Sunday, August 21, 2016

Back to School BOOK & BLOG BLOCK PARTY TOUR STOP with AUTHOR S.J. FRANCIS....

AND The Winners are...
(1) $15 Amazon Gift Card (RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB),
 (1) $15 WalMart Gift Card (JOHN FIORAVANTI),
(1) $15 Target Gift Card (STEPHANIE TAYLOR),
(1) Autographed copy of “SHATTERED LIES (LORI SOARD)

(1) Ebook copy of “SHATTERED LIES” (RHANI D’CHAE).
THANK YOU ALL FOR STOPPING BY AND VISITING FOR AWHILE!
ATTENTION Winners. By now, Sept. 12, 2016, all your prizes have been sent to you. Thanks again for visiting. I hope you enjoy your prizes. 
I did sent emails to each winner on August 23rd to notify you of your prize. If you haven't heard from me, please feel free to contact me.
And to those visitors that wrote me and asked how the drawing was done, yes, it was a random drawing and I had no control over how the winners were picked. Thank you for understanding! Cheers! S.J. Francis
Hello and Welcome to the RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB'S BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK AND BLOG BLOCK PARTY AT S.J. FRANCIS' WRITER BLOG. Location: Jackson, Mississippi, USA. (Home of the Blues, the Delta, Kudzu, and this author)

I'm so glad to meet every one of you and so pleased that you stopped by. Everyone is Welcome to the party. Tell your friends and family for a chance to win a GREAT DAILY PRIZE from one of our Great Indie Authors until August 31st. 
   
First, who is S.J. Francis? Answer: A writer at heart and a new member to Rave Reviews Book Club, S. J. was born to be a writer, but not until high school did writing take over. Always ready to take on any writing project when assigned one as a child, S.J. wasn't aware, yet that it was a love for writing burning within the soul that welcomed the projects. It all started with the publication of one short story that had been rejected so many times, that S.J. lost count that the writing bug awakened. A long time freelance writer, a University Lecturer, bibliophile, and most recently, a novelist. Writing keeps S. J. sane even when life around isn't. An active voice for causes that involve animals, and military veterans, S. J. is never at a loss to help others, especially the underdog, cat, and other writers.
With over three hundred publication credits, S. J. writes for many publications, as well as regularly contributing to local newspapers. S. J.'s background also encompasses working as an executive producer for network and public TV. When not writing S.J. can be found reading a good book, or spending time in the outdoors with the pets. As in all the stories S. J. writes, in the end, good and bad, it's all about family.
Now, let's party.....
But first, the rules:
You must LEAVE A COMMENT Below to get your name in the drawings each day.

Here's what I'm giving away today to Five (5) Lucky Winners:

One (1) $15.00 Amazon Gift Card

One (1)$15.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card

One (1) $15.00 Target Gift Card

 One (1) Personally Autographed Paperback copy of my debut novel, Shattered Lies

One (1) e-book copy of my debut novel, Shattered Lies
  

Remember, in order to be entered into the Daily Giveaway, you must leave a comment down below. Nothing special, even a hello will do.

And don't forget to visit the other stops along the tour. 


  There are some amazing giveaways, but in order to get a chance at the prizes, you have to visit the relevant blog page, and leave a comment. Not such a bad deal, huh? I'll send electronic prizes to anywhere in the world. However, physical hard copies will only to sent to a winner in USA and Canada. Thanks for understanding!
Instead of telling you about my book here today, I've decided to do something different. I'd like to tell you about some books I've read that I really enjoyed. Some are written by fellow #RRBC members. Others aren't, but they all share one thing in common. They're worth your time. At least, that is my opinion. They're all available for sale on amazon and other on-line retailers. Here they are in no particular order. Normally this wouldn't be such an easy feat, but I just put down the books that came to mind and the results were:




*AUTHOR JANELLE JALBERT:


I give this memoir 5 out of 5 stars.

