Book Tour + #Giveaway: Cece in Wonder Land by Bonnie S. Priever @RABTBookTours

Women’s Fiction

Date Published: April 14, 2026

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Sometimes wonder finds you when you least expect it.

Cece Belle is a high-functioning neurodivergent. She’s also a big believer in destiny, but when her soulmate Robby dumps her mid-flight to Israel, she instantly regrets ever telling him she’s on the spectrum.

Not one to dwell in misery, Cece sips some chamomile hibiscus tea to set herself straight. And with meditation and spirituality on her side, she looks to what’s next. Yet another blow hits when she is kicked out of her rabbinical studies program for “strange behavior.”

Then, she meets Joel. With his quirky demeanor and ability to say all the right things, he gives Cece the desire to begin a new relationship. There’s only one main obstacle: Cece loves living in Los Angeles, and Joel is a diehard New Yorker.

She marries him anyway, despite misgivings that extend beyond their geography. After all, this is her carefully drawn plan—marriage, then kids, then happily ever after. Sometimes though, the best-laid plans are better left in dreamland where they can’t go awry.

Cece in Wonder Land is a twisty journey down a rabbit hole of unexpected anxieties, disappointments, and more questions than answers. But where there is hope, there is life, and maybe Cece can hang on for the next bit of wonder bound to come her way.

Interview with Bonnie S. Priever

Could you tell us about any research trips you took for this story? Which places did you visit, and what made them essential to your writing?

Since my book is in the ‘autofiction’ genre, every place that I’ve mentioned in my books are real, true places that I’ve lived, loved, and breathed into my very being. For example, I’ve walked through the ancient, mystical walkways in Sefat Israel and admired many a signature blue door. I’ve experienced the Catskills resorts at their heyday, and did research on the hotels that once stood shining in upstate New York. As for L.A, my hometown, my entire book is an homage to this fair city, that I love, the place I call home.

What's the strangest thing you've ever had to research online for your book?

The strangest thing I guess, that I researched is if pouring ice cold water on an ex’s head is considered impulsive behavior or justice/revenge.

What research (history, mythology, science) goes into your world-building?

I tend to delve into places I already know, but as for science, I had to research various types of therapeutic styles, i.e cognitive behavioral & emotional freedom technique (tapping)& Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to better explore and write about each of the therapist’s techniques, that Cece and Joel experienced. I also researched the intricacies of living life, albeit high functioning, on the autism spectrum.

Have any of the people you've known, past or present, left a lasting impression on your writing journey? If so, we'd love to hear about a memorable experience that stands out to you.

I would have to say, that since covid(so, fairly recently), I’ve learned and grown so much from various writers’ coaches, writing groups, and webinars. They’ve all been such a big influence and inspiration to me; also each one of them was so encouraging and supportive of my writing a book, and considered it ‘a huge accomplishment and a big deal!’ I’d have to also give thanks to my high school AP English teacher, Mr. George Schoenman of Fairfax High, for instilling in me a lifelong passion for reading great pieces of literature (and also best sellers); and honing my writing skills in preparation for college, career, and life overall.

Do you write in the same genre all the time?

This is my first book, which I intended at first to be a memoir (non fiction) but then switched over to a novel in the auto fiction genre. I’m open to exploring writing a self help guide to neurodivergents like myself, or possibly a book (with many photographs) depicting the eclectic styles and fashions I see daily on the streets of Los Angeles. All kinds of possibilities whirling in my busy mind!

If so, have you ever consider writing in another one?

Yes, see above answer

Which character, supernatural or human, do you enjoy writing the most and why?

I think I enjoy writing about complicated, multidimensional human characters, people with flaws that readers will probably connect and resonate with.

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Born and raised in Los Angeles, Bonnie S. Priever majored in communications studies at UCLA before moving to Philadelphia. There, she attended the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, which prepared her for an assistant directorship at the Israel Levin Senior Adult Center in Venice, California.

As a way to process emotions and stay connected to her spirituality, Bonnie started writing about her experiences. In 2023, Newsweek published her personal essay about the challenges of aging. Currently, she combines her passion for writing and her love for live theater as a reviewer for CurtainUp, an online theater magazine.

