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January 21, 2025
Disgracefully Easy #rabtbooktours
A B-24 Pilot’s Letters Home
Memoir/WWII History
Date Published: April 8th, 2025
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
In this posthumously published collection of letters and postal cards, William “Bill” Hanchett shares his candid experiences as a flight-school cadet, and later as an Army Air Forces pilot in command of a B-24 Liberator bomber during World War II.
Through Bill’s first-hand accounts, we learn that mastering the art of flying during wartime is about more than understanding engine throttle and airspeed. It’s about wondering when you’ll be called to fight and if you’ll be asked to betray your ideals. It’s about working hard and documenting the days, dreaming about the future, and longing for home.
An extraordinary primary document, Disgracefully Easy offers us a rare glimpse inside the military in the 1940s, a time when Americans worried about the fate of their great country and looked to the brave and courageous to deliver them from fear. This unique collection will be long remembered as an important addition to the annals of aviation history.
About Thomas F. Hanchett
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Now retired from federal civil service, Thomas Forster Hanchett holds a bachelor’s degree in government and two master’s degrees, one in history and one in public administration. In 2016, after his father Bill’s death, he found over three-hundred letters Bill had written during WWII. Given Tom’s interest in military history, it seemed only natural that he be the one to edit and present his father’s letters in manuscript form. Tom has also written historical and educational articles for various publications. A native Californian, he resides in North San Diego County.
About William Hanchett
William “Bill” Hanchett (1922-2016) grew up in a wealthy family in Evanston, Illinois. His father lost his municipal bond company business during the Great Depression, changing their family’s lifestyle drastically. Bill attended Black Mountain College, but his time there was cut short because of World War II. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces, rising from private to second lieutenant, and then to airplane commander of a B-24 Liberator bomber. After the war, he continued his education, worked as a civilian historian for the U.S. Air Force, and taught history for over thirty years at San Diego State University. Bill authored numerous articles and historical books, including The Lincoln Murder Conspiracies (1983). He loved living in San Diego, California, where he spent time sailing on the bay.
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Skate City New Release Blitz #IndiGo
Title: Skate City
Series: Good Sports, Book Three
Author: Alex Winters
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 01/21/2025
Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex
Pairing: Female/Female
Length: 22100
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, contemporary, lesbian, sports, skate shop, skateboarder
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All Zoe Chamberlain wanted was to buy a skateboard for her one of her perpetually late employees. Was that so hard? It shouldn’t have been, yet the minute Zoe walks into Skate City to finish up her shopping, the fiery young redhead behind the counter captures her eye, and her heart, from their first interaction. Sarcastic, funny, witty, and bold, the counter girl—Astrid—makes quick work of Zoe’s resolve and charms her with every fiery retort and sly, leering glance. It’s not quite love at first sight, more like…love at first fight! And Zoe is here for every sexy minute of it!
Astrid Woolf never imagined herself falling for the curvy MILF who walked into Skate City that day, but Zoe was unlike any woman she’d ever met before, and she was desperate to see her again. So, she improvises a lot and fibs a little, convincing Zoe that not only are the boards she’s looking at buy one get one free, but that a complimentary skateboard lesson comes with every purchase. But it’s a limited time offer: one night only! Zoe hesitantly but inevitably agrees and, after work the following night, Astrid meets her behind the bakery Zoe owns to teach her how to skate. Only, Zoe has other plans in mind, and before the night is over, the teacher will become the student, learning just what it means to please another woman, and be pleased in return. It’s a night neither woman will ever forget, but one they’ll want to revisit, time and time again…
ExcerptSkate City
Alex Winters © 2025
All Rights Reserved
Chapter One
ZOE
“Is this…for you?”
Zoe Chamberlain registered the dramatic look on the young cashier’s face and blanched. Miserably. She’d been hesitant about walking into the too-cool-for-school skate shop in the first place, and this comely cashier had just confirmed Zoe’s suspicions that she was, in fact, thoroughly and irretrievably uncool.
“Obviously not, but so what if it was?”
The counter girl, fresh-faced and freckled with charming auburn pigtails and a creamy soft lip gloss Zoe ached to taste, gave her another cool once-over, like maybe she’d wandered into the wrong nightclub and needed to be escorted out.
Pronto.
Zoe half-expected a bouncer to show up at any moment. “Nothing, it’s just…do you need to check with the nursing home first? They might not approve of such a rash purchase.”
Zoe rolled her eyes and glanced around the empty skate shop, a bare bones affair that was so cavalier about its warehouse-inspired aesthetic it just had to be good. In the background, lowkey punk music completed the grunge vibe. “Is this how you treat all your customers?” she teased, knowing the sassy clerk was just giving her the business—and wishing she didn’t enjoy it so very much.
