Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Presents: The Well-Kept Secret (A Wishville Mystery) by Kari Lee Townsend

 

The Well-Kept Secret (A Wishville Mystery)
by Kari Lee Townsend

About The Well-Kept Secret

The Well-Kept Secret (A Wishville Mystery)
Cozy Fantasy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Wishville, Vermont
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2025
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FL8TQXPB

A Spring Festival. A Magical Murder. A Secret Buried Beneath the Well.

Wishville, Vermont looks like a storybook postcard—complete with forest festivals, quirky locals, and a centuries-old wishing well that allegedly grants one wish each season. But for Lyra Wells, the magic isn’t just folklore—it’s her full-time job. As the half-human, half-Dweller Guardian of the Well, Lyra must keep the peace between the mortal world and the magical realm of Elarion. That means overseeing every seasonal WishFest, keeping tourists entertained, and pretending her glowing cat sidekick isn’t judging everyone.

But when an all-too-nosy antique dealer is found mysteriously dead by the well—and a rare memory crystal is discovered at the scene—the fragile treaty between worlds begins to unravel, and the ethereal Dweller chief enforcer isn’t happy. As the townsfolk whisper about curses and coincidences, something ancient stirs beneath the surface—and it’s not ready to stay hidden.

About Kari Lee Townsend

National Bestselling Author, Agatha, RT Reviewers Choice & Golden Duck Award Nominee. Kari lives in Central New York with her husband & 3 Samoyeds. She’s a lover of wine & travel (especially cruising), obsessed with reality TV, loves to try new things, and thinks there’s nothing better than getting lost in a good book with at least some element of mystery, romance & humor. She writes cozy mysteries & upper middle grade as Kari Lee Townsend, as well as suspense, romance, romantic comedy & women’s fiction as Kari Lee Harmon. She’s most known for her Sunny Meadows Mysteries, Kalli Ballas Mysteries, and a crossover series featuring Sunny, Kalli, their detectives, and their crazy families! The Tasty Trio and Greek Mamas are her favorite characters to write about. Granny Gert is based on her late grandmother and Great Grandma Tootsie is based on her husband’s late grandmother who lived to be nearly 109 years old!

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Purchase Link – Amazon 

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

October 28 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

October 28 – Wine Cellar Library – REVIEW

October 29 – Angel’s Book Nook – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

October 30 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

October 31 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

November 1 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 2 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – CHARACTER GUEST POST

November 3 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

November 4 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 4 – Jane Reads – CHARACTER GUEST POST

November 5 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – REVIEW

November 6 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 7 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

November 8 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

November 9 – Socrates Book Review – REVIEW

November 10 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER GUEST POST

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Celebrate Lit Presents: Anakus Author: Stephen Phillips

 

About the Book

Book: Anakus

Author: Stephen Phillips

Genre: Christian Fiction

Release Date: May 1, 2025

A boy torn from home. A world ruled by empire. A soul in search of redemption.

Anakus is taken from the hills of Ethiopia and thrust into the heart of a vast, brutal empire. From dusty roads to iron-clad legions, he is shaped by hardship, loss, and the long march of history.

But even in the shadow of conquest, a quiet hope endures- whispered through strangers, carried on distant winds, waiting to be found. Set against the backdrop of the ancient world, Anakus is a sweeping historical novel of identity, survival, and the unexpected power of grace.

For readers who believe that light can still rise from darkness-and that some journeys lead not just home, but to the heart of truth.

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

I am a 41 retired U.S. Army veteran. Drawing from a life of service, resilience, and storytelling, I write with raw honesty and vivid imagination

More from Stephen

I have always been inspired by Pilgrim’s Progress’s story of the gospel and the imaginative way Bunyan wrote it. Now, by no means do I expect this book to ever be as successful as Pilgrim’s Progress, but I if one person is changed or saved through it, then to me that is a great success.

Blog Stops

The Lofty Pages, October 17

Inspired by Fiction, October 18

Allyson Jamison, October 19

Simple Harvest Reads, October 20 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 21

Texas Book-aholic, October 22

Artistic Nobody, October 23 (Author Interview)

The Mommies Reviews, October 23

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 24

Blogging With Carol, October 25

Guild Master, October 26 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 27

Books Less Travelled, October 28

Fiction Book Lover, October 29 (Author Interview)

The Bookish Pilgrim, October 29

Blossoms and Blessings, October 30 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Stephen is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

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

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Little Amish Girl by Viola Estrella

 

They took her childhood, but they couldn't take her voice...

