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Friday, September 5, 2025

Essay Collection: Selected Misdemeanors by Sue William Silverman

Today, I have a nonfiction essay collection in our book blitz spotlight! Learn about Selected Misdemeanors and author Sue William Silverman, and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Essays at the Mercy of the Reader

Creative Nonfiction; Essay Collection; Flash-Essay Collection

Date Published: September 1, 2025

Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

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The essays in Selected Misdemeanors are unapologetic word grenades lobbed into an otherwise complacent forgetfulness. Throughout the collection, Sue William Silverman focuses on pivotal, often fleeting moments that defined the course of her life, such as a fraught family vacation; an evening watching the Chippendale dancers’ extravaganza; a Pac-Man-and-bourbon-fueled rumination on failed relationships; and the way melodramatic movies such as Rome Adventure shape an adolescent’s idea of love.

Ranging from short to flash to micro length, these emotionally courageous writings imbue minimalist forms with maximalist emotions and an unrepentant, no-holds-barred attitude. Each action explored in this collection produces the Butterfly Effect—seemingly quotidian events rippling into emotional tsunamis.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Angela Thompson 6:21 PM 0

Poetry Spotlight: Destinations by Danielle Pitter

Today, I have a poetry collection to share in our book spotlight! Learn about Destinations and author Danielle Pitter--and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Poetry

Date Published: 01-25-2025

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Destinations describes a continuation of life experiences, such as Danielle Pitter’s first year of driving, being a first-time author, and a closer look into other relationships, like family, friendships and romance. What she has learned from writing these poems is that it’s okay to express emotions that others may find uncomfortable, like hurt, heartbreak, and disappointment. This book is for anyone who needs to unpack their messy thoughts in the same way as she has.

About the Author

Born and raised in New Jersey, Danielle has been writing stories since early childhood. What started from with innocent fairy-tales in first grade turned into a growing passion that was always one step behind her. After graduating from the University of Phoenix in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Journalism, she started her writing journey as a journalist for entertainment media outlets like TV After Dark, Fangirlish and Glitter Magazine. Her first poetry novel Reality Check is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Currently, she’s a writer on her own website, PoetryBooksYA.com. She also holds a Master of Information degree from Rutgers University. Additionally, she is a member of the New Jersey Library Association.

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Angela Thompson 12:58 PM 0

Motorcycle Club Romance Teaser: Thor by Anne Kane

Today, I have a motorcycle club romance novel in our book teaser spotlight! Learn about Thor from the Riptide MC series and learn about author Anne Kane!

Riptide MC, Book 4

Motorcycle Club Romance, Age Gap, Suspense

Date Published: September 5, 2025

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Janet -- Thor is an addiction I can’t seem to overcome. He’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a man, and everything I can never have. They call him Thor for a reason -- he looks like a modern-day Viking with that shaggy blond hair, piercing blue eyes, and ropes of muscles covered in intricate tattoos. And in bed the man is definitely a god who grants my every secret desire. I walked away from the marriage my parents tried to force me into, but I’m not naive enough to think they’re going to let me go. They have money. Power. Influence. They know how to bend people to their will. They will make sure I marry someone they approve of, and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out they will never approve of Thor.

Thor -- Janet is mine. I know she knows it, too. I can see it in her eyes, hear it in her voice, feel it every time we make love. But she refuses to wear my cut and freaks out if I mention anything permanent. I have no idea what the fuck her issue is, but it doesn’t matter. I want her, and I’m going to have her if it takes me the rest of my fucking life to convince her. I want her to come to me willingly. I love her enough not to force her.

Now I just have to stay alive long enough for that to happen, because someone wants me dead.

About the Author

Anne Kane lives in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with a bouncy little rescue dog whose breed defies description, a cantankerous Himalayan cat, and too many fish to count. She spent many years trying to fit in and act normal, but finally gave up the effort. She started writing romance in 2008, and her fate was sealed when she won a publishing contract with Red Sage Publishing and just a month later Changeling Press accepted her first submission. Since then she has published more than thirty stories in a variety of sub-genres, all with a happily ever after.

She has two handsome sons and six adorable grandchildren and enjoys spending time with them whenever she can. Her hobbies, when she’s not playing with the characters in her head, include kayaking, hiking, swimming, playing guitar, singing and of course, reading.

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Publisher on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @changelingpress

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Angela Thompson 6:42 AM 0

Drama Spotlight: The Perfect Ten by John Iredale

Today, I have a drama novel in our book spotlight! Learn about The Perfect Ten and author John Iredale!

Fiction / Drama

Date Published: May 22, 2025

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The Perfect Ten is a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to when pushed to the edge.

When three high school friends witness a disturbing event, they make a pact to never speak of it again. Twenty-five years later, their high school reunion reignites not only memories—but a dangerous new alliance. Two of the men are facing personal crises: one is drowning in debt, the other desperate to save his wife from a rare cancer. Their third friend, connected to a powerful mafia family, may hold the key to their salvation—but at what cost?

As the trio ventures into the high-stakes world of counterfeiting, an unexpected fourth member joins their scheme—a once-forgotten classmate whose transformation is as stunning as it is surprising.

Spanning the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the glittering heights of Manhattan’s finance and fashion districts, The Perfect Ten takes readers on an international journey filled with twists, secrets, and moral gray areas. With characters you’ll root for and a pace that never lets up, this smart, fast-moving thriller asks: How far would you go for the people you love?