The wispy redhead, tall and gangly in her baby-doll-blue Skate City T-shirt with the pink cuffs and collar, met her gaze with cool green eyes, as languid as they were searching. “Not really, but it’s not every day a MILF walks in to buy a cherry-red skateboard, so I’m at a slight disadvantage at the moment.”
“I’m not a mother!” Zoe huffed, hoping the blush she felt dampening her panties didn’t extend all the way to her cheeks. “And? Gross?”
The counter girl blushed as well but met Zoe’s eyes with the indignance of a young woman clearly confident in who she was. And, apparently, what she wanted. “Maybe not, but…”
Zoe waved her hands, as nervously as she did demonstratively. She wasn’t used to such flagrant come-ons. At least, not since she’d graduated high school a good dozen years earlier. She ran a bakery for Pete’s sake. A nice, wholesome, independently owned bakery specializing in muffins and cupcakes, at that. This—this flagrant sexiness wasn’t a part of her daily routine, though Zoe couldn’t actually say she wasn’t into it. Not that she’d let the sexy skater girl behind the counter know, of course.
“Listen, let’s start over,” Zoe cautioned, feeling as if she’d just stepped into some kind of red-light district, as yet unknown to her despite living in tiny Sunset, South Carolina her entire life. She extended a cautious hand, somehow sensing that if the saucy cashier took it, Zoe might never let it go.
The redhead brightened, standing a little taller and extending a pale hand with long fingers, many of them covered in cheap silver rings that shimmered in the warehouse’s extensive track lighting. “Good idea,” she chirped, squeezing Zoe’s hand so familiarly, so warmly, it was as if they’d known each other for years. “Welcome to Skate City! I’m Astrid. And you are?”
“Astrid?” Zoe gave her a little nose wrinkle for good measure, slithering her hand out of the cashier’s grip before she could detect Zoe’s sweaty palms and the sudden tremors that seemed to rack her entire body. “Is that a real name?”
Astrid jutted out her youthful chin as predictably as she did defiantly. “I mean, is Zoe?”
“How did I say my name?” This time, Zoe did in fact look around the industrial-size skate shop, as if someone with a cue card bearing her name might be standing just behind her.
Astrid leaned over the counter, small breasts pressing against the pale blue of her clingy T-shirt. Tapped Zoe’s nametag as familiarly as she did everything else. “What? You forgot you came straight from work?”
Zoe glanced down at herself, her faded black Sunset Sweets work shirt dusted with flour and, naturally, bearing her crooked nametag just above her left breast. She blushed anew, feeling flustered and seen in ways she hadn’t in, quite literally, years. She still wasn’t sure how she felt about that yet, but part of her wished she’d just gone to the generic skate shop on the Strip like she’d intended to. Those stores were usually so busy Zoe certainly wouldn’t have been able to receive the, uh, personal attention she was currently getting at this grungy skate shop just off the Strip.
“I guess I did,” she said quietly, her hip sagging against the countertop, littered with vibrant pastel and neon Skate City stickers. “I didn’t think this would be quite so hard.”
Astrid apparently took pity on her, inching around from the counter on predictably long legs, topped by a pair of frayed denim shorts so small they could have qualified as bikini bottoms. “Listen, sorry, you’re my first customer all day and I didn’t mean to come on quite so strong.”
Zoe wasn’t letting her off the hook so easily, endless legs and small, perky breasts notwithstanding. “I mean, MILF? I should ask to speak to your manager, young lady…”
Astrid beamed, tugging on her own nametag, hiding just beneath one of her auburn pigtails. “That’d be me too, so…”
“Aren’t you a little young to be a manager?”
Astrid smirked. “I’m not as young as I look.”
“And I’m not as old as I apparently look, so…”
Astrid leaned back against the counter, a hand on either side of her impossibly narrow waist, as if posing for, well, a skater girl catalog. “You act like I insulted you or something.”
“Did I say that? I just wanted to buy a skateboard, that’s all.”
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Meet the AuthorAlex Winters is the pseudonym of a busy restaurant manager whose curious young staff would love nothing more than to follow him around the dining room reading his steamiest, most romantic passages aloud! When not writing romantic holiday stories of various heat levels, he enjoys long walks with his wife, scary movies, and smooth jazz. Visit him social media to see what stories are brewing up next!Website | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramGiveawayOne lucky winner will receive a $50.00 NineStar Press Gift Code! a Rafflecopter giveaway
January 20, 2025
Surviving Karma Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
The Karma Series, Book 2
Literary Fiction, Mystery
Date Published: November 9, 2024
Officer Bella Streit's abduction has yet to make headlines. Her captor once again humiliates police by nabbing Captain Stark's protective detail from the precinct parking lot. Her predecessor, the third officer taken, adds to the comedic nature of embarrassing the police. Taken from the scene of an accident, Officer Tauron Sandoval's handling reflects the lengths at which Pin will go to feed his hunger. Now with Bella secured, Pin no longer needing Tauron leaves her to a fast moving hourglass of life. Her minimal sands flow as two other officers succumb.