Bonnie loves to travel but always looks forward to coming home to LA. She has one grown son and a backlog of great ideas. Based on a true story, Cece in Wonder Land is her first novel.

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Release Blitz + #Giveaway: To Die For by Audrey Steidl @Books_by_Audrey @RABTBookTours

Young Adult

Date Published: April 10th 2026

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

 

To Die For is a harrowing look into the life of a narcissist who refuses to take accountability for the damage she inflicts.

High school senior Dei Fields appears completely harmless, but she has a keen instinct for manipulation. When she first sets eyes on hot star athlete Mika St. John, she’s determined to have him … and Dei always gets what she wants. There are only three obstacles: Mika’s friends, his family, and his girlfriend. But Dei isn’t afraid to destroy relationships to satisfy her fantasies.

In a matter of weeks, she love-bombs Mika into thinking he has found his soulmate, but when Dei’s plans go awry, everything changes—including her identity. Will Dei get what she wants this time? Or will she finally get what she deserves?

 

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Audrey Steidl is the award-winning author of the romantic thriller The Fallen. Her passion for storytelling began at an early age when she wrote scripts and performed them with her neighborhood friends in full costume and makeup. This love blossomed into a career as an actress and as a producer for cable television.

Now, when she’s not writing page-turners, Audrey is a hotel travel executive, a pilates fiend, and a lover of travel and art. A long-time San Diego resident, she shares her home with her husband Jamie and their mischievous Pomeranian Loki. Her latest novel, To Die For, is inspired by those who have the courage to walk away from narcissists and emotionally abusive relationships.

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Book Blast + #Giveaway: A Real Collusion by Stu Strumwasser @GoddessFish

This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Stu Strumwasser will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

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A Real Collusion is about the secret conspiracy between the Republican and Democratic parties to control the US government through an illegal duopoly.

From the author of the bestselling novel, The Organ Broker, (hailed by Lee Child, New York Times # 1 bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series as, "Exciting and thought-provoking--the perfect package") comes, A Real Collusion, a stunning political thriller and expose.

A Real Collusion is a David Vs. Goliath(s) story about a man who accidentally becomes the leader of an independent political movement that nearly takes down the two-party system in America, while exposing a conspiracy that affects the results of the 2016 election. It explores universal and deeply human themes of loss, and the tension between justice and power. In the opening sentence the narrator points out that, “Ordinary people often do extraordinary things.” The characters in the book do, and the action is driven by the fantastic events of a unique political satire. It is also the heartfelt story of regular people struggling with lost love, alienation and nearly universal disaffection who find strength in enduring loyalty and friendship

This is the story of John Campbell (a regular guy from the lower east side of Manhattan) as recounted by his friend Skip Winters. Skip becomes John’s campaign manager and later, a congressman in his own right. He narrates the stunning-but-plausible story of how John Campbell and The American Coalition race to popularity, raising over a hundred million dollars from grassroots contributors—and become a threat to the political duopoly of the Democratic and Republican parties. The book sprinkles in references to real events from recent history, and real political leaders including Trump, John McCain, and more. This imbues the novel with a sense of realism, albeit one of an alternate reality. Skip discovers a deep-seated conspiracy within our political system whose leaders orchestrate a murder, destroy his friend and tip the scales of the election. The novel turns out to be Skip’s exposé of the secret collaboration between the two major political parties in our country—a cooperation to protect the duopoly that is, in part, real.

 

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"Ladies and gentlemen, my name is John Campbell, from the lower east side."

The crowd responded with another enthusiastic round of cheers, but this time John held up his palm and said, "Please, please…." And that threw a quasi-hush over the audience.

"Thank you for coming to this little park tonight to hear me speak. Three nights ago, on the evening of July 10th, I attended our local Community Board meeting to propose that cigar smoking not be allowed on the sidewalk in front of bars and restaurants. That's all. I was not there to critique our government and I didn't ask for any of the attention that I have since received. I'm just like most of you, and I never anticipated that newspapers and newscasters would ever solicit my opinions on political issues. But now they're asking, and I have decided that I have a responsibility to answer. I am not embarrassed to say… I care."

