Book Review and Giveaway - Phrebbel the Phrongol Comes back to Earth By: Joe Spraga --- on tour with Silver Dagger tours

 

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Phrebbel the Phrongol Comes Back to Earth

Book 2

The 2nd book in the series, Phrebbel The Phrongol from planet Phrongolia has come back to

Earth on another vacation. He needs help identifying the pictures in his photo album because he

has never seen these things before. Can you help him again? This is a full color picture book

designed to inspire critical thinking in CHILDREN. The pictures are of everyday things like

people and animals you would see in nature and on planet Earth in general. The pictures allow

the reader to come up with answers to help the main character Phrebbel, identify things he has

never seen on planet Earth before. A brain teaser for kids that makes learning fun!

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54781528-phrebbel-the-phrongol-

comes-back-to-earth

Buy Links

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998813435

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/phrebbel-the-phrongol-comes-back-to-earth-

joe-spraga/1137348414

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Phrebbel the Phrongol's Vacation Pictures

Book 1

Phrebbel The Phrongol from planet Phrongolia recently took many pictures while vacationing on

planet Earth. He needs help identifying the pictures in his photo album because he has never

seen these things before. Can you help him? This is a full color picture book designed to inspire

critical thinking in CHILDREN. The pictures are of everyday things like people and animals you

would see in nature and on planet Earth in general. The pictures allow the reader to come up

with answers to help the main character Phrebbel, identify things he has never seen on planet

Earth before. A fun brain teaser for kids that makes learning fun!

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50609483-phrebbel-the-phrongol-s-

vacation-pictures

Buy Links

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Phrebbel-Phrongols-Vacation-Pictures-

Spraga/dp/0998813427

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/phrebbel-the-phrongols-vacation-pictures-joe-

spraga/1136177510

Kobo: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Phrebbel-the-Phrongol-s-Vacation-Pictures-Phrebbel-

The-Phrongol-s-Vacation-Pictures-Paperback-9780998813424/924523643

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joe was raised in the Detroit Metropolitan area. An artist at heart, Joe is a graduate of Western

Michigan University, with a Bachelor's of Arts in English (Creative Writing) and a Minor in

Philosophy. A former musician, Joe legally became disabled in 2015 due to health problems. He

enjoys spending time with dogs, as should all right thinking people.

Author Links

Website: https://joespraga.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeSpraga

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joespraga/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Spraga/e/B078RX9QZ6

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16581929.Joe_Spraga

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MY THOUGHTS

What a cute children's book. My boys and I enjoyed this book. My boys (9 and 7) laughed a lot at this. It is a very interactive book. My boys would take turns trying to figure each one out. They were able to read most of the words on their own. Saying - Phrebbel The Phrongol from planet Phrongolia was a tounge twister - The Storyline is unique - and it has beautiful illustrations. This will be part of the rotation of bedtime books from now on. 

I received a copy of this book through the Silver Dagger blogging program - all thoughts are my own. 

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GIVEAWAY

$20 Amazon

Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway!

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Book Review and Giveaway -- Knot of This World (A Quilting Mystery) by Mary Marks On tour with Great Escapes

 

Knot of This World (A Quilting Mystery)
by Mary Marks

I enjoyed following Martha and her friends on their quest for the truth. There was just the right amount of humor scattered throughout the tale. Knot of this World is an entertaining cozy mystery
~The Avid Reader

I enjoy the covers of the books in this series. Each cover depicts a quilt that is mentioned or highlighted in the book . . . If your a quilter and love a good Cozy mystery check out this series.
~My Reading Journeys

The writing flows well and is concise. The author’s writing style is fluid and smooth and so easy to get lost inv . . . The entire novel is engaging; never a dull moment.
~Saph’s Cozy Corner

Mary Marks has written a mystery with several suspects, clues, twists and red herrings, that had me quickly flipping the pages to find out who done it.
~Carla Loves to Read

About Knot of the World

Knot of This World (A Quilting Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
8th in Series
Publisher: Kensington (July 28, 2020)
Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 1496720512
ISBN-13: 978-1496720511
Digital ASIN: B07ZPJ5BLM

Quilter Martha Rose must patch together the clues to solve the murder of a cult leader in the California mountains . . .