At ten years old, Ivy Schrock’s world is shattered when her father’s abuse leaves her hospitalized and torn from her Amish home. Thrust into the foster care system, she is forced to navigate a string of families where survival is never guaranteed. Each placement erodes her trust, yet she slowly learns the strength of independence and the fragile power of friendship.

As Ivy grows, the scars of her past refuse to fade. As a new passion offers a way forward, old shadows resurface, threatening to pull her back under. Heartbreak and betrayal sharpen the questions she cannot escape: Where does she belong, and how much of her past can she leave behind?

Through resilience and courage, Ivy is determined to forge a life of her own, opening her heart to love, friendship, and a future she never thought possible.

 

About The Author

 Viola is a 2010 RWA® RITA® finalist. Her Urban Fantasy, ANGEL VINDICATED, was nominated for Best First Book. In 2015, her paranormal romance novel, HAUNTING YOU, won the Specialized Category in the NTRWA Carolyn Readers Choice Awards and was a CRW Award of Excellence finalist. In 2010 she was honored by her local RWA chapter, Colorado Romance Writers, with the Writer of the Year award. 

 

My Review

 

This is a very different Amish read, it deals with child abuse, and other tough subjects.
The story centers around Ivy Schrock, beginning at ten when all she knows is taken from her because of the abuse her father puts on her.
The author weaves a story that not only has abuse but Human trafficking, drug abuse, and foster homes.
Ivy does make some very dear friends along the way, some are there for this girl, and others turn their back on her.
There are some really sad happening here, but I did enjoy how this book ends.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and was not required to give a positive review.

Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Presents: Rock A Bye Bye Baby: A Cobble Cove Mystery by Debbie De Louise

Rock A Bye Bye Baby: A Cobble Cove Mystery
by Debbie De Louise

About Rock A Bye Bye Baby

Rock A Bye Bye Baby: A Cobble Cove Mystery
Cozy Mystery
6th in Series
Setting – Upstate New York
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
Number of Pages: Approx. 256
More info and Links Coming Soon

When a newborn baby is left on Alicia and John’s doorstep, Sheriff Ramsay sets out to find the parents, but his investigation is put on hold when Mac’s elderly buddy, Bert, is found murdered in his home. The top suspects are Bert’s poker pals who served with him in Vietnam, his ex-wife, and a woman who cleans his house.

Alicia and Gilly team up again to locate the baby’s parents and Bert’s killer while Sneaky conducts a private investigation with Gilly’s cat, Kittykai. Who will find answers to these double mysteries, and are they connected in some way?

About Debbie De Louise

Debbie De Louise is an award-winning author and retired reference librarian. She’s a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters-in-Crime, International Thriller Writers, the Cat Writers’ Association, and the South Carolina Writers Association. She’s published over twenty books including three cozy mystery series, a romance, standalone mysteries, a time-travel novel, and a collection of cat poems. Her stories and poetry appear in over a dozen anthologies. Originally from Long Island, she moved to South Carolina where she now lives with her husband, daughter, and three cats. Learn more about Debbie and her books by visiting her website at https://debbiedelouise.com

Author Links 

Website/Blog/Newsletter Sign-Up: https://debbiedelouise.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.delouise.author/

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Deblibrarian

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2750133.Debbie_De_Louise

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiedelouise/

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/debbie-de-louise

Debbie’s Character’s Chat Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/748912598599469/\

Sneaky the Library Cat’s blog: https://Sneakylibrarycat.wordpress.com

Purchase Links – Coming Soon

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

October 27 – @bibliophile_foodie – REVIEW  

October 27 – Infinite House of Books – SPOTLIGHT

October 28 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

October 28 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

October 29 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

October 29 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

October 30 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

October 30 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

October 31 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT

October 31 – Salty Inspirations – SPOTLIGHT

November 1 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

November 1 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

November 2 – Reading Is My SuperPower – AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 2 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT

November 4 – Cozy Up With Kathy – CHARACTER GUEST POST

November 5 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST

 

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Shattered Amish Identity by Mary Alford

 

When Amish school teacher Hannah York is attacked, she defends herself with skills she never knew she had. CIA agent Titus Miller arrives, claiming that she’s actually fellow agent Lara Redmond—and that she’s in danger from a powerful enemy. Despite suffering from amnesia, Hannah is certain she’s only ever lived a quiet Amish life. But why does Titus seem so familiar, and could it be true that he loved her once? When Hannah’s family is abducted, she and Titus must work together to find them. Can Hannah trust him to help unlock the truth of her past…and keep her safe?