Then, John paused. He had their rapt attention and he knew it. He looked directly at me, suddenly brimming with confidence. It might have been the kind of glance that Keith and Mick sometimes give to the roadies right before they go into the encore. I think that the feeling which washed over me then was pride. John turned back to the crowd and loudly said, "So, would you like to hear my answer?!"

Thunder from the crowd. "Yeah!" they yelled, some pumping their fists in the air.

"I won't give it to you!" John shouted, but then quickly added, "Instead, I will give you my proposal for OUR answer!" which elicited yet another roar.

"In recent years our system of government has broken down. Everyone knows it. Washington has become caught up in never-ending partisan fighting. It was on display during the recent government shutdown. The two major political parties no longer represent us. Frankly, how could they represent the spectrum or sum total of the thoughts, feelings and will of three hundred million citizens? There is a reason that more young people now choose "Independent" than either party when they turn eighteen. The political parties today exist as little more than machines for the never-ending raising of money to combat the enormous amount of money raised by their opponents (their "enemy counter-party" or, as I prefer to refer to them: "fellow Americans.") Let's stop standing for it. The Democrats and Republicans currently run our nation like two petulant children fighting over which show to watch on TV and who gets to hold the remote. When one party chooses the program, the other storms out of the room. Is that really the way we want to be led?

About the Author:

Stu Strumwasser is a modern-day muckraker who writes literary novels that address important sociopolitical issues. His first novel, The Organ Broker, was published by Skyhorse (distributed by Simon & Schuster) and shortlisted as one of five finalists for the Hammett Prize for literary excellence in crime writing. Strumwasser was also the primary songwriter and drummer for the indie rock band Channeling Owen. He is a longtime investment professional (investing in sustainable technology that improves the manner in which we make food) and hails from Brooklyn NY. His new novel, A Real Collusion, is both an exposé and analysis of broken government and a fictional David Vs. Goliath(s) story of the man who almost took down the two-party system in America.

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Book Tour + #Giveaway: Circus Bim Bom by Cliff Lovette @RABTBookTours

 

A Cold War Adventure

Historical Fiction/Cold War Fiction w/romance subplots

Date Published: 03-01-2026

Publisher: Bim Bom Books

There are no accidents in life, only opportunities wearing different clothes."

When the first privately owned Soviet circus arrived in 1990 America as the Soviet Empire unraveled, its elite performers expected to build cultural bridges through spectacular shows. Instead, this prestigious troupe faced a perilous journey through Cold War America.

Circus director Yuri had to navigate treacherous waters where American mobsters, Soviet agents, and political forces circled like predators. Young aerialist Anton dreamed of becoming a clown against his family's wishes, while forbidden romances and unexpected connections bloomed between Soviet performers and Americans who saw past the ideological divide. As high-stakes conspiracies threatened to tear the circus family apart, they had to choose between the authoritarian chains of home and the uncertain promise of freedom.

As The Ringmaster reminds us, "The best Soviet stories are like vodka—they burn with suffering, intoxicate with conflict, keep you stewing in reflection, and yearning for your heart's desire." This genre-bending tale explores whether human connection can transcend ideology—and whether storytelling can bridge the divides that separate us.

 

Interview with Cliff Lovette

Could you tell us about any research trips you took for this story? Which places did you visit, and what made them essential to your writing?

My most important research trip happened before I knew I was researching a novel. In 1991, Bobby Liberman walked into my Atlanta law firm and told me the story of the circus he’d road-managed across America. That conversation became the foundation for everything that followed.

In 1996, I traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to see Anton Chelnokov—one of the real performers whose story inspired characters in the novel—perform live. Watching him work the crowd, seeing the craft and athleticism up close, gave me sensory details no amount of library research could provide.

Beyond that, my research was archival and human. I tracked down the Louisville promoter who had worked with the tour. I found the Roswell, Georgia, Rotarian who had hosted a Fourth of July party for the performers—and listened as he described, with tears in his eyes, how a towering Russian strongman had put an arm around his shoulder during the fireworks and said, “Happy Birthday, USA.” That moment stayed with me for decades.