 

Has Martha’s fellow quilter and dear friend Birdie Watson become unraveled? Birdie and her new husband have decided to join the Mystical Feather Society, a spiritist group living on a commune in the mountains of Ojai, California. Before her free-spirited friend makes a huge mistake, Martha organizes a surprise visit to check out the commune. While white-robed members conduct a seancé in a glass yurt, their leader—Royal St. Germain—is nowhere to be found . . . until, that is, Martha and her friends discover him shot in their Winnebago. Now Martha must track down the killer and debunk the cult—before it’s bye bye Birdie . . .

 

About Mary Marks

Born and raised in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, Mary Marks earned a B.A. in Anthropology from UCLA and an M.A. in Public Administration from the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. In 2004 she enrolled in the UCLA Extension Writers Program. Her first novel, Forget Me Knot, was a finalist in a national writing competition in 2011. She is currently a reviewer of cozy mysteries for The New York Journal of Books at www.nyjournalofbooks.com.

Author Links

Kensington: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781496720511/knot-of-this-world/

Website:  https://marymarksmysteries.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mmarks2013

Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Kobo – Google Play – IndieBound – 

MY THOUGHTS

This is the first book that I have read by this author. This book is part of a series - and I did not have any issues following along. I would like to go back and read the other books since the characters were so much fun to read about. The series follows Martha - and her posse of quilters. In this book Birdie returns with her new husband and they announce that they are selling all their worldly possessions to join a group (more like a cult). Martha and the other quilters are keeping busy investigating the cult leaders murder and trying not to fall in any traps. 

This book has well developed characters. It has an original storyline. I did not feel lost with it being the last book in the series. It does touch on psychics. I hope to read more from this author. 

I received a copy of this book through the Great Escape blogging program -- all thoughts are my own. 

GIVEAWAY

Enter to win a  Print Copy - Knot of This World (A Quilting Mystery) by Mary Marks (U.S.Only)

Enter: HERE

Book Review and Giveaway - Healing Thru Service Author: SGT Q -- On tour with Celebrate Lit

 

About the Book

Book:  Healing Thru Service

Author: SGT Q

Genre:  Nonfiction

Release Date: April 22, 2020

In this new war, the battlefield of the mind, hope would become my new ammunition, and the mission field would be the centerpiece of my new battlefield.

A proud Marine since right out of high school, Aaron Quinonez (Sgt Q) was trained to fight the enemy and was prepared for war. When he volunteered for a combat tour in Iraq, little did he know his real battle would be fought in his mind. After eight years of military service, Sgt Q suffered from depression, anger, and panic attacks and was diagnosed with PTSD. He nearly ended his own life in the parking lot of a church, where later he was redeemed by Jesus Christ, who gave him a new life.

Sgt Q traded the battlefield for the mission field and found healing and purpose through building homes and churches, feeding children, and supplying precious hope to struggling communities worldwide. God then called him to form QMissions, a pathway for veterans—Sgt Q’s fellow warfighters—to replace the battle scars of their minds with the joy of serving. In Healing thru Service, you’ll find:

• personal recons—Sgt Q’s anecdotes and adventures
• scientific research on recovering from PTSD and using hope to create new, positive triggers
• the award-winning step-by-step process of healing through mission service, leading to a life of gratitude, fulfillment, and purpose

Although originally aimed at struggling veterans, this book also offers help for anyone in crisis and may be your ticket to a more fulfilled life.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

 

 

About the Author

Aaron Quinonez (Sgt Q) gave eight honorable years to the US Marine Corps. After volunteering for a combat tour in Iraq in 2003, he was diagnosed with PTSD and contemplated suicide, until Jesus Christ rescued him and gave him a new life and a new purpose. Today he heads QMissions (Qmissions.org), restoring hope and purpose to struggling veterans through mission service. In 2017 Sgt Q was named Seattle’s Hometown Hero. He’s married to Holly, who cofounded QMissions and serves as its director of development.

