Thursday, September 4, 2025

Book Tour and Giveaway: Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage by Travis E. Short

Book Details:

Book Title:  Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage by Travis E. Short
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 245 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher:  Publish Authority
Release date:  July 2023
Content Rating: G. Suitable for all readers; no sexual content, and no vulgar language

Book Description:

Anna's story begins and ends in a convalescent center in Michigan and is told by the author, whose brother looks after her in her waning years. The story is based on a short memoir written by Anna for her children. Her life is filled with trials and tribulations that test her faith to its limits. With a desperately impoverished and undernourished childhood in an itinerant and abusive family living in rural Pennsylvania, Anna is faced with obstacles that could break most people. She finds solace in God with constant prayer and attendance in church services. Although she has little formal education, she is nominated by her pastor to attend bible college. where she excels and meets her future husband. They start a family and despite their own hardships, they devote their lives to helping others. Her powerful story of sacrifice, faith, and courage is an inspiration to us all.

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Also by Travis E. Short:

Book Details:

Book Title:  The Adventures of Faraday Fox: A story for Young Readers by Travis E. Short
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 65 pages
Genre: Adventure
Publisher:  Publish Authority
Release date:  January 2024
Content Rating: G. Suitable for young readers

Book Description:

The Adventures of Faraday Fox is the story of a domesticated red fox that is released back into the Cherokee National Forest to find happiness. Instead, he encounters perils, danger, and hunger, and he decides to return to the home he left in Georgia. His adventures take him across the United States by walking and hitching rides on a train, a tractor-trailer, a boxcar, and in the luggage compartment of a bus. He meets many wild and domesticated animals along the way. When he arrives in California, a wonderful surprise awaits him. The story contains many life lessons and is written with readers, eight to twelve years old, in mind. It contains over twenty prints of original paintings of forest scenes, bears, birds, and other animals by accomplished artist Shirley Adams.

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Killers Can't Hide by Travis E. Short
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 270 pages
Genre: Thriller
Publisher:  Publish Authority
Release date:  May 2024
Content Rating: PG-13. Contains cursing, street talk and sexual implications, no explicit sex.

Book Description:

Glamour, passion, and horses are a deadly combination for Carmen Cantrell. When the former beauty queen is murdered on her horse ranch, the logical suspect is her estranged husband, Delbert Cantrell. Caught in the throes of a bitter reelection campaign for sheriff, Delbert, a wealthy contractor, must find a way to clear his name. He enlists the help of renowned lawyer Sydney Saperstein and a local investigator by the name of Isadore Holt. Their investigation takes them to Mexico and the southwest USA. More murder, treachery, and romance keep the reader guessing as to the outcome.

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Corner of My Mind: American Short Stories by Travis E. Short
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 329 pages
Genre: Short Stories
Publisher:  Publish Authority
Release date:  September 2024
Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: Sep 2 to Sep 29, 2025
Content Rating: PG-13. Most stories are G rated, but some contain curse words and street language. No explicit sex.

Book Description:

Step into the captivating world of Corners of My Mind, a rich tapestry of new American short stories. In this collection by a master storyteller, ordinary people navigate the unexpected twists of fate with resilience and heart. From soldiers and warriors—both real and imagined—to revival preachers and lonely women, each takes a window into the human experience. Drawing inspiration from real-life encounters, dreams, and whimsical imagination, the stories are as diverse as they are compelling. Meet men of action, contemplative souls, and even talking dogs whose thoughts will linger in your mind long after you turn the last page. Whether you seek moments of laughter, tears, or thrilling surprises, Corners of My Mind promises an unforgettable journey.

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Meet the Author:

Travis Short is the writer and author of several books, including Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage, Killers Can’t Hide, and The Adventures of Faraday Fox. Among other books, he has also published the illustrated epic poem, Old White Men, a story of the sacrifices by America’s warriors since 1775. His favorite pastime is writing short stories, many of which are contained in this book.

Retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, he pursued a career in shipbuilding and manufacturing. He has extensive experience in technical writing and business consulting. He is a graduate from the U. S. Navy Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, with a degree in Engineering Sciences. He is the father of four daughters and three sons, and currently resides in Moss Point, Mississippi, with his constant companion, A Lhasa Apso named Choi.

