Book Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Publisher: Jemsdale Publishing
Release Date: February 21, 2013
Buy Link(s): http://www.amazon.com/The-Arkansas-Connection-David-Evans-ebook/dp/B00BJCFNKA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384466022&sr=8-1&keywords=%22the+arkansas+connection%22

Book Description:

Frank Munro, manager of the New York Mets, leads a turbulent life trying to win with a team of dysfunctional underachievers. Soon after the Mets lose the final game of the season, Frank finds out his mother has died, and he must return to his hometown of Catsville, Arkansas, to arrange her funeral. His attempt to give her remains a grand send-off results in mayhem, and out of pity his mother’s friend Alice invites him to a "tea party” with three other ladies, where the tea is actually moonshine. Frank gives them a play-by-play of that final game, and manages to survive the evening. He returns to New York to find the Mets’ owner has decided to give him one more chance. 

Meanwhile, Bobby Sherward, a doctor-turned-right fielder who sustained a concussion from the fly ball and lost the Mets' final season game, decides that his future is in medicine, not baseball. He takes a position at a veteran’s hospital in Arkansas. Upon arrival, he is amazed to find it's within spitting distance of Frank's hometown. 

That’s not the only unsettling coincidence Bobby must contend with, for it soon becomes apparent that Broken Arrow Memorial is the medical equivalent of the Mets. Run by a psychotic medical director, the hospital is the home of indifferent or incompetent doctors, electro-convulsed patients, and assorted weird experiments.

Bobby soon has enough, but before he leaves town he encounters a remarkable sandlot baseball player named Jonathon Brown. Besides being a phenomenal player, Jonathon is also a mathematical genius who runs a highly successful investment group in the back room of a local diner. 

Bobby manages to convince Jonathon to try out for the Mets, and his incredible skills both on the field and in finance bring him and the team fame and prosperity. But Jonathon also raises the ire of the brokerage firm losing customers to his sound investment advice. As a result, the company's CEO makes plans to “eliminate” the new competition. Will Jonathon survive his trip to the big league, and complete the Arkansas Connection?

PLEASE NOTE: There are some suggestive scenes and swearing in the book- so it’s not for children.  

David Evans is a Toronto-based pain consultant with an interest in all types of chronic, intractable non–cancer pain. An avid fly fisherman, crossword and Sudoko aficianado and global traveler, The Arkansas Connection is David’s first novel but he is hard at work on a second one!

Author Links -

www.thearkansasconnection.com

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18334552-the-arkansas-connection?from_search=true

http://www.amazon.com/The-Arkansas-Connection-David-Evans-ebook/dp/B00BJCFNKA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384466022&sr=8-1&keywords=%22the+arkansas+connection%22

Schedule

December 17 - Introduction at VBT Café Blog
December 18 - Guest Blogging at The Broken Bookshelf
December 18 - Guest Blogging at Cherry Mischievous
December 19 - Interviewed at 4 Covert 2 Overt
December 20 -  Guest Blogging atBook Reviews by Xunaira J.
December 20 - Guest Blogging at Annette Gisby Author Blog
December 21 - Spotlight at Black Lilac Kitty
December 22 - Guest Blogging at Brooke Blogs
December 22 - Guest Blogging at Discover Words
December 23 - Guest Blogging at Nyxx's Nook
December 23 - Interviewed at Reviews and Interviews
December 24 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
December 26 - Guest Blogging at Vampires, Werewolves, and Demons Oh My!
December 26 - Reviewed at Our Wolves Den
December 27 - Reviewed at The Most Happy Reader
December 28 - Guest Blogging at Deal Sharing Aunt

Book Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Eirelander Publishing
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Amazon


Book Description:

The games they play can lead them to love or ruin. 

Melanie Dubois detests her family’s casino business. The way this addiction destroys people has her on a tear of magnificent proportions. Then again, this young lady has been put through a train wreck of her own design. She distrusts everybody except for the people who are determined to use Melanie as a poster-child for zealots. 

Mike Mercer has spent nearly a year in a deep cover mission for the FBI. The one fly in the ointment of completing his objective to take down a group of dangerous anti-gambling zealots is a fiery-tempered, blonde-haired woman named Melanie DuBois. Worse than that, she’s got a passion brewing just beneath the surface that’s an even deadlier attraction. 

Fighting for your life is never easy when the odds are stacked against you.

Sandra grew up in the mid-west in a small farming community where she belonged to 4-H. When she was thirteen, her family moved to, Lawrence, Kansas, the town where the University of Kansas thrived. After high school, she traveled to California to live with a friend and to find a job. She became very homesick and returned home.

