Gay AF #rabtbooktours

The Military Career of a Georgia Drag Queen

Biography / LGBTQ

Date Published: February 13, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

Meet Jay Claypool, and his alter ego Dixie Crystal. On his own from an early age, and embracing his sexuality and the performance art of drag, Jay recounts his early years as a nightclub performer, the 9-11 tragedy; and how it propelled him into a 20 plus years military career in the United States Air Force. A collection of stories that are hilarious, heartbreaking; and at times surreal, Gay AF is the autobiography of an entertainer who has persevered through the often-changing legal landscape and demanding service reorganizations within the DoD. Jay finds himself working within some of the most elite Air Force organizations, planning and executing unique no-fail missions; and Dixie Crystal is always along for the adventure.

 

About the Author

Jay Claypool is a 20+ year United States Veteran, and freshman author originally from Augusta Georgia. As a young drag performer, and frequent night club fixture, Jay strives to be a source of inspiration to anyone which wild ambition, who also may be doubting their sexuality, individuality and artistic freedom, specifically within the ranks of the military. He currently lives in DC with his husband Douglas, a veteran Navy Corpman.

 

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Arrested Book Blitz #rabtbooktours

 A Memoir of the American First Lady of Nice, France and the French Riviera

Memoir

Date Published: March 17, 2024

Publisher: ‎ BookBaby

 

Growing up in Beverly Hills with two famous uncles - a cosmetics magnate and a well-connected mobster - eventually led Ilene Médecin to a romantic and glamorous life as the American First Lady of Nice and the French Riviera. "Arrested" follows Ilene through her marriage to Jacques Médecin, a Medici Count fondly known as "King Jacquou," who was the last scion of a century old political dynasty. Her unique experience is from the perspective of an American woman living in France, married to a powerful French politician ruling the Côte d'Azur as they shared their social circle with Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. Life was extraordinary among royals, celebrities, and politicians. From the enchanted pages of a storybook Camelot, being at the pinnacle of a fantasy existence, only to fall from grace to the depths of a French prison cell. While there were trysts and scandals, nothing prepared Ilene for the demise of a prominent political family and her eventual arrest for her husband's alleged wrongdoings. As for Jacques, sadly, taking up residence in Uruguay was a puzzling end to a stellar political career.

Neither political exile nor arrest had ever been on Ilene's bucket list, but she found herself checking them both off. Her late husband, Jacques Médecin, had been Mayor of Nice, President of Alpes-Maritimes (presiding over the Côte d'Azur), French Minister of Tourism, Member of Parliament, and a Medici Count. Rest assured, "King Jacquou" was no ordinary politician as he ruled the expanse of the French Riviera. Curiously, he also gained notoriety being the official reference for proper Salad Niçoise as the published author of a widely acclaimed cookbook, "Cuisine Niçoise, Recipes From A Mediterranean Kitchen."

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Secrets of a Gay Man Growing Up In the 1950s Review #GoddessFish

 

SECRETS OF A GAY MAN GROWING UP IN THE 1950S

by Jonathan Feinn

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GENRE: Memoir

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BLURB:

The Blessing of Self -Acceptance

I decided to write my memoir when I reached my mid-eighties. Given the gift of longevity, I felt a strong need to review my life openly and to recall both the joyful moments as well as the days and nights of feeling anguish and hopelessness. Highlighting events and experiences in my life has given me the opportunity to better understand the emotional and physical cost over the years of denying the person I am and the pain of self-rejection.

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Excerpt 

My parents grew up in very different families. My paternal grandparents immigrated to America from the Ukraine when my father was only a year old. Grandma Sonia had been a victim during a pogrom and through the efforts of a cousin living in the United States, the family was able to come to America and settle in Chicago.

Neither of my grandparents spoke English but were fluent in Russian and Yiddish. They parented five sons one of whom had a very serious dysfluency and was thought to be retarded. Given the lack of understanding and resources during his early childhood, he never received any specific help and suffered throughout his life from emotional problems. I don’t remember having much connection to him, but I was aware that Uncle Joe felt rejection from my father who was a lawyer and the youngest brother who was a doctor. I remember feeling, frightened as a young child when my father would yell at him. The oldest son was married and already had a son when I was born.

Three of the uncles lived in an apartment with my grandparents above ours in a two flat building. There was much tension between the brothers and throughout my childhood I have memories of yelling and screaming fights between the brothers. I felt somewhat closer to my uncle Jack who I remember sitting me on his lap when I was a young child and singing to me; ’Thai Thai tiddly tum’ I remember feeling safe with him.

