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Readers! Fall Into These Autumn Reads By Our Authors Who Have Garnished 4 & 5-Star Editorial Book Reviews Given By Reader’s Favorite and Are Worth Your Reading Time…

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Hello and Welcome, Avid Readers,
Are You Looking for some Fantastic Reads?

You won’t go wrong by purchasing and reading these sweet reading treats written by many of the fine authors we represent at ‘Lyon Literary Services.’ Cat loves sharing books and ‘The Why’ you should read them when they have these exceptional editorial book reviews like the ones below. With the Holiday Season almost here, they would make great gifts too. and all books are available on Amazon, and most are within Kindle Unlimited Membership! …Enjoy!


The Shaman and the Mafia
By Elizabeth Upton

The Shaman and the Mafia is a work of fiction in the mystery subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Elizabeth Upton. 


Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

The Shaman and the Mafia is a work of fiction in the mystery subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Elizabeth Upton. The book follows former nun Marietta Collins as she is dragged into the aftershock of a tragic murder when her friend Joseph is killed in what looks like a mob hit. As Marietta becomes romantically involved with both Joseph’s brother and the FBI agent investigating the death, the past refuses to stay buried for all involved as the FBI hunts the mafia boss believed to have ordered the hit whilst the police search for the killer directly.

While the mystery of Joseph Gleason’s murder lies at the center of this novel and provides the core narrative around which the characters gather, the significant contribution to the story the death makes is to act as a catalyst for an in-depth and intriguing character study of those involved in Joseph’s life.

Author Elizabeth Upton has created a cast of colorful characters, each of whom has had life breathed into them by her stunning prose, and it’s a treat to turn each page and find the direction in which the narrative events will push them next. I particularly enjoyed the development of Detective Riley as she is forced to confront the harsh reality of corruption in an institution she has served for years. Beautifully blending the trappings of a love story and a thriller, The Shaman and the Mafia uses the best of both genres to tell a story unlike any other, which will stay with readers long after the final page is turned.


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This Is Me Trying: Navigating Through A Lifetime of Trauma
By Wilsdaryon Prescher

This Is Me Trying: Navigating Through A Lifetime of Trauma is a work of non-fiction in the memoir subgenre. It is aimed at mature readers and was penned by author Wilsdaryon Prescher. 

Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

The book follows the author’s recovery from the abuse he endured in his youth, a journey made possible by the power of music. Throughout the rocky road of escaping the abuse, developing coping mechanisms that hindered more than they helped, and encountering the biases that people hold against abuse survivors, the power of music provides a tool for the author to rediscover their authentic self and move forward into adulthood.

I’m always in awe of any author penning a memoir, especially one willing to show sincere emotional vulnerability to their readers, but sometimes an author leaves nothing off the table when describing the upsetting and painful parts of their lives. Such an author is Wilsdaryon Prescher, whose willingness to frankly portray some of the most challenging situations a young person can live through is matched deftly by his skillful prose in doing justice to the depiction of those moments.

This book is an emotional journey that readers will be moved by as they experience the hardships of the author’s younger years and the rocky road to happiness that came with adulthood. Overall, This Is Me Trying is an honest depiction of the never-ending struggle toward recovery and a book that frankly depicts mental health issues and the journey to better mental and emotional well-being, wherever your starting point in life may be. Highly suggest reading!


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Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge

(Book Three – John Callahan Series) By Elizabeth Upton
Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge is a crime mystery romance novel by Elizabeth Upton.

Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge is a crime mystery romance novel by Elizabeth Upton. It’s been ten years since John Callahan had last seen his grandmother, Annabella O’Sullivan. Upon a visit to her sprawling estate in Dublin, Ireland, John is delivered a striking blow when his grandmother dies, and he is her sole heir.

His grandmother’s death and the unexpected murder of an employee force him to hire private security guards for himself and Morgan Gallagher, Annabella’s lover. Additionally, his recently inherited estate has a break-in by an armed man. Meanwhile, John starts falling for an Irish woman named Sara O’Boyle. But when one of his own employees becomes his stalker, John must find a way to protect himself and his loved ones. Who is the killer? Is John’s life in danger?

An absorbing murder mystery filled with romance, suspense, and intrigue, Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge is a cozy book to spend your evening with. Author Elizabeth Upton spins an intricate yarn full of dramatic moments that have you eagerly turning the pages in anticipation of what will happen next. The narrative will especially appeal to fans of telenovelas or soap operas, with the constant twists and turns of the plot leaving you asking for more. The characters have defining traits that pop out of the pages. John is one of the more fleshed-out characters, and his romance with Sara is one of my favorite aspects of the book.
If you enjoy romance and crime stories, this is what you’re looking for.


