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Monday, July 13, 2026
A Boy Becoming Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
A Renewed Vision for a Kinder, Gentler World
Coming of Age Memoir
Date Published: May 14, 2026
Publisher: MindStir Media
What if the most important lessons in life came from the ordinary
moments we often overlook?
A Boy Becoming: A Renewed Vision for a Kinder,
Gentler World is an inspiring coming-of-age memoir that invites readers into
the private journals, drawings, reflections, and life experiences of young
author Eddy Yang. Compiled from diary entries written between the ages of ten
and sixteen, this powerful memoir chronicles the journey of a young boy
learning how to navigate family, faith, friendship, sports, responsibility,
and personal growth.
Through honest reflections and meaningful life
lessons, Eddy explores what it means to build character in a world that often
values achievement over integrity. Along the way, he learns that becoming a
better person is not about perfection—it is about practice.
As an
ice hockey goalie, Eddy discovers courage, resilience, humility, discipline,
and the ability to recover from failure. Through conversations with his
parents, guidance from teachers and coaches, experiences with service, and
moments of self-reflection, he learns that true strength comes from within and
that growth happens one choice at a time.
Filled with wisdom beyond his
years, A Boy Becoming explores timeless themes including:
✔ Character
Development and Personal Growth
✔ Kindness, Compassion, and Empathy
✔ Family Values and Faith
✔ Self-Reflection and Emotional Growth
✔ Discipline, Responsibility, and Resilience
✔ Youth Leadership and Positive Decision-Making
✔ Sportsmanship and Life Lessons from Hockey
✔ Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Humility
✔ Identity, Purpose, and Self-Discovery
At the heart of this
reflective memoir is a simple but powerful truth: character is built slowly
through ordinary moments. Every mistake, every challenge, every act of
kindness, every lesson learned, and every effort to improve becomes part of
the process of becoming.
Perfect for teens, young adults, parents,
educators, coaches, mentors, and anyone interested in personal development, A
Boy Becoming offers encouragement, insight, and hope for readers navigating
their own journey of growth.
Inside You'll Discover:
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Honest diary reflections from childhood through adolescence
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Life lessons from family, faith, sports, and service
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Thought-provoking insights about character and
self-improvement
● Inspirational messages for young
people facing challenges and uncertainty
● Practical wisdom about
becoming someone you respect
Memorable Quotes from the Book
"Kind is more important than smart. Logic has no moral. We must be nice no matter what."
"Forgiveness frees you more than it frees the other person."
"Possessions should not
possess you."
"A distracted driver misses exits. A distracted life misses
destiny."
"Remember: you are not your trophies. You are not your
mistakes. You are the daily effort that nobody sees."
If you enjoy
inspirational memoirs, coming-of-age stories, personal growth books, youth
leadership, family-centered nonfiction, or books that encourage reflection and
character development, A Boy Becoming will resonate long after the final
page.
Because becoming a better person isn't a destination—it's a
lifelong journey.
About the Author
Eddy Yang is a student, writer, ice hockey goalie, and young author whose work
focuses on self-reflection, personal growth, family values, faith, discipline,
and character development.
His passion for writing began long before he
imagined becoming an author. Throughout childhood, Eddy kept journals, diary
entries, drawings, comics, and reflections that documented his experiences,
thoughts, challenges, and questions about life.
Over time, these personal
writings evolved into something larger—a record of growth from childhood
into adolescence.
The Beginning of a Writer
Eddy never started writing with the intention of publishing a book.
He wrote to understand himself.
Sometimes he wrote after difficult experiences. Other times he
wrote after learning valuable lessons from parents, teachers, coaches,
teammates, or faith. Writing became a way to process emotions, reflect on
mistakes, and preserve important moments.
As he revisited years of
journals and drawings, he recognized a story unfolding: the story of
becoming.
Hockey and Character
As an ice hockey goalie, Eddy has learned lessons that extend far beyond the rink.
Goaltending taught him courage,
resilience, humility, patience, and discipline. It taught him how to handle
pressure, recover from failure, and continue improving after setbacks.
These
experiences became a powerful influence on his understanding of personal
growth and are woven throughout his writing.
Why He Wrote A Boy
Becoming
Eddy wrote A Boy Becoming because he believes growth happens through ordinary moments.
Character is not built overnight.
It develops
through repeated choices, honest reflection, mistakes, perseverance,
gratitude, forgiveness, and love.
His hope is that
readers—especially young people—will recognize that they are not
alone in their struggles and that becoming a better person is a lifelong
journey worth embracing.
Mission
Through his writing, Eddy hopes to inspire readers to:
● Practice kindness
● Develop discipline
●
Embrace humility
● Learn from mistakes
● Strengthen character
●
Value family and faith
● Continue growing every day
"Kind is more
important than smart. Logic has no moral. We must be nice no matter what."