Looking back, I realize my paternal grandparents were depressed. I never saw them affectionate with one another. Grandma Sonia had been raised in a family in Moscow with some financial means and had opportunities to be educated in the arts and dancing. My grandfather came from a religious but impoverished family in Odessa. Neither grandparent ever shared anything with me about their lives in Europe which saddens me. I realize how difficult and painful it would have been for them and of course, there was the language problem. From time to time when my parents were out for the evening my grandfather would be my ‘babysitter’. I was told when I grew older that one night when Grandpa Zelig was the sitter, my parents returned and found him fast asleep and snoring while I was up playing with my toys.

My parents spoke to my grandparents in Yiddish and as a child I wanted to understand what they were saying. Over time I began to develop a beginning understanding of Yiddish and knew a few expressions which I tried to speak to my grandfather. He would always say ‘You American boy. NO speak Yiddish.’ In my adult years, I regret a missed opportunity to become a competent Yiddish speaker.

How difficult it must have been for my grandfather to support the family on a fish peddler’s income though the war years were hard financially for most people including my parents; my father did provide financial help to my grandparents in addition to supporting the four of us. Meanwhile grandmother Sonia Sarah had to adjust mealtimes to each of her son’s different schedules and preferences. She was very protective of her disabled son and on her death-bed begged family members to promise to care for him, Despite my uncle’s disability, he was able to work and live an independent life eventually getting married.

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Ornery Owl's Review

Rating: Four out of Five stars

Reading this memoir was like sitting down for a friendly chat with the author. Being heterosexual, I never directly experienced homophobia, but I related to his feelings of being an outsider from the start. 

The author begins his story by discussing how he always felt different from the rest of his family. He was a big kid, and his mother and the social worker would make cracks about his weight and tell him he needed to "cut back on sweets." I didn't become heavy until I was older, but I developed bulimia at twelve years old because of my fear of gaining weight. 

The author and I also share having family from an East European/Slavic background. His paternal grandparents were from Ukraine. My father's maternal grandparents were from Lithuania. Both of our families shared a strongly rigid sense of what was right and proper. Anything falling outside these strict perimeters was wrong and shameful. Like the author, my late father expressed regret at not having been taught to speak the language of his family of origin. Many immigrants in the early to mid-twentieth century wanted their descendants to be fully Americanized.

The story flows at a steady, easygoing pace. The author has done many interesting things during his lifetime, including traveling and teaching students with special needs. It was a pleasure to accompany him on his journey from a conflicted young man to someone who has finally learned to accept himself.

This book is a good choice for readers who enjoy reading true accounts. There is nothing scandalous or salacious, but nothing is prettied up either. I loved the realness of the author's recollections.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Jonathan holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and was trained to serve both as a teacher and administrator providing guidance to staff and to children and adolescents with identified emotional disturbance and behavior disorders. He has served as a consultant to differing programs in both public and private school settings and was the director of a high school off-campus learning center serving students who required part-time placement outside the main building.

He has held faculty positions at National College in Evanston, Illinois and Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania where he taught students studying for both Master’s degrees and state certification. Prior to his retirement, he taught gifted elementary students in a ‘pull-out’ program. He is currently retired and continues his love of travel. To date he has visited 22 countries where he developed meaningful and lasting friendships with people in differing settings throughout the world.

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A Special Life Book Blitz #rabtbooktours

 

The story of a life

 

Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help

Date Published: August 31, 2023

 

 

Immerse yourself in Tanja Begerack's world, a life shaped by extraordinary experiences and a belief in the supernatural.

From Tanja Begerack's poignant childhood, where she first made contact with spirits, to paranormal encounters and near-death experiences, her extraordinary journey unfolds. These encounters have not only profoundly transformed her own life but will also challenge readers' perspectives on the world.

Despite significant physical disabilities, Tanja Begerack has learned to harness her thoughts and beliefs as driving forces to positively shape her life and pursue her dreams. In "A Special Life," she shares valuable advice, offering readers the opportunity to discover their own thoughts and dreams as keys to a fulfilled existence.

This book is much more than an autobiography; it is a treasure trove of inspiration and courage. Allow yourself to be captivated by Tanja Begerack's story, expanding your own perspective on the supernatural and the boundless power of thoughts. "A Special Life - The Story of a Life" will not only provoke contemplation but also empower you to forge your own path and fearlessly pursue your dreams.

