestly, though, I kind of thought the guys I’d met at the coffee shop were much safer than some of the people living in this building.

“Oh yeah! The girls are gonna get you a room ready while Hannah and I are bringing Knuckles and Hawk. We’ll get you packed up and out of there in no time.”

“I don’t want to cause anyone any trouble, Carrie. It’s bad enough I’m asking you guys for a place to stay.”

“Nonsense! We all want to help!” There was more racket in the background, then Carrie was back. “We’re bringing boxes and some big contractor bags. Anything you want to keep that’s soiled or smells too bad we can put in there and wash later. Be on the lookout for a blue Bronco.”

 

About the Author

Marteeka Karland is an international bestselling author who leads a double life as an erotic romance author by evening and a semi-domesticated housewife by day. Known for her down and dirty MC romances, Marteeka takes pleasure in spinning tales of tenacious, protective heroes and spirited, vulnerable heroines. She staunchly advocates that every character deserves a blissful ending, even, sometimes, the villains in her narratives. Her writings are speckled with intense, raw elements resulting in page-turning delight entwined with seductive escapades leading up to gratifying conclusions that elicit a sigh from her readers.

Away from the pen, Marteeka finds joy in baking and supporting her husband with their gardening activities. The late summer season is set aside for preserving the delightful harvest that springs from their combined efforts (which is mostly his efforts, but you can count it). To stay updated with Marteeka's latest adventures and forthcoming books, make sure to visit her website. Don't forget to register for her newsletter which will pepper you with a potpourri of Teeka's beloved recipes, book suggestions, autograph events, and a plethora of interesting tidbits.

 

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Virtual Book Tour: Move Into Meaning by Courtney McElvain #interview #nonfiction #christian #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours
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Essential Spiritual Exercises for a Fulfilled Life

 

Religion / Nonfiction / Christian Living

Date Published: July 15, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing



Who is God when life falls apart? Can faith coexist with fear, difficulty, or conflict? In this compelling debut, Courtney McElvain explores the greatest commandment—loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength—and what it means for our whole person. She unpacks how God’s design for our heart, mind, body, and soul equips us to overcome anxiety, break free from self-limiting beliefs, and spiritual stagnation. Alongside this, she highlights the transformative power of loving others as ourselves, creating deeper connections and purpose within our relationships. Tackling tough questions like navigating tragedy or addressing polarizing topics such as practicing yoga, this book is a guide to spiritual, emotional, and physical transformation through a deeper understanding of who God is and how He’s working in your story.





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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?

When I first began teaching, I noticed that yoga and Christian faith often felt like a conflict for many of my students. Having been a student of the Bible since I was four years old, and a fitness instructor since I was fifteen, I felt compelled to connect the dots between faith and wellness more intentionally.

The turning point came when I read Living in Christ’s Presence, a conversation between Dallas Willard and John Ortberg. They talk about the different parts of a person: heart, mind, and soul, and it opened my eyes. I realized that transformation happens when we invite God into one part at a time, paying attention to where strength and focus are most needed in a given season.

That framework—integrating body, mind, and spirit with prayerful intention—really became the seed for this book.



What surprised you most about getting your book published?

What surprised me most was that it actually became my reality. I loved the creative process. It was messy and frustrating, but also magical and deeply satisfying. For a long time, the book was just a swirl of ideas in my head, and I only hoped that one day it might become something I could actually hold in my hands. The most surprising part was watching that chaos slowly take shape into a finished book.



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

When I’m not writing, I wear a few other hats. By day, I’m co-CEO of a wealth management firm, something I’ve poured into and grown for sixteen years along with my business partner Ann Marie Tyrrell. And a lot of my life happens outside the office—I’m a mom to two teenagers, plus a bonus teen (my nephew), and a wife to an amazing man. So a lot of my time is spent in the full rhythm of family life: driving lessons, ortho appointments, sports games, late-night talks. I’m so grateful for all of it.



As a published author, what would you say was the most pivotal point of your writing life?

There were two pivotal points. First, when my life swerved from being solely focused on building a business to also having a creative outlet in writing, that’s been one of the biggest surprises of my adult life. Second, early in the process of writing my first book, I caught a clear vision that I would write three books in six years. The titles and concepts for each part of the ‘Meaning’ series came quickly, and that sense of direction has really shaped my writing journey.



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

That’s easy—walking. When I’m out in nature, the ideas just flood in. There’s something about moving my body and breathing fresh air that clears space for creativity. I’ve learned to keep my phone handy to record voice notes, because if I don’t capture the ideas right away, they’re gone forever.



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

As a first-time author, the toughest critique has been the reminder that not everyone will connect with my words in the way I hope. Learning to take the feedback with open hands, and sifting what I need to learn from it without ruminating on it has been a stretching but important part of the journey.



What has been your best accomplishment as a writer?

I still consider myself a baby author, since this is my first book. My biggest accomplishment so far was my book launch party. It felt almost like a wedding—my family and friends surrounded me with so much love and celebration. To feel that kind of support around something I created was unforgettable.



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

I have three others waiting in the wings—one of them is even a children’s book. They’re all in different stages, but I love knowing there’s more creativity ahead.


About the Author


Courtney McElvain is the Co-CEO and managing partner at Wealthwise Partners, with over 15 years of experience helping clients achieve financial clarity and confidence. A former fitness and yoga instructor, she spent nearly 30 years empowering others to reach their goals, a discipline that continues to influence her work and life.

An Army veteran and recipient of the Iron Soldier award, Courtney brings a strong sense of dedication and purpose to all she does. Her deep understanding of biblical principles, shaped by years of study and conversations with theologians and faith leaders, informs her thoughtful approach to life’s big questions.

This is her debut book, written to inspire readers to discover God’s work in their lives. Courtney is currently working on her next book in the series, Invest Into Meaning. She lives in Far Northern California with her husband and two children.


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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Book Blitz: Rick and Dan: The Secrets of Smart Behavior - Fire Safety Basics by Olya Ratnikova #childrensbook #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours
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Children’s Books → Health, Safety & Daily Life

Date Published: September 9, 2025




Fire can feel scary — but with Rick and Dan, children discover safety without fear.

Rick and Dan are just ordinary boys — but with them and their friends, learning about fire safety becomes an exciting and important adventure!

In this beautifully illustrated children's book, kids will learn the most important fire safety rules in a fun and engaging way. From knowing when to call 911 to how to safely exit a building during a fire, “Fire Safety Basics” helps children build confidence and stay calm — without fear or panic.

 

What makes this book special:

 

* Designed for kids ages 3–8

* Gentle, hand-drawn illustrations on every page

* Covers real-life fire safety tips in a playful, reassuring way

* Great for early learners, preschoolers, and elementary students

* Perfect for reading at home or in classrooms

 

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this book is a warm, thoughtful tool to introduce children to fire safety in a way they’ll understand — and remember.


About the Author


Born in the heart of Siberia, Russia, she pursued her passion for storytelling with a degree in Journalism. A mother of two, she blends life experience with creativity, crafting stories that inspire and guide children in meaningful ways.

 

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