This morning, I have a children's book to share in our book blitz spotlight! Learn about Jumper and author Shelley Call Flake! 

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The author lives on a horse ranch and has experience fostering and adopting children, allowing her to masterfully weave this beautiful metaphor. This book helps build bridges, teaching difficult topics without judgement or blame and offers a compassionate view of addiction. It can grow with children through different stages of their life, as they take in layers of wisdom at their own pace. Reading Jumper is a great springboard for discussions on difficult topics for young children and teenagers alike.

Perfect for children with:

* RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder,

* ODD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder,

* SAD, Separation Anxiety Disorder.

* Abandonment Trauma

While invaluable for those involved with foster care or adoption, Jumper is a powerful tool for teaching EMPATHY and a great addition to any family library. JUMPER IS FOR EVERYONE. Thoughtfully written with deep sensitivity, Jumper shows an example of unconditional love and its power to heal, while validating the anger, pain and confusion that can be brought on by trauma. Young and old will be captivated by this moving story. Whether you are a horse lover or not, you will be by the end of this story!

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Today, I have a political nonfiction novel to share! Learn about USA v. RAJ and author Dr. Raj Bothra! 

The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals

Date Published: September 11, 2025

1. It is alarming that anyone can be indicted by a grand jury and arrested solely based on the government's allegations that exclude the accused and their counsel from being present or even aware of the accusations.

2. The FBI and U.S. Attorney built their alleged fraud case without ever doing a single required Medicare audit in their five-year investigation.

3. Once arrested, the five other defendants with the same exact charges were immediately released on bond the same day. While I was denied bail and imprisoned for three-and-a-half years awaiting trial—a violation of the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the right to a speedy trial.

4. Also, the two defendants who accepted a PLEA DEAL in exchange for leniency never spent a single night in prison despite their admission of guilt. I chose to go to trial and was unanimously acquitted by a 12-member jury on all 54 counts, yet still I spent 1301 days in prison.

 Dr. Raj Bothra is a surgeon, interventional pain expert, activist, author, and survivor of one of America's biggest false arrest and imprisonment scandals. A native of a rural town in India, he earned medical degrees in India, England, and the U.S. During his time as a surgeon in Detroit, he built a single-owner private practice that became the nation's largest interventional pain management system (The Pain Center, USA, and Interventional Pain Center). He's worked with important public figures, including Indian prime ministers, U.S. presidents, Mother Teresa, and Pope John Paul II. Indian President Narayanan awarded him the high civilian honor of PADMA SHRI and he’s received numerous awards in India and the U.S. for his public service.

Jenifer DeBellis, MFA, is a PhD candidate, transformational speaker, and award-winning author of Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free (Library Tales Publishing), New Wilderness (Cornerstone Press), and Blood Sisters (Main Street Rag). She edits Pink Panther Magazine and directs Restore Your Inner Warrior® and Detroit Writers’ Guild (501c3). She's featured in Psychology Today and her writing appears in CALYX, Medical Literary Messenger, The Good Men Project, Solstice, and elsewhere.

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This morning, I have a science fiction novel to share in our book blitz spotlight! Check out Flight of the Valkyrie and learn about author Curtis G. Smith!

Book 1 of the Asatru Saga

Science Fiction, Techno-thriller

Date Published: 03/01/2026

With the station coming dangerously close to a fiery reentry, her old love and fellow former Navy pilot, Steve Paige, offers a radical and risky solution. The company he works for as a test pilot is developing a next-generation spacecraft, the Valkyrie. However, Steve is conflicted about his motive for volunteering for the mission. Is it duty to fellow astronauts or lingering emotions for Claire? 

As NASA and the U.S. State Department scramble for a solution, Claire investigates what caused the improbable accident. She learns of a sinister plot to use the ISS as a retaliatory weapon aimed at Washington, D.C. This compels her to try to piece together who and how the station was sabotaged before it is too late. 

The people behind the attack will stop at nothing to keep the identity of the culprit a secret. Even if someone can save her and the crew, Claire is the only one who knows what really happened, making her the target of an international assassin. The stakes are high as all parties understand that the incident could spark World War III. 

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Not every story of survival asks for your attention—this one holds it, steady and unflinching. Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines leans into the sharp edges of lived experience, where resilience isn’t inspirational fluff but something forged moment by moment.

This memoir will resonate with readers who value raw truth over polish and who understand that healing is rarely linear. Adriene Caldwell’s voice carries both the weight of what was endured and the fierce determination to redefine what comes after, creating a narrative that feels as powerful as it is deeply human.

 Trauma Memoir

Date Published: February 10, 2026

Publisher: Unbroken

 Adriene Caldwell is an author and advocate from Houston, Texas. Her memoir, Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, traces the quiet aftermath of childhood trauma and the long arc of healing. Through writing, talks, and UnbrokenCaldwell.com, she champions hope, resilience, and storytelling as tools for recovery.