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A Crime Story
A Mother-Daughter Cozy Mystery ~ By Richard E. LaMotte

A Crime Story: A Mother-Daughter Cozy Mystery by Richard E. LaMotte is a light-hearted thriller about a mother and daughter...


Reviewed by Antoinette Wessels for Readers’ Favorite

A Crime Story: A Mother-Daughter Cozy Mystery by Richard E. LaMotte is a light-hearted thriller about a mother and daughter who get stuck in a small town with a murder mystery on their way to Hollywood. Clair and Mindy decide to start investigating the unsolved murder of Samantha and write a crime story to pass the time.

They soon realize that everyone in town has their theory about what happened, but Mindy is set on uncovering the truth in memory of Samantha. It doesn’t take long for their snooping to start annoying the wrong people, and accidents start to happen. Will they be able to answer the unanswered questions, or will Samantha’s murder always stay a small-town mystery?

Richard E. LaMotte wrote A Crime Story in a way that will have anyone, even readers who don’t enjoy thrillers or mysteries, loving this light-hearted mystery immensely. It is not overly elaborate, is easy to read, and even easier to enjoy. The theme which stuck with me as a reader was the relationship between a mother and a daughter who needed to find each other again.

They grew as characters while they were investigating the murder, and through this, they could also reconnect. The pace of the story is gentle. I enjoyed the fact that the book wasn’t more than two hundred pages, but it never felt rushed.

I would recommend this book to any reader who wants a quick, enjoyable fall read with adventure and a little suspense.


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Dark Secrets of the Bayou
By Multi award-winning writer Kim Carter

Dark Secrets of the Bayou is a work of fiction in the murder mystery genre. It is aimed at all ages and was penned by author Kim Carter. 

Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

Dark Secrets of the Bayou is a work of fiction in the murder mystery genre. It is aimed at all ages and was penned by author Kim Carter. The novel follows the homecoming of attorney Tink Mabry as she visits Kane, Louisiana, with a co-worker to deal with the dilapidated homestead she’s just inherited from a family she barely knows. No sooner has she arrived than she ends up as the prime suspect in multiple murder investigations. As Tink explores her new surroundings, she realizes that the family secrets that plague her inheritance may hold the key to exonerating her, though some things are best left in the past.

Author Kim Carter has crafted a sinister and spine-tingling work of dark mystery fiction, an ideal read for a cold winter’s night. This story combined many elements and genres that I adore, from the historical references to the 19th century and the creepy, dark expanses of the Louisiana bayous, to chilling, horror, and family drama elements. The complex plot interweaves all of these factors seamlessly, delivering a smoothly-told narrative with sharp, exciting deviations in the mystery plot.

It certainly kept me guessing until the end, and the close narration of Tink and her emotional journey really got me rooting for her (and fearing for her) as the story developed. Overall, I would highly recommend Dark Secrets of the Bayou for those who enjoy a dark mystery with lots of horror elements and a spellbinding atmosphere. This was a worthy introduction to an author worth reading again and again.


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Daily Gratitude Reflections Volume 2

365 Inspirational Guides to Grateful Living
By Deborah L. Perdue

Daily Gratitude Reflections Volume 2: 365 Inspirational Guides to Grateful Living is a work of non-fiction in the new age, spiritual, and self-help subgenres.


Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

Daily Gratitude Reflections Volume 2: 365 Inspirational Guides to Grateful Living is a work of non-fiction in the new age, spiritual, and self-help subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Deborah L. Perdue. The book lays out a year-long series of prompts to allow readers to reflect on their lives and feel gratitude for their positive things. This shift in focus away from negativity is shown to have a transformative effect on how a person perceives their life and leads to a more positive outlook and acceptance of happiness.

It often feels that cynicism is the dominating force in this world, and it is a negative mindset that seeps its way into every aspect of our lives if we give it the opportunity. Leading the charge against this force are writers like author Deborah L. Perdue who recognize that the daily practice of gratitude can push back against negativity and the adverse effect that it has on our lives. Perdue, in particular, is an outstanding practitioner in this field, demonstrated by this essential book which helps readers to take daily, manageable steps toward a lifelong change for the better.

The daily exercises on reflection and positivity are easy to pick up but provoke deep thought and contemplation about our lives, the perfect exercise for encouraging gratitude in our lives. Overall, Daily Gratitude Reflections Volume 2 follows its predecessor in giving readers an invaluable toolset for pushing their mindset in the right direction and making long-lasting changes for the better in their lives.
I highly recommend it!