Take a glimpse into a world beyond the ordinary and let Tanja Begerack's extraordinary and multifaceted life story touch you.

About the Author

Tanja Begerack was born in Munich in 1984 and spent most of her childhood in Germany, but also in Spain for a while. As an author, empath, clairvoyant medium, spiritual companion and mental trainer, she is already well known in the media.

Even as a little girl, who was born with a physical disability (severe scoliosis with Klippelfeil syndrome), she had access to the media and spiritual world. This made her realize early on that there is more than meets the eye of the human mind and that she has a purpose on earth.

In the past, the author supervised a number of social projects, among other things, and has been sharing her spiritual experiences and knowledge of the spiritual world with people all over the world for many years.

She began writing about her life some time ago and now gives readings and lectures. In addition, she plans to publish more books and to support various social and spiritual-medial projects.

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Raising Wrenns Book Blitz #rabtbooktours

 

Memoir

Date Published: January 31, 2024

 

 

The only way people get out of Worcester is in a body bag, people used to say when Mal was growing up in the Main South neighborhood-crash-landing in house after house like true wrens, her family's nutty avian namesake.

Raising Wrenns recounts her trips back to Worcester after the men in her family lost their lives; first her dad when he was shot, and later her brother who committed suicide jumping off a roof. On these trips she revisits the shoddy apartments they perched in, resurrecting her macabre, sometimes comical childhood memories of the streets where they fought bloody and birdlike for their survival.

The book is cordoned by fantastical and scientific stories comparing her family's world and personality traits with those of wrens. It also contains a creative history of Worcester, a former factory town plagued by poverty, addiction, and violence-a cycle that Mal, unlike her brother and father, was able to escape.

About the Author

Mal Wrenn Corbin was born in Worcester, MA and after a turbulent childhood, went on to be a first-generation college graduate of Dartmouth College. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree at Dartmouth, she went on to earn her Master of Education degree at Boston College.

Today, Mal works as a business development professional for a leading financial services firm. Along with her husband and nineteen-year-old son, she lives in Duxbury, a bedroom community nestled between Boston and Cape Cod, along the Massachusetts shoreline.

 

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Lost Boyz To Men Release Blitz #rabtbooktours

 

Autobiography Poetry

Date Published: October 21st 2023

 

 

 

Step into the lyrical world of Lost Boyz To Men: From My Heart To Your Eyez where each poem is a portal into the depths of the human experience.

Prepare to be ushered into an intimate poetic journey that spans the raw recesses of the human experience. This isn't just an autobiography; it's a lyrical testament to the resilience of the spirit and the transformative power of words.

Each poem serves as a window, shedding light on the myriad phases of the author's life. From the naive wonders of childhood, through the turbulent storms of adolescence, and into the reflective introspections of adulthood, every poem is a snapshot, capturing moments that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Trials lay the groundwork. These poems echo with heartbreaks, missed opportunities, and battles with inner struggles. The poet doesn't shy away from the darkness that sometimes shrouds life, instead choosing to confront it head-on with words that both sting and soothe.

Transparency is where the soul of the book truly shines. While observing these poems the readers will find brutally honest reflections on the self, unfiltered emotions, and revelations about the author's struggles with identity, relationships, and purpose. These poems act as confessions, giving voice to the silent sufferings and hidden yearnings that many of us feel but are often too afraid to express.

And finally, in Triumph, the tone evolves from despair to determination, from contemplation to celebration. The poems here are tributes to victories big and small—overcoming past traumas, finding love in unexpected places, and embracing one's own uniqueness. They resonate with hope, reminding readers that after every storm, there's a rainbow waiting to be discovered.

Accompanied by original illustrations that mirror the evocative nature of the poems, Lost Boyz To Men is more than a collection of words. It's a symphony of emotions, a manifesto of survival, and a beacon of hope. Readers will emerge from its pages with a renewed appreciation for life's highs and lows, and the preciousness of each moment in between.

 

About the Author

Marquis "Red" Jackson's story is one of redemption, resilience, and determination. Once a troubled teenager lost in a haze of misdirection and rebellion, Red’s life was a storm of poor decisions and missed opportunities. The streets knew him, not as a menace, but as one of its many lost souls searching for meaning in all the wrong places.

Yet, even in the darkest moments, a spark of potential always flickered within him. That spark, however faint, caught the attention of those who saw more in Red than he saw in himself. Through the intervention of mentors, compassionate family members, and moments of profound realization, Red began a difficult journey towards self-awareness and redemption.