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My Review:

Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage by Travis E. Short is a powerful, page turning story to read. It was one of faith, courage, love, heartache, and sacrifice. I admired Anna and her determination of moving forward despite the hardships she was faced in her young life. It was motivational to see how she continued to survive and look to her faith in God to keep on going. Her story was a combination of touching, heartbreaking, and heartwarming. I do warn want to warn others that there were times I felt my heart breaking for her and wanted to grab the tissue box to wipe the tears. I thought it was a great testament of faith with an inspirational message of where to look when life gets hard. I loved reading every single page. It was truly a beautiful tale of triumph over tragedy.

In my opinion, Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage deserves a five star rating. I have not doubt lovers of clean historical fiction will enjoy it as much as me. I believe it is one that should not be missed and a must read. I would love to read more books from Travis E. Short and see what adventure awaits for me in the future.

I received a paperback copy of Travis E Short's Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

Book Tour and Giveaway: Christian Answers Course: Clear Answers to Important Faith Questions by Christopher R. Losey

Book Details:

Book Title:  Christian Answers Course: Clear Answers to Important Faith Questions by Christopher R. Losey
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 210 pages
Genre: Christian Apologetics (Reasons for Faith)
Publisher:  Publish Authority
Release date: June 2, 2025
Content Rating: G. It has no inappropriate material in it.

Book Description:

In the Christian Answers Course, Chris Losey tackles life's most profound questions offering compelling reasons to believe in God, the Bible, the deity of Jesus, His resurrection, and a supernatural creation. This book bridges the gap between doubt and faith, showing that belief isn't a blind leap but a reasonable step toward a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. It even shows the clear difference between Christianity and other religions, as well as how a person gets to heaven.

Designed for Christians, seekers, and skeptics, the Christian Answers Course encourages believers while providing clear, evidence-based answers for those searching for God. Losey dismantles misconceptions and builds a foundation of truth that speaks to both the heart and mind.

Are you questioning faith? Wondering about the existence of God or the Bible's reliability? This book provides the solid reasons you've been seeking. Concise and insightful, the "Christian Answers Course" is more than a book--it's a journey to discover the hope, peace, and purpose found only in God. Whether reaffirming your beliefs or exploring faith for the first time, this is a must-read that could transform your perspective--and your life.

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Meet the Author:

Chris Losey is a retired Air Force Chaplain and senior pastor with a deep passion for sharing his faith. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in Portland, Oregon, Chris combines a disciplined approach with heartfelt conviction in his writing.

Known for his straightforward, thought-provoking, and compelling style, Chris brings clarity to life's most profound questions, offering readers meaningful insights into faith and truth.

Chris is happily married to Sharon, and they have two children and eight grandchildren.

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Enter the Giveaway:

My Review:

I thought Christopher R Losey's Christian Answers Course: Clear Answers to Important Faith Questions offered me hope, new life perspectives, and inspiration. It is broken down into eight chapters that covers different questions that others who are curious and may be searching for, including those that are skeptical about our Creator.

These questions include:

Does God exist?

Is the Bible God's Word?

Who is Jesus?

Is the Resurrection true?

If God exists, why do evil, suffering, and pain exist?

Has science disproved the Bible? Is evolution true?

How is Christianity different from other religions?

How does a person get to Heaven?

The author provides Biblical texts, scriptures, diagrams, charts, and summaries all throughout the book. I liked that after each chapter, there are five to eleven discussion questions for the reader. There is ample space after each discussion question to write down thoughts, perceptions, and answers. It is a thought provoking read for all and thought it could easily be used as a eight week devotional, as well.

Christian Answers Course: Clear Answers to Important Faith Questions will be getting a very well deserved five plus stars from me. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read books on faith. I hope to read more books like this one from Christopher R Losey in the future.