Amazon 

 

About The Author

 Mary Alford is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can’t put down. Her books have garnered several awards and nominations. Mary lives deep in the heart of Texas with her husband, two cats, and a dog. Mary is very active online and would love to connect with readers on Facebook, Instagram, and X. 

 

My Review

Get ready for some non-stop action, sometimes you can't even turn the page before there is more. It also comes down to whom to trust, and I kept changing my opinion here.
What does the CIA have to do with a quiet, rural Amish community? We are about to find out, and from there we are constantly on the move, shots fired. Will they ever feel safe?
Add in amnesia, and then a totally new life, do you remember past lives? Past loves? Even your own family?
This is such a compelling page turner, and when the facts and culprits become known, I never saw it coming.
I am glad that I read this, but in the end I wanted to continue in the lives of these characters!
I received this book through the author, and was not required to give a positive review.  

C Is for Courting (Amish ABCs) by Shelley Shepard Gray

 

he second eldest, Beth Schrock always believed herself the most level-headed sibling. After all, in the wake of their parents’ divorce, it was she who emerged as the caretaker and steadying presence. Yet after almost two years in Ohio, Beth’s life remains the most unsettled.

Unlike her younger sister and brothers, Beth has yet to become Amish, or fall in love, much less marry.
Still, she is about to take on the biggest responsibility of them all. She is going to be a mother. A single mother. While she’s not proud of her actions, she is excited, and hopeful about the sense of purpose this change will bring.

When Beth happens to meet family acquaintance Junior Lambright, they bump heads a bit. But after she takes a part-time job at his successful candle factory, it doesn’t take long for sparks to ignite—or for Junior to decide to be the friend Beth clearly needs.

Still, neither expects a romance. Ten years older than Beth, Junior seems content to devote himself to work and his two senior Labradors. And as Beth’s due date looms, she must choose a path. She considers returning to Cleveland and her high-paying, high-stress, realtor job. She could hire a nanny. But she’d miss so much about Walden—including Junior.

And then, Junior proposes.

Beth is sure Junior’s sweet offer is only to save her reputation. . . . Unless, like her, Junior is also yearning for something more. With faith, and the courage to open their hearts, they might soon find out.

Amazon 

 

About The Author

 

Shelley Shepard Gray is a NYT and USA Today bestselling author. She's published over a hundred novels and has over a million books in print. She currently lives in northern Ohio and writes full time.

Shelley lives just an hour from Holmes County, where many of her Amish-themed novels are set. She currently writes contemporary romance and Amish fiction for a variety of publishers. When not spending time with her family or writing, she can usually be found walking her two dachshunds on one of the many trails in the Cleveland area.

She also bakes a lot, loves coconut cream pie, and will hardly ever pull weeds, mow the yard, or drive in the snow.

Shelley also spends a lot of time on line! Please visit her website, www.shelleyshepardgray.com to find out her latest news or to sign up for her newsletter. Shelley can also be found on FaceBook, Instagram @shelley.s.gray, or on Twitter @ShelleySGray.

 

My Review

 This is the final book in this series, and I have enjoyed getting to know the Schrock family, Martin, Beth, Jonny and Kelsey. We have come a long way since that journey to their Grandparents where they all were going to become Amish.
This is actually Martin and Beth's story. Martin if you have read the previous books has been smitten with Patti, but they have major decisions in their way. Beth, well she is now an unmarried expectant women, and staying with her Grandparents.
We are updated on the lives of these siblings, and yes, there is an epilogue at the end.
There are surprises here, and major chances, a few chuckles, and some big soul searching.
I will miss these characters that I have come to care for!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kensington, and was not required to give a positive review.

Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours Presents: Murder by the Millions (A Literary Dining Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber

 

Murder by the Millions (A Literary Dining Mystery)
by Daryl Wood Gerber

About Murder by the Millions

Murder by the Millions (A Literary Dining Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – North Carolina
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496748204
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496748201
Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496748225
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DX58P859
Audiobook ASIN B0DW5MKYKZ
Audio CD ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8228545793

In a beautiful mountain community near Asheville, North Carolina, caterer and personal chef Allie Catt serves up mouthwatering, literary-themed dinner parties inspired by her clients’ favorite books. Her next event is sure to be a roaring success—if a murderer isn’t a killjoy . . .

If it were true that the best thing a girl can be in this world is a fool, then Allie Catt would be out of luck. Fortunately, Allie’s business is a smashing success. And following her Pride and Prejudice event, grander plans await . . .

Feast for the Eyes bookstore manager and Allie’s best friend, Tegan, is hosting a book club soiree and wants it to be a glittering affair based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic Jazz Age-set novel, The Great Gatsby. Soon, Art Deco table settings and visions of flappers are dancing the Charleston in their heads. Even Tegan’s prickly sister, Vanna, is on board. And surely, Allie’s tuxedo cat, Darcy, thinks it’s the cat’s meow.
Amid the planning, charismatic developer Jason Gardner arrives in town to buy some historic buildings on Main Street. He, too, has plans: to create a modern mall. Allie is more than concerned. She even wants to protest. But when Jason invites her to cater a lavish party, she finds him surprisingly likable. Then she’s summoned to his estate for a meeting—and finds him dead.

Once again Allie’s landed in the middle of a crime scene. Worse, one of her earrings is later discovered near the body. And when police learn she was upset about the mall, she’s suspect #1. Allie’s blossoming sleuthing skills once cleared Tegan’s name, but can she save herself—before a killer writes her a not-so-great Gatsbyesque ending . . .

About Daryl Wood Gerber

Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries, the French Bistro Mysteries, and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, as well as the Cheese Shop Mysteries written under the name Avery Aames. She also writes standalone suspense novels and the Aspen Adams Novels of Suspense. Prior to her career as a novelist, she was an actress with roles in television shows including “Murder, She Wrote,” and she wrote for the popular TV sitcom “Out of this World.” Originally from the Bay Area, she now lives in Southern California, where she likes to cook, garden, and spend time with her frisky Goldendoodle named Sparky.

Author Links

WEBSITE: https://darylwoodgerber.com

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/darylwoodgerber

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INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/darylwoodgerber

GOODREADS: https://goodreads.com/darylwoodgerber

TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@daryl_wood_gerber

AMAZON: https://bit.ly/Daryl_Wood_Gerber_page

NEWSLETTER: https://darylwoodgerber.com/contact-media/

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS

October 21 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW

October 21 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW

October 21 – Hall Ways Blog – REVIEW

October 21 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

October 21 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

October 22 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW, AUTHOR GUEST POST 

October 22 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

October 22 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – REVIEW

October 23 – Ruff Drafts – RECIPE

October 23 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

October 23 – The Plain-Spoken Pen – REVIEW

October 24 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW

October 24 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT

October 24 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

October 24 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

October 25 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

October 25 – Caboodle of Cozies – AUTHOR GUEST POST  

October 26 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW

October 26 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

October 27 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

October 27 – @bibliophile_foodie – REVIEW

October 27 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

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Celebrate Lit Presents: Clara and the Cowboy Author: Erica Vetsch

 

About the Book

Book: Clara and the Cowboy

Author: Erica Vetsch

Genre: Christian Historical Fiction

Release Date: October 13, 2025

She’s the rancher’s daughter. He’s the reformed outlaw who became her father’s foreman. Love was never part of the plan.

Clara Bainbridge has loved Alec for years, long before she left for finishing school in Boston. And though she is convinced he loves her too, he seems determined to push her away now that she’s back. So when the handsome stranger who protects her during a stagecoach robbery reveals that he is her new neighbor, Clara begins to wonder if accepting his suit might be wiser than waiting for Alec.