She worked for a major airline for thirty-six years and did extensive travel during that period. It was a lovely time in her life working for a wonderful company. In 1999 she retired to write full time and worked seriously toward publication.

In 2008, she had her first book published, and then her second one in 2009. Shortly after her publisher closed their doors, and she immediately moved to a new publisher. She is still with the publisher and has had three books and a novella published with them. She has just contracted a short story with them titled Hitting Bottom, and is working on another short one.

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Schedule


December 14 - VBT Café Blog
December 16 - Interviewed at Nerd Alert Book Love
December 16 - Guest Blogging at Sun Mountain Reviews
December 17 - Guest Blogging at Vampires, Werewolves, and Demons, Oh My!
December 17 - Guest Blogging at Discover Words
December 17 - Guest Blogging at Books and Tales
December 18 - Guest Blogging at Book Reviews by Xunaira J.
December 19 - Guest Blogging at Nyxx's Nook
December 21 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
December 21 - Guest Blogging at Book Reviews by Dee

Genre: Autobiography
Publisher: Seven West Productions
Release Date: February 21, 2013
Buy: Publisher

Book Description:

Some say, "Oh, no she didn't"

I say, "Oh, Yes, I did! I have no choice...or would you rather I do as they say and 'Just Die?" I don't think so...It's simple self-defense!

I have published the book that I refer to as - A Game Changer!

This is not just one person’s word against another. This book is not about any one man's actions and definitely not about a lover's quarrel. Love had nothing to do with it. This was definitely a combined effort by many to secretly, deliberately abuse, exploit and violate the rights of a few (myself included). Smash and Grab!

She starts by saying that she didn't wage war on the Music Industry. If her livelihood had not been taking repeatedly by those intending to destroy all evidence of their actions, she probably would not have had the time to complete this book. Even her places of employment were used to inflict harm. She found out later that the last employer has history of direct ties to the music industry. Inside "Music Business: It's a Dirty Game! You will find proof of blatant civil rights violations, mail tampering, and more!

Even if you think you know of her story, I promise you that you don't know half of it. There has been great effort put into hiding the truth. As long as a person can remain isolated, this can continue on as it has for decades.

About The Author:

Tiwanda 'Ne Ne' Lovelace was like many other unknown artist who were used and then discarded by the music industry. She has survived countless attacks on her character, and has lived to tell the tale as a true survivor.

Facing many struggles as an outcast, a black woman, a wife, a mother, and as a writer and lyricist, she has written many songs to which she never received credit. She was the co-writer of the song, "What Can I Say to You (to Justify My Love)" for the artist Hi-Fives, for which the only credit was given.

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Lovelace attended Wayne County Community College and studied psychology and paralegal studies. She also attended the Community College of Southern Nevada for psychology and paralegal studies. Currently, she lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Schedule



November 26 - VBT Café Blog
November 28 - Spotlight at Writing Innovations Ezine
December 3 - Lori's Reading Corner
December 5 - Guest Blogging at Cherry Brandy and Cotton Candy
December 10 - Spotlight at IndieWriters Review
December 12 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
December 17 - Spotlight at The Avid Reader
December 19 - Guest Blogging at Bikers With Books
December 26 - Interviewed at BK Walker Books
December 27 - Author 2 Author Marketing at BookIt BK
December 30 - Spotlight at BK Walker Books
December 31 - Review and Interview at Authors and Readers Book Corner

Book Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Eirelander Publishing
Release Date: first date was 2009 and latest release date is September 2013.

Buy Link(s): http://www.amazon.com/Addiction-ebook/dp/B00FI6JHT6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1380467394&sr=8-6&keywords=Sandra+K+Marshall

Book Description: Two men are after the same woman but for very different reasons.

Dark-haired beauty, Jolene Dubois has a serious problem, and it's not just battling alcoholism. Late at night, she receives whispered calls. "Jolene, I want you. I'm coming for you." Shivers climb up her spine and ice flows in her veins. What does he want? Who is it? She must figure it out before she trusts the wrong person.

Jake Farrell, the handsome rogue is an operator with women, but is he hiding something dark and sinister under his cheery facade. The detective, Andy Martin, who investigated her father's murder, continues to ask her out. Les Voodré, an alcoholic she met at AA follows her everywhere, and Ron Keisler, her AA sponsor is always there when she needs him. Could her caller be one of these men?

To further complicate her life, she fights a host of addictions, alcoholism, smoking, gambling and sex. Jolene is determined to beat the alcohol and to stay out of the clutches of the fiend who phones her.