I studied declassified State Department documents about the Bush-Gorbachev summit negotiations, traced connections between promoters on both coasts, and dug through newspaper archives from Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York. Every answer generated new questions. Every document pointed to another I hadn’t yet found. As M.J. Porter writes—and I quoted her in a recent guest post—we must “question everything and not just accept it.” The research never ends.

What's the strangest thing you've ever had to research online for your book?

I’m not sure “strange” is the right word, but the most unexpected rabbit hole was literary rather than historical. I found myself reading—and rereading—Kurt Vonnegut and Shakespeare not for plot research but to find my narrator’s voice.

The Ringmaster is a character who breaks the fourth wall, delivers satirical commentary, and philosophizes about truth and storytelling. To get his voice right, I needed to study masters of that kind of narration. Vonnegut taught me how to be simultaneously playful and profound. Shakespeare’s fools—who speak truth to power through wit and indirection—became models for how Soviet clowns functioned in real life: entertainers who said what no one else dared to say.

So while other historical fiction writers might be researching period-accurate buttons or railway timetables, I was studying the craft of comic truth-telling across centuries. The Ringmaster owes debts to Vonnegut’s narrators, Shakespeare’s Feste and Lear’s Fool, and the real Bim and Bom—who mocked the Bolsheviks from center ring and lived to tell about it. Mostly.

What research (history, mythology, science) goes into your world-building?

Decades of it. I drew on declassified State Department documents about the Washington Summit negotiations, newspaper archives spanning The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to The Washington Post, transcribed interviews with over a dozen people connected to the tour, original circus performance programs printed in Russian and English, and legal filings from the era.

The Soviet clown tradition required its own deep dive. The original Bim and Bom performed incendiary political satire during the Russian Civil War. Yuri Nikulin rose from circus clown to beloved movie star—when he died in 1997, President Yeltsin addressed the nation: “We’ve all become orphans today.” Understanding that tradition was essential to building the world my characters inhabit.

But world-building doesn’t end on the page. I embedded over forty-five links to period music and historical footage throughout the novel—readers can listen to “Entrance of the Gladiators” during the circus’s arrival or watch Reagan’s full “Tear Down This Wall” speech after reading the chapter. I created twenty-five animated character avatars and vintage circus posters for the companion website. The research didn’t just inform the writing—it became the foundation for an entire multimedia storytelling experience.

Have any of the people you've known, past or present, left a lasting impression on your writing journey? If so, we'd love to hear about a memorable experience that stands out to you.

Three people above all others.

Bobby Liberman, who walked into my law firm in 1991 with a story so fantastical I would have made it up, except it was true. Without him, there is no Circus Bim Bom.

My late friend David Rams, who was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer and used whatever time he had left to badger me into writing this novel. He urged me—no, insisted. His persistence finally took hold. I wish he’d lived to read it.

And my English literature teachers at Friends Academy and a creative writing professor at Tufts who recognized and nurtured my storytelling instinct long before I did. I dedicate the book, in part, to them. They saw something in a young man who loved spinning yarns and gave him permission to take that impulse seriously.

Do you write in the same genre all the time?

I don’t think about writing in a genre. I’m a storyteller, and the story dictates its own form.

Circus Bim Bom is a multi-genre blend—Cold War fiction infused with elements of satire, romance, political thriller, and coming-of-age. It refuses to sit neatly on one shelf, which is both its strength and its marketing challenge. I think of genre primarily as a tool for reader discovery and bookshelf placement—a way for the right readers to find you. But when I’m writing, I’m following the emotional truth of the story, not a genre template.

If so, have you ever consider writing in another one?

Since my debut already bends multiple genres, the answer is built into the work. The story dictates the genre, not the other way around.

If I continue these characters beyond the duology—perhaps fast-forwarding to around 2000, when Russia has become a kleptocracy and mafia state—the story might lean more heavily into political thriller territory. But it would still carry the humor, the humanity, and the emotional complexity that define the Circus Bim Bom world. I follow the story wherever it leads.

Which character, supernatural or human, do you enjoy writing the most and why?

The Ringmaster holds a special place. He’s my narrative voice, my co-conspirator, and the character who gave me permission to write this book.