 

 

 

More from Sgt Q

I am excited to release my first book, Healing thru Service, a Warrior’s guidebook to overcoming trauma. My sincere hope is that this book will lead you on a path of healing and restoration. That the lessons within will help you to to lead a more fulfilled life free from your past. God has been so gracious with me as He led me through this process as I am sure He will be with you as well. Each chapter is structured so that I mentor you through the process building one concept on top of another until we get to the final chapter where you will be challenged to put the things you have learned into practice.

My Thoughts

First and Foremost, I want to thank the author for his service. My family has mad respect for those who serve this country - and I am grateful for your sacrifice. 

That being said - this is an amazing book. Sgt. Q is real and raw. Like many, he suffered from PTSD after multiple combat missions. He got to the point where he was ready to commit suicide. At this low point in his life, He meets Jesus - who saves him LITERALLY. This sent chills up my spine - when I read this part. This part was hard to read - but it's an important part of this story. I love that the author gives us the good, the bad and the ugly.  

I love how God guides him through this. He heals him - and shows him how he can help others. He knows that the first step is to ask Jesus into your heart - he can heal the pain, he can heal the damage that war has done. 

This book gives a real world view of how war affects our military - I love how God is at the forefront of this book. Have Kleenex handy - you will thank me later. 

I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit blogging program -- all thoughts are my own. 

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 7

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 8

Texas Book-aholic, August 9

Spoken from the Heart, August 10 (Author Interview)

Inklings and notions, August 11

For Him and My Family, August 12

deb’s Book Review, August 13

Through the Fire Blogs, August 14 (Author Interview)

Locks, Hooks and Books, August 15

Artistic Nobody, August 16 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)

Simple Harvest Reads, August 17 (Author Interview)

Captive Dreams Window, August 17

Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 18

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, August 19

Adventures of a Travelers Wife, August 20

Giveaway

To celebrate his tour, Sgt Q is giving away the grand prize package of a signed copy of the book. free access to the online curriculum, and an opportunity to join Q Missions on a mission in 2021!!

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

https://promosimple.com/ps/fe9e/healing-thru-service-celebration-tour-giveaway

Book Review and Giveaway -- No Small Caper By Cynthia Hickey On tour with Celebrate Lit

 

About the Book

Book: No Small Caper

Author: Cynthia Hickey

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Release Date: May 3, 2019

“No one does a final suspense scene like Cynthia Hickey!” – Stewart Writing Services

A rash of burglaries?

What kind of job had she been hired to do?

CJ Turley is excited to begin her new life as overseer of Heavenly Acres, a tiny house community in the Ozark mountains. As she’s handed the keys to her new house, by a woman who seems far too eager to leave the job to someone else, CJ is told the community is experiencing a rash of burglaries and she should visit the nearby Park Ranger for help.

Can CJ and her new friends stop a thieving murderer before they lose something far more precious than jewels? Their life!

From first day, to spending time with handsome ranger, Eric Drake, to a cast of quirky characters who are all suspect in CJ’s mind, you’re bound for a fun, hilarious, romp in this first book of a new small town, cozy mystery series by best-selling and award-winning author.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

Multi-published and Amazon and ECPA Best-Selling author Cynthia Hickey has sold close to a million copies of her works since 2013. She has taught a Continuing Education class at the 2015 American Christian Fiction Writers conference, several small ACFW chapters and RWA chapters, and small writer retreats. She and her husband run the small press, Winged Publications, which includes some of the CBA’s best well-known authors. She lives in Arizona and Arkansas, becoming a snowbird, with her husband and one dog. She has ten grandchildren who keep her busy and tell everyone they know that “Nana is a writer”.