Synopsis: Angels do indeed come in fur suits. It’s love at first sight...for both of them. An abandoned yet tenacious pup with one blue eye and one brown eye beats the odds and is enlisted as one woman’s WINGDOG. It's a role he takes seriously, but he knows that his human needs more than just another set of eyes and ears. He must show her how to laugh and how to love again. His loyalty knows no bounds, and he takes his duties seriously riding shotgun as the pair travel life’s highway. A dog may be man’s best friend, but the truth is…A WINGDOG is truly a woman’s gift. For readers who enjoy contemporary canine classics such as MARLEY & ME, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN, and A DOG’S PURPOSE, Janelle Jalbert’s ‘Magical Mutt Memoir’ combines the best of these storytelling traditions.




Diary of An Airedale

"Author P.J. Erickson:"


I give this memoir 5 out of 5 stars!

Synopsis: Diary of an Airedale will provide some valuable advice on raising the new addition to your family, as well as a few interesting dog facts and lots of chuckles. As dog folk know, their canine friends are really people in fur coats. They think, feel, talk, work and play, and Airedales are renowned for their sense of humor. In short, they are a lot like us. Writing this book was a lot of fun for me. I hope reading it will be for you too.




Shadows At Sunset

Author Tonya Royston


I give this Young Adult book 5 out of 5 stars.

Synopsis: She never thought her ability to communicate with wild animals was anything more than a unique gift. But this gift is tied to a long history of secrets that threaten to shatter her one chance at true love...

Laken Sumner isn't your average teenager. Ever since she realized that wild animals could hear her thoughts, she's spent more time in the woods with them than with other children. Even her wolf is a better friend to her than most people. She trusts him--so much so that she follows him out into the wilderness in the middle of the night to find a lost little boy. But the boy's disappearance is only the beginning.


Beautiful Old Dogs
by Gary Gross
I give this Photo/memoir 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis:  A charming, delightfully photographed tribute to the older dog, with essays and poetry.
Gandhi once said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way that its animals are treated."


Nisei
by J. J. White


I give this Historical/War novel 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis: After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Government encouraged all eligible young men to enlist immediately in the fight against its enemies overseas--all eligible young men, except Japanese-Americans. Nisei is the story of Hideo "Bobby" Takahashi, a Hawaiian-born Japanese-American who must overcome prejudice, internment, and the policies of his own government to prove his loyalty to his country. Narrated by Bobby Takahashi and read by his son, Robert, forty-six years after Bobby's death, the story details the young Nisei's determination to fight honorably for his country and return to the young love he was forced to leave--a girl he cannot have because she is White.



I'm Not Crazy....I'm Allergic
Sherilyn Powers
I give this health memoir 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis:  What would you do if you found out that after 50 years of being told you have a "chemical imbalance" and mental illness, that severe allergies were at the root of your problems?


Rooftop Angels
Tierney James
I give this adventure 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis:  When Tessa Scott wakes with blood on her hands in a rat infested shack in Afghanistan, she discovers six orphan girls and the Undersecretary of State counting on her for protection. Confused at how she got there or why a smoldering Black Hawk helicopter has crashed outside the village, forces her into yet another adventure of cat and mouse with the Taliban who intend to kidnap them.


Just Another Termination
Linda Thorne
I give this Mystery/Suspense 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis:  At long last, she lands a job with a good employer, but the trouble is just beginning… Human resources manager Judy Kenagy hopes her days of running from bad bosses and guilt-ridden memories are over. But alas, she’s barely settled in when a young female employee is found shot to death, spinning her new workplace into turmoil.

Stardust Dreams
S. B. Redstone
Synopsis: Lance Forrester is a dreamer. After a celebrated career as an astronaut and engineer, he and a friend build a secret spacecraft to seek their destinies in the stars. But his friend dies and Lance is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Desperate not to succumb to his fate, he convinces an acquaintance, ailing actress Sage Saint Claire, whom he hasn’t seen since high school, to join him on his quest to reach an advanced alien civilization which can heal them both. Unfortunately, true life is not a Hollywood movie, as much as Sage might want it to be, and problems abound.