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The Rough Life Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Children's Book
Date Published: June 10, 2026
Publisher: MindStir Media
The Rough Life is the adventure of a brand new golf ball named Vic, who
finds himself playing his very first round of golf. Things start off well, but
Vic quickly learns how humbling the game of golf can be when he is lost in the
rough. Vic journeys through the rough, finding a home and making friends with
other lost golf balls. While it’s a comfortable life, Vic is not content
just watching golf as it happens around him. Vic and his new friends devise a
plan to get out of the rough and back in the game.
About the Author
Danny Fanelli is a husband, father, elementary school teacher and coach from Westchester, New York. He began playing golf and fell in love with the game at 30 years young. One of his biggest fears in life is sinking a hole-in-one while playing solo (he’s come close). When he is not playing golf or practicing his form in the living room, Danny takes turns with his wife chasing his two, wild children.
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
The Needs of the Heart Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Self-Help / Philosophy
Date Published: May 30, 2023
Living in this world is hard, no matter the point in history or the
dominant culture which governs how society conducts itself.
Wars, famine, political corruption, economic depression, social injustice, civil unrest, all of which leads to the spiritual, personal unrest of the human soul.
And it makes us wonder... How do I, as a person, and we as human beings, work together individually yet collectively to make the world a better place for those who live here today and for those who will be born into this world tomorrow?
Aspiring author Phillip Anderson, author of The Needs of the Heart, provides deep insight into the human emotional spectrum as well as giving deep introspective insight into the emotions and principles he believes people of all races, religions, ethnicities, and demographic backgrounds need to not only make themselves better people, but the world a better place.
About the Author
Hello, my name is Phillip Anderson. I am a young Author from New York
City. My love for writing started when I was 16 years old when I was writing
in my journals rather than thinking about publishing a book as a professional
Author. I graduated high school in 2014 and later in that year was accepted
into Morehouse College where I would graduate with a Bachelors degree in
Kinesiology. However, It wasn't until I was in grad school where my passion
for writing truly took hold. After completing the first year of my 2 year
master's program, I dropped out of the program to pursue my passion of
writing. A year and a half later, I would go on to complete and publish my
first book titled The needs of the Heart in 2020 with the intent to pursue
writing as a full time endeavor.
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Friday, July 10, 2026
Summer of the Blue Jay Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Literary Fiction Novella
Date Published: March 30, 2026
Publisher: Manhattan Book Group
What would you do with the last 24 hours of your life?
For nineteen-year-old Tina, the answer is simple: live.
After receiving devastating news, Tina refuses to spend her final hours confined to a hospital bed. With time slipping away and an impossible dream still burning inside her, she convinces Jake, a fellow patient, to run. Together, they escape the hospital, steal a car, and set out for New York City—determined to squeeze an entire lifetime into one unforgettable day.
As their frantic parents race to find them, Tina and Jake chase freedom through the heart of the city. From the peaceful lawns of Central Park to the dazzling lights of Times Square, every stop becomes a stolen moment, every laugh an act of defiance, and every heartbeat a reminder that time is the one thing no one can bargain for.
But as the sun begins to set, their breathtaking adventure turns into a race toward one final, symbolic destination—one that will test their courage, their bond, and the meaning of a life fully lived.
Emotional, urgent, and deeply human, Summer of the Blue Jay is a poignant contemporary novella about friendship, love, resilience, and the power of choosing joy when the clock is running out.
Perfect for readers who enjoy heartfelt coming-of-age fiction, emotional literary stories, and thought-provoking books that ask life’s biggest questions, this unforgettable debut reminds us that tomorrow is never promised—and that one day can hold the meaning of a lifetime.
About the Author
Mike DeMaio is an author and seasoned technology professional whose
career has spanned more than twenty-five years in corporate Information
Technology, including leadership roles supporting global teams across the
pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty food industries.
After decades of solving complex technical challenges, Mike turned to writing as a way to explore the human stories behind pressure, change, resilience, and time. What began as humorous reflections on life in IT soon evolved into a deeper creative calling, leading him from industry commentary and tech-focused articles into fiction.
His debut novella, Summer of the Blue Jay, asks one of life’s most powerful questions: what would you do if you only had twenty-four hours left? Inspired by Mike’s own reflections on career disruption, identity, and the urgency of living intentionally, the story blends emotional depth with a fast-paced journey about friendship, courage, and the priceless value of the present moment.
Mike continues to develop a diverse range of writing projects, including humorous technology-inspired work, fiction, and thriller concepts. Through his storytelling, he hopes to remind readers that time is never guaranteed—and that the moments we choose to truly live are the ones that matter most.
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
The Edge of Motherland Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Literary Fiction
Date Published: May 14, 2026
Publisher: Manhattan Book Group
A moving literary novel about friendship, identity, belonging, and the
search for home in a divided America.
In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial reckoning of 2020, two unlikely friends are forced to confront what home really means.