 

 

 

 

More from Cynthia

I’ve always been fascinated by tiny houses and love writing cozy mysteries. What’s better than a cozy mystery series in a tiny house community? Not an inch of space wasted. You’ve got to be creative with your storage. Even hiding things in the floor which occurs when CJ Turley takes over as manager of Heavenly Acres. The pup she inherited when her grandmother died has a nose for diamonds. Who’d guess there were so many places in a tiny house to stash things?

 

I don’t live in a tiny house, but my husband and I downsized from a 2100 sq. ft home to a 1,000 sq. ft. home. Guess which one we prefer? The smaller one 😊 We always know where things are, it’s easier to keep clean, and no stairs to go up and down when we forget something. I’m pretty sure I couldn’t live in anything less than 400 sq. ft. if I lived alone, but it was fun to write about those who do.

 

I’ve watched so many tiny house shows, I’m pretty sure I could design one with everything I’d need. We even told our son that if he moved where we live, we’d build him one in the backyard! He wasn’t amused.

 

On a serious note, just kidding. While my cozy series have humor, they also have murder and mayhem with quirky characters and a dash of romance. I like my readers to chuckle as the characters strive to take down the culprit without too much danger to themselves.

 

Happy reading!

My Thoughts

This is the first book in the Tiny House Mystery series - and I can't wait until the next one comes out. This was a quick and easy read - that I was able to devour in a few hours. CJ Turley becomes the overseer of a Tiny House community. She is excited to start fresh. What she does not count on is being welcomed by a crime scene. There is a rash of burglaries in the area - and Park Ranger Eric is there to help keep an eye on things and investigate. CJ is stubborn when trying to unravel the mysteries - she makes  few mistakes - but Eric is there to help. 

My favorite character was Mags - she is hysterical! She is a senior citizen ready to go on whatever adventure takes her. I hope to see her in future books. 

This was a super cute enjoyable cozy mystery. The characters are well written - and I hope that I see more of them in future books. The story line fights well with a definition of cozy mystery, where violence and intimacy are downplayed. I enjoyed how the author writes. I can't wait until the next book in the series comes out. 

I received a copy of this story from the author and Celebrate Lit Blogging program --- all thoughts are my own. 

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 6

Locks, Hooks and Books, August 7

21st Century Keeper at Home, August 7

Sara Jane Jacobs, August 8

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 9

Genesis 5020, August 10

deb’s Book Review, August 10

She Lives To Read, August 11

Artistic Nobody, August 12 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, August 13

Blogging With Carol , August 13

Texas Book-aholic, August 14

Inklings and notions, August 15

For Him and My Family, August 16

Mary Hake, August 16

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, August 17

Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 18

CarpeDiem, August 19

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Cynthia is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 and a copy of the book!!

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

https://promosimple.com/ps/ff4f/no-small-caper-celebration-tour-giveaway

Book Review and Giveaway - Glimpes of God - A Summer Devotional for Women by Shirley Crowder and Harriet Michael on Tour with Celebrate Lit

 

About the Book

Book:  Glimpses of God: A Summer Devotional for Women

Author: Shirley Crowder & Harriet Michael

Genre:  Devotional

Release Date: April 29, 2020

Creator God made the world in which we live. He placed the moon and stars in the sky, the rivers and ocean on the earth. He also created seasons throughout the year. Each season is defined by specific features/attributes that are common although the degree varies depending on where a person lives. In winter we think of cold weather; in spring, blooming flowers; in summer, warm weather; and in the fall, beautifully colored leaves.

As Christ-followers we also experience spiritual seasons. These seasons do not come in order like seasons in nature, which come regularly without fail. Each spiritual season we experience is defined by certain features also. In spiritual winter we think of the coldness of our relationship with God; in spring, new

This devotional is focused on summer—both calendar and spiritual. Our spiritual summer is a time of growth, hard work, and relaxation as we nurture and care for the new things that were planted in our spiritual spring and allow them to ripen or mature.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

 

 

About the  Authors

Shirley Crowder was born in a mission guest house under the shade of a mango tree in Nigeria, West Africa, where her parents served as missionaries. She and co-author Harriet E. Michael grew up together on the mission field and have been life-long friends. Shirley is passionate about disciple-making, which is manifested in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities: biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music.