And last but not least, my debut novel, a family saga, women's fiction, Shattered Lies by moi, S.J. Francis.
Synopsis: A family battles racism, hatred and each other.
She wants to know the truth, but some secrets might be better left alone...
Kate Thayer has a good life as a veterinarian, running the family horse farm--until she uncovers an act of unimaginable treachery by those she trusted most and learns that everything she knew about herself was a lie. Her paternal grandmother, the woman who raised her, is behind a number of devastating secrets Kate is compelled to discover. But the deeper she digs, the more betrayal she finds, changing her life in ways she could have never foreseen.
     NOTE: 10% of this book's sales will be donated to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation to help fight this insidious disease that strikes both adults and children. For more info about this disease see: www.pkdcure.org/
 Remember you have a chance to win one (1) of five (5) prizes above today at my blog. All you have to do is leave a comment. That is all. Isn't that worth stopping by? And don't worry, an entry doesn't mean I'll spam you. I hate Spam, too. If you wish to follow me, please do so here or at my blog: www.sjfranciswriter.com
Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Wish you the best of luck in the Daily Giveaway.
Hope you take the time to read one or all of the above books and help an Indie Author out at the same time. All are available at Amazon and other on-line retailers.
And don't forget to visit the next stops along the way: http://ow.ly/Ktpt302Rka4 
 The Blog Block Party runs all the way up until August 31st, which means you get more chances to win. Good Luck! 
And don't forget, I have not just one, but four blogs: One for the Animals because I'm a big animal lover and care about them. A Book Review 4 u because I like to read, review and share my input about books. A Consumers View to share my take on things affecting consumers.
Here are the links in case you're interested:
                     One for the Animals:   http://onefortheanimals.blogspot.com 
Cheers! S.J. Francis
NOTE to my fellow writers: Interested in some free publicity and guesting here on my writing blog? Please drop me a line here, or at sjfrancis419@gmail.com and I'll see what I can do. Slots here usually fill up quickly. 2016 is already full, but 2017 is open so far.
Until we meet again, please stay safe. Smile. Be happy. Show compassion. Be nice to others. Put a little love into your heart. Please speak up for those without a voice, whether it be a dog, cat, elephant or monkey.  One person, one voice can make a difference. May all your dreams and wishes come true for each and every one of you.
    S. J. Francis is an Advocate for the underdog, and cat, et al.
    In Shattered Lies: “Good and bad, it's All about Family."  Now available from Black Opal Books, on-line and indie booksellers.   
                                            My Official web page: http://sjfranciswriter.com                              
          Twitter: https://twitter.com/sjfrancis419
                   Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SJ-Francis/480058115420335
                             A Book Review 4 U: http://abookreview4u.blogspot.com
                     One for the Animals:   http://onefortheanimals.blogspot.com
             Google Plus:  https://plus.google.com/u/0/104831238907682620486/about

And now for some legal stuff: Copyright 2016 by S.J. Francis. Opinions expressed here are solely those of S. J. Francis and are meant to entertain, inform and enlighten, and intend to offend no one.

116 comments:

  1. I'm going along and see these nice looking books, some with the cutest doggies and others with beautiful color schemes and then I see mine too. What a nice surprise. Thank you.

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    1. Hello Linda!
      Thanks so much for dropping by! It was so nice to see you here today! I greatly appreciate it! Good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis :)

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    2. When I thought of books off the top of my head that I truly enjoyed, yours was there!
      Cheers! S.J.

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    3. Thank you for including my book in this post. You have gotten a lot of comments.

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    4. You're most welcome, Linda! Good books serve to get shared! Cheers! S.J. Francis :)

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  2. It was fun stopping by your blog and reading about all of these great books. I hope you have a wonderful day on the tour.

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  3. It was fun stopping by your blog and reading about all of these great books. I hope you have a wonderful day on the tour.

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    1. Nice to meet you Rhani! I'm glad you enjoyed my blog stop. I had fun putting it together! Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of the tour. I will.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  4. Really enjoyed your blog. Boy, are you busy with four blogs! I love the fact you are so involved with animals. Thanks for all the great book recommendations. I added your book to my kindle.

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    1. Hell D.L! So nice to meet you. I'm glad you enjoyed my blog. I love animals and being a voice for them. Hope you enjoy my book picks and Shattered Lies!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  5. Enjoyed learning more about you, your book, and the books you've read. What a great way to support your fellow authors. Have a fun party today.