Sandra grew up in the mid-west in a small farming community where she belonged to 4-H. When she was thirteen, her family moved to, Lawrence, Kansas, the town where the University of Kansas thrived. After high school, she traveled to California to live with a friend and to find a job. She became very homesick and returned home.

She worked for a major airline for thirty-six years and did extensive travel during that period. It was a lovely time in her life working for a wonderful company. In 1999 she retired to write full time and worked seriously toward publication.

In 2008, she had her first book published, and then her second one in 2009. Shortly after her publisher closed their doors, and she immediately moved to a new publisher. She is still with the publisher and has had three books and a novella published with them. She has just contracted a short story with them titled Hitting Bottom, and is working on another short one.

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Schedule

December 7 - VBT Café Blog
December 9 - Guest Blogging at Discover Words
December 10 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
December 11 - Interviewed at Nerd Alert Book Love
December 12 - Guest Blogging at In The Pages of a Good Book
December 12 - Guest Blogging at Bottles and Book Reviews
December 13 - Interviewed at Nyxx's Nook
December 14 - Guest Blogging at Book Reviews by Xunaira J.
December 14 - Interviewed at The Avid Reader
December 14 - Guest Blogging at 3 Partners In Shopping!
December 14 - Guest Blogging at Books, Authors, Blogs

Book Genre: Christian Fiction
Publisher: Theoneustos Ministries
Release Date: Oct 8, 2013
Buy Link(s): http://donovanmneal.wix.com/donovanmneal

Book Description:

The Third Heaven: The Rise of Fallen Stars is book one of a three part series that tells of the fascinating story of the Fall of Lucifer. 

Lucifer, God’s perfect creation and who dwelt in his very presence, walked in the midst of the stones of fire. Yet rose up to betray the Lord and bring Heaven itself to civil war.

Many tales have referenced this great angelic war but few have sought to explore the dynamic relationships between God and the angelic hosts. Why did a third of heaven seek to overthrow their creator?

See Lucifer and his actions in a light never before seen. Journey back to the beginning, and see the drama unfold before your eyes: as allegiances are broken; choices made, and why all of creation waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.

The prequel to the Bible is here!

Excerpt - Read the first 2 Chapters
http://donovanmneal.wix.com/donovanmneal

Author Bio:

Donovan Neal M. S. N. P. has served in the ordained ministry and as an instructor in the Bible for 20 years, and is the author of the self-published book, ‘The Gospel Explained.’ Donovan is also a prolific songwriter and singer having written over 50 different songs of praise and worship for the local church, and has performed in various schools and churches in the Ministry of Christian rap.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is also a freelance writer for Examiner.com. Donovan has spent his entire 23-year career, helping underprivileged and disempowered populations ranging from abused and neglected children, adults with disabilities, to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. He has recently become the executive director of Hospitality House; a food pantry in Walled Lake, Michigan working to end hunger in his community.

​He has been an experienced trainer in such areas as nonviolent crisis prevention intervention to adult CPR and First Aid with the Red Cross, Working with Different Personalities, and many more. Donovan brings a wealth of experience and interests that has allowed him to write on a host of subjects ranging from gaming, internet/technology, Christian themes, to nonprofit management and leadership.


Author Links 


http://donovanmneal.wix.com/donovanmneal

http://donovanmneal.wordpress.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Donovan-Neal/e/B00BSFQ6VS/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

https://twitter.com/Donovanmneal

http://www.pinterest.com/donovanmneal/pins/

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/donovan-neal-m-s-n-p/46/640/9a

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7163462.Donovan_M_Neal

Schedule


December 22 - Introduction at VBT Café Blog
December 23 - Spotlight at Book Freebies, Contests, Sweepstakes & Giveaways
December 27 - Guest Blogging at 3 Partners In Shopping!
December 30 - Guest Blogging at Empowered To Prosper
January 2 - Guest Blogging at Mom Loves 2 Read
January 7 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
January 9 - Spotlight at Hywela Lyn's Blog
January 15 - Interviewed at Reviews and Interviews
January 15 - Reviewed at Nyxx's Nook RESCHEDULE
January 17 - Review & Interview at Book Bliss
January 21 - Interviewed at Authors & Readers Book Corner
January 21 - Reviewed at Sun Mountain Reviews

Book Genre: Fiction, Military History/Aviation
Publisher:The Pelican Communications Group (A proud Indie publisher)
Release Date: September 9, 2013

Buy Link(s):

http://www.amazon.com/The-Eagles-Last-Flight-Fighter-ebook/dp/B00F3KX5HW/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1382380985&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/The-Eagles-Last-Flight-Vietnam-ebook/dp/B00F48H8LW/ref=tmm_kin_title_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382380985&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/The-Eagles-Last-Flight-ebook/dp/B00F551CMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379367044&sr=8-1&keywords=the+eagles+last+flight+book+three

Book Description:

Skip O’Neill lies dying of leukemia in a New York hospital, determined to live until the new millennium. His wasted body shows scant evidence of the man he once was—an Air Force fighter pilot and decorated combat veteran. 