When I first encountered him in my imagination, he arrived fully formed—teal top hat, stylized mustache, that knowing glint in his eye. He announced his creed immediately: “Don’t let truth ruin great story.” I’d carried this story for over thirty years, worried about getting every detail right. The Ringmaster freed me to pursue emotional truth over documentary precision—to honor the essence of what happened while crafting a tale worth telling. He breaks the fourth wall, challenges readers’ assumptions, and makes the satirical commentary land.

But I have several favorites. John Stallion surprised me with his complexity—he’s not who he appears to be at first. Natalia’s fierce determination stays with me. And Alek and Tiko, the clowns—they carry the legacy of the original Bim and Bom, using humor as an act of resistance. Writing their comedy routines while knowing the danger they represent was one of the great pleasures of this book.

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Cliff Lovette is a father, storyteller, and dog lover living in Sandy Springs, Georgia. For over 40 years, he practiced entertainment law, serving as Senior Vice President at LaFace Records and representing artists including Usher and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. His passion for bridging historical divides led him to co-produce a groundbreaking reconciliation event between descendants of Buffalo Soldiers and Lakota Native Americans. In 1990, when Bobby Liberman—road manager for the first privately owned Soviet circus touring America—became his client, Cliff discovered the true story that inspired this debut duology.

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Audiobook Tour + #Giveaway: How to Surf a Hurricane by Todd Medema @ToddMedema @RABTBookTours

Climate Fiction, Thriller, Heist, Solarpunk

Date Published: 11/18/2025

Publisher: Atmosphere Press

Narrator: Nathan Westhoff

Run Time: '6:37

Bad news: Moro's project is cancelled.

Determined to get his prototypes back, he enlists the help of a professional hurricane surfer, an Alaskan oil worker, and a French salt farmer. But he's no criminal mastermind, and they soon find themselves caught between a growing hurricane and a surprise algae field.

Will Moro succeed? Will they beat the hurricane surfing world record? And how exactly does one farm salt?

It's a hopeful climate heist—a solarpunk blend of Ocean's Eleven, The Martian and Michael Crichton.

Interview with Todd Medema

Could you tell us about any research trips you took for this story? Which places did you visit, and what made them essential to your writing?

All of the locations in the book are places I’ve lived in or visited. I decided to write the book using locations I was already familiar with, because I think personal familiarity can really add these beautiful little details that make a story richer and more believable.

What's the strangest thing you've ever had to research online for your book?

Why corporations suck so much. I wanted How to Surf a Hurricane to contain a message of hope, and a big part of that was figuring out why things feel broken today. Which led me down a whole rabbit hole of how corporate case law in the past 100 years in the US has turned corporate structure into the fundamental destructive and extractive model we know all too well today. And that led me to research all sorts of hopeful alternatives, like worker-owner cooperatives… which eventually led me to working with a local arts organization to help them become an artist-owned cooperative!

What research (history, mythology, science) goes into your world-building?

Everything I can get my hands on! Agriculture, geology, meteorology, boat design, business law, philosophy, you name it. The first draft of How to Surf a Hurricane had over 100 footnotes, but my publisher recommended I cut them because “heists don’t have footnotes,” so I turned them into a wiki that’s available on the book’s website.

Have any of the people you've known, past or present, left a lasting impression on your writing journey? If so, we'd love to hear about a memorable experience that stands out to you.

My high school creative writing teacher, Vincent Eisman. His “can do” attitude played a big part in making me feel like I could tackle big creative projects: I asked if I could do NaNoWriMo, and he was willing to let me skip the class’s syllabus for a whole month to try and write a novel, giving me plenty of feedback and encouragement along the way. It’s amazing how much of a difference one good teacher can make!

Do you write in the same genre all the time?

How to Surf a Hurricane is actually a bit of a genre crossover: Part heist, part science fiction, part solarpunk, part family drama. Even a touch of romance!

If so, have you ever consider writing in another one?

Yes. I really love writing across genres. It’s probably bad for my book’s sales because stores don’t know which section to put it in, but there’s a wonderful freedom in ignoring expectations and just writing what you enjoy!

Which character, supernatural or human, do you enjoy writing the most and why?

I think that nature as a character is absolutely fascinating. This is something I’m still learning to explore in my own works, and hope to explore more in my upcoming anthology based on Solarpunk Pen Pals.