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The Song of Ramon and Maria

An Epic Historical Novel of Love and Revenge
By Richard E. LaMotte

The Song of Ramon and Maria by Richard E. LaMotte is an epic romance novel set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution at the dawn of the 20th century.

Another New Release and 5-Stars for Richard!

Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

The Song of Ramon and Maria by Richard E. LaMotte is an epic romance novel set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution at the dawn of the 20th century. Despite misgivings from her family, Maria Duranthon marries the love of her life, Ramon, an Indian cowboy, in the small Mexican town of Rosario. But when Ramon is drafted into the Mexican army, and Maria’s father is unexpectedly murdered, the two lovers will diverge toward very different paths in life.

After suffering a harrowing assault by a despicable captain, Maria leaves for Mexico City, realizing, to her horror, that she is pregnant. She is forced to beg on the streets until she finds refuge in the bordello of a European madame. Meanwhile, Ramon joins the revolutionaries while being hunted by the federal forces. Can Ramon and Maria find their way back to each other?

A sprawling tale of love, loss, and betrayal, The Song of Ramon and Maria never lets you take your eyes off the pages. Author Richard E. LaMotte weaves an epic yarn filled with romance, tragedy, and political intrigue that keeps you on your toes with a string of twists and turns you never see coming. This story is full of heartbreak, where our heroes sacrifice themselves for the greater good.

Ramon and Maria are two star-crossed lovers who find themselves separated from each other due to extraordinary circumstances they have no control over. If you love to read epic romance sagas or historical fiction, I can’t recommend The Song of Ramon and Maria enough.


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More Books To Check Out on Amazon!


Sister Mysteries
by Claudia Ricci 


Seeing Red
by Claudia Ricci 













Spring is Coming & Time To Fill Your E-Readers With These New Releases, E-Deals, and Our New Authors at Cat’s Reading Den. 😺🐾📚

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Welcome Readers, Friends, Book Bloggers, Book Reviewers,

Spring and Easter are just around the corner and books and e-books make great Easter gifts! Cat thought she would share some of our new authors we are honored to be working with, and many have new book releases and E-Deals! Why not let the excellent Book Banners do the talking and sharing about all the new books and deals? Then Cat will share the links to where you can purchase them on Amazon.

I sure enjoy getting excellent reads into the hands of avid readers who will enjoy them. It’s just how this Cat rolls! But, of course, what I can tell you is not one of these books will disappoint even the most “Finicky of Readers!” So, here we go!


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Book Four of Rising Wind a New Release!


First up is the Award-winning Author of the “Rising Wind” book series. Diane Olsen has released Book Four of this series is, a fantastic read titled ‘Like Feathers Of A Wing: Deep, Informative and Pertinent.’ Currently in E-book Format for $2.99 and read free for KU members.
Link to the e-book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09V3KXJJS/

By Award-Winning Author Diane Olsen


About Book Four:

Experience the spiritual, social, and cultural evolution of humanity in the fourth book of the Rising Wind series. Diane Olsen demonstrates through vast research that humanity is interconnected. A treasure to celebrate, no matter what culture or faith we represent. We are as one… “Like Feathers of a Wing.”

Embarking on what appears to be an impossible project, the couple endeavors to struggle forward on their mission to help build shelters for the homeless and capture sustainable water in the desert. Be mesmerized by the wide array of strange and dangerous creatures that cross Gideon and Secora’s path. Will death take one or all their treasured friends?
Will anyone travel this journey unscathed?

Diane has just won her second book award and bronze medal for book three of this book series. She has garnished a 5-Star editorial book review given by Reader’s Favorite Literary Mag! On her Amazon Author page, you may visit Diane to learn more about her and the “Rising Wind” book series: https://www.amazon.com/Diane-Olsen/e/B01LWDB4K7/. Check out all four books in this series, and all e-books are now in Kindle Unlimited for members to read FREE.

Rising Wind Book Series – Book 2 & 3



Our next author is a seasoned writer of the ‘Mobility Matters’ series and a memoirist. Award-Winning Christian Author Amy L. Bovaird has released her newest book to learn how to find joy after the loss of a child titled ‘A Time To Dance: Finding Joy After Child Loss’ and is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Dance-Finding-After-Child-ebook/dp/B089NF92X3/.

Amy’s e-books are within KU to read free! Her e-book is on sale right now for .99 cents. Learn all about Ms. Bovaird and her books by visiting her Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Amy-L-Bovaird/e/B00O79MW5G/

By Amy L. Bovaird ~ New Release


Amy Bovaird’s Books Are on Amazon And in KU!