Ranch foreman Alec McConnell has worked hard to overcome his criminal past and prove himself worthy of Colonel Bainbridge’s trust. When cattle start disappearing from the Cross B Ranch, Alec’s checkered past makes him the prime suspect. He must catch the real rustlers to clear his name, but his growing feelings for the Colonel’s daughter, Clara, threaten to undo everything he’s built. How can he protect her when his very presence in her life could destroy her reputation?

 

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About the Author

Best-selling, award-winning author of The Debutante’s Code, first in the Thorndike & Swann Regency Mystery Series, Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum.

 

 

 

 

More from Erica

Did you, like me, grow up watching westerns on tv? I watched often in reruns as the heyday of the TV Western was waning about the time I was born. But I watched Gunsmoke, The Big Valley, Bonanza, Have Gun, Will Travel, The Rifleman, Wagon Train, The Virginian, and more.

And so grew my love of the old west, of cowboys, cattle drives, frontier justices, and rolling tumbleweeds.

I also read westerns. Zane Grey, Louis L’Amour, Abel Shott (Yes, that was the pen name of the man who wrote the series called Solo Strand: The Silver Kid.) I was a firm believer in The Code of the West.

So, when it came time to write my own ‘cowboy book’ I took much inspiration from the screen and the page.

Clara and the Cowboy is the story of Alec and Clara, a cowboy and the ranch owner’s daughter. There’s cattle rustling, gunplay, good vs. evil, a damsel in distress…all the best parts of western classic lore. I had such fun writing it, influenced by those who had written the genre before me.

The setting was chosen (Southwest Idaho) because of a series of books I had read as a teen, written by Glenn Balch, about a ranching family near Nampa, ID. I’ve never been to that part of the US, but I felt as if I had because I read those books (many times!)

As I look back on the hours I spent watching classic westerns on tv and reading western fiction, I’m reminded of the impact they had on my life. How they taught that good and evil exist in the world, and that it takes bravery to stand up and do the right thing. I learned that honor and integrity do not come without cost, and that actions have consequences.

Who would have thought that watching a rerun of The Big Valley would instill a desire to embrace the cowboy culture through my own fiction?

I hope you enjoy reading Clara and the Cowboy, and that perhaps it takes you back to your own childhood of rooting for the man in the white hat to get the girl he loves before the credits roll.

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, October 14

Book Looks by Lisa, October 15

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 15

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 16

For Him and My Family, October 17

Devoted Steps, October 17

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 18

Devoted To Hope, October 18

Simple Harvest Reads, October 19 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)

Fiction Book Lover, October 20 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

Books You Can Feel Good About, October 20

lakesidelivingsite, October 21

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 21

She Lives to Read, October 22

Pens Pages & Pulses, October 22

Books Less Travelled, October 23

Blossoms and Blessings, October 23

Life on Chickadee Lane, October 24

Cover Lover Book Review, October 24

Bizwings Blog, October 25

Melissa’s Bookshelf, October 25

Pause for Tales, October 26

Holly’s Book Corner, October 26

Jodie Wolfe, October 27

Vicky Sluiter, October 27

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Erica is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

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

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Celebrate Lit Presents: Beneath False Stars Author: S.D. Grimm

 

About the Book

Book: Beneath False Stars

Author: S.D. Grimm

Genre: YA Science Fiction

Release Date: September 9, 2025

The day to open the centuries-old Dome gates and reintegrate genetically engineered people back into normal society has arrived. There’s one caveat—their powers must remain suppressed.

Amidst this Project Integration Initiative, hacker Ryleigh Stevens has her whole life planned out. The plan? Prevent a second Universal Tech War in two simple steps. First, help Project Integration Phase One succeed—but not for the reason she pretends. Next, infiltrate the rebellion and sabotage Phase Two—the part that would grant people unbridled access to their superhuman abilities.

Too bad the one person who can make her plan reality is her sworn enemy. He’s dangerous. He’s Powered. And he’s the reason her brother is dead. Faced with an impossible choice, Ryleigh must decide how to do what’s right for the good of all humanity, even if it means sacrificing everything she holds dear—again.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

With a name like S.D. Grimm, how could she be anything but a writer of fantasy and sci-fi with equal parts sparkle and darkle? Always the dreamer, she’s been sorted into Gryffindor, she checks wardrobes for secret worlds, and has a blue lightsaber. She is the author of several young adult titles spanning many speculative genres, and she works as a freelance editor and writing coach. Her office is anywhere she can curl up with her laptop and at least one dog.