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Todd Medema is the author of How To Surf A Hurricane, a heist thriller showing that stories about climate change and adaptation can be fun and hopeful. He wrote it because he believes the future doesn't have to be a dystopia, and he got tired of only reading stories of doom and gloom.

Todd studied Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Design at Carnegie Mellon University. He worked on self-driving cars and board games before discovering a passion for clean energy. He spent four years working on grid-scale battery storage and now offers Product Management consulting to clean energy companies.

Todd spends his free time playing games, climbing rocks, and gleefully riding his electric bike everywhere. He is currently working on expanding the Hurricane universe.

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Book Blitz: Flight of the Valkyrie by Curtis G. Smith @RABTBookTours

Book 1 of the Asatru Saga

 

Science Fiction, Techno-thriller

Date Published: 03/01/2026

Onboard the International Space Station, Naval Astronaut Claire McFadden is enjoying another routine mission in space when an unexpected explosion cripples the station. With one of her crewmates dead and the station quickly losing altitude, she struggles to bring it under control and buy the crew time until rescue hopefully can come. Unfortunately, NASA does not have a manned spacecraft to reach them, and the other international space agencies cannot or will not help, leaving the crew stranded.

With the station coming dangerously close to a fiery reentry, her old love and fellow former Navy pilot, Steve Paige, offers a radical and risky solution. The company he works for as a test pilot is developing a next-generation spacecraft, the Valkyrie. However, Steve is conflicted about his motive for volunteering for the mission. Is it duty to fellow astronauts or lingering emotions for Claire?

As NASA and the U.S. State Department scramble for a solution, Claire investigates what caused the improbable accident. She learns of a sinister plot to use the ISS as a retaliatory weapon aimed at Washington, D.C. This compels her to try to piece together who and how the station was sabotaged before it is too late.

The people behind the attack will stop at nothing to keep the identity of the culprit a secret. Even if someone can save her and the crew, Claire is the only one who knows what really happened, making her the target of an international assassin. The stakes are high as all parties understand that the incident could spark World War III.

 

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Curtis Smith blends his expertise in physics, engineering, and robotics to craft science fiction novels grounded in reality, inviting readers into a world where technology meets imagination. This hub fosters vibrant discussions among readers and writers alike, celebrating the art of storytelling rooted in true science.

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Book Blitz: USA vs RAJ by DR. Raj Bothra & Jennifer Debellis @JeniferDeBellis @RABTBookTours

The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest & Imprisonment Scandals

Political Nonfiction

Date Published: September 11, 2025

USA v Raj is a MUST READ, INSPIRING TRUE STORY now available in paperback with a motion picture by BOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION coming summer 2026. This tell-all memoir dares to share the truth behind one of the biggest federal false arrest and imprisonment scandals of the decade. This is a story about federal government corruption and a broken judiciary that turns innocent people into convicted criminals with their unchecked power and weaponized obsession with winning at any cost. This is also an innocent man's story of gratitude, steadfast faith, and endurance to persevere until the end of a war waged against him. Imagine being an immigrant from India who worked hard and lived by integrity for 50 years to achieve his American dream. Then, imagine waking up one morning to an indictment that leads to a three-and-a-half-year period of unlawful detention and torture. The pages within retrace my journey to become a renowned surgeon, interventional pain specialist, and activist for just causes and my fight to survive my false arrest and 1301-day imprisonment, which led to a unanimous acquittal by a jury at trial. May you be encouraged as this story leads you through the many twists and turns of a grueling experience marked by trials, tribulations, and, ultimately, triumphs.

HOW COULD THIS INJUSTICE HAPPEN IN AMERICA?

1. It is alarming that anyone can be indicted by a grand jury and arrested solely based on the government's allegations that exclude the accused and their counsel from being present or even aware of the accusations.

2. The FBI and U.S. Attorney built their alleged fraud case without ever doing a single required Medicare audit in their five-year investigation.

3. Once arrested, the five other defendants with the same exact charges were immediately released on bond the same day. While I was denied bail and imprisoned for three-and-a-half years awaiting trial—a violation of the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the right to a speedy trial.