Our next fantastic writer is also a memoirist Daphne McDonagh and has released her first full-length book titled ‘You Do You.’ Who wouldn’t want to read this book with a title like that! “-)

Daphne also runs a woman-owned business called ‘Daphnes Healing Hands.’ When you read her memoir, you’ll learn why she began her business as she is a brain trauma survivor and now through caring and a big heart, she helps others heal … 💝

Author Daphne McDonagh & Pup


Her E-book is now on sale for $1.99 – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09K6VVF6B/.
You may learn all about Daphne from her Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Daphne-McDonagh/e/B09THLCQCN/.

You Do You by Daphne McDonagh


About The Book:
Daphne McDonagh shares her life experiences with you in the hope of finding that one nugget in her story to assist you on your journey. For everyone that has struggled through life and felt they could not be themselves. Yes, tragic and horrible things happen, but you do not need to stay stuck in the lower vibrating energy. The choice is yours about what comes next. It is time for all of us to shift our energy to one of compassion vs. competition. May this inspire you to follow your heart and do what brings you joy.

Stop her website: http://www.daphneshealinghands.com/ and check out all the healing crystals and wellness jewelry she makes for people and animals.



It is not every day a person becomes friends with not one but with two Living Zen Masters of our time.
I can say I have. Master Clifford Stevens and Master Gert Beirer have been dear friends of mine since 2018 and when their paperback of “Find The Seeker: The pathless path to fulfillment and happiness” was released.

I have been privy to learning Buddism and “The Zen Way” from real Masters, but I know it is exciting and humbling at the time! Everyone should read this helpful and easy-to-understand book.
The e-book has just been released and is available on sale on Amazon for $3.99…
Here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09T1LSZ5F/

Now In E-Book Version & On Sale


About The Book and High Praise-Reviews For Find The Seeker!

The book is based on the tried and tested wisdom of two living Masters and enlightened ones throughout the ages as they accompany us on a life-changing inner pilgrimage. Find the Seeker! is a powerful, straight-talking wake-up call to people of all faiths and confessions, holding up a mirror to our worldly existence, suffering, and the intricate workings of the ego.

Immensely uplifting and rewarding, the book serves as a guide, enticing readers with a vision of what we really are, which can only be directly experienced by helping us unfold our true nature and reboot our spiritual search so that we can abide in the one Self. A refreshing inner journey to experience.

In this way, seekers become finders, and we can enjoy the bliss and lightness of Being inherently ours. Please visit Master Cliff Stevens to learn more about the book and him on his Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Clifford-Stevens/e/B078WVGVXY/.

“Seeker” has garnered extensive High Praise from spiritual teachers:

“A unique, extraordinary and precious work.” – Ihaleakala Lew Pen

“Disarming and worth experiencing.” -John Tarrant

“Refreshing as a clear stream.” -Robert Meikyo Rosenbaum

“The book…touches your heart.” -Hue Feng

Author and Zen Master Clifford Stevens


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Here are more of our new authors and book releases that may or may not be on sale but are MUST-READS all the same… Will let the Book Banners Shine All Our Books!


Author Barbara Daniels Dena and her book “FOR The SOUL” is a Delightful Humorous Funny Collection of Fictional Short Stories, Tall Tales, Some Doggie Tails, and the best storyteller this ‘Side West of The Mississippi!’ All readers will enjoy this one, and her e-book is on sale at .99 cents! https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Barbara-Daniels-Dena-ebook/dp/B09D8SV1S9/

Author Barbara Daniels Dena



Fantastic Political Fiction Drama and Story of Larry Martin & E-book on sale for $2.99 on Amazon Kindle!
Book 1 of 1: The Other Shoes of Larry Martin

Author Pavane Ravel – New Release


I hope you enjoyed learning about all the new authors and new releases on sale to fill up your reading devices. Check out some of Cats Author Spotlights while you are visiting to learn more about all the authors we are working with through “Lyon Literary Services” https://LyonLiteraryServices.com.

So, if you are an author with a new book? See our page of affordable book marketing plans. Cat has some great author testimonials! My passion will always be to help all authors SUCCEED.

Cat’s Reading Den E-Book Deals & Steals. Ring In Your New Year & Winter Reading Season With These Fantastic Reads Still On SALE…

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Now that the Christmas Season is behind us and the Winter season of reading is here, time to fill up your reading devices with these fantastic E-book DEALS & STEALS!