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A moment of trust can shift into something far more complicated—and far more lasting—than anyone expects. Boy Altared leans into that tension, tracing a coming-of-age journey shaped by authority, belief, and the quiet unraveling of innocence. Set against the backdrop of a turbulent era, it blends personal struggle with the larger cultural shifts of the time.

Learn about Boy Altared and author J.S. Pavoggi--and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post. 

Historical Fiction

Date Published: April 1, 2026

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Intrigued by his grave past, Father Nelson brings him into the church as an altar boy under the mentorship of Harry, an older acolyte. The priest quickly gains control over Jamie, using the boy’s complicated history and his own undisputed authority to initiate a dark turn in their relationship. Jamie falls deeper into the world of religion, and his blooming friendship with Harry becomes a needed distraction from the somber realities of the church. 

Shaped by major cultural events, from the Manson murders to the moon landing, to Woodstock and the Civil Rights Movement, Jamie’s life unfolds as he navigates religion, power, and loss of innocence. A haunting coming of age story, Boy Altared explores a seismic shift into adulthood during one of the most turbulent decades in history.

 J.S. Pavoggi was born in 1957 and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, the sixth of eight children in a devout Catholic family. He attended parochial school, served as an altar boy, and came of age during the turbulence of the Vietnam War era and the cultural upheaval that followed. 

After a 40-year career in public service with the United States Postal Service—where he also served as a union representative—Pavoggi experienced a life-altering heart procedure that changed the way he saw the world. What began as an impulse to write a better streaming series evolved into a powerful, fictionalized account of survival and healing. 

His debut novel, Boy Altared, is a deeply personal work of historical fiction rooted in memory, silence, and resilience. Pavoggi lives in Arizona with his wife of 38 years. They have three children and four grandchildren.

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Ancient woods remember everything. Forest Legend: The Tale of Ol’ Split Toe leans into that idea with a story shaped by time, survival, and the uneasy push-and-pull between humanity and the natural world.

With a young adult lens and an environmental thread running through it, this book looks poised to blend adventure with reflection, tracing how one forest—and one extraordinary deer—witnesses generations of change, conflict, and resilience. For readers drawn to nature-centered fiction, time-spanning journeys, and stories that carry both urgency and heart, this one has a lot to catch the eye.

The Tale of Ol' Split Toe

Science & Nature/Environment Science Fiction/Time Travel Literature & Fiction/Action & Adventure

Date Published: 03-31-2026

Publisher: Mission Point Press

Split Toe witnesses two hundred years of conflict building between modern humans -- who fight to control the natural world -- and Mother Nature, who repeatedly reaches for balance. He wonders whether human ways will ultimately overpower Mother Nature, until he meets a boy who changes everything.

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 Dan Ellens is an outdoor enthusiast who is passionate about connecting people with nature. He spends nearly half of each year in an isolated, electricity-free treehouse on Winterfield Pines Nature Sanctuary with woodstove heat, handpump water, and oil lamp lighting. 

Dan has written four nonfiction books intended to inspire adventure, promote self-sufficient lifestyles, and connect people with nature.

While not in the wilds, Dan and his wife live in the small community of Salem, Michigan.

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Stories that stay with children often do more than entertain—they give them a safe place to explore big feelings in small, meaningful ways. The kind of story that can be read together one night and revisited later with new understanding.

At its heart, this one leans into quiet bravery—the kind that shows up in uncertain moments, in unlikely friendships, and in learning how to face fears without having to be fearless. There’s a warmth here that feels approachable for younger readers, while still offering enough depth to grow alongside them.

Blending adventure with emotional connection, this story invites readers into a journey where courage looks different for everyone—and where even the smallest steps forward matter.

Date Published: March 10, 2026

Meet Rhea! She is a big, fluffy German Shepherd with a wiggly tail. She is brave and strong, but she has a tiny secret: loud thunder makes her want to hide.

Meet Crowley! He is a clever crow with shiny feathers. But he has a big worry for a bird: looking down from the sky makes him feel dizzy!

One day, on a camping trip, Rhea follows a yummy smell deep into the woods. But as she wanders further and further away from her tent, she gets lost just as big storm clouds begin to gather above her. But she isn't alone in the dark woods. She stumbles upon Crowley, a bird who would rather hop than fly.

Now, this dog and bird must become a team. Can they help each other be brave enough to find Rhea's way back to the campsite?

A story they won't outgrow

A Story That Grows With Your Child! This book features two versions of Rhea and Crowley's adventure:

Read 1 - The Read-Aloud: Short, rhythmic, and full of fun sounds for toddlers (Ages 1-5)

Read 2 -The Early Reader: An expanded story with more details and dialogue for independent readers (Ages 6-9)

G.D's storytelling spark was ignited in the hallowed land of Wales, where his childhood was spent exploring the sea until the legendary midnight summer twilight. His journey led him through academia, earning degrees in Computer Science and Operations Management, culminating in a PhD focused on Virtual Reality. 

​While pursuing his studies in Nottingham, he met his wife. Together, their spirit of adventure took them first to New Zealand, where G.D worked in the video game industry and taught Scuba Diving. A seemingly simple job inquiry brought them to California, a place they planned to "try for one year," and where they still reside almost fourteen years later in Redondo Beach. 

