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Monday, June 22, 2026

Book Tour: Seeds of Purpose by Marlyse Tchamko @RABTBookTours



Seven Keys to Unlock Your Gifts and Fulfill God’s Desired Will for Your Life

 

Religion / Christian / Spiritual / Inspirational

Date Published: April 7, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing


 


Life can feel like a giant question mark—Who am I? Why am I here? What’s God’s plan for me? This book is here to help you answer those questions with confidence. Seeds of Purpose gives you seven powerful keys that will show you how to grow in your faith, build healthy relationships, make wise choices, and discover your God-given calling.

Through real-life lessons, practical steps, and Scripture, you’ll learn how to:
*Walk closer with Jesus every day.
*Stand strong with integrity.
*Love people God’s way.
*Manage what God has given you.
*Embrace your true identity in Christ.
*And step boldly into your unique purpose.
God created you for reasons—and Seeds of Purpose will help you.



Interview with Marlyse Tchamko

Author of Seeds of Purpose 


Do you have a routine or something you do to get you in the mood to write?

Yes, I do. Before I start writing, I like to take a moment to pray and center myself. Writing this book is not just a creative process for me, it’s something spiritual. I want to make sure I’m aligned with God and that what I’m writing is truly helpful and guided.

Once I’m focused, I remove distractions and get into a quiet environment where I can think clearly and write with intention.

Do you have a special song, drink, or food you enjoy while you are writing?

I usually prefer a calm atmosphere, sometimes with soft instrumental or worship music in the background. It helps me stay focused without being distracted by lyrics.

As for drinks, I tend to keep it simple, just water or tea. Nothing too heavy. I like to keep my mind clear and my environment peaceful while I write.

How do you know what to write?

I don’t just rely on inspiration, I rely on direction. I spend time reflecting, praying, and thinking about the real needs of the audience I’m writing for.

For “Seeds of Purpose”, I focused on the questions teenagers are asking: “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, and “What should I do with my life?” From there, I write in a way that answers those questions clearly and practically.

What does a typical writing day look like for you?

A typical writing day is very focused and intentional. I don’t always write for long hours, but when I do write, I make sure it’s meaningful.

I usually start by reviewing what I wrote previously, then continue building on it. Some days are more productive than others, but I’ve learned that consistency matters more than perfection.

Do you do anything special to celebrate after writing “the end”?

Honestly, finishing a book is a special moment, but for me, it’s not the end, it’s the beginning of the next phase.

I take a moment to be grateful, reflect on the journey, and then start thinking about how the message will reach people. That’s what matters most to me.

How long does it take you to write a book?

It varies, because writing is not just about putting words on paper, it’s about developing the message.

For this book, the process took time because I wanted to be intentional. There were moments of writing, pausing, refining, and making sure everything was clear and impactful. It’s not rushed, instead it’s built carefully.

What is the most difficult part of writing a book?

The most difficult part is making something deep and meaningful, also simple and easy to understand.

Especially when writing for teenagers, you have to communicate powerful truths in a way that is clear, engaging, and relatable. That takes thought, effort, and a lot of revision.

But it’s also one of the most rewarding parts of the process.


About the Author


"Marlyse Tchamko is passionate about helping teens walk daily with Jesus, embrace their God-given gifts, and step boldly into their unique purpose. As a teenager, she wrestled with questions of identity, emptiness, and meaning—until she discovered that true fulfillment is found only in a real relationship with Christ. Out of that journey, she founded Seeds of Purpose, a ministry devoted to equipping teens with seven biblical keys to live out God’s calling. Marlyse is a devoted wife and mother of four, whose love and curiosity inspire her writing every day."

 

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Review: Rise One Curse After Another: Magic and Mayhem Universe (The Cursed Heartbreakers Series #1) by Cherie Marks @CherieMarks

Rise: One Curse After Another

Magic and Mayhem Universe

The Cursed Heartbreakers Series #1

by Cherie Marks

Published: June 22, 2026

Publisher: Cherie Marks

Genre: Paranormal, Witches, Wizards, Magic, Romance

 

Blurb:


He wants revenge. She wants survival. To get both, they must fight fire with desire.

Liverity Strongwill will stop at nothing to take down her evil tyrant of a father, King Grawl. He is currently hunting her and her siblings to solidify his immortal reign. Only one thing scares his dark heart. If Liv can find the mythic curse breaker and reunite with her twin sister and younger brother, their father won't stand a chance. Just one problem: a gorgeous, alpha warrior named Riserion just kidnapped her and pulled her into a pocket dimension from which there is no escape. He has a lethal ax to grind with the king, but he doesn't trust Liv at all. If she can convince him they are on the same team, they might just survive.

Riserion Ward finally has the means to his revenge in sight. He wants Grawl's head for the tortuous enslavement Rise endured as a child, and now that he has Liverity in his grasp, he has the perfect pawn to lure the king to his demise. Yet, as much as he tries to hate her, she's not the spoiled royal he imagined. His rage begins to blur into an addictive, dangerous hunger that can't be denied. Trust isn't something he gives easily, but to kill a monster, he might have to trust the monster's daughter.

As they travel through a barren hellscape, the greatest threat to their mission isn't the king, it's the lethal attraction pulling them together. In a world of dark magic and betrayal, a single mistake might cost them everything as they face one curse after another.