Today, Red is a beacon of hope for many. He celebrates a blissful 17-year marriage with his best friend and confidante, Brandy. Their partnership is a testament to love’s enduring power to heal and inspire. Together, they have brought four beautiful children into the world, each a reflection of their unwavering commitment to family and to creating a brighter future.

Red's past now serves as a powerful tool in his mission to help others. His testimony encourages young individuals on the cusp of despair, showing them that change is possible, and that life’s darkest moments can lead to its brightest days. His story is a constant reminder that redemption is always within reach, and that with love, patience, and perseverance, anyone can transform their story into one of triumph.

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My Unexpected Life Release Blitz and Giveaway #rabtbooktours

Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis

Memoir

Date Published: September 7, 2023

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Jennifer Gasner is seventeen when her dreams are shattered overnight. Receiving a diagnosis of Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic neuromuscular disease, means she must prepare herself for a life of loss. When she starts college, she can still walk on her own, but as her disease progresses, she spirals further into sadness, denial, and alienation. She turns to alcohol and a toxic relationship to distract her from what she refuses to accept—that her body, her self-esteem, and her hope for her future are failing.

When Jennifer develops a friendship with rock star Dave Matthews, her outlook changes. She begins to understand that using a wheelchair doesn’t mean her life is over. In fact, when she discovers disability culture, she realizes it’s not her body that needs to be fixed but her assumptions about being disabled.

In her captivating memoir, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis, Jennifer invites you into her world, where she must learn to view her changing body with compassion and choose gratitude over anger as she finds strength and acceptance in a whole new way of moving through life.

About the Author

Jennifer Gasner received her BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and her MS in recreation from Western Illinois University. Her work with Independent Living Centers enabled her to learn about various disability programs throughout the country and ignited her passion for disability culture. She relocated to San Diego, California, on her own at the age of twenty-eight.  

As a mentor for What’s Next, a program for youth with disabilities, and as co-chair of UC San Diego’s Staff Association for staff with disabilities, Jennifer solidified her role in the San Diego disability community. In 2020, Jennifer became an ambassador for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), raising awareness about Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). She participated in Rare Across America, meeting with legislators to discuss laws affecting more than 25 million Americans living with one or more rare diseases. 

 Jennifer is a member of the San Diego Memoir Writers Association, and her writing has been published in Shaking the Tree, volumes 3 and 4. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, movies, and traveling. She lives with her boyfriend Gregory and their dog. My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis is her first book.

 

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Friday Book Blogger Hop: Shut Up and Give Me the Mic

   

Genre:

Autobiography, memoir, music

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DEE’S NOT GONNA TAKE IT

As lead singer and songwriter of Twisted Sister, Dee Snider became the poster boy for heavy metal, hair bands, and the wild side of rock. Now, in his twisted new memoir, he reveals the real stories behind the crazy makeup, the big hair, and badass hits like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.”

A classically trained countertenor who sang with his high school choir, Dee remembers the day he decided he was “not gonna take it” and stopped caring what people thought about him. Following in the footsteps of his idols Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath, Dee jumped from band to band before meeting Jay Jay French and Twisted Sister. But it wasn’t until he met his costume-designing soul-mate Suzette that they developed his unique style. Dee’s hard work finally paid off with an impressive resume that includes: a monster hit record; smash MTV videos; a long-running radio show, “The House of Hair”; appearances in film (Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Howard Stern’s Private Parts, StrangeLand) and television (Growing Up Twisted, Celebrity Apprentice); and a starring role in Broadway’s Rock of Ages. He even authored a teenage survival guide that was required reading in Russia!

In his journey from every parent’s worst teenage nightmare to Renaissance man, Dee avoided the usual pitfalls associated with rock stars. But that didn’t stop Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center from targeting him—a fight that led him to testify before Congress with Frank Zappa. He may have been slapped with a Parental Advisory warning label, but, through it all, Dee stayed positive and focused on being the best he could be.

Filled with entertaining anecdotes and candid confessions, Shut Up and Give Me the Mic takes you through the good times and bad with a heavy metal star who worked as hard as he played, and who did it all for his wife, four kids, and millions of “SMF” (Sick Mother F******) fans

This story is mine.

I’m the guy that gave it all to beat the odds, left everything he had on the stage each night, didn’t screw around on his woman, took care of his kids, and was sober enough to remember it all and write about it . . . myself.

