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March Virtual Tour for THE DEVIL AND MRS. DAVENPORT by Paulette Kennedy

The bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain and Parting the Veil mines the subtle horrors of 1950s America in a gripping novel about a woman under pressure―from the living and the dead.

“With a mystery that steadily builds, this gothic novel masterfully captures the horrors and sexism of 1950s suburbia. A bewitching page-turner with author Kennedy’s signature: a strong heroine who cleverly navigates twist after twist.” —Booklist

“Shirley Jackson fans will appreciate this novel with a distinct vintage vibe; readers of gothic and supernatural titles will be drawn in by the book’s feminist empowerment narrative.” —Library Journal

“This story of a 1950s housewife who can suddenly see and receive messages from the dead is so fascinating and compelling that it will be hard to put down. Loretta’s growing abilities and the cracking facade of her life are so well described. The author expertly begins to pull the curtain from Loretta’s marriage and show the truth—her husband is not perfect, and is, in fact, abusive. The combination of a bad marriage and explosive new psychic abilities makes this book shine… This is a satisfying mix of historical mystery and paranormal fiction that fans of those genres will enjoy. Highly recommended.” —Historical Novels Review

Paulette Kennedy‘s latest domestic gothic novel THE DEVIL AND MRS. DAVENPORT focuses on Loretta Davenport, a housewife who develops psychic abilities after recovering from a virus (Lake Union; March 5, 2024). With the creation of an intriguing twist on the traditional 50’s homemaker and a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Kennedy skillfully weaves the theme of self discovery with the important message that we must honor who we are so we can better love those around us. If you’re a fan of Shirley Jackson, Daphne du Maurier and historical fiction, this novel is a must read.

The first day of autumn brought the fever, and with the fever came the voices.

Missouri, 1955. Loretta Davenport has led an isolated life as a young mother and a wife to Pete, an ambitious assistant professor at a Bible college. They’re the picture of domestic tranquility until a local girl is murdered and Loretta begins receiving messages from beyond. Pete dismisses them as delusions of a fevered female imagination. Loretta knows they’re real―and frightening.

Defying Pete’s demands, Loretta finds an encouraging supporter in parapsychologist Dr. Curtis Hansen. He sees a woman with a rare gift, more blessing than curse. With Dr. Hansen’s help, Loretta’s life opens up to an empowering new purpose. But for Pete, the God-fearing image he’s worked so hard to cultivate is under threat. No longer in control of his dutiful wife, he sees the Devil at work.

As Loretta’s powers grow stronger and the pleading spirits beckon, Pete is determined to deliver his wife from evil. To solve the mysteries of the dead, Loretta must first save herself.

THE DEVIL AND MRS. DAVENPORT is a compulsive read full of unforgettable characters, classic gothic components, and page-turning suspense.

Here’s the stellar schedule of bloggers who will post reviews, features, and giveaways. We hope you will follow along:

Friday, March 1 – Purrfect Pages

Saturday, March 2 – Stacy 40 Pages

Sunday, March 3 – Kera’s Always Reading

Monday, March 4 – Steph on a Shelf

Tuesday, March 5 – Gwendalyn Books

Wednesday, March 6 – Hooked By Books

Thursday, March 7 – Amy’s Book Nook

Friday, March 8 – We Love Big Books And We Cannot Lie

Saturday, March 9 – Reading with Mel Ann Rosenthal

Saturday, March 9 – What Is That Book About

Sunday, March 10 – Mabel Journals

Monday, March 11 – Dive Into A Good Book

Monday, March 11 – Linda’s Book Obsession

Tuesday, March 12 – Love My Books 2020

Wednesday, March 13 – Lilacs and Literature

Thursday, March 14 – Nurse Bookie

Friday, March 15 – Reading with Nicole

Saturday, March 16 – Books Arevida

Sunday, March 17 – Dreams of Manderley

Monday, March 18 – It’s Bibliotherapy

Tuesday, March 19 – Bookapotamus

Wednesday, March 20 – Secret Reading Life

Thursday, March 21 – Bookalong

Friday, March 22 – Library of Bookish

Sunday, March 24 – Read Review Coffee

Monday, March 25 – Danish Mustard Reads

Tuesday, March 26 – Sarah and Her Bookshelves

Wednesday, March 27 – Lexijava

Thursday, March 28 – Gloriana Wong

Thursday, March 28 – Well Read Traveler

Friday, March 29 – We Break For Books

Sunday, March 31 – Subakka Bookstuff

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Gothic Fiction, historical fiction, Lake Union Publishing, March Blog Tour, March New Release, OTRPR, Over the River Public Relations, Paulette Kennedy, Virtual Tour

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March 2022 Virtual Book Tour for THEY CALLED US GIRLS by Kathleen C. Stone

Just in time for Women’s History Month, THEY CALLED US GIRLS by Kathleen C. Stone is a fascinating and inspirational book about female ambition and unorthodox paths toward fulfillment that is essential reading for women and girls today. Stone interviews seven unconventional women, all born before 1935, who broke the mold, defying expectations—as doctor, lawyer, artist, physicist, executive director, and intelligence officer. In insightful, personalized portraits that span a half-century, Stone weaves stories of female ambition, uncovering the families, teachers, mentors, and historical events that led to unexpected paths.

Join us in March for the virtual book tour on behalf of THEY CALLED US GIRLS as we share features, book giveaways, spotlights and reviews.

“They Called Us Girls, riveting and inspiring, illuminates the remarkable lives of amazing women born in the first half of the last century. Kathleen Stone’s subjects are diverse in their backgrounds and professions, but all are trailblazers whose quiet triumphs opened doors for us who follow