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My Review:

Rise: One Curse After Another marks the thrilling beginning of The Cursed Heartbreakers Series by Cherie Marks, and what an exhilarating start it is! The story kicks off with a bang and only gets better with every page turned.

From the very first line, I found myself cheering for Liverity Strongwill, affectionately known as Liv, as she is abducted shortly after she and her twin sister, Valentina, or Val, step through the portal into Umbraland, the realm where their father, King Grawl, resides. Liv and Val venture into Umbraland with the hope of locating their father to break the sinister curse he has cast upon them.

Liv’s captor, Riserion Ward, or Rise as he prefers, needs Liv’s assistance to exact revenge on her father. Unbeknownst to Rise, her father will eliminate her the instant he lays eyes on her. Rise is driven by a desire for vengeance against the cruel acts Grawl inflicted upon him during his childhood.

However, Rise did not foresee Liv’s incredible strength and her fierce will to survive. Liv is resolute in her quest to find her father, break the malevolent curse, and will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. I’m placing my bets on Liv; she has the most compelling reason to triumph.

Rise: One Curse After Another is a truly captivating tale. I can honestly say I’ve never encountered anything quite like it before. Cherie has crafted an enchanting new world for The Cursed Heartbreakers, and I eagerly anticipate diving into more of it.

Once I started reading, I was completely engrossed. I found myself racing to the conclusion, fervently hoping Liv would manage to persuade Rise to aid her and her sister in escaping their wicked father.

I wholeheartedly recommend Rise: One Curse After Another to all enthusiasts of witches and magical tales. Don’t miss out, grab your copy today, and accompany Liv on her thrilling journey through Umbraland alongside Rise.



About the Author:

It all started with an old fashioned typewriter. When my family brought it home, I knew what I wanted to do. All those stories rolling around in my head could finally get out. The press and click of the keys were satisfying in their own right, but when I pulled out a finished page, I knew this was for me. Since then, I’ve graduated to a laptop, but the stories still find a way out.

I’m a breast cancer survivor, a teacher, a wife, a mother, and from the very beginning—a storyteller. Always a hint humorous and honest to a fault, I love to make people laugh, smile, and have “a-ha” moments. My goal in life is to achieve tact and stop procrastinating. The battle wages on.

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Teaser: The Beauty of Individual Things by K. Thomas Yoo @RABTBookTours



Historical Fiction / Jazz Age Romance

Date Published: 07-14-2026

Publisher: Mission Point Press



The Beauty of Individual Things follows Margot Andrews, a young American woman swept from New York high society into the dazzling yet fractured world of 1920s London. When the transactional demands of privilege collide with betrayal and violence, leaving her disillusioned and adrift, she escapes to the freshwater shoreline of lost childhood summers.

With her past unrecoverable and her future uncertain, Margot searches for a different life amid Detroit’s dynamic and monied Prohibition era—with its yacht races, rumrunners, and industrial might. Set against a city on the rise, she must navigate her family’s ruthless pursuit of social standing, the magnetic pull of charismatic boat racer Ellis James, and the relentless echoes of her past. The story explores the weight of loneliness and the personal cost of love and reinvention as Margot decides whether to remain a fragile ornament of her family’s design or forge an identity that is beautiful, imperfect, and entirely her own.


Excerpt


No one tells a young woman that things usually happen because of money, sex, or power. We learn it on our own. Polite girls go on to elegantly suppress the notion, but most know it, and I was nothing if not polite. It was different for Grace. She was a Maxwell. It wasn’t in their nature to suppress things. They blew them up.

An early lesson remains etched in my mind. It was a summer day in 1913. The Maxwells had secured a white clapboard weekly rental on the shores of Elk Lake, tucked among the rolling farmland and evergreen forests of northern Michigan.

The screen door slammed. I shaded my eyes as Uncle Fred crossed a narrow strip of beach, wearing a faded black-and-white-striped bathing costume.

“You’ll burn, Fred,” Aunt Lou clucked from her canvas sling chair under the shade of a lurid yellow umbrella.

Cousin Grace doubled over, shrieking with laughter. “You look like a ghost,” she sputtered. I suppressed my giggles by intently staring at a beached canoe.

Uncle Fred hadn’t brought any alcohol on that vacation.

“It’s called drying out,” Grace had whispered one night after we were tucked away in our shared bed. “The booze turns dusty and blows away … or something.”

I never saw the dust, but for two or three rocky days Uncle Fred kept to his room, scolding us through the door to lower our voices. Then one bright morning, the dust cleared. All breakfast table chatter quieted as he stood at the head of the table, bright-eyed and eager to lead us on bracing outdoor excursions involving tree identification—white pine versus red—campfires, and fish brought home on stringers. I felt sorry for the fish, but they were delicious.

Now, after nodding in acceptance of his daughter’s ribbing, Uncle Fred called to me, “Margot, I’ll see you at the end of the dock.”

I immediately stopped giggling. I had been forbidden from docks and floating canoes because I didn’t know how to swim. At ten years old, I was mortified by this humiliating precaution yet too frightened to do anything constructive about it.

Aunt Lou had dismissed all petulant objections. “The water doesn’t care, child. It’ll drown you all the same.”

 

About the Author

 

 Karen Thomas Yoo was born and raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan and received an MBA from Duke University. When she isn't writing, she can usually be found in her garden or on a paddleboard in Lake Michigan. A mother of three grown children, she lives in Grosse Pointe with her husband. This is her first novel.


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