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    1. Hello Kim! Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you enjoyed learning about me, my book and my book picks! I believe in supporting others and I thought this was a nice spin to do so. Deeds not words. Enjoy the rest of the tour! I will.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  6. Thanks for sharing your 5 star picks - that's what the heart of RRBC is all about. Best wishes with your blog party.

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    1. Hello Wendy! So nice to meet you here today. I always believe the best way to help oneself is to help others. Actions always speak louder than words. Enjoy! Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  7. Hi, S.J! :-D This party post embodies everything that RRBC is all about - sharing and supporting other author. You rock S.J. - have a real blast today with all your visitors. This is one stop that'll be remembered! :-)

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    1. Thank you, Jan for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the post. I always strive to do something different, and I truly enjoy helping out others. It's who I am. Enjoy the rest of the tour. Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  8. Good to know you SJ., and your is a new spin to our #RRBC party. :D By the way, that's the spirit of our book club. You start by promoting others, and others will promote you. Well done! Have a wonderful party today. :)

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    1. Hello Joy! Thanks for stopping by. Nice to meet you. Helping others is what I do. Enjoy the rest of the tour! Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  9. Welcome to the club! I thought for a moment you had a theme about dogs going on there in your selection. :) That was a wonderful thing to do, by the way.

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    1. Hello Rebecca! Thank you for visiting! Dogs, animals always play a part in my life, but I'm glad I took you by surprise. Best of luck in the drawing! Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  10. Hi S.J. You certainly keep yourself busy with four blogs! How nice of you to showcase other authors in your post. I hope you get lots of visitors today. Have a lovely day at the party!

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    1. Hello Michelle! Thanks for visiting! Busy as a bee, I am, but I'm happy. Helping others is what I do. It makes me happy! Enjoy the rest of the tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  11. Thanks for sharing some of your favorite books with us. I'm going to have to add a few of them to my TBR. Your books sounds really interesting as well.:-)

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    1. Hi Yvette! Thanks for visiting! Pretty sure you'll enjoy my book picks! They all left an impression on me. Hence, the share. Hope you enjoy Shattered Lies. It is different. Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  12. Hi S.J., so good to meet you through the Blog Party! I hopped over to your other websites and am amazed by your skill in maintaining all of them. Thank you for sharing some of your top reviews, and for introducing us to the reasons you love reading -- and writing. Enjoy the day!

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    1. Hello Gwen! So nice to meet you, too! Thanks for visiting my other blogs. They do keep me busy, but a happy busy. Hope you enjoyed them. Good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  13. Great blog post. Very generous of you to share your party with some other talented authors. The books you have posted look really interesting. I've already read a few of them and agree that they are worth buying if you are looking for a new read. Have a wonderful party today!

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    1. Hi Lizzie! Thanks for stopping by! A good book should always be shared, don't you agree?
      Enjoy the rest of the tour. I shall.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  14. Hi SJ
    Great blog party. A very clever way for you and RRBC to familiarize others of your wonderful book and blogs. I'm heading to St. Augustine and Vermont for vacation but I'll check back off and on. J.J.White

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    1. Hello John! So glad to see that you were able to stop by! Thanks for your support! Hope you win a prize! Enjoy your vacation!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  15. Hi, S.J. and welcome to the Rave Reviews Book Club! How kind of you to share your party with other awesome authors. Like you, when I read a good book, I want to share that with everyone I know. Have a fun day!!

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    1. Hello Jan! Thanks for stopping by and the welcome! Much appreciated! Sharing a good book is always appreciated! Have a great day!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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    1. Hello again Green Dragon! I enjoyed your blog the other day! I believe if one doesn't love dogs, one doesn't love life. Enjoy the rest of the tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  17. Great to meet you S.J., and welcome to the club. I'm fairly new to RRBC myself. I enjoyed your post with the many books you shared and hope you have a fun party day!

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    1. Great to meet you too, Mae, another new member. Are we having fun, yet? I am. Thank you for your compliment! Enjoy the rest of the tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  18. S.J. what a fun way to discover writers. This is very cool. Thanks for all you do for vets, 4 legged buddies, & writers.