I received a paperback copy of Christopher R Losey's Christian Answers Course: Clear Answers to Important Faith Questions from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Spotlight and Giveaway: Off the Itinerary: The Search and Rescue Files by M Liz Boyle

About the Book

Book: Off the Itinerary: The Search and Rescue Files

Author: M. Liz Boyle

Genre: Christian YA

Release Date: May, 2025

Marlee and Marshall are now students at the Professional Outdoor Guides School where Sawyer just graduated. Meanwhile, Lydie is busy training a search-and-rescue dog. In this special edition with seven search-and-rescue stories, the Off the Itinerary characters face new adventures (and misadventures). Adrenaline is high as Marlee faces her fears in a cave rescue, a helicopter evacuation, a swift water rescue, and more! Will Marlee trust that her misadventures are part of a greater plan? If you loved Avalanche, Chased, and Ablaze, you won’t want to miss this collection of short stories.

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About the Author

Liz is the author of the Off the Itinerary series, the wife of a professional tree climber, and the homeschooling mom of three energetic and laundry-producing children. Liz once spent a summer in Colorado teaching rock climbing, which she believes was a fantastic way to make money and memories. She resides with her family in Wisconsin, where they enjoy hiking and rock climbing. Liz and her husband have also backpacked in Colorado and the Grand Canyon, which have provided inspiration for her writing. She makes adventurous stories to encourage others to find adventures and expand their comfort zones (though admittedly, she still needs lots of practice expanding her own comfort zone).

More from M. Liz

When I published my third book, Ablaze, I was confident that the Off the Itinerary series was complete. Marlee had a solid character arc, she’d endured three natural disasters, and I wanted to finish the series on a good note. A number of devoted readers reached out, asking if I would please write another. I was reluctant for a while, but eventually (thanks to the excitement of my readers), I began brainstorming this special edition. Rather than another full-length novel, I chose to compile seven short stories focusing on Marlee’s involvement with search and rescue missions. I’m eager for my readers to spend bonus time with the Stanley girls and Miles boys. Some things never change, like Marlee’s high odds of finding misadventure and her need to overcome fear with the support of God, her family, and friends. Other things have changed for the better, like Lydie introducing a dog to the adventures. One thing is certain: Marlee must learn that God’s itinerary is better than hers.

Blog Stops

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 30

Texas Book-aholic, August 31

Simple Harvest Reads, September 1 (Author Interview)

Madi’s Musings, September 2

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 3

Artistic Nobody, September 4 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 5

Guild Master, September 6 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, September 7

Fiction Book Lover, September 8 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, September 8

Holly’s Book Corner, September 9

Stories By Gina, September 10 (Author Interview)

Lots of Helpers, September 10

Lights in a Dark World, September 11

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, September 12 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, M. Liz is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Spotlight Book Tour and Giveaway: Fix the Fire Damage - Your go-to guide when pain first strikes (The Everyday Pain Guide #2) by Dr. Ya-Ling J. Liou, DC

Book Details:

Book Title: Fix the Fire Damage - Your go-to guide when pain first strikes (The Everyday Pain Guide #2) by Dr. Ya-Ling J. Liou
Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18 +), 616 pages
Genre: Self-Help, Health & Wellness
Publisher: Return to Health Press
Publication Date: July, 2025.
Tour dates: Sep 2 to Sep 22, 2025
Content Rating: This health and wellness book is rated G.

Book Description:

Living up to its subtitle—Your go-to guide when pain first strikes—the tools in this book will show you what to do right away for relief when you feel immobilized and afraid to move.

Volume 2 of The Everyday Pain Guide is for those moments in the middle of the night, on weekends or holidays, or any time when you can’t get in to see your providers. Perhaps you wake with a stiff neck, throw your back out after a long flight, or maybe freeze up completely after simply reaching for something.

When pain makes it seem impossible to do anything at all, Fix the Fire Damage is the guide that lays out pivotal, gentle, and easy-to-follow Action Plans while walking you through the different stages of healing, starting with the very earliest. That first sign of pain is your best opportunity to swiftly transform the trajectory of each episode and decrease your suffering.

With over 100 photos, illustrations, and diagrams in an easily searchable format, the reader is guided through smart ways to address the three different types of pain triggers: body mechanics, body chemistry, and stress biology.

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Meet the Author:

YA-LING J. LIOU is an evidence-based chiropractic physician who, after more than three decades of clinical experience, continues to expand and share her intuitive body care techniques. All of her work takes into account the whole person and aims to address not only the mechanical balance of the body, but also the chemical and emotional aspects that so often influence each other.