 

 

 

More from S.D.

What makes a fantasy writer change lanes and enter the world of science fiction?

My story actually goes back to that famous phrase “never say never.” I have ALWAYS loved both genres equally. If the question is Star Wars or LOTR? X-Men or Harry Potter? Hunger Games or Vampire Diaries? My answer is going to be, Why not all of it? But I always said I’d never write sci-fi. The reason? I didn’t think I’d ever be able to pull it off.

That’s one of the fun things about being a writer though . . . you get these little glimmers of shiny story ideas that just won’t stop sparkling in your mind. And eventually you follow the spark, and well, the rest is history.

Beneath False Stars started like that for me. But because I still believed I’d never be able to write a good sci-fi, I’d just write it for fun. To create for creation’s sake. And it was fun! Having a project that existed as something no one would ever read gave me permission to try new things, stretch my storytelling in new and exciting ways. And after a long period of burnout, this story carried me back into the heart of why I write. It was exactly what I needed.

But that wasn’t all.

Remember, it was never my intention to actually share this book. But it became something that I was too excited about to NOT share. So I tested the waters. When several writer friends read it and told me it was their favorite of all my books to date, I knew it was something that was never meant to sit in a drawer. In a way that scared me.

So, I did what the main character in the book would have told me to do—I decided not to let my fears win. And I shared. And now it’s going to be in print! That only goes to show that when a project you’re passionate about pulls at your heartstrings for attention, listen. You don’t have to know that project’s future. Just revel in its present, and let yourself create. <3

~ S.D. Grimm

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, October 13

Artistic Nobody, October 14 (Spotlight)

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, October 15

Simple Harvest Reads, October 16 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 17 (Spotlight)

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, October 18 (Author Interview)

The Lofty Pages, October 18

Tell Tale Book Reviews, October 19

Guild Master, October 20 (Author Interview)

Wishful Endings, October 20

Texas Book-aholic, October 21

Vicky Sluiter, October 22 (Spotlight)

For Him and My Family, October 23

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Celebrate Lit Presents Epic Book Launch: The Bible Companion Book 6 Psalms Author: Karen Westbrook Moderow

 

 

 

About the Book

Book: The Bible Companion Book 6 Psalms

Author: Karen Westbrook Moderow

Genre: Bible Study

Can you tell God how you feel? The Bible Companion Book 6 helps you approach God with both honesty and respect. A simple one-chapter-a-day format lets you engage with Scriptures without the pressure of schedules, homework, or heavy reading loads. Short daily readings and thought-provoking questions connect your story to God’s Word. For personal and group study.

 

In the Books of Wisdom (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs), God speaks to us in poetry—the language of the heart. In Psalms we mourn, celebrate, and worship with people who run to God in the best and worst seasons of life. Their experiences give us hope. If you feel alone, if you are hurting, if you need grace, join the psalmists who find forgiveness and strength in God's presence.

 

Excerpt from the Book

Instead, we linger, allowing the images to take hold of our imaginations. We sit quietly and let our hearts catch up with the words, allowing the Holy Spirit to settle our emotions and to gently correct us or redirect us.

Psalms isn’t a set of principles, laws, or facts—it’s a journal of real-life people in real-life situations who are changed by their encounter with God.

 

We read Psalms:

             

§  To know what God is like. The psalms have been called the portrait gallery of God. They give us snapshots of God’s character in such images as a strong tower, a rock, a shepherd, a warrior, a mother, a father.

§  As a mirror of the soul. We not only see God as we read, we see ourselves. Putting ourselves in the “sandals” of the author, we discover if we’re moving toward or away from God.

§  While anticipating Jesus. The imagery of the psalms follows us into the New Testament. Da­vid’s depiction of God as a shepherd (Ps. 23) connects us to Jesus, “the good shepherd” (John 10), and we realize the hope of this ancient book rests on Christ.

 

 

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Excerpt Seven: https://nannie3.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-bible-companion-book-6.html

 

About the Author

 

 

KAREN WESTBROOK MODEROW is a Bible teacher and author who

brings a storyteller’s perspective to Scripture. She holds master’s degrees in

theology and creative writing and loves introducing others to Jesus through the

stories told in God’s Word.

 

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