Pin seeks revenge through torturing those he deems as old police. Detectives Rix and Jain work the case. They find a roadmap offering clues to the serial killer's endgame. The roadmap given to them by informants. However, unknown by the detectives is Pin also has informants feeding him information. Double agent informants play their roles as if trained spies. Both parties question the loyalties while traversing to the ultimate showdown.
Surviving Karma will require finding the common ingredient to their sandwiches of life.
The Karma Series
Challenging Karma
The Karma Series, Book One
Surviving Karma
The Karma Series, Book 2
About the Author
Well, Mark’s just a guy who made a life-changing promise.
Mark prides himself on being a family man, entrepreneur and now, author. Trained to be a certified logistics professional, Mark got a certificate in video and television production. Script writing class helped expand a love for transforming ideas into stories. One of those first scripts would become a first novel, Challenging Karma.
The published author experience has always placed high on a list of dreams.
Mark’s late mother would be the one to give the push needed to make the dream a reality. After reading a first draft; she offered encouragement toward finishing a yet to be named story. The self-published Karma series is how he is keeping a promise to her.
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January 18, 2025
Nyarlathotep's Journey #8Sunday #SnippetSunday
Genre
FantasyRomance
Length:3000 words
Rating:PG-13
Note:Birth scene, fantasy violence
Tagline
Unravelthe cosmic tapestry. Discover the origins of Yadira Root, thedaughter of the Organizer of the Outer Gods and the Weaver ofDestinies, born during the death throes of a doomed world.
Blurb
Thisstory reveals the origins of the ancient cosmic sorceress YadiraRoot, daughter of the Outer God Nyarlathotep, and Queen Nathicana ofthe doomed world of Zaïs. It provides a unique interpretation ofNyarlathotep, the most nuanced and intelligent of H.P. Lovecraft'sOuter Gods.
Excerpt
Azathoth,the embodiment of primordial chaos, tended to spawn chaos. Because itrequired a way to bring balance to the chaotic forces it spawned, itcreated Nyarlathotep.
Nyarlathotepsprang from the writhing mass of Azathoth fully mature. Unlike hissiblings, he possessed the power of reason and quickly learned thatan attitude of benevolent leadership was the most effective approach.Nyarlathotep could assume any form, and he used this ability to hisadvantage.
Oncethe worlds he had helped form and populate were autonomous,Nyarlathotep moved on. As he traveled, he contemplated his nature.That he was necessary delighted him without making him prideful. Thathe was different from his progenitor and siblings was evident, and hedesired to understand this difference.
Follow the link below to pick up your copy of the story. Ignore the January 19 deadline. I am extending my offer of a free copy of this story until January 26th.
https://ornerybookemporium.blogspot.com/2025/01/mormo-and-more-project-60-week-2.html
I hope you enjoy it!
With Love,Ornery Owl
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Happy Makes Me Happy #rabtbooktours
Children's Book
Date Published: February 8, 2023
Publisher: MindStir Media
A wonderful rhyming story about Happy the dog, and how his kind and gentle love for a little girl teaches children to spread love and kindness to everyone. This glowing story and magnificent illustrations will make your heart smile.
Mr. B's Books by Michael Barnes - Rhyming books that teach kindness and compassion, making the world a happier place.
About the Author
Mike Barnes is a semi-retired new author whose passion for writing came to fruition upon his retirement from 38 years of authentic servant leadership. As a father and grandfather, Mike was reading to his twin granddaughters and decided to unleash his passion for writing children’s books with rhyming stories about love, care, and kindness.
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Saturday Sampler
Image by GU LA from PixabayI've selected some tasty samples from both published stories and WIPs for you to enjoy. Check them out!
Impeccable CredentialsM/M Regency Romance
https://elliethomasromance.wordpress.com/2025/01/18/rainbow-snippets-impeccable-credentials-4/
Impeccable Credentials is about Julian Buchanan, an outwardly privileged young man who hides the secret of his sexuality and radical intellectual leanings from his autocratic father, Sir Roger.
Ornery Owl's Note:Ellie's Town Bronze series is a true delight for fans of m/m romance and regency romance.
Seven TricksFairytale Retelling, Fantasy
https://inspirationcauldron.wordpress.com/2025/01/17/rainbowsnippets-seven-tricks-26/
The holidays may be over, but I’m still feeling the need of a little holiday cheer, so here’s a mischievous mouse prince, contemplating his object of affection in Seven Tricks…
Untitled WIPScience Fiction
https://janadenardo.com/2025/01/18/rainbow-snippet-45/
Rhisart looked as disturbed as Aneirin felt. “Isn’t Ekain part of the Toyless movement? You could talk to him.”
