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Saturday, February 7, 2026

MY THOUGHTS The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife Author: Dawn Damon

 

About the Book

Book: The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife

Author: Dawn Damon

Genre: Non-Fiction

Release Date: November 8, 2023

This time, it’s YOUR time.
Boldly voice a resounding YES to YOU. Embark on a midlife path that leads to a life brimming with BRAVE CONFIDENCE and a BOLD Vision.
In this ultimate guide to living midlife full-out you’ll find the courage to step out of the shadows of self-doubt and insecurity, and seize the unfolding opportunities before you.
So, with determination in your heart, shed your faintheart, and step into the brilliance that awaits. Say YES to your dreams, your growth, and your exceptional potential. Now is your time BraveHeart. The transformational quest to a future filled with fulfillment beyond measure has begun

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

For over 25 years, Dawn Damon has inspired audiences as a speaker, author, podcaster, and teacher. Her greatest joy is equipping others to reach their goals and God-given purpose—whether in their personal lives or the platform of public ministry. With contagious passion and wisdom, Dawn says, “The purpose of my life is to help others fulfill the purpose of their life!”

Dawn is founder / CEO of The BraveHearted Woman, and BraveHearted YOUniveristy, a growth and development coaching enterprise for women, awakening their God-given vision and equipping them to live an extraordinary life.

Dawn is a Conference Speaker, Podcaster, and Author, 6 award-winning books including “When a Woman You Love Was Abused, by Kregel Publications and “The Freedom Challenge: 60 Days to Untie the Cords that Bind You, Redemption Press,” and most recent, Selah Award finalist, and CIPA 1st Place Award, “The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife.”

 The Podcast and YouTube Channel, called “The BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Mindset Mastery,” echoes Dawn’s calling, offering solo episodes and meaningful interviews, coaching women to live as the vibrant “leading lady” of their life.

More from Dawn

One of my favorite movies as a kid was The Wizard of Oz. It aired on network TV once a year, and watching the movie with my two sisters, popcorn, blankets, (to hide my eyes during the scary flying monkeys scene) and staying up late, was a big deal.

One of my favorite parts is when the cowardly Lion makes his speech about Courage.

“What makes the muskrat guard his musk? Courage. What makes the Sphinx the 7th Wonder? Courage. What makes the dawn come up like thunder? Courage”.

Years later, I found myself in a place where like Cowardly Lion, I needed courage. I had to do some brave things in my life, but I was stuck in fear. I asked myself, “What would I do if the drag of fear wasn’t tethered to my soul; if scary stories and whispers of doom were replaced with curiosity and courage?

I would rise.

What would you do?

If fear was vanquished and lying voices silenced, would you catch the wind and rise to new challenges? Would you be curious enough to explore the new beginnings of an authentic life and brave enough to take important steps, even while afraid?

Sometimes we feel more like the cowardly lion. The dawn doesn’t come up like thunder, but, it does always come up! Can you do something today to move you toward living from your heart and not your fear?    As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.”

If you’re being called to rise, if in areas of your life you need to become brave and step out of the comfort zone to reclaim the life you’re meant to live, I believe my book will help you take those courageous steps! It’s time to Rise.


MY THOUGHTS 


Sometimes books come along to review right at the right time. That is the case with The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence, and Vision in Midlife that’s written by Dawn Damon. 

I’m 43 and I’m at a weird stage in my life. Two of my kids are grown and two are in their teenage years.


I really liked how the author encourages you to look at life with courage. The book is filled with personal stories along with biblical application that will give you the confidence to continue to stand tall. You too can be a Brave Hearted Woman! It’s never too late to be the woman that God has called you to be.


This book is well written, and very organized. It is definitely one that you will want to sit and read with no interruptions. Thank you to the author, publisher, and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts on my own.


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Fiction Book Lover, February 3 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 3

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Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 5

For the Love of Literature, February 6 (Author Interview)

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Cover Lover Book Review, February 8

Tell Tale Book Reviews, February 9 (Author Interview)

Blossoms and Blessings, February 10 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, February 10

Giveaway

The Making of a BraveHearted Woman Celebration Tour Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Dawn is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

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

https://gleam.io/dSwy8/the-making-of-a-bravehearted-woman-celebration-tour-giveaway

Tour

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

My Thoughts -

 


A JD WOLFE INVESTIGATION

 

When a hero dies and children vanish, PI JD Wolfe must confront a deadly conspiracy--and the ghost that's haunted her since childhood.

A decorated military hero is found hanging from a rope. Two young boys vanish without a trace. And private investigator JD Wolfe's world begins to unravel.

The deeper she digs, the closer the danger creeps--not just to her, but to the family that saved her and the career that keeps her sane. JD knows these crimes aren't random. They're a message. And she might be the target.

Once called Diamond in a grim orphanage, the Wolfe family adopted JD, but she's never felt like she truly belonged. She harbors secrets too dark to speak. Secrets that landed her in an asylum. Secrets tied to a ghost that's haunted her since the night her mother died in a fire.

This ghost doesn't sleep. It invades JD's cases, her dreams, and even her heart. She's kept it buried for years. But now, with lives on the line, JD must do the unthinkable.

She must let the ghost in.

Book Details:

Genre: Thriller with a touch of paranormal
Published by: Outliers Press . Suspense Publishing
Publication Date:November 11, 2025
Number of Pages: 424
ISBN: 9798999682994 (Paperback)
Series: A JD Wolfe Investigation, Book 1

Dee Armstrong writes thrillers and romantic suspense with a paranormal twist — stories that squeeze the heart, rattle the nerves, and still leave room for love, laughter, and sass.