Just about every author “Lyon Literary Services” represents is having extended e-book sales to Thank Readers for supporting them by purchasing and reading their fabulous books! Ring in the New Year with some amazing reads! CAT has you covered with many genres for even the finickiest of reading cats like me!

I’ll let the book posters to the “talking” as Cat will add the links to Amazon for you to purchase. I am excited to share them, as readers will be delighted to know many are Newer Releases of our best-selling and awarding-winning authors and writers. We even have deals for all the tots in your life!

And remember? Either an E-book or a Paperback book, I hope you will go back after reading and leave a rating and/or a little book review for the author!

Here We GO!

Readers? don’t miss these sales and deals! 🎉🎉💻🖥📳📕 ✨📘📚📚🐾🐈


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For the Soul by Barbara Daniels Dena
Memories and fiction fill this collection with humor, heart-tugging, and full of compassion in this inspiring e-book that’s “almost a memoir” written by Author Barbara Dena now only $ 1.99 cents on Amazon!

Author Barbara Daniels Dena ~ A Readers’ Favorite 5-Stars!




As It Should Be (They Loved Collection) Book 2 of 2: They Loved Collection  | by Shawna James
~Romance Drama at It’s Finest and E-books on sale for $1.99 each. Book One Is An Award-Winner.

Award-Winning Author Shawna James


Finding North: A Journey from Addict to Advocate
by Marilyn Davis ~A Beautifully Written Memoir That Touches Your Heart and Received a 5-Stars From Readers’ Favorite! On Sale on Kindle for $.99 cents.

Author Marilyn L. Davis



Ro’s Handle: A Ro Delahanty Novel by Dave Lager Author
Introducing “A Ro Delahanty Novel Series!” E-books One & Two of This Crime Action-Packed Series Written Around A Female Cop now .99 cents and New Book 3 only $2.99!



Dark Secrets of the Bayou & And The Forecast Called For Rain
Kim Carter ~ All Kim Carter Chilling Mystery E-books on Sale at $ 1.99 each!
All Seven of Kim Carter’s Titles on Sale On Amazon Kindle…(Including Her Newest Release!)


Kim’s Mysteries Awarded Finalist In Readers’ Favorite Book Awards!


Award-Winning Author of Chilling Mysteries Kim Carter



Rising Wind: The Weeping God and The Book of Hope
Book 4 of 3: Rising Wind  | by Diane Olsen
A Multicultural Action & Adventure Fiction Series That Is Better Than The “Indiana Jones Saga! All Three E-books of “The Rising Wind Series” on Sale Now On Amazon Kindle From $.99 cents – $ 2.99!


Action-Packed Adventure – Multicultural Thrill Ride by Diane Olsen


Rising Wind Received a 5-Stars From Readers’ Favorite!



CAT Even Has Books and E-Books For Children! With Some On Sale and For Holiday Gift Giving and Bedtime Reading Through The Holiday Season!

Allie’s Slimy Christmas Adventure: Short Bedtime Christmas Story | Picture Book by Shawna James and Alexandria R. James E-Book on Sale For $1.99! Give The Gift of Reading to Children Early and It Will Last a Lifetime.

Now Available on sale in Audiobook for the New Year Reading!

Audiobook new Release For Bedtime Reading!


Brand New Release From Author Shawna James on Sale



More Childrens Books For The New Year. . .

Princess Caroline’s Adventures Book 5: A Case of Unfinished Business – Book 5 of 5: Princess Caroline’s Adventures  | by Author Anne Fifield… Middle Grade Kids Love Aunt Anne’s Basset Hound Themed Reads! The series has 5 books for the tots!

Author Aunt Anne Fifield


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CAT WISHES ALL MY READERS, FRIENDS, AND VISTORS A BLESSED, JOYFUL, HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022!

Make sure you get your Goodreads Reading Challenge Set After The New Year’s Eve! *CAT*


Author News & Reviews: Lyon Literary Services Announces Two of Our Authors Have Been Awarded 5-Star Book Reviews Given By Readers Favorite…

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For immediate release:

Author Anne Fifield’s new book receives a warm literary welcome.

Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Children – Animals book “Princess Caroline’s Adventures” by Anne Fifield, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1733171363.

Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

“Reviewed By Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite

Princess Caroline of Basset Hound Kingdom is off on another adventure with the twins, Willow and Daisy. It all starts when they scrounge around in the dark, dirty castle cellars, their own version of a treasure hunt. They find a journal written by Knight Theo Howler, and they set off on a quest to reunite this mysterious knight with his journal.