A young Black man and a middle-aged White man meet through the Indianapolis tech company where they both work. Though separated by age, race, and life experience, they discover a powerful connection through music, poetry, and the emotional landscapes that have shaped them. What begins as an unusual friendship becomes something deeper as both men find themselves questioning the world around them—and their place within it.
Disillusioned by their state’s response to the pandemic and shaken by the racial strife unfolding across the country, the two men leave Indianapolis on a transformative journey. Against the eerie backdrop of a fractured America, they face isolation, grief, uncertainty, and the complicated truths that define love, loyalty, friendship, and identity.
As the road carries them away from everything familiar, they begin to reevaluate their beliefs, their histories, and the meaning of belonging. Through shared adversity, conversation, art, and memory, they forge a bond that challenges them to see themselves—and each other—with greater honesty and compassion.
The Edge of Motherland by Michael Leppert is a moving work of cultural heritage fiction for readers who appreciate character-driven literary fiction, contemporary historical fiction, stories of unlikely friendship, and novels that explore race, resilience, connection, and hope during uncertain times.
“Motherland is a poignant story about love, friendship,
identity—and the music, poetry, and places that shape us.”
—Lesley
Weidenbener, Managing Editor, Indianapolis Business Journal
About the Author
Michael Leppert is an award-winning lecturer, columnist, essayist, and author based in Indianapolis, Indiana. A longtime communicator, public affairs professional, and educator, Leppert brings decades of experience in government, policy, business, and storytelling to his work.
He teaches speech and writing at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and serves as an adjunct professor at IU’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He earned his B.S. in Public Affairs from Indiana University and his M.S. in Communication from Northwestern University, building a career rooted in the two fields that have shaped his life: government and communication.
Before entering academia and writing, Leppert spent thirteen years in public service for the State of Indiana. His career began at the Indiana Boys School, where he worked for five years and later served as program manager in the Intensive Treatment Unit. He then spent eight years at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, ultimately serving as Executive Director of the IURC. In that role, he became known for his ability to explain complex and often controversial issues with clarity, insight, and accessibility.
After leaving state government in 2002, Leppert spent two decades as a private-sector lobbyist, public affairs consultant, and communications advisor, working with corporations, nonprofits, government leaders, community organizations, and business executives to help advance strategic priorities. His experience with public policy, political systems, and institutional decision-making has deeply informed his fiction and nonfiction writing.
Leppert began writing a weekly column in 2014, with his work appearing in newspapers throughout Indiana. His first book, Contrary to Popular Belief: A Chronicle of a Progressive in Indiana, was published in 2016. His novel Flipping the Circle, published by Greenleaf Book Group in 2021, is a political thriller that draws from his deep knowledge of Indiana politics, lobbying, and government culture. His fiction explores power, corruption, identity, morality, and the complicated human stories behind public life.
At the heart of Leppert’s work is a passion for helping people understand complicated ideas through story. Whether in the classroom, in public commentary, or on the page, he is driven by the belief that storytelling can bring clarity, challenge assumptions, and create meaningful connection.
Michael lives in a historic neighborhood in downtown Indianapolis with his wife, Amy Levander, and their rescue dog, Birdie. He has two adult children, Alex and Jack. He and Amy are competitive golfers, beach walkers, and enthusiastic lovers of live music, comedy, and theater.
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Storms of Crick Road Bridge Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Crime Thriller
Date Published: April 8, 2026
Publisher: MindStir Media
Eden Valley is a quiet town in northwestern Pennsylvania still healing
from a dark chapter in its history. Two years ago, the community was shaken by
a kidnapping and a series of murders. Tom Stallings, the celebrated town hero,
solved the crimes and identified the evil demon responsible. In an effort to
revitalize the town, Tom's son, Josh, has purchased the town's orchard, naming
it The Stallings Orchard at Crick Road Bridge.
However, Tom is soon informed by the local sheriff that he and his family are the targets of a threatening letter, mysteriously signed "The Avenger." The unknown author accuses Tom and Josh of being land-grabbers with blood on their hands and vows to seek revenge.
Against this tense backdrop, three individuals-each driven by their own pain and misguided sense of justice-embark on separate journeys of revenge. While the first merely seeks to resolve personal grievances and jealousy through minor acts of vandalism, the other two harbor far more sinister intentions, representing both physical and metaphorical storms on a path of chaos and destruction.
About the Author
David Kerr grew up in the small, rural community of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, in the '50s and '60s where the main source of employment was farming or working in the steel mill industry. Surrounded by families who struggled to maintain their middle- class lifestyle and hold tightly to the American values of God, family, and country, little did he realize that these people and places would become the inspiration for his novels.
A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Kerr served as an English teacher and school administrator for forty-four years. Following his retirement, he wrote and published two mystery novels, Secrets of Crick Road Bridge and Storms of Crick Road Bridge.
Today, he and his wife, Lois, live in Woodstock, Georgia, where they enjoy being close to their daughter Paige, son-in-law, Chris, and grandsons, Banks and Ford
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