The family, which welcomed their son in 2012, is completed by Rhea, their quirky German Shepherd. Rhea became the key inspiration for G.D's first book, ABC's With Rhea, A doggy journey through the alphabet. Having observed that children learn best through stories, G.D wrote this book to craft a specific, relatable world for each letter, encouraging children to connect deeply with the subject. 

He has recently published his second book, Olly's Journey, and is already hard at work weaving new tales and adventures for his readers. 

G.D's mission is to empower children to pursue their own creative writing journey.

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A story centered on growing up and finding your place can resonate long after the last page is turned. Emma the Elephant brings that journey to life, blending warmth, growth, and heart into a tale that feels both comforting and quietly meaningful.

Perfect for young readers who are beginning to understand making good choices and finding confidence, this story offers a soft, encouraging look at what it means to grow into yourself. With its family-centered guidance, it’s an ideal pick for families, classrooms, or anyone looking to share a story that lingers long after the final page.

Emma is a tale about a young elephant who lives in the Kalahari Desert with her wonderful herd. Emma the Elephant longs to be a strong, wise, and big-hearted elephant like her mother Norma and her many aunties. After learning to make good choices and experiencing hard-won life lessons, Emma the Elephant eventually becomes the elephant she has always wanted to be.

Ms. Alana is a published school teacher and has been spreading a love of learning and reading for decades. She has two wonderful adult children who love to read!

Ms. Alana has always adored elephants; in fact, they are her favorite land animal.

Ms. Alana and her "was-band" lived on a farm in Hawaii where she owned a successful volcano tour company for seven years. She moved from Maui in 2023 and now continues to teach "on the mainland."

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A single moment can fracture everything—and sometimes the truth hides in the cracks it leaves behind. The Guilt of Others leans into that tension, building a mystery that feels as much about emotional fallout as it is about solving a crime. With layered perspectives and shifting truths, this is the kind of read that invites you to look twice at every detail—and every character.

If you’re drawn to mysteries that explore buried secrets while keeping the stakes deeply personal, this one sits firmly in that sweet spot between psychological intrigue and character-driven suspense. Ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burn reveals, it promises a story where answers come at a cost—and nothing is quite as straightforward as it seems.

Mystery

Date Published: February 25, 2026

Publisher: Seacoast Press

 Sara Burrell grew up in Mableton, Georgia. She is a graduate of Young Harris College and The University of Georgia. Sara is in her twentieth year of teaching, and is currently a teacher at an elementary school in Georgia where she is the gifted program coordinator for third, fourth, and fifth grade students. Her husband of 18 years, 2 children, 2 hound dogs, and 2 cats provide plenty of adventure and excitement to her already-busy days. Through all that, she also writes books. The Guilt of Others is her second novel. Her first, Newsworthy, released in 2023, was praised for its suspenseful plot and surprising twists.

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There are some books that feel less like something you read—and more like something you sit with. The Truth invites that quieter kind of experience, the kind where reflection matters more than rushing to the final page.

Rooted in themes of inner awareness, spiritual connection, and the search for lasting peace, this is the kind of read that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt that subtle pull toward “something more.” It leans into stillness, honesty, and the idea that clarity doesn’t come from chasing—it comes from turning inward.

If you’re drawn to thoughtful, introspective reads that explore meaning, consciousness, and emotional depth, this one may resonate in a deeply personal way. The Truth Blitz HTML Copy the code then paste into the html area of your blog, you can go back to the compose area to change colors of text if you want. Just highlight the text and select the color. FOR BOOK TOURS: Please note, you WILL have to add in manually any Excerpt, Interview, Guest Post, etc. you have signed up for once you receive that. 

A Journey to Discover the Divine Within

Date Published: January 8, 2026

From an early age, the author sensed that the world, as it appeared, could not offer the lasting happiness she sought. This inner knowledge led her on a lifelong journey of self-inquiry, spiritual awakening, and profound transformation. Through moments of clarity, struggle, surrender, and divine connection, she began to uncover a deeper reality—one that exists beyond thought, identity and the external world. 

The Truth goes beyond the outer forms of faith and explores the inner, spiritual meaning of life, which is universal to all. It gently guides the reader toward awareness, self-honesty, and inner stillness. Through lived experience, reflection, and spiritual insight, it explores themes such as Iove, detachment, suffering, consciousness, prayer, and the rediscovery of the True Self. 

This book is for those who have questioned the nature of happiness, felt a quiet longing for something more, or sensed that beneath the noise of the world lies a deeper knowing waiting to be remembered. 

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JABEEN JIWA is a spiritual writer and Transpersonal Integrative Psychotherapist whose life has been shaped by a deep inner search for truth, meaning, and awakening. From an early age, she felt drawn beyond the surface of life toward a deeper understanding of consciousness, love, and the nature of the self. Her journey unfolded through profound inner experience, reflection, prayer, and spiritual awareness, leading to a lived understanding that true peace and fulfilment arise not from the outer world, but from within.

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