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I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book and these stories but soon found myself completely engrossed.

Full of so much more than I was expecting. Each story is a great read, but I did have my favorites.

About the Author

EDITOR/AUTHOR: D.A. Baden is Professor of Sustainability at the University
of Southampton and has published numerous book chapters and articles in the
academic realm, and a eco-themed rom-com Habitat Man. She wrote the script
for a musical, performed in Southampton and London in 2016, and has written
three other screenplays. Denise set up the series of free Green Stories
writing competitions in 2018 to inspire writers to integrate green solutions
into their writing (www.greenstories.org.uk). Denise has written three
stories for this anthology, and co-written two others. The Pitch is adapted
from her novel Habitat Man. Follow on https://www.dabaden.com/ and
@DABadenauthor

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February 28, 2023 sturley1317

Vices / Virtues by Beatrice De Soprontu #promo #womensfiction #fiction #VicesVirtues #BeatriceDeSoprontu #rabtbooktours @desoprontu @RABTBookTours

Women’s Fiction

Date Published: July 14, 2019

“Simultaneously compelling, intriguing, and effortlessly entertaining
read. De Soprontu imparts views on themes of poverty, race, identity,
strength, and deliverance, all tightly bound within this intricate
psychological opera.” KIRKUS REVIEWS

“VICES/VIRTUES is a beautifully written, strikingly moving, look at
the interacting lives and diverse backgrounds of women in an unconventional
profession” Indie Reader

Cristela had a childhood shrouded in secrets. Ashamed of their
circumstances, her mother told lies and encouraged her daughter to do the
same. As Cristela grew, she unraveled the lies, but found that deception is
a hard habit to break. Now, as an adult, Cristela creates a secret alter ego
as the dominatrix Mistress Clara.

By day, Cristela is a good-girl poster child. By night, Mistress Clara
masters the hidden erotic realm of an S&M dungeon. With her knack for
duplicity things should work smoothly except for one complication –
friendship. The quirky array of fellow dominatrices at the dungeon are
nothing like the stereotypes she expected. Divided between her affection for
the girls at the dungeon and her desire to keep her fetish activities
secret, Cristela fears her two worlds are colliding. Can Cristela break her
history of deceit? In a world of vices and virtues, salvation isn’t
something you find, it’s a path you make.

About the Author

Beatrice De Soprontu began writing at the age of four, when she scribbled
on the walls with a crayon. Now an adult, she mostly scribbles on her home
computer surrounded by her noisy children and their less noisy father. Born
and raised in New York City, (which includes: Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, maybe
even Staten Island – a.k.a. the real New York and not the tourist trap
that is Manhattan), she enthusiastically travels the world on a budget
whenever she gets the chance.

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February 28, 2023 sturley1317

Matt Miller in the Colonies by Mark J. Rose #promo #releaseday #giveaway #fiction #literary #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours @Matt_in_1760s

Book Four: Architect

General and Literary Fiction

Date Published: February 28, 2023

Publisher: The Skydenn Looking Glass

Twenty-first-century scientist Matt Miller has become a wealthy businessman
and politician with a beautiful wife and family. Yet, despite his every
effort, Matt’s world is crumbling around him. Grace has recovered from
her physical injuries, but her mental scars deepen as the threat to her
family remains and her brother’s trial looms on the horizon. The
Millers find themselves at the center of a maelstrom that threatens to
engulf the entire colony of Virginia and make it the epicenter for a
revolution. As the events around Matt unfold and his situation worsens, an
opportunity presents itself to right the wrongs he has caused, but only if
Matt can leave his life in the colonies behind.

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February 27, 2023 sturley1317

Escaping My Demons by Joseph Fagarazzi #promo #autobiography #nonfiction #giveaway #josephfagarazzi #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

Autobiography

Date Published: November 6, 2022

Publisher: Ocean Reeve Publishing Queensland Australia

Throughout this book we learn about the sufferance of a baby boy, unwanted
by his teenage parents.

This boy grew up with an aggressive and womanising father that constantly
reminded him that he was a mistake that ruined his father’s
life.

While been beaten and mentally abused, all he craved from his parents was
love but received nothing but humiliation and sufferance from his
father.

This caused detrimental trauma to the young boy, and he grew up believing
that he would never achieve anything in life.

I was this little boy, and this is my story.

What Readers Are Saying

“Great read, very compelling, could not put it down. Read in one
sitting. You are a good guy, glad that I know you!”

– Peter Healey

“Reading Escaping my Demons gave me an insight into how difficult
Joseph’s childhood was … This would be a good self-help book for those who
have had less-than-ideal family life and the proof has shown that in the end
we make our own lives and can choose toe either be a victim or a
winner.”

-Vicki Ebert

“The book ‘Escaping my Demons’ is Fragarazzi’s road map to the
emotional freedom he now enjoys today.”