The journey takes them to the St. Bernard Kingdom, where everything is bigger, and evil is afoot. But the knight is somewhere in this kingdom, and the basset hound royalty won’t leave without finding him. Danger lurks everywhere as even the princess’s life is threatened. Will they find the knight and make everything right again to return to their own Basset Hound Kingdom?

Anne Fifield’s middle-grade novel, Princess Caroline’s Adventures: The Missing Knight, is the fourth book of this series. The plot has everything an adventure-seeking young reader could want in an exciting story where the main characters are basset hounds and St. Bernard’s. The characters are well developed and believable (as all dogs are), and the setting is adequately described.

There’s lots of dialogue to make the plot development easier for the early reader to follow. With a few instances of humor, including the carriage ride driven by the not-so-experienced so-called driver, this is a light and entertaining read mixed with just enough adventure and good against evil conflict. The sepia tone illustrations add to the plot development and help the young reader feel part of the story. Another great read to inspire young readers to love books.”

You can learn more about Anne Fifield and “Princess Caroline’s Adventures” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/princess-carolines-adventures where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

Readers’ Favorite LLC
Media Relations
Louisville, KY 40202

Author Anne Fifield Books



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For immediate release:

Author Barbara Daniels Dena’s new book receives a warm literary welcome.

Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Fiction – Anthology book “For the Soul” by Barbara Daniels-Dena, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578968355.

Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

“Reviewed By Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite

“For the Soul: A Collection of Short Stories was written by Barbara Daniels-Dena. Quilts, children, and dogs – what more can life offer? Well, stories, of course. And, where there are quilts, children, and dogs, there’s bound to be lots of stories. Life is full of stories: funny stories, heart-wrenching and heart-warming stories, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Like the author, I recall spending hours rifling through my grandmother’s button box.

There were all kinds of buttons: large, small, brightly colored, shiny, or dull. These buttons were a source of inspiration for stories, learning to count, learning the colors, and just savoring the precious moments spent with my grandmother. Life and those accessories we collect during our lifetime are full of stories. But so are our imaginations, our dreams, and the random thoughts that swirl around in our heads – so many stories to share.

Barbara Daniels-Dena’s book, For the Soul: A Collection of Short Stories, is a marvelous collection of stories the author wrote through the years. Each one is dated and, like the one about the black-turned-white crow with a hidden agenda and a secret message, there is often a footnote of what or who inspired the story.

Each story is complete and succinctly told with great attention to detail, though often sparsely revealed in the author’s clever way of leaving the spaces between the lines loaded with veiled messages. The plots are compelling and the characters well defined, making this collection an enjoyable read: not to be read all at once, but to be savored over time.”

You can learn more about Barbara Daniels-Dena and “For the Soul” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/for-the-soul where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

Readers’ Favorite LLC
Media Relations
Louisville, KY 40202

Author Barbara Daniels Dena

Cat Lyon’s Reading Den is Sharing For All Authors Where To Market & Promote Your New Books For Free or at a Discount! This Post Shouldn’t Be Missed…

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It might be a MONDAY, but this Cat is feeling frisky and would like to share some marketing tips and places to help all authors have some low-cost options to promote their books at either No Cost, Free, or Discounted and get exceptional results! I sure know there are many, many authors who might be releasing their very first book, so I want to help out and share some of my discounts and “Go To” places I use for all my marketing clients/friends.

First I would like to share that I am now a Freelance Marketer in Arizona and now Cat L ~ Marketer https://reedsy.com/cat-lyon is now listed on this great place all authors need to be set up on!

It’s called reedsy, https://reedsy.com/discover/ and I’m listed as a Professional Affordable Marketer on their Reedsy Market Place…

The market place side is where authors can find amazing services and providers looking for editing, proof readers, publishing, promo and marketing, and many other services. Professionals, including myself are put through a rigorous approval process to receive a recommendation and added to their list. You see my most current clients and projects I have been working on or currently working on.

And you can request a quote of my affordable marketing plans and consulting at any time. You can also find them here on my website and I am still offering 10% through the end of August when you email me at lyonmedia@aol.com on all three custom plans I offer here: https://catlyonsreadingden.com/cats-affordable-marketing-plans-literary-services-with-free-consulting-heres-what-we-offer/… Cat




SO LET’S GET TO SHARING!!

My first highly recommended book promotion and is offering a deep discount to promote your book on is over on one of my FAV places, BooksShelf … https://www.booksshelf.com/ and they share what they offer in the month before in time for you to set your book up for the next months promo! Here is what they are offering for the whole month of September and you can Book it Now! All this for just $39.