The one thing that has surprised and confused me, though, is my unlikely transformation into a “beloved public figure.” How did the unpopular kid, who grew up to be the angry young man, who became the ’80s poster boy for the evils of rock ’n’ roll, arrested for profanity and assault, and boycotted by parents and religious groups, become the likeable mensch he is today?

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Ornery Owl's Mini Review

Dee is a smart and talented man who is an anomaly in many ways. He managed to steer clear of the rock and roll lifestyle pitfalls such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and womanizing. However, like many other musicians, he was a victim of the predatory music industry. Although he was down, he was never out. He had too much to live for.

Dee pulls no punches in his memoir, including with himself. He is honest about the tendency to fly into rages, particularly during shows, when he was younger. At heart, however, he has always been one of the good guys. 

I was one of those disenfranchised suburban teens that Dee's music spoke to back in the conservative political climate of the 1980s. I'm glad Dee's still around and surprised that I still am. I think he's got more stories and songs in him yet. Thanks for being the one and only you, Dee.

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Sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll. 

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Speaking of plot twists, the forthcoming Beautiful Darkness 2 anthology is filled with twisted plots, including a harrowing little number called Justice for Zowie J from the warped mind of C. L. Hart. Check out the details here!

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I am happy to promote the works of fellow authors on this blog, but I don't have tons of time to invest in doing the legwork, so to speak. I am much more likely to create promo posts for authors I know from the mfrw.io group, for authors who are able to provide me with a complete media kit and at least one image (i.e. a book cover or banner), or for authors working with a book tour company such as RABT or Silver Dagger. 

If you have an upcoming book tour or a complete media kit, let me know in the comments. I also recommend joining the MFRW group. Yes, it says romance writers, but you don't need to write romance to join. I work with my fellow MFRW authors to promote the Lovecraftian fantasy and horror stories I write as C.L. Hart as well as the erotic romance I write as Lil DeVille.

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Shaken Yet Here I Stand Book Blitz #rabtbooktours

 

Teen and Young Adult Nonfiction / Memoir

Date Published: June 23, 2023

 

 

Shattered but not broken, Shaneé Morgan, shares the raw and uncut story of her journey through childhood trauma, tragedy, resilience, and healing. This shocking yet powerful memoir recalls the author’s childhood growing-up in 5th Ward Houston, Texas also known as “The Nickel,” in the midst of the crack epidemic. From the crack house to the school house, Shaneé recounts the tragic events that could’ve claimed her life, or the lives of her family if not for the grace and mercy of God. Later, realizing there was a greater purpose for her life, she set out to change the trajectory of the family cycle, by breaking generational curses and strongholds, in an effort to provide herself and her family a better life. Having to confront her past through extensive therapy allowed the author to share her tragic story to inspire and motivate other survivors to believe in their ability to succeed through healing, growth, hard work, dedication, and a desire to be their best selves, despite the tragedies and adversity they may have faced.

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Homeless to Hopkins Book Blitz #rabtbooktours

 

Memoir

Date Published: January 2023

 

 

"I wish I could just die," I said to myself as my teeth chattered and my body shook with cold. Knowing I would probably still wake in the morning with my hair frozen to the door, I curled up in a ball, trying to find some warmth in the car that was my bedroom. Sadness consumed me like an infection; it had become the norm for me to wake up every day feeling broken.

Most nights like this, all I could hope for was to die in my sleep to be rid of the pain. Despite the terrible nights, I still woke up, dressed, and went to my only refuge, my high school.

This was my life, often alone, cold, sad, and hungry. My youth was different than most, but this was my reality.

However, despite the hardship that was my life and being homeless, something led me on, something saw me through. I survived, I found hope, and eventually, a life even better than I had imagined. Even though I so often faced darkness, I discovered light, laughter, and happiness.

I journeyed from that broken, homeless teenager sleeping in the car to eventually being a Medical Doctor at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins. But most important of all, I found me, I found joy.

This is my story.

Homeless to Hopkins.

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Dr. Christopher Smith is a Board- Certified practicing physician who completed his residency and fellowship at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Smith currently lives in Florida and is a partner with Quantum Imaging and Therapeutics. He dedicates time and resources to raising awareness of homeless children and families; finding solutions to help them overcome. Chris enjoys making new memories with his family, walking barefoot on the beach, traveling, and photography.

Christopher Smith is also a formerly homeless person. Chris’ second career as an author was inspired by his desire to give hope to those who desperately need it, as he needed it in his youth. Chris grew up in extreme poverty throughout his childhood, but he defied the odds and reached tremendous heights in adulthood. He plans on donating a portion of all book sales to charity.

 

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