Having grown up with exposure to generations of Eastern as well as Western attitudes towards health, Dr. Liou brings a unique perspective to her work in healthcare. She began her formal education in the area of applied sciences in her hometown of Montreal, Quebec, before completing her doctorate at Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College).

She taught anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology at Seattle Massage School (currently Everest College and formerly Ashmead College) and later brought her multiple systems perspective to the Naturopathic Physical Medicine Department at Bastyr University as an adjunct faculty member. Dr. Liou now lives, works, and writes in Seattle.

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Review: The Broken Weathervane by Laura DeNooyer

The Broken Weathervane is also a split-time novel, but set in a small-town university campus in Wisconsin

Blurb:

How far will a person go to help a loved one thrive? As Leslie Wickersham, Raymond University grants officer, seeks information to unravel a family mystery, English professor Gregory Stafford seeks an elusive interview with one more Buckwalter relative for his upcoming author biography. While Greg and Leslie each guard coveted details from each other, her goals are further complicated by letters of blackmail threatening to reveal all she has worked hard to hide. In this dual timeline novel alternating between 2015 and the 1950s, loyalty is tested and secrets abound when family honor collides with truth.

Endorsement:

“Laura DeNooyer winds a unique and mesmerizing strand of story DNA, as she entwines captivating characters, complex plot, and compelling literary beauty in The Broken Weathervane. While she tackles issues of mental illness trauma in a true way that displays both our innate human frailty and beautiful fullness, DeNooyer writes with grace and depth. Most importantly, the story doesn’t fail to culminate in hope and compassion. With her signature style, complicated relationships are explored and the past is unraveled, and DeNooyer drops mentions of other literary works like sweet lemon drops to savor along the way. Readers will relish this enthralling story.”

–Naomi Musch, Historical fiction author and award finalist for Season of My Enemy, The Angel and the Sky Pilot (Courting the Country Preacher), and Mist O’er the Voyageur.

My Review:

I have had the pleasure of reading books from Laura DeNooyer and was exited to read her newest release, The Broken Weathervane. I thoroughly enjoyed this dual timeline novel that was captivating to dive into. I loved meeting the characters that were intriguing. It was fun transporting back in time to the 1950s and back again to 2015. I wanted to keep reading to find out when the secrets were revealed.

I am giving The Broken Weathervane five stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read split time novels. As always, I will be on the lookout for more books from the talented Laura DeNooyer in the future.

I received a digital copy of Laura DeNooyer's The Broken Weathervane from the author, but was not required to write a review, nor a positive one. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

Book Tour and Giveaway: The Tarnished Son by Elizabeth McKenna

Book Details:

Book Title:  The Tarnished Son by Elizabeth McKenna
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+), 400 pages
Genre: Domestic Suspense
Publisher: Elizabeth McKenna
Release date:  July 2024
Content Rating: PG-13 +M: No F-bombs, but mild profanity. Sex scenes are not explicit. Situations include drug use, drinking (underage and legal), gun violence, and adultery.

Book Description:

Grab some popcorn and watch the destruction unfold in this fast-paced and unpredictable family drama!

“This is a nice, quiet town. Things like that don’t happen around here.”

But they do.

In THE TARNISHED SON, a tourist’s death, an alluring young teacher, a father’s carnal desires, and a stepdaughter’s vendetta ultimately destroy a village dynasty.

The respected Clark family has governed Williams Bay since 1837. On a hot August day, seventeen-year-old Liam causes a tragic boating accident. What happens next—infidelity, drugs, theft, and more—deepens long-hidden cracks in the family’s façade, exposing their secrets and tarnishing their golden image.

Meet the family:

William Sr., the grandfather who rules the family and the village with an iron fist
Hank, the father who lets temptations lead him on a path of self-destruction
Liam, the shining son who gets away with everything
Rose, the stepdaughter who has had enough and pushes the whole house down

ELIZABETH MCKENNA weaves a tense plot with unique characters that lovers of domestic suspense novels won't be able to put down.

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Meet the author:

Elizabeth McKenna’s love of books reaches back to her childhood, where her tastes ranged from Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys to Stephen King’s horror stories.