Easy Investing Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Easy Investing: A Beginner's Guide to Financial Growth (Italia's books) Kindle Edition
Nonfiction / Finance
Date Published: December 18, 2023
Unlock the potential of investing with my user-friendly guide, designed for beginners eager to explore the financial world. Learn why investing is not exclusive to experts and gain insights into its transformative power. This accessible resource empowers readers to build wealth, secure their financial future, and achieve life goals through beginner-friendly strategies. Start your investment journey today!
About the Author
Italia Tornabene, a self-made millionaire, author, serial entrepreneur, and savvy investor, shares her extraordinary life experiences.
From rubbing shoulders with elite individuals to her unconventional career as an exotic dancer and sex worker, Italia's journey is as captivating as it is inspiring.
Discover how she overcame hardships and built an empire through resilience and determination. Her story is empowering and empowering testament to the resilience inherent in us all, and she's thrilled to share her wisdom with everyone she encounters.
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January 17, 2025
Awakening In the Storm #RainbowSnippets#WIP
Image by Rondell Melling from PixabayEvery year, I write a story for the Passionate Inkcharity anthology.
If you write spicy, you should join Passionate Ink.This is my third year as a member.
This story is a f/f erotic romance utilizingthe enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity tropes. I've actually put it on the back burner for another time, but I wanted to share a few lines from a character development exercise I did, which you can find by following the link below.
https://experiencewriting.com/2024/10/05/sounds-of-words-euphony/
I'll share three lines from Shams and three from Lucia. Rolo is Lucia's twin brother. He and Shams became friends after he asked her if she'd be interested in creating some clothing designs for his band. They hit it off, and he invited Shams to come from London to Rancho Cucamonga to work with him and the band in person. Shams and Lucia are like oil and water.
Shams
I was having such an amazing morning here in Rancho Cucamonga,creating styles reflecting the band’s Latino heritage. The coloursof the Southwest are so vivid, reflecting an arid yet beautifulenvironment with shades of warm brown, bright pink, bright blue,brilliant yellows, and oranges. There are so many colours to workwith.
LuciaI couldn’t believe what I was seeing when I walked out by thepool to find Shams with her easel drawing blindingly colorful clothesthat looked like The Doctor accidentally or on purpose emptied outthe 1970s closet on the TARDIS and left his unwanted clothes here. Idon’t know what Rolo sees in this girl. Es una idiota with a headfull of stereotypes.
I also wanted to share the opportunity to download a free story. I'm extending this offer until next Sunday. Follow the link below for more information. I hope you enjoy it!
https://ornerybookemporium.blogspot.com/2025/01/mormo-and-more-project-60-week-2.html
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Just Call Me Jim Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Paranormal Thriller
Date Published: 6/13/22
Jim Vincent thought he'd seen it all, but he'd never seen anything like this.
He'd fought in Vietnam and founded successful companies in Silicon Valley.
His Napa Valley retirement was supposed to be quiet and peaceful.
Until he was visited by an extraterrestrial calling itself the Source.
When the Source recruits him to address some of the problems here on Earth, Jim discovers that world leaders and criminal enterprises don't exactly appreciate his meddling.
How was Jim supposed to know that trying to rid the world of evil would leave people wanting him dead?
About the Author
James Peifer is a retired business-owner from Silicon Valley.
He was an Army Captain and a combat veteran of the Vietnam War.
He lives in Napa, California.
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January 16, 2025
Baxter Learns to Save Book Blitz #rabtbooktours
Baxter Learns to Save
Children's Book
Date Published: June 4, 2024
Baxter Learns to Save is a vibrant journey into the world of savings, investing, and diversifying, tailored to empower children with financial wisdom that's often missing in early education. Through the playful adventures of Baxter the Bunny and Hazel the Hedgehog, this book plants the seeds of financial literacy in young minds, showing them the importance of building a savings nest egg and the magic of making it grow.
Guided by the astute Wise Mr. Owl, our furry friends explore the forest's natural bounty, learning life-changing lessons about managing resources and ensuring a bountiful future for themselves and their forest friends.
This delightful story is not just a narrative; it's a foundational step towards securing a financially stable future for the next generation.
About the Author
Italia Tornabene, a self-made millionaire, author, serial entrepreneur, and savvy investor, shares her extraordinary life experiences.
From rubbing shoulders with elite individuals to her unconventional career as an exotic dancer and sex worker, Italia's journey is as captivating as it is inspiring.
Discover how she overcame hardships and built an empire through resilience and determination. Her story is empowering and empowering testament to the resilience inherent in us all, and she's thrilled to share her wisdom with everyone she encounters.
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