-Kez Wickham St George

About the Author

Joseph Fagarazzi was born in Venice, Italy in 1951. His life story, and his
book, Escaping My Demons, are based on his strength and persistence in
surviving as an unwanted ridiculed child by biased parents.

Learn more about Joseph and how his life journey took him to live in
Australia on http://www.josephfagarazziauthor.com

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February 27, 2023 sturley1317

Hangmen by Dale Arenson #promo #nonfiction #memoir #motorcycleclub #giveaway #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

Riding With an Outlaw Motorcycle Club in the Old Days

Memoir/ Motorcycle History

Date Published: 01-09-2021

Take a thrill-packed ride with the outlaw bikers of the Hangmen Motorcycle
Club during the wild days of the 60s and 70s, and experience what it feels
like to live on the edge.

When 15-year-old Dale drops out of school, he’s not sure if he wants
to be a Marine or a biker. Neither of them pays well, but both fulfill his
need for adventure and excitement. As soon as he gets his first Harley, the
decision comes easily and the young man falls into the dangerous life of a
1% outlaw biker in Southern California.

For almost a decade, Hangmen Motorcycle Club becomes his family, and
passionate yet kind-hearted Dale experiences true brotherhood with this
extraordinary group of men. Caught up in gang brawls, run-ins with the law,
partying and some romance, there is never a dull moment in his day.
Perennial values such as honor, loyalty, and freedom also become part of his
life. For Hangmen Motorcycle Club—a modern version of the gunfighters
of the Old West—is all about living life to the fullest as free
spirits, preserving one’s liberties, and protecting one’s
kin.

With hundreds of raving reviews, Hangmen is a page-turner to be enjoyed
from beginning to end whether or not you are a biker. It is packed with
unexpected twists and turns and the author’s sense of humor brightens
up even the bleakest situations. Ultimately, Hangmen is a book about
humanity and probably the most authentic and raw immersion in the motorcycle
club subculture of the 60s and 70s.

About the Author

Dale Arenson is a bestselling author of gripping memoirs inspired by his
risky and unconventional life. A high-school dropout, he found the
supportive family he always craved as a member of the famous Hangmen
Motorcycle Club. After many run-ins with the law and brushes with death and
animated by the desire to better himself, Arenson reinvented himself as a
commercial pilot and had a successful career in aviation for 35 years.

Always up for a good challenge, later on he became a World Champion and
Record Breaker Rifle Shooter.

A big admirer of classics such as Plato, Hemingway, and Marcus Aurelius,
Arenson is now taking his turn at writing books that entertain, inspire, and
stand the test of time.

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February 25, 2023February 20, 2023 sturley1317

Abolishing the Traditions of Men in the Church by Aniekan Okono #promo #nonfiction #religion #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours @BookBuzznet

An ex.po.sé on Christian doctrines and traditions which are against
God’s covenants.

Religion / Nonfiction

Date Published: 01/24/2023

Publisher: Times of Truth Publishing

This book shows how the original Hebrews, including the followers of
Christ, understood God’s voice; how they knew a Scriptural text was
inspired and should be accepted.

It highlights issues which have arisen because, in early Church history,
the original voice wasn’t understood and followed properly.

Since the death of the last of the 12 Apostles, traditions of men have
taken over the Church, and these have had negative effects on the world
despite the Church putting so much effort into evangelism and winning
souls.

This book shows how and why Christianity is not the fastest-growing
religion, despite efforts in evangelism and soul-winning.

This book goes further to provide more accurate interpretations of the
events from the Garden of Eden down to the tree of life in the book of
Revelation. It uses principles of interpretation, as provided by the Bible
itself.

The book has pointed out traditions of men in the Church with respect to
teachings on Hell, Heaven, who goes to Heaven, what happens when we die,
binding the devil, witches and wizards, one is taken and one left, pleading
the blood of Jesus, the Church as the bride of Christ, times of the
gentiles, salvation, brothers and sisters of mine, repent or you’ll
burn in hell and many other daily teachings.

About the Author

Aniekan Okono is a graduate of Business Administration. He holds
professional certificates in Business Analysis, Business Architecture and
Enterprise Architecture.

He is an Enterprise Architect by profession and an avid Bible reader.

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February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 sturley1317

The Highs and Lows of Flatrock by Luke Harrower #blogtour #fantasy #comedy #bookreview #rabtbooktours @LukeHarrow @RABTBookTours

Fantasy/Comedy

Date Published: 01-13-2023

“Oops,” said God.

These words were uttered just after the creation of the planet that would
be called Flatrock, and from there, things only got worse.