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    1. Hello there, Tierney! Thanks so much for taking time out to visit. It is greatly appreciated! Loved Rooftop Angels and had to share. Thanks for what you do for our 4 legged buddies, too. Keep writing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  19. Its great to meet you and welcome to RRBC! Its a very supportive group. Have fun with the blog tour today.

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    1. Hello Tara. Thanks for visiting! Added your books to my TBR list. Have a great day!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  20. S.J. what a fun way to discover writers. This is very cool. Thanks for all you do for vets, 4 legged buddies, & writers.

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    1. Hello there, Tierney! Thanks so much for taking time out to visit. It is greatly appreciated! Loved Rooftop Angels and had to share. Thanks for what you do for our 4 legged buddies, too. Keep writing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  21. This is a great collection of books, S.J.! I hope you have a super day on the Block Party!

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    1. I picked books that I enjoyed off the top of my head and the results are what you see! Thanks for stopping by, John. Have a great day!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  22. You have shown the books in such a imaginative manner! Thank you for being one of the stops today!

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    1. I love books. I love sharing good books, great books! Thanks for including me in the book tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  23. There are several books I've read already and agree with you on your reviews. Your book was excellent and I couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to reading Nisei, and sauce I'm an animal lover several of the books mentioned look good.

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    1. Hello there, Linda! So nice to "see" you again! Thanks so much for stopping by! I greatly appreciate it! Thanks for the kind compliment! I'm so glad you enjoyed Shattered Lies! You'll enjoy Nisei. Enjoy the other books! I did. Good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  24. Another animal lover! Love that.

    It was awfully generous of you to showcase other people's work today. Pretty cool. Enjoy your party!

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    1. Welcome fellow animal lover! Nice to meet you, Staci. Thanks for visiting! Hope you had a chance to check out my blog for the animals.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  25. You had me sold at the dog pictures! Too many cat pictures on the internet IMO and I think dogs are way better!

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    1. Hello again, Lincoln! Enjoyed your blog and added your books to my TBR list, which is never ending.
      Glad you enjoyed the dogs! I like dogs and cats: all animals, as you can tell from my blog.
      Thanks for the visit!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  26. It was very generous of you to highlight other's books. Nice post and great blog!

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    1. Hello, Brent! Thanks for visiting! Did you pick your new cover for Ancient Evil, yet, which I added to my TBR list.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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    2. Yep! The yellow cover was the clear winner. It seems my daughter has more of a flair for the visual arts than I do!

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  27. A great post - some good reads you've shared there :) Hope you have a great party!

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    1. Hello D.E.! I'm S.J. Nice to meet you. Hope you enjoy one or more reads from my list. They are worth it. My opinion, anyway! Have a great day! Thanks for visiting! Much appreciated!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  28. Nice to get to know you a little better, and so kind of you to share your fellow writers' work!

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    1. Hello there A.M. Thanks for visiting! Much appreciated! Sharing is caring! Enjoy the rest of the tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  29. We adore dogs in this house, so some of your reading list looks great. Really unique take on your blog tour stop. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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    1. Hello Lori! Aren't dogs wonderful? All animals, I think! Looking forward to reading your book, The Elixir. Hope you checked out my animals blog. Enjoy the rest of the tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  30. Great blog! Lots of variety. Thank you

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    1. Glad you liked my blog. Enjoy the rest of the tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  31. Looks like you are a busy person! Thanks for sharing information about you, and hope your day on the Blog tour is a great one.
    Robert Kimbrell

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    1. Hello Robert! Welcome. Thanks for visiting! Busy as a bee, I am, but a happy bee.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  32. Cute pups! I love your festive blog post--have a wonderful RRBC tour day! :)

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    1. Thank you Stephanie & Holland for stopping by. I thought the pups were cute, too. I loved reading about them! Have a great day!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  33. Hi SJ! It's great to get to know more about you, and what a lovely idea to showcase books you've read and enjoyed! It's great to have you in the RRBC family! Have a great time at today's party stop! :)

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    1. Hello again, Harmony! Enjoyed my visit at your blog the other day! So glad to see you here. Thanks for visiting! Enjoy the rest of the tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  34. Nice to get to know someone who loves animals, people, and shares information and insights. Kudos to you for juggling so many blog sites. Great book recommendations! I will check these out. Thanks for your informative site!