She pits tough heroines against bad guys you’ll love to hate — with twists that keep the pages flying and endings that fight for hope.

A former U.S. Air Force Russian linguist and three-time Taekwondo Black Belt National Sparring Champion, Dee believes the vulnerable should be protected and justice must be fierce—because the past never stays buried, and the truth never sleeps.

When she’s not writing about danger and desire, Dee is chasing after her littles, sipping tea on the porch, and plotting against the weeds in her garden.

Find her on social @DeeArmstrongAuthor for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes chaos, and stories that leave a fingerprint on your heart.

Catch Up With Dee Armstrong:

DeeArmstrong.com
Dee Armstrong's Newsletter
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub - @DeeArmstrong
Instagram - @dee_armstrong_author
X - @deearmstrongbks
Facebook - @DeeArmstrongAuthor
YouTube - @DeeArmstrongAuthor
TikTok - @DeeArmstrongAuthor

Pinterest - @DeeArmstrongAuthor 

MY THOUGHTS 


Haunted by a Broken Oath is written by Dee Armstrong. 

This is a story that you will not want to put down. I was hooked as soon as I started reading. 


JD Wolfe is a private investigator who has a rough past. She’s been battling her childhood ghosts for so long. She is on a case where a declared military hero is found dead and there are two boys that have gone missing.  JD starts to dig and starts to unveils a conspiracy that starts to threaten not only JD but the family that adopted her. 


This book blends the perfect amount of action, suspense, and even paranormal. The book is well written and the storyline is engaging. 


Thank you to the author, publisher and Partner in Crime Book Tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own. 


Giveaway:

This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Dee Armstrong. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited.


The giveaway is for:    2 winners will each receive 1 $25 Amazon.com Gift Card


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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

My Thoughts- BAIT THE DEVIL by Winter Austin

 

A BOUNTY OF SHADOWS

 

In bounty hunting, clean jobs are a myth. Dot knows—she’s seen the blood.

Dot Ybarra doesn’t bluff. Fresh into her bounty hunting career, she’s already earning a reputation for results. But when a “routine” rogue bounty—taken as a favor to her lawyer cousin—turns lethal, she’s staring down a case with international reach, bodies in its wake, and the stench of power.

Her business partner, T.J. Roman, is hiding a secret. If Dot finds out … well, she can’t find out. It would end the effective partnership they’ve built. But the trail won’t wait. What should have been a clean pickup of a fellow military veteran spirals into a hunt through the shadows, where one wrong move could see them both buried in an unmarked grave.

To stop the predators at the center of a violent trafficking ring, they’ll have to go straight into its core—and make themselves the bait. Every step makes them vulnerable to each other as well.

The devil’s coming for them.

Dot plans to be the one still standing after he bites.

Book Details:

Genre: Modern Western Thriller
Published by: Tule Mystery
Publication Date: January 19, 2026
Number of Pages: 285
ISBN: 9781969218651 (ISBN10: 1969218657)
Series: A BOUNTY OF SHADOWS, Book 2 


 

Author Links: 

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Instagram https://pictbooks.tours/CrmLuiYT @iasuspensewriter

Facebook https://pictbooks.tours/h8LQJMJN @author.winteraustin

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Publisher, Tule - https://pictbooks.tours/bWRlbfI1

Series Links: A Bounty of Shadows

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Tour Links

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Publisher - Tule Publishing

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Author Bio:

Winter Austin

Winter Austin perpetually answers the question: “were you born in the winter?” with a flat “nope,” but believe her, there is a story behind her name.

A lifelong Mid-West gal with strong ties to the agriculture world, Winter grew up listening to the captivating stories told by relatives around a table or a campfire. As a published author, she learned her glass half-empty personality makes for a perfect suspense/thriller writer. Taking her ability to verbally spin a vivid and detailed story, Winter translated that into writing deadly romantic suspense, mysteries, and thrillers.

When she’s not slaving away at the computer, you can find Winter supporting her daughter in cattle shows, seeing her three sons off into the wide-wide world, loving on her fur babies, prodding her teacher husband, and nagging at her flock of hens to stay in the coop or the dogs will get them.

She is the author of multiple novels.

Catch Up With Winter Austin:

AuthorWinterAustin.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub - @WinterAustin
Instagram - @iasuspensewriter
Facebook - @author.winteraustin

 


MY THOUGHTS



Bait the Devil is book two in the Bounty of Shadows Series that is written by Winter Austin. I was so excited to get my hands on book two that it went to the TOP of my TBR pile. This book is set in Idaho and we get to see main characters, Dot Ybarra and T.J. Roman. 


The two of them are now business partners and bounty hunters. Dot’s cousin, Vivian wants their assistance in looking into a case. A guy fails to show up to court, and Dot and TJ are tasked with attempting to find him.  When they start to dig deep, things go awry. They get to the ranch where he works, they find a bunch of bodies and a big mess. 


One thing that I feel like I need to mention, is that TJ and Dot are both former military. This book does deal with some PTSD due to war/military service. The author has done a wonderful job with weaving it Into the story. The “target”/missing man deals with PTSD. What they don’t count on is uncovering international reach of crime. 


This book is well written, and Winter Austin is creeping to the top of my favorite suspense authors. If you have not read book one, you can read them out of order, but it really helps to know the background of Dot and TJ. This book is action packed, and will leave you on the edge of your seat. 


Thank you to the author, publisher and Partner in Crime Book Tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book, all thoughts are my own. 


Giveaway:

This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Winter Austin. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited.


The giveaway is for:    1 $10 Amazon or B&N gift card--winner's choice on what type &  1 signed copy of any book on the Author's back list or current release.



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