All Milo wants is a life full to the brim with peace and quiet, though his
new work associate, Heidi, is a little more adventurous, wishing to see
everything the wide world has to offer. These unlikely friends see the
planet at its best and worst, from ancient wonders, to repulsive paperwork,
and everything in between, learning all the while just how astounding the
world can be.

The Highs & Lows Of Flatrock is a cosy comedy following Milo, Heidi,
and the people that surround them on this weird planet as they fumble
through the complete catastrophe of life and humanity left in God’s
wake.

Welcome, everyone, to Flatrock!

Review

I was captivated by the story from the first page until the last. It’s so full of humor and wit that it keeps you entertained the entire way through.

I just couldn’t put it down. Yes, it is that well written in my opinion! This story isn’t predictable either, which is great. I like that there was a unique approach to how everything unfolded.

About the Author

Luke Harrower is a new author from the UK who enjoys comedy and fantasy
writing, ranging from light-hearted sitcoms to dark and twisted horror. Luke
has spent much of his adult life writing, watching, and performing comedy in
some form. After finding out he had a speech impediment called “Being
Scottish,” he decided to focus on the written word rather than
speaking.

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February 24, 2023February 20, 2023 sturley1317

The Voice of Villainy by Lona Bailey, PhD #promo #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours @MKWebsiteandSEO

The Betty Lou Gerson Story

Nonfiction

Date Published: January 28, 2023

She voiced one of Disney’s most infamous villainesses. With her husky
timbre and most unforgettable cackle, Betty Lou Gerson terrified an entire
generation as Disney’s original “Cruella de Vil” in One
Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961). Betty used her whiskey-soaked voice to
give us an innovative portrait of elegant villainy beyond
entertainment’s stereotypical “old hag” antagonists in
radio, film, and television. She had a prolific radio career in both Chicago
and Hollywood before the silver screen and was featured in many popular
television series in the 1950s and 1960s such as Perry Mason, The Dick Van
Dyke Show, and Hazel. Though “Cruella” is perhaps her most
recognized role, she also performed in other beloved film classics including
Cinderella (1950), Mary Poppins (1964), and Cats Don’t Dance
(1997).

The great irony of Betty’s story is that while her voice frightened
audiences through nearly all mediums, off mic, she was in fact no villainess
at all. Betty traversed through some of the most volatile eras in American
history, while overcoming many personal tragedies of her own. She was among
twentieth century entertainment pioneers and an iconic voice of
feminism.

About the Author

Lona Bailey is a Golden Age of Hollywood researcher and writer of
“Uncredited: The Life and Career of Actress Virginia Gregg” and
“The Voice of Villainy: The Betty Lou Gerson Story.”

As a PhD and former therapist, Lona is passionate about telling the untold
#storiesofwomen who perhaps weren’t finished using their own voices
during their earthly journeys. Lona is a mother of three with a balanced
perspective on the multidimensional elements involved in legacy-maintenance
with particular interest in the preservation efforts of the
#GoldenAgeofHollywood. Lona’s #biographic works are delicately
researched and written with a candid and fair pen and plenty of room for
levity.

#OldHollywood holds millions of secrets in its gothic #sensationalism; with
its #darksecrets, come just as many shimmering triumphs– and Old
Hollywood wouldn’t be as we know it without both.

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February 23, 2023 sturley1317

I’M In PoWeR! by Misun Hifumi #blogtour #childrensbook #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

A Journey to Discover Who We Are

Children’s Book

Date Published: May 20, 2022

Publisher: Hasmark Publishing International

Josh, age ten, and Sara, age eight, are brother and sister. They enjoy each
other’s company and love to play games together and explore the woods near
their house. Sometimes, though, they worry that they don’t fit in with their
peers. Like many kids, they have questions and concerns about life and why
things are the way they are.

One day, a seemingly wrong turn in the woods leads them to an unexpected
discovery. They meet a wise, magical being who teaches them how to
appreciate and use their miraculous minds and unique God-given gifts.
Through these lessons, they learn how to connect with their authentic
confidence and personal power, positively transforming them and their
mindsets.

The story in this short book is based on the author’s personal life
journey and the wisdom and insight she has gained from her mentors and
spiritual teachers in the field of personal development and spirituality. It
is a life-transforming guide for children and adults alike.

Review

What a wonderful way to end any child’s day.

Beautiful, vibrant illustrations that really draw in little readers.

A book they will come back to time and again.

About the Author

I was born in Seoul, Korea in 1971. As the youngest of the family,
with an older sister and two older brothers, I was surrounded by comfort,
support, and most of all, love.

As a child, I loved spending time in my own world of imagination, where I
had the ability to create my friends, experiences, and
“realities.” These were always preferable to the true reality
that surrounded me.

Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Korea was still recovering from its long
history of military dictatorship after the Korean war and still experiencing
the turmoil of political upheaval. It was simply too chaotic and harsh for a
free-spirited young mind.

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