4. Also, the two defendants who accepted a PLEA DEAL in exchange for leniency never spent a single night in prison despite their admission of guilt. I chose to go to trial and was unanimously acquitted by a 12-member jury on all 54 counts, yet still I spent 1301 days in prison.

YES, THIS HAPPENED IN AMERICA. NEXT COULD BE ANYBODY, YOU INCLUDED.

The very bedrock of U.S. justice has been turned upside down, where the belief that you are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY has become you are GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT. I have just one question for the guardians of justice: How will my own government return back the time and milestones they stole from me, my wife, and my daughter? Such injustices happen in banana republics not in America, the most powerful and oldest democracy in the world. WE MUST DO BETTER.

 

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Dr. Raj Bothra is a surgeon, interventional pain expert, activist, author, and survivor of one of America's biggest false arrest and imprisonment scandals. A native of a rural town in India, he earned medical degrees in India, England, and the U.S. During his time as a surgeon in Detroit, he built a single-owner private practice that became the nation's largest interventional pain management system (The Pain Center, USA, and Interventional Pain Center). He's worked with important public figures, including Indian prime ministers, U.S. presidents, Mother Teresa, and Pope John Paul II. Indian President Narayanan awarded him the high civilian honor of PADMA SHRI and he’s received numerous awards in India and the U.S. for his public service.

Jenifer DeBellis, MFA, is a PhD candidate, transformational speaker, and award-winning author of Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free (Library Tales Publishing), New Wilderness (Cornerstone Press), and Blood Sisters (Main Street Rag). She edits Pink Panther Magazine and directs Restore Your Inner Warrior® and Detroit Writers’ Guild (501c3). She's featured in Psychology Today and her writing appears in CALYX, Medical Literary Messenger, The Good Men Project, Solstice, and elsewhere.

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Review Tour + #Giveaway: I'll Be Seeing You by Jana Richards @JanaRichards_ @GoddessFish

I’LL BE SEEING YOU

by Jana Richards

GENRE: Time Travel Romance

Blurb:

Apprentice angel Gabriel Daniel’s first assignment in his quest to become a full-fledged angel is to give WW2 veteran, Frank Brennan, a second chance at love. With help from his mentor, senior angel Thomas, Gabriel takes Frank back to 1944 to Plymouth, England. There, Frank made his biggest mistake with love. His first time in 1944, Frank fell in love with Claire Cartwright, but when he found her kissing another man, he ended their relationship, despite Claire’s insistence that things weren’t as they appeared. This time around, Gabriel’s task is to convince Frank to trust in Claire’s love and fidelity, despite the evidence against her.

At the same time, Thomas takes Gabriel on a journey through his relationship with Sloane, the love of his mortal life. For the first time, Gabriel sees how his jealousy and distrust tainted their love.

Unless Gabriel persuades Frank to trust Claire, his goal of becoming a citizen of Heaven is doomed, along with his desire to watch over his mother and brother back on Earth. Frank has a complicated history that Gabriel must help him confront before either of them gets what they need.

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Excerpt:

 “There you are, walking across the dance floor toward Claire.”

“We’re so young,” Frank whispered. “And she’s so beautiful.”

“Yes, she is,” Gabriel agreed. “You look very handsome in your uniform, too. See how all the young women stare at you as you walk across the dance floor? But you don’t seem to notice any of them. You only have eyes for Claire.”

Frank

Do you remember what you said to her that night?”

“No.”

“Listen.”

“Do you have a boyfriend?” Frank’s younger self asked as they danced.

Claire smiled up at him, her eyes shining with amusement. “No, I don’t have a boyfriend.”

“You do now,” young Frank said with a cocky grin.

Claire laughed. “You’ve decided that, have you? All on your own? Do I get any say in the matter?”

Frank gazed into Claire’s eyes. “No, none at all.”

“You dated a lot of girls before the war, didn’t you, Frank?” Visions of Frank with a succession of young women raced through Gabriel’s mind. “You were a good-looking kid and girls gravitated to you. But you’d never experienced anything like this before, did you? Like you’d die if you couldn’t hold her in your arms and kiss her. Like you’d cease to exist if she turned you away.”

On the screen, Claire shook her head. “What an arrogant Yank you are.” But she continued to dance with Frank, smiling up into his eyes.