She is a biblical counselor and is commissioned by and serves on the national Advisory Team for The Addiction Connection. She is an award-winning writer who has had several of her articles appear in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden Times, and in a David C. Cook publication. She also writes articles for Life Bible Study, Woman’s Missionary Union, The Addiction Connection and Inspired Prompt. She has authored, co-authored, or contributed to eight books.

Shirley has spiritual children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren serving the Lord in various ministry and secular positions throughout the world.

 

 

 

Harriet E. Michael was born in Joinkrama, Nigeria, deep in the African jungle in the Niger River delta, where her father served as the only missionary doctor at that station. A few years later, the mission moved the family to a larger hospital in Ogbomoso. Co-author Shirley Crowder and her family lived right across the dirt road. The two children became constant playmates. Today they continue to enjoy their lifelong friendship.

Harriet is a multi-published, award-winning writer and speaker. She has authored or co-authored seven books (six nonfiction and one novel) with several more under contract for future release. She is also a prolific freelance writer, having penned over 200 articles, devotions, and stories. Her work has appeared in publications by Focus on the Family, David C. Cook, Lifeway, Standard Publishing, Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Upper Room, Judson Press, Bethany House, and more. When not writing, she loves speaking to women’s groups and teaching workshops on freelance writing.

She and her husband of more than 40 years have four children and two grandchildren. When not writing, she enjoys substituting at a Christian school near her home, gardening, cooking, and traveling.

 

 

More from Shirley

In the same way that nature’s seasons serve a purpose on earth, so do the seasons in our spiritual lives. God provides, cares for, and sustains the earth, and in His faithfulness, He does the same for us. Our responsibility is to be obedient to God’s commands in the Bible and to cling to the truth that God is in control.

Our “Glimpses of God” series consist of:

• Glimpses of God: a winter devotional for women
• Glimpses of God: a summer devotional for women
• Glimpses of God: a spring devotional for women (due out in early 2021)
• Glimpses of God: an autumn devotional for women (due out in late summer 2021)

We pray that as readers meditate upon the Bible passages and truths in each devotional, they will catch glimpses of God in and through everything around them.

How has He provided for you? How is He protecting you? How is He teaching you?

My Thoughts

I love how this devotion was broken down. There are over 60 devotions in this book. It is organized into different topics. I like how it is geared toward reading and completing during summer. This was very needed given to how stressful 2020 has been. 

This was very well written and flows very well through tout the entire book. I would look forward to doing my nightly devotion as I read through this book. I felt that the writing made it feel like we were sitting in a women's bible study discussing life. 

There are two authors in this book - but they mesh so well. I love how God orchestrated this book. I have been so frustrated with how this country has been fighting - that God knew that I needed this. I loved how the author talked about Memorial Day and the respect for the flag. As a historian, it made me happy. 

I hope to see more from these two authors. 

I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit blogging program -- all thoughts are my own .

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 11

Spoken from the Heart, August 11

Inklings and notions, August 12

Get Cozy Book Nook, August 12

Artistic Nobody, August 13 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)

Older & Smarter?, August 14

Musings of Sassy Bookish Mama, August 14

Ashley’s Bookshelf, August 15

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, August 16

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, August 17

deb’s Book Review, August 17

Texas Book-aholic, August 18

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 19

Mary Hake, August 19

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, August 20

Lighthouse Academy, August 21

CarpeDiem, August 21

For Him and My Family, August 22

Locks, Hooks and Books, August 23

Splashes of Joy, August 24

Fiction Full of Faith, August 24

Giveaway

To celebrate their tour, Shirley and Harriet are giving away the grand prize package of a print copy of Glimpses of God: A Summer Devotional for Women and a $25 Amazon gift card!!

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

https://promosimple.com/ps/fee5/glimpses-of-god-a-summer-devotional-for-women-celebration-tour-giveaway