O’Neill’s first assignment as a young lieutenant places him among hard drinking World War II—and Korean War—era fighter pilots who quickly teach him their ways. He almost washes out of pilot training but is persistent and manages to graduate. In Vietnam, he proves to be a skillful and courageous pilot who faces dangers of all kinds with equanimity. But the greatest—and most deadly danger—materializes years after O’Neill volunteers to be an observer at an atomic test site.

In the end, O’Neill decides that when his time comes, he will dash at it fearlessly. He anticipates being greeted by departed friends—but what awaits him is something totally unexpected.

Ron Standerfer was born and raised in Belleville, Illinois, a town across the Mississippi river from St. Louis, Missouri. While attending the University of Illinois he took his first airplane ride in a World War II-Vintage B-25 bomber assigned to the local ROTC detachment. It was a defining moment in his life. Weeks later, he left college to enlist in the Air Force's aviation cadet program. He graduated from flight training at the age of twenty and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant.

Another defining moment occurred early in his career. In August 1957, he participated in an atomic test at Yucca Flat, Nevada. Standing on an observation platform eight miles from ground zero, he watched the detonation of an atomic bomb code named Smoky. The test yielded an unexpected 44 kilotons---more than twice the size of the bomb dropped on Nagasaki. He never forgot Smoky, and the memory of that experience weighed heavily on his mind when he wrote The Eagle's Last Flight, a semi-autobiographical novel about his life as an Air Force fighter pilot during the Cold War.

Ron's twenty seven-year Air Force career spanned the Cold War years between 1954 and 1981. During that time, he flew a variety of high performance fighters including the F-100, F-102, F-105, F-4 and A-7. He flew over 200 combat missions during the Vietnam conflict and was awarded two Silver Stars, thirteen Air Medals and the Purple Heart. The latter was received after he was shot down over Tchepone, Laos in 1969. He retired from the Air Force just as the Cold War ended as a full Colonel after tours in the Pentagon and Tactical Air Command headquarters in Virginia.

He continued to pursue his passion for aviation after retiring. He was a marketing director for Falcon Jet Corporation, a subsidiary of the French aerospace manufacturer Dassault Aviation. In that capacity, he was responsible for launching the marketing campaign for the Falcon 900, a long-range business jet. Later, he was an owner of an aircraft charter and management company in Elmira, NY and also a marketing consultant.
Ron is a prolific writer and journalist. He appeared on WOR TV in New York City during the first days of the Persian Gulf War, providing real time analysis of the air war as it progressed. His book reviews and syndicated news articles are published regularly in the online and print news media, as well as in military journals.
These days Ron and his wife Marzenna, the daughter of a distinguished theatrical family in Poland, spend their time in their homes in Gulf Stream, Florida and Warsaw.

Author Links - The link for any or all of the following...

Website: www.eagleslastflight.com 
Blog: www.pelicanjournal.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ron.standerfer
Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/ronstanderfer

Schedule

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 December 15 - Tour Kickoff at VBT Café Blog
December 16 - Guest Blogging at 3 Partners In Shopping - Nana, Mommy & Sissy Too!
December 18 - Reviewed at 4 Covert 2 Overt
December 20 - Guest Blogging at Musings of a Book Maven
December 26 - Interviewed at Reviews & Interviews
December 31 - Review & Guest Blogging at Nyxx's Nook (Vol. 1-3)
January 2 - Guest Blogging at Discover Words
January 6 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Read Corner
January 8 - Guest Blogging at Bookalicious Traveladdict
January 10 - Review of Vol. 1 at Black Lilac Kitty
January 14 - Guest Blogging at deal sharing aunt 
January 16 - Interviewed at The Avid Reader
January 17 - Guest Blogging at Chris Redding Author
January 20 - Interviewed at Brooke Blogs
January 22 - Review & Guest Blogging at The Broken Bookshelf
January 24 - Author Fun Facts & Favorite Recipe at Writing Innovations E-zine
January 28 - Reviewed at Notebook of Books
January 30 - Interviewed at Ghost Rider Book Promotions
January 31 - Reviewed at Our Wolves Den (Vol. 1-3)
February 2 - Guest Blogging at Lowfell Writers Place
February 5 - Author 2 Author Marketing at BookIt BK