About the Author

John R. Iredale was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, and earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1967. He went on to practice podiatry for nearly five decades in Durham, North Carolina. Known by friends, family, and patients as a natural-born storyteller, John often found inspiration in the lives of those around him. His deep curiosity and attentive ear uncovered stories that spanned generations, cultures, and communities.

In retirement, John finally turned to the page, sharing the vivid tales that have been living in his memory and imagination for years. The Perfect Ten is his debut novel—a suspenseful blend of crime, loyalty, and the power of old friends with unfinished business.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Angela Thompson 7:36 AM 0

Non-Fiction Spotlight: The Doctor's Future by Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli

This morning, I have a nonfiction book in our book spotlight! Learn about The Doctor's Future and author Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli!

Non-Fiction - Medical Leadership

Date Published: June 29, 2025

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In a world where artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation are rapidly transforming medicine, what is the future of the doctor? Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli delivers a compelling, solutions-driven roadmap for physicians and healthcare leaders navigating this revolutionary shift. With over two decades of frontline medical and consulting experience, Dr Garbelli introduces the powerful Healthcare Convergence Framework™ - a strategic guide to help doctors not only survive but lead in an AI-driven healthcare system. If you're ready to embrace innovation while staying rooted in the art of healing, this book is your blueprint for purposeful progress.

About the Author

Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli is a London-based consultant physician in acute internal medicine, healthcare strategist, and founder of Transforming Healthcare Ltd. With a career spanning Italy and the UK, he has led major clinical roles and earned global recognition for his mission to reform healthcare through innovation, leadership, and collaboration. Mentored by renowned coach Tony J.Selimi, he combines personal transformation with professional excellence. His bestselling book, The Doctor's Voice, addresses physician burnout and system inefficiencies. Through writing, media, and speaking, Dr. Garbelli empowers doctors to lead change and restore purpose to modern medicine.

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Angela Thompson 7:06 AM 0

Book Teaser Tuesday: The Patron Saint of Lost Girls by Maureen Aitken

This morning, I have a short story collection in our Teaser Tuesday book spotlight! Check out The Patron Saint of Lost Girls, read an excerpt from the collection, and learn about author Maureen Aitken!

Literary Fiction / Short Story Collection

Date Published: 09-16-2025

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

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In 1970s and '80s Detroit, the city wrestles with an unending economic downturn, increasing violence, and white exodus to the suburbs. Amid all of this is twentysomething Mary who is just trying to grapple with her identity in a world filled with uncertainty.

In this collection of linked stories, we follow Mary as she seeks to cope with and withstand hardship and confront her fears of exploitation, abuse, and death. Along the way, she delves into the complex yet nurturing relationships with her family and friends who teach her to love better, live fuller, and question power. The Patron Saint of Lost Girls presents an unflinching tale of life in the late twentieth-century postindustrial Midwest.

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“AUGUST, WHEN the cicadas burned and the lawnmowers sounded like industrial bees, we couldn’t stop. In the bedroom, on the couch, on the floor. Afterward we would lie there, reading the paper or letting the television taunt us like a car salesman. Paul would wiggle his toes against mine, and we’d look at one another for a long time. His face was like a catcher’s mitt, warm and beaten. He reminded me of one of those boys who had moved away when I was little, but Paul had returned a man.”

-“This is Art”

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Maureen Aitken’s short-story collection, The Patron Saint of Lost Girls, received a Kirkus star, the Nilsen Prize, and the Foreword Review INDIE Gold Prize for General Fiction. It will be reissued in September, 2025 by Wayne State University Press. Her stories have earned a Minnesota State Arts Board’s Artist Initiative Grant, a Loft Mentor Award, an award from Ireland’s Fish Short Story Prize, and two Pushcart Prize nominations. It was also nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. Her stories have been published in Prairie Schooner and New Letters, among others. This is her second story featured in The Missouri Review’s Blast section.

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Monday, September 1, 2025

Angela Thompson 4:04 PM 0

Memoir Spotlight: Continuity by Bonnie Clevering

This morning, I have a memoir in our book spotlight. Learn about Continuity and author Bonnie Clevering!

Life Beyond the Credits

Memoir

Date Published: 09-09-2025

Publisher: Punctuate Press

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Academy member Bonnie Clevering spent 50 years in Hollywood, designing hair for dozens of stars including Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Kristen Stewart, Al Pacino, and Jennifer Lopez under the direction of icons like Christopher Nolan, Oliver Stone, and Steven Soderbergh. After uncovering an enormous stash of production Polaroids and behind-scenes photos she took, Bonnie decided it was time to tell some lovely stories about her time in Hollywood.

Continuity By Bonnie Clevering: Life Behind the Credits will be released on Punctuate Press (distributed by APG) on September 9. It will uniquely come in two formats: a paperback memoir, and a beautiful hardcover coffee table book with hundreds of photos. While stories about Nancy Sinatra’s old wives tale helping Bonnie get pregnant, making dinner for the Ocean’s Eleven cast, and how hair creates character are certainly delightful, Bonnie also shares deeply about being a woman in Hollywood, the consequences of saying “no” (and “yes”), single motherhood, and legacy.

About the Author

Bonnie Clevering, in a nearly 5-decade career as a Motion Picture Hair Stylist, has trussed the tresses of hundreds of actors including Hilary Swank, Bette Davis, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, and Kristen Stewart. Her impressive resume includes iconic films and TV series like Hello, Dolly!, RoboCop, Any Given Sunday, Ocean's Eleven, Erin Brockovich, Office Space, The Twilight Saga, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, totaling over 120 productions. She earned membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 2001.

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