We Invite You To Join Our PlatformSubmit Your Book FOR FREE Or Take Advantage Of The Sept. Promo Packages Below
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Grab your Golden chance to secure a spot on our September Promotional Campaign! Not only we’ll heavily promote your book on our website, you’ll get Twitter posts AND your book will get a review, which will also be promoted on BooksShelf.com And all of this at 70% OFF! They have a huge readership and do a great job in sharing your book once it is listed! Learn More and Get The Promo


Check out some of the other promotional options they offer while you are there.

Do You Want To Be Part Of Every Promotion Each Month
AND
Save Some Money Doing It?

Regardless if you decide on the BASIC, PLATINUM or anywhere in between you’ll be sure to have your book constantly on TOP SPOTS on our website every month, for every promotion! BooksShelf.com 

Cat Loves BooksShelf!



Cat’s next affordable book promotion places and my “Go To” to help authors is over at both Book Goodies and Awesome Gang! I have been working with Deb Carney of https://bookgoodies.com/authors-start-here/ and my buddy Vinny of https://awesomegang.com/advertising-on-awesomegang/ for many years and they do an exceptional job when you advertise and promote your books with them! They have built their sites with a huge readership spread across genre specific sites and so much more.

They key is? YOU NEED to SIGN up for both “The Author Newsletters” when submitting a book for the first time on both sites and they will send YOU discounts, a lot! LOL. They do a fantastic job with promoting your books throughout the large social media presence and groups they have on many platforms.

Check all the amazing testimonials from current authors they have helped on both https://awesomegang.com/testimonials/ and they both give you a FREE Author Interview (Self-Serve Form) to submit that goes along with your Book Promotions! https://bookgoodies.com/category/interviews/ . . . AND?
THIS IS BEING OFFERED On BookGoodies!
( “Everyone is busy one way or another with back to school this week so I am going to keep this short and sweet: BookGoodies Home Page Ads for $25 per week. No coupon needed. Just use this special link:
https://bookgoodies.com/advertising/seasonal-features/
This is only being advertised to our newsletter list but you can share it with your author friends that might not be on our newsletter. They can sign up at the end of the form when they book their ad.

Let’s sell some books! Our paid advertisers will be getting some special promotional opportunities in the next few weeks. Stay tuned and whitelist dc@bookgoodies.com and deborah@bookgoodies.com so you keep getting our emails.

Deborah Carney
BookGoodies Network of Sites for Book Lovers”



AND? Thanks to the hard work Vinny of Awesome gang has put in for you? Here Below is a LIST of BOOK SITES You Can List all your books on for FREE! YUP! FREE! 😊😺✨✨


Get Your Book Featured Across Many Websites For One Low Price!


Places To Submit Your Book For Free Promotion

“In my quest to help authors promote their book I am going to make a list of places where you can submit your book for free to get it in the hands of readers. I realize that it is hard to get your book in the hands of readers and hopefully this resource will grow.”

First place is of course our site.

Awesomegang.com Submit your book

Awesomegang Facebook Page

Bookgoodies.com

BookGoodiesKids.com

Pretty-Hot.com

DiscountBookMan.com

MyBookPlace.com

Author Marketing Club

ToplessCowboy.com – Romance books only

Wanton Reads

MyAdultPlace

FreeBooksy

Just Kindle Books

Free Discounted Books

This Is Writing

Dave over on KindlePreneur. com also has a Great list of the Best Book Promotion Sites.



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Special Author Spotlight ~Roger Stark. Sharing News, Reviews, & Updates For His New Novel “They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War & Family. Kindle Edition Now Released.

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They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War and Family by [Roger Stark]


Fresh from garnishing an awarded 5-Star Book Review by Readers Favorite Magazine, Author Roger Stark Announces his new novel is now released and available in e-book on Amazon Kindle titled “They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War, and Family”. . .

Written By Author Roger Stark


Since writing this fantastic novel project for over 6+yrs, and after having an encounter with the real Marvin who shared his father’s story with him, Roger was on a quest to bring Marvin’s family story to life as he never had the chance to meet his father. I’ve also read this novel and can tell you the exceptional job Roger did with this book. Now, everyone who may be World War II history buffs or fans of military family life or wartime reads, you don’t have to wait for the paperback release, as it just released in e-book on Amazon Kindle!

And since the e-book released? There has been a lot of news and updates about this new book! First? It is currently featured on allauthor.com in their “Book Cover of The Month” contest and you can help Roger win it by stopping by and giving his beautiful book cover a VOTE right here on this link: https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/11893/ just click the link and vote! It’s that simple.

