I finally did an what’s on my kindle video. I always enjoyed watching those types of videos, so I wanted to share mine. Video below đ
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#BookReview Chupacarter By George Lopez & Ryan Calejo @tbrandbeyond @georgelopez
Review
In this fun middle grade story you meet Jorge who is sent to Mexico to live with his grandparents until things with his mom get better. Jorge hates being at new school, new town, stuck at his grandparents house without all his friends from back home.
One night Jorge meets a chupacabra, throughout the story you learn that the chupacabra (Carter) is trying to find his way back to his family. Jorge and Carter build a cool friendship. They bonded really well – even despite their differences.
I actually really enjoyed this fun fast paced read. I enjoy the art work as well. I also like that this story gives a nice message for kids who read this. I would like for my son to read this one day. I think parents and teachers would really enjoy their kids reading this.
Rating 4 â
“People who judge others by the color of their skin or the language they grew up speaking really get on my nerves”
With realization came another – an even more terrifying one: this kind of monster had a name! A name known all the world, as a matter of fact! It started with a “chips” and ended with a “cabra”.
At last, Carter said “Just because someone leaves you doesn’t mean they don’t love you. Sometimes they leave because they love you. To protect you.”
Synopsis
With his signature laugh-out-loud humor, world-famous comedian George Lopez launches a
fantastical middle grade series inspired by his own colorful childhood and Latinx folklore.
In this illustrated contemporary fantasy, twelve-year-old Jorge is lonely and resentful after being
sent to live with his grandparents. His first day at his new school doesnât go well after catching the
attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies, so Jorge might be a little desperate for a
friend.
But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be a young chupacabraâ
a legendary monster whose kind is known for being bloodthirsty livestock killers. The truth is, Carter
is anything but savageâheâs kind, a good listener, and has great taste in sneakers. Being friends with
a mythical creature should be amazing, but when local cattle turn up dead and his principal suspects
the truth, Jorge is torn. Should he trust that his friend is innocent and prote
About the authors
host. He made waves as the star of the most successful English-language prime-time television series
about Latin Americans in recent history. His successful stand-up comedy showcases his idiosyncratic
point of view and impeccable comedic timing. He lives in Los Angeles.
Georgeâs Links:
Website: https://www.georgelopez.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgelopez
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgelopez/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/96628.George_Lopez
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeLopez/
Ryan Calejo is the author of the Charlie HernĂĄndez series. He was born and raised in south Florida,
where he graduated from the University of Miami with a BA. He teaches swimming to elementary
school students, chess to middle school students, and writing to high school students. Having been
born into a family of immigrants and growing up in the so-called âCapital of Latin America,â Ryan
knows the importance of diversity in our communities and is passionate about writing books that
children of all ethnicities can relate to.
Ryanâs Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryancalejo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryancalejo/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17203058.Ryan_Calejo
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#BlogTour The Truth about Anti Aging Foods By Elad Oren #bookpromotion #bookblitz @rabtbooktours
Nonfiction / Health
Date Published: October 2019
Author Elad Oren shares what heâs learned in over a decade working as
a sport nutritionist and personal trainer about how to navigate the aging
process, gracefully and healthfully. This info-packed book covers a range of
topics on how to age well, including which foods to enjoy and which to
avoid; how inflammation, oxidation, and glycation impact aging; how
nutrition can prevent and reverse damage on the cellular level; and much,
much more.
Presented in clear, easy-to-understand language that explains the science
and helps you get on track to better health right away. With mouth-watering
recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a fleet of craveable,
good-for-you smoothies for every occasion. So you can look good, feel good,
and truly enjoy everything life has to offer, at every age.
About the Author
Elad Oren is AFPA Certified Sports Nutritionist, Fitness Instructor, and
Personal Trainer
Over more than a decade working in physical fitness, he saw in an up close
and personal way what most of us notice in our own lives: that some people
deteriorate as they get older, while others thrive.
As a lifelong learner and knowledge seeker, he wanted to understand what
set these two groups apart. Not satisfied with chalking it up to âgood
genesâ or just plain good luck, he challenged the conventional wisdom
that aging well is out of our control. Drawing on scientific research and
his own professional experience, he discovered that staying healthy and
vital into our later years isnât just possible, itâs the natural
outcome of a few simple habits and lifestyle choices.
The Truth About Anti-Aging Foods sets out these simple concepts and
dispels common myths and misconceptions about the health and wellness
industry. His goal is to empower people through information, so they can
join the ranks of those who radiate with vibrant good health well into their
senior years and beyond.
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#BlogTour Where the Grass Grows Blue By Hope Gibbs #bookpromotion #bookblitz
Penny Crenshawâs divorce and her husbandâs swift remarriage to a much younger woman have
been hot topics around Atlantaâs social circles. After a year of enduring the cruel gossip, Penny
leaps from the frying pan into the fire by heading back to Kentucky to settle her grandmotherâs
estate.