Her novels reflect her mercurial temperament and include romances, mysteries, and suspense. Some are “clean,” and some are “naughty,” so she has a book for your every mood.

Elizabeth lives in Wisconsin with her understanding husband and Sidney, the rescue dog from Tennessee. When she isn’t writing, reading, or walking the dog that never tires, she’s sleeping.

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My Review:

I have had the joy in reading novels from Elizabeth McKenna in the past and was excited to have the opportunity to read her newest book, The Tarnished Son. I was not disappointed. I loved how the author's imagination was able to write a story that was so realistic. This was one of those tales that is like riding on a thrilling roller coaster with all of the ups and downs, twists and turns. I never knew which way I was headed from page to page, chapter to chapter. At first, I was having hard time keeping up with all of the characters. But once I caught on who was who, I did not want to put the book down. It was easy for me to jump on this adventure that was face paced, suspenseful, and action packed. I wanted to keep reading for find out what could possibly happen next. What a fun and entertaining novel.

I am going to give The Tarnished Son a well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love suspense filled fiction and I believe they will not want to miss out on reading it. It is definitely worth diving into. I look forward to getting my hands on more releases from Elizabeth McKenna in the future.

I received a paperback copy of Elizabeth McKenna's The Tarnished Son from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

Monday, September 1, 2025

Spotlight and Giveaway: Resolution Room by Courtney Lyman

About the Book

Book: Resolution Room

Author: Courtney Lyman

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Release Date: January 15, 2016

Carol loved celebrating holidays, so when she had the opportunity she opened a bed-and-breakfast where each room focused on a different one. Her early guests included Willa Newman and her roommates who came to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Carol’s handyman, Owen Coburn, was instantly attracted to Willa, but soon found himself in the “friend zone”. Several years later, as Willa sees her friends find love, she makes a New Year’s resolution that next year she won’t be alone. Seeing his opportunity, Owen invents a friend for Willa to meet, hoping that eventually she would see that the friend was really him. Will his lie tear them apart or will Willa see past his disguise and recognize the man who loves her?

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About the Author

Courtney Lyman lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, their three children, and two cats. She is the author of the KW Consulting series, the Holliday Hotel series, as well as several Christmas novellas. She stays busy with her family’s activities, her ministries at church, and in whatever time is left, knitting, singing, and playing games.

More from Courtney

Hello, Readers! I’ve dreamed of many businesses that I thought would be fun to own – things like a food truck, a book store, and a bed-and-breakfast were considered. I loved the idea of decorating and planning the theme of a b-and-b, but since I’m not a morning person, the whole preparing breakfast part seemed less exciting. Thankfully, as an author, I can put my imagination to work and experience being an inn owner in my books.

As someone who loves to decorate for the different seasons and holidays throughout the year, I wondered what it would be like to have a b-and-b where each room had a different holiday theme. Enter Carol Holliday and the Holliday Hotel. Carol was born on Christmas and dearly loves all holidays. When her husband unexpectedly dies, she decides to pursue her dream and open the Holliday Hotel which would not only have holiday themed rooms, but would offer celebrations throughout the year for her hometown to enjoy.

In Resolution Room, I wanted to explore the tendency we have to push our timelines and agendas ahead of God’s timing. By making a resolution to not be single by the following New Year’s Eve, Willa makes her desires and timing the focus of the year. How often do I do the same thing? I say I want God’s will, but I push ahead with what I want even when He is saying ‘no’ or ‘wait’.

I hope you fall in love with Holliday Hotel as much as I did and that you come back to visit for the other holidays! See how God’s love is very different from worldly love in Sweetheart Suite. Celebrate the power of the resurrection in Resurrection Rest. Explore the peace of reconciliation in Mama’s Morning Room. Embrace God’s fatherly love for us in Daddy’s Den. Freedom in Christ and forgiveness are the themes of Independence Hall while God’s power over darkness takes the stage in Harvest Hollow. Gratitude and its relationship to love is the focus of Pilgrim Passage. Finally, celebrate Christmas with a second chance romance in Christmas Chamber.

Thank you so much for visiting me! God bless and happy reading!

Courtney Lyman