The book reviews are already coming in for “They Called Him Marvin” on both Amazon and Goodreads. So I wanted to share some so my readers and friends can read first hand HOW AMAZING this new novel is! It has a little something for every type of reader. It is a non-fiction based on real letters between Commander Dean and his wife Connie, Marvin’s mother and father. His dad flew a B-29 bomber plane, so plane buffs will enjoy this book too!


By Author Roger Stark



BOOK REVIEWS RECEIVED

Rose City Reader 5.0 out of 5 stars moving WWII history
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021.

They Called Him Marvin is the intimate history of one family caught up the War in the Pacific during WWII. First Lieutenant Dean Sherman was one of some 570 Allied airmen captured by the Japanese. His wife Connie was home in Utah, raising the baby Dean never met.

Roger Stark’s new book tells the story of Dean and Connie Sherman in all its historical context, using their own letters as well as primary source materials. I’m impressed by the research the author put into the book and the way he used the letters and personal story of Dean and Connie to tell the bigger story of the airmen fighting the war in Japan. The book really brings to life the story of the brave men flying B-29 fighters and the harrowing effects the war had on families on both sides.

Dianna N. 5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid descriptions, Real life
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021.

I am reading this story, and am riveted. The author has a way of telling the story that is enjoyable as well as enjoying what the story is about. I’ve felt happy, sad, glad, horrified, and enchanted by the story and by the way it is written. I recommend this book to anyone, as it appeals to several aspects of human nature/real life.


Jillian S.5.0 out of 5 stars A book that will leave you crying
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021

A book that will leave you crying, with a heart full of both longing and love. A reminder to hold those you love close while you can. The window into a true love story through Connie and Dean’s letters surrounded by the realities of horrendous war both broke my heart and filled it with hope.

Showcasing their joy and love while describing what life inside the war was like, what lead to each war action and how the air battles transpired is no easy feat. However this book tackled them all with an engaging narrative that added levity at just the right moments. A difficult, tragic topic to share with the world and so worth reading!


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Now, in more news about Roger and his new e-book release and his book will featured as “The Book of The Day” on The 4th of July at Books Shelf Literary Magazine and a great place for all readers to check out for amazing books of fiction and non-fiction and you’ll see “They Called Him Marvin” highlighted all day!

What an awesome way to pay tribute to those unsung heroes of all wartime and honor those through this novel and whom fought for our Freedom we enjoy on our American Independence Day.

You can visit on the 4th at https://www.booksshelf.com/books/They-Called-Him-Marvin%3A-A-History-of-Love%2C-War-and-Family


They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War and Family ~ Now on Books Shelf

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They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War and Family

By Author

Roger Stark

Nonfiction, Biography / Memoir, Family and Relationships


Short Description

“Destined to become the new Military Family American Classic Novel.”

“They were the fathers we never knew, the uncles we never met, the friends who never returned, the heroes we can never repay. They gave us our world. And those simple sounds of freedom we hear today are their voices speaking to us across the years.” ~Former President Bill Clinton

Such a man was 1st Lt Dean Harold Sherman, B-29 Airplane Commander, Marvin’s father he never met…


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About The Author

I would describe myself as a reluctant writer. But when a story comes along that demands to be told, you pick up your pen.


Six years ago, I heard the story of a friend’s father in World War II. I was so moved by his telling of the story that I asked if he would allow me to write it. The result is the soon-to-be-published “They Called Him Marvin.” My life has been touched in so many ways by being part of documenting this profound story.


My career as an addiction counselor (CDP) lead me to write “The Waterfall Concept; A Blueprint for Addiction Recovery” and co-author “Reclaiming Your Addicted Brain.”
After my counseling retirement, I decided I wanted to learn more about the craft of writing and started attending classes at Portland, Oregon’s Attic Institute.


I learned that there is an amazing number of great writers in my area and were willing to help others improve their skills. My next project is already underway, a memoir of growing in SW Washington called “Life on a Sorta Farm.
My wife of 49 years, Susan, and I still live in the southwest Washington area. We raised seven children and have eleven grandchildren. We love to travel and see the sites and cultures of the world. I still get on my bicycle whenever I can.

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Stop by and visit the authors website and go connect with him too on social media!

Visit Roger’s Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, Amazon, Linkedin ...And a little something EXTRA and Message from the Author!

“Wanna chance to win a free copy of “They Called Him Marvin?” On the Goodreads site 3 signed copies are offered. Three lucky folks will get a personalized, author signed copy! No strings attached! Join in the fun!….. https://www.goodreads.com/…/325926-they-called-him-marvin ~ GOODREADS Giveaway!”



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