Reluctantly, Penny travels to her hometown of Camden, knowing she will be stirring up all the
ghosts from her turbulent childhood. But not all her problems stem from a dysfunctional family.
One of Pennyâs greatest sources of pain lives just down the street: Bradley Hitchens, her
childhood best friend, the keeper of her darkest secrets, and the boy who shattered her heart.
As Penny struggles with sorting through her grandmotherâs house and her own memories, a
colorful group of friends drifts back into her life, reminding her of the unique warmth, fellowship,
and romance that only the Bluegrass state can provide. Now that fate has forced Penny back,
she must either let go of the scars of her past or risk losing a second chance at love.
Q & A with the Author
On writing:
How did you do research for your book?
Where the Grass Grows Blue is set in Kentucky, where I was born and raised, so I was
comfortable with most topicsâfood, dialogue, and setting. But I did write in flashbacks and had
to study pop culture during those decades so as to not get the year wrong. I also had to do some
serious research into genetic diseases, as they are a plot point for my protagonist.
Which was the hardest character to write? The easiest?
The hardest to write by far was the main character, Penny. She is a complicated and sometimes
frustrating character by design.
The easiest was Bradley, her love interest. I might have developed a literary crush on him while
writing.
Where do you get inspiration for your stories?
I want to bring the charm of the South to a wider community of readers. Itâs my goal to immerse
them in the culture, food, and characters, so I look around my surroundings or dig back to my
upbringing to find inspiration.
What advice would you give budding writers?
In the words of Nike, “Just do it!” Youâll never know unless you try. Of course, there are going
to be bumps, sometimes mountains, along the way, but if you believe in yourself, your voice, and
find the right support system, you can make it happen too.
Your book is set in Kentucky. Have you ever been there?
I was born and raised in the Bluegrass State. I still consider it home, though Iâve been gone for
decades.
If you could put yourself as a character in your book, who would you be?
Pennyâs best friend, Dakota. She is a truth-teller and doesnât worry about what anyone thinks of
her. Sheâs also fiercely loyal.
Do you have another profession besides writing?
I was a stay-at-home mother of five for twenty-five years. A few years ago, I started re-
evaluating my life. At that point, it hit me. My children would soon be leaving for college. So I
started “journaling” on a laptop. That lasted about a week before I noticed I wasnât writing
about my feelings or goalsâI was creating a character. Now that my children are grown, Iâm
writing full-time. But thatâs only one part of my “writing life.” Iâm also a tour guide for Bookish
Road Trip, an upbeat community of book lovers, authors, and bibliophiles. You can find them on
Facebook, Instagram, and on their website. Iâm in charge of the Author Take the Wheel program.
How long have you been writing?
I started about five years ago. Itâs been a wonderful creative outlet.
Do you ever get writerâs block? What helps you overcome it?
Of course. Music has been a huge part of my creative process. It really inspires me and allows
my mind to go places, creating new worlds. Also, running and exercise helps. Some of my best
ideas happen when I work out.
What is your next project?
Iâm almost finished with my second book, Ashes to Ashes. Itâs an upmarket fiction book, set in
the South, of course, that focuses on a tight-knit group of women whose world is rocked after the
unexpected death of their dear friend, Ellen, under mysterious circumstances. But before they
can even process their grief, they stumble across a web of secrets and lies, unraveling Ellenâs
perfect lifeâthe one she tried so hard to project to the outside world. Now they must rely on
each other to find out who the real Ellen Foster was while grappling with the idea that they never
really knew her at all.
What genre do you write in?
Womenâs fiction and contemporary romance. But my third book will be historical fiction
because itâs set in the early 1970s. I donât want to be boxed into one genre.
What is the last great book youâve read?
On Gin Lane by Brooke Lea Foster. I canât tell you how much I loved that book.
What is a favorite compliment you have received on your writing?
“The authorâs writing was like paint on a canvas, creating a vibrant picture of life in Kentucky,
so much so that I was easily transported there.” Reader Views review.
If your book were made into a movie, who would star in the leading roles?
This is fun! Because it has dual timelines (flashbacks to the 70s and 80s and a “current” timeline
set in 2009), I would have to cast young and older actors.
For the adult Penny, Elizabeth Olsen would be the perfect choice and for the younger version,
circa 1985â89, it would absolutely be Sadie Sink. The adult Bradley? Itâs Henry Cavill all the
way with Tanner Buchanan taking the younger role.
As for Ruby Ray, Pennyâs beloved grandmother, she would be played by Laura Dern (in the
1970s flashback) and Diane Ladd as the older Ruby Ray. They are two of my favorite actresses
of all time and they are mother and daughter.
And finally, Dakota, Pennyâs best friend with a salty tongue, would be played by Rashida Jones
while Margo Martindale would make a fine Miss Paulette, Camden, Kentuckyâs premier town
gossip.
Maybe I should be a casting agent!
If your book were made into a movie, what songs would be on the soundtrack?
It’s funny you should ask. I literally made a playlist for this book as I was writing it. Whenever I
was in the car or exercising, I listened to it over and over again.