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    1. Hello again, Susan! Writing is my passion, but animals are my world, so is sharing. Sharing is caring. Thanks for visiting my blog. Always nice to meet another traveler!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  35. I have a couple of those books you recommend but have so many on my TBR list. I'll have to place my radar on them now. I love animal stories so I know I will enjoy Wingdog Pup. I looked over your websites and the one on Consumers View grabbed my attention because I too have noticed how small magazines seem to be getting. Particularly "Parade Magazine" which is circulated throughout the U.S. It has become a shell of its former self and is insulting to the reader. They went from having quality stories, to junk articles and now you can barely see it. There, I'm glad I got a chance to rant. Its nice to know that I was not the only one feeling deprived. lol. It is so nice to know you S.J. and I enjoyed your blog tremendously. Thank you so much for sharing a little about you.

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    1. Hello Shirley! Rant away. I don't mind a bit. I think if more people ranted about things, companies wouldn't get away with so much. Isn't it horrible the way they do things and think we won't notice? They think we're stupid. It's rotten and very insulting to us. Thanks for the reminder about Parade magazine. I forgot about them. These are the magazines that will not get renewed by me. Why should I?
      Thanks for stopping by, Shirley and good luck in the drawing! Speak again soon, any time. You know where to find me.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  36. Hello, it is so nice of you to share all these books that you've enjoyed. All of these books look like great ones and I appreciate your recommendations. Hope you have a wonderful party today.

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    1. Hi Jenny! Nice to meet you! I liked the books and think others, too. At least that is my opinion. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of the tour. I will.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  37. What a wonderful blog and I think it is very kind of you to recognize other authors at the same time. Good for you.
    I have 2 blogs which keep me busy so I am amazed that you have four. Very impressive.
    Will check out your book and the others. Thank you inviting us to your party.

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    1. Hello Karen! Thanks for stopping by! Four blogs do keep me busy, but a good sort of busy. I enjoy doing them. Besides, writing is what I do. Hope you enjoy my book picks. Hope you enjoy mine, too.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  38. S.J., it's wonderful to learn more about you and your work. I just love your gracious spirit! Sharing and promoting the work of fellow authors is fabulous, and it's lovely to see your contribution to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation. It was a joy to stop by today. Thank you! Have an awesome party day! Cheers. :)

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    1. Hell Natalie! Thanks for visiting! Much appreciated! I'm so please that you enjoyed my blog. PKD is a insidious disease that strikes everyone, newborns and adults alike and needs more awareness, and I aim to do my part. You can learn more about it, if you read my novel, Shattered Lies.
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  39. What a generous thing to do on your party stop. Sharing the work of others on your special day. Thank you for introducing me to those books as well as your own.

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    1. Hello there and thanks for stopping by! Sharing is caring! Hope you enjoy my book picks! Good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis :)

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  40. Thanks so much for all the work you do with vets and dogs - I absolutely LOVE your covers. 😺🤓 I hope you have a wonderful tour today - all the best a Maretha 🌹🌹🌹

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    1. Hello Maretha! Helping others, especially animals, veterans, and writers is what I do. Sharing is caring! Deeds not words! Enjoy the rest of the tour and thanks so much for stopping by!
      Cheers!
      S.J. Francis

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  41. You're a generous soul, SJ, to share your spot with other authors today. A very kind gesture. I enjoyed your blog and wish you great luck with your MANY ventures!

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    1. Hello Patricia! I'm pleased you enjoyed my blog and I thank you for taking the time to visit. Hope it isn't too cold in MN this winter. Enjoy the rest of the tour!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  43. The spirit of generosity shines through in your lovely post, S.J. I'm so pleased I stopped by, you are certainly kept busy with all your sites, but I get the feeling that it's a 'busy' that you thrive on. I look forward to learning more about you and your work.