“You fell in love with Claire that night on the dance floor, and your world changed forever.”

My Review:

I’ll Be Seeing You marks the beginning of Jana Richards’ Twice in a Lifetime Series. The narrative follows a man involved in an accident who dies and finds himself in heaven—or something close to it.

To earn his wings, he must fulfill three tasks with the assistance of an angel named Thomas. Gabriel only confides in his mother and brother, as his troubles stem from the abandonment he experienced when his father left them many years ago. With a generous spirit, Gabriel is determined to support his mother and brother as they navigate life’s challenges.

Before Gabriel can achieve his wings, he is tasked with helping three people discover a second chance at love. His first client is Frank, who lost out on romance due to his inability to trust the woman he adored. Long ago, Frank caught the love of his life in the embrace of another man, leading him to distrust anyone after that heartbreaking evening.

I’ll Be Seeing You is a fantastic introduction to what promises to be an amazing new series, and I am excited to delve into the next chapter of Gabriel’s journey to find out who will be the next person on his list. I look forward to witnessing how Gabriel's story unfolds and his quest to earn his wings progresses.

I found Gabriel’s initial tale, I’ll Be Seeing You, in the Twice in a Lifetime series to be thoroughly enjoyable, and I strongly urge all romance enthusiasts to give it a chance by picking up a copy today.

About the Author:

Jana Richards has tried her hand at many writing projects over the years, from magazine articles and short stories to full-length contemporary romance, paranormal suspense and romantic comedy. She loves to create characters with a sense of humor, but also a serious side. She believes there’s nothing more interesting than peeling back the layers of a character to see what makes them tick.

When not writing up a storm or dealing with dust bunnies, Jana can be found pursuing hobbies such as golf (which she plays very badly) or reading (which she does much better).

Jana lives in Western Canada with her husband Warren and a senior cat named Layla. You can reach her through her website at http://www.janarichards.com

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Release Blitz: Stinky Sardines and Roses by Natalina Reis @TichaB @HotTreePromos @hottreepubs

 Title: Stinky Sardines and Roses

Author: Natalina Reis

Genre: Gay Paranormal Romance

Release Date: April 9, 2026

Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing

Cover Designer: BookSmith Design

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Blue only wanted to clear his name, not hook a brooding detective, but when sparks fly hotter than a Portuguese summer, resisting temptation becomes the hardest puzzle to solve of all.

Blue just wants to sell fish, flirt with the locals, and live a chill life by the sea. Sure, he’s a merman, but these days, no one cares about a little tail in their ancestry. That is, until a snobby millionaire drops dead after eating one of Blue’s sardines, and suddenly everyone’s looking at him like he’s serving murder on ice.

Enter Rose: detective for the Portuguese Paranormal Police, a man who hasn’t smiled for two decades and has no patience for seafood puns—or for Blue’s sunshine-in-a-bottle personality. He’s here to solve a murder, not babysit a charming fishmonger with big eyes and a bigger mouth.

But Blue is determined to clear his name, even if that means sticking to Rose like seaweed on a boat hull. As the investigation twists through ancient secrets, magical oddities, and supernatural politics, the two men are drawn together by more than just the mystery. Add in a ghostly white dog, a handful of eccentric locals, and a whole lot of unexpected chemistry, and you’ve got a case that just might end in love.

Magic, murder, and mermen collide in this charming paranormal romance set on the cobbled streets of Portugal.

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Author of We Will Always Have the Closet, Desert Jewel, and Loved You Always, Natalina wrote her first romance in collaboration with her best friend at the age of 13. Since then she has ventured into other genres, but romance is first and foremost in almost everything she writes.

After earning a degree in tourism and foreign languages, she worked as a tourist guide in her native Portugal for a short time before moving to the United States. She li

ved in three continents and a few islands, and her knack for languages and linguistics led her to a master’s degree in education. She lives in Virginia where she has taught English as a Second Language to elementary school children for more years than she cares to admit.

Natalina doesn’t believe you can have too many books or too much coffee. Art and dance make her happy and she is pretty sure she could survive on lobster and bananas alone. When she is not writing or stressing over lesson plans, she shares her life with her husband and two adult sons.

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