About author
Author Bio:
Hope Gibbs grew up in rural Scottsville, Kentucky. As the daughter of an English teacher, she
was raised to value the importance of good storytelling from an early age. Today, sheâs an avid
reader of womenâs fiction. Drawn to multi-generational family sagas, relationship issues, and the
complexities of being a woman, she translates those themes into her own writing.
Hope lives in Tennessee with her husband and her persnickety Shih Tzu, Harley. She is also
the mother of five. In her downtime, she loves playing tennis, poring over old church cookbooks,
singing karaoke, curling up on her favorite chair with a book, and playing board games.
Hope has a B.A. from Western Kentucky University and is a member of the Women’s Fiction
Writers Association.
Website: https://www.authorhopegibbs.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopegibbsauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopeGibbstuib
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorhopegibbs/
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Giveaway
We are doing a tourâwide giveaway of a signed book, hydrangea notebook, hydrangea bag tags, packets of Kettle Corn, and bookmarks. Hope has two sets to give away, US only.
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Praise for the book
Praise:
“In Where the Grass Grows Blue, Hope Gibbs examines Penny Crenshawâs journey to pick up
the pieces and begin again after divorce. But this mother of three sons soon learns that if she
wants to move forward, sheâll have to first go back to the start. Readers will enjoy this fast-
paced southern story about second-chances, lifelong friendships, and the healing power of
forgiveness.”
â Julie Cantrell, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Perennials
“Where The Grass Grows Blue hit me in all the right places. Young lovers separated by a
misunderstanding reunite twenty years later, only to discover that although their love never
faded, their choices are insurmountable. Or are they?
Gibbs skillfully weaves the dark side of life with the beauty of a love that has only grown
stronger over time. Keep an eye on this author â she is one to watch!â
â Barbara Conrey, USA Today Bestselling Author of Nowhere Near Goodbye
“Hope Gibbs’ debut, Where the Grass Grows Blue, is worthy of taking its place among true
Southern fiction novels where the banter is witty and the women are true steel magnolias.
Itâs a delightful, engaging story about following your heart.â
â Grace Sammon, Award-Winning Author of The Eves, and host of The Storytellers
“Where the Grass Grows Blue is the most authentic and endearing book Iâve read in ages.
Pennyâs difficult and heartbreaking rural background in Kentucky (the Bluegrass state) and her
high society life in Atlanta could not be more different. But when she canât hide from her past
anymore, her life comes full circle.
I think Penny is my new fictional best friend. There were times I wanted to read quickly to see
how everything unfolds, but this story is to be savored. Donât rush this Southern gem.”
â Cindy Dorminy, author of The Foster Wife and In a Jam
“Hope Gibbs drops the reader into a colorful, southern, small-town setting where Penny
Crenshawâa divorced mother with a tumultuous childhoodâis desperate to outrun her past.
Where The Grass Grows Blue is one woman’s story of perseverance despite her painful past. A
story of small-town living and second chances, romance and resilience, friendship and
forgiveness. One youâll think of long after you turn the last page.”
â Jill Hannah Anderson, Author of A Life Unraveled, The To-Hell-And-Back Club, and
Crazy Little Town Called Love
“Where The Grass Grows Blue is an evocative story-with a southern flair-about going back to
the place that brought so much pain for a second chance at love and redefining oneself.
This is one you’ll fall in love with.”
â Donna Norman-Carbone, Author of All That Is Sacred
#BlogTour Gullible By Rosemary Kublai #bookpromotion #bookblitz
Gullible
by Rosemary Kubli
Genre: Suspense
Even the most cunning femme fatale has her weakness
Siena Ricci is shrewd, seductive, and an expert in the art of deception. Masking her identity behind the guise of Marie Lacroix, a specialist in antiques and objets d’art, she swindles her employer’s wealthy clients out of their valuable possessions. She hasn’t yet met the man she can’t manipulate, but then the con she’s playing on Jonathan Woodward has only just begun.
Jonathan proves to be an easy mark, but he’s also enticingly irresistible. As their relationship heats up, her plot to steal his multi-million-dollar antique trinkets begins to unravel. Noticing a subtle change in Jonathan’s demeanor, Marie questions whether she’s still in control of the con or if she’s blindly become the gullible victim of her own scheme.
Rosemary Kubli writes the type of books she loves to read – intrigue and suspense mixed with a pinch of romance and a clever plot twist or two. Her professional experiences run the gamut from Human Resources and training to accounting and banking, with publishing being her most recent endeavor. Aside from the seven years she lived in southern California, she has always called the northeast corner of Ohio her home. Rosemary and her husband of 45 years enjoy traveling – on land to visit family and friends and on sea to any destination a cruise ship will take them. When not working on her next novel, she can be found discussing the latest in literary fare with her book club, playing a rousing game of Bunco with some of her oldest and dearest friends, researching her ancestry, volunteering in her community, burying her nose in a book, or obsessing over the latest binge-worthy TV series.
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