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    1. Hello again, Sooz! And how are you today? Thanks for stopping by! I'm so pleased. Busy, I am. Busy, I thrive. Busy, I keep out of trouble, too! :) Good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  44. Hello again, Sooz! And how are you today? Thanks for stopping by! I'm so pleased. Busy, I am. Busy, I thrive. Busy, I keep out of trouble, too! :) Good luck in the drawing!
    Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  45. Hello SJ Francis! I just visited your website and I'm so glad I did. I've never been to a Blog Party. What a nice idea! I loved your book, Shattered Lies so much, I like to know what is new with you! Looking forward to your next book with great anticipation!

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    1. Hello there Annyce! I'm so glad that you were able to stop by and leave a comment, too. Always glad to hear from a happy reader! Good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  46. I noticed a lot of dogs on those covers! What a good lineup of books. Have a great day hosting the party today!

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    1. Hello there P.H! Thanks so much for stopping by! I picked the books off the top of my head. Can't help them having cute doggies on the covers. :) lol Have a great day and good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  47. Hello there P.H! Thanks so much for stopping by! I picked the books off the top of my head. Can't help them having cute doggies on the covers. :) lol Have a great day and good luck in the drawing!
    Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  48. Thanks for spotlighting these books. Love the dog ones! :-)

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  49. Hello Linda! Thanks for visiting! Much appreciated! Aren't the dogs such cuties? the books are even better1 Good luck in the drawing!
    Cheers!
    S.J. Francis

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  50. Hi S.J., What a lovely idea to showcase these great books. I wrote for newspapers for most of my career. It was/is awesome since I never got rejection slips again. Your works sound wonderful and I hope to check them out soon. Have a great tour day.Maybe I'll even in your paperback book!! Feeling lucky :)

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    1. Hello there, Micki! Nice to meet you here. I appreciate you taking the time to visit! Rejection slips are the pits, aren't they? Good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  52. Nice to meet you, SJ. Love the cover of Shattered Lies.

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    1. Hello Sandra! Thanks for taking the time to stop by! Thank you for the note about the cover. I love it, too. I designed it and my designer made it up! Good luck in the drawing!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  53. What a lovely way to share your party day, SJ... Supporting & promoting fellow authors. That's awesome!! Hope you enjoy your Block Party!!! :)

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    1. Oh my! More comments? Thank you so much for dropping by. I'm glad you enjoyed my post. Sharing is caring, isn't it? cheers! S.J. Francis

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  54. Awesome blog stop today! I've been visiting your blogs whenever I can, but never left a comment until now. I'll come back more often now, I'm sure. I really enjoyed your book!

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    1. Hello Sandy! Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to comment! I'm glad you enjoyed my post. cheers! S.J. Francis

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  55. This is all new to me so apologies. Me and my wife enjoyed your book very much. My wife found this page and said we should stop. Thanks for you beautiful writing about important subject matter. Thank you. Ben and Sarah Jackson.

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    1. Hello Ben and Sarah. So nice to finally meet you both! Thank you for taking the time to visit and leaving a comment! I'm so pleased you enjoyed my book. It's always nice to hear from a reader.
      Cheers to you and your wife!
      S.J. Francis

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  56. Nice to meet you and learn more about another RRBC author! Very generous of you to highlight others' books on your day!

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    1. Hello to you, too Bruce! I just visited your blog. Your books intrigue me. Have a great day!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  57. Love these recommendations. Great blog by the way SJ and great give away.

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    1. Hello TP! So nice of you to drop by. Much appreciated! Keep writing and sharing! Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  58. A Must Read, beautiful old dogs for me!

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    1. Hello again, Linda! Beautiful Old Dogs is a beautiful book. It made me laugh. It made me cry. the photos of stunning! Thanks again for visiting again!
      Cheers! S.J. Francis

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  59. Thank you to everyone that stopped by during my blog stop. May all your wishes and dreams come true for each and every one of you. Stay safe. Be happy. Show compassion. Be a voice for the voiceless.
    Cheers! S.J. Francis :)

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  60. Hi S.J - Late to tthe party but I am still traveling in the south of Jersey. Looks like a terrific Blog site - very nice of you to share your picks with us all - Best - MikeL

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  61. Hello there Michael! So nice of you to stop by! Better late than never, I always say. It's the effort that counts and I appreciated yours!
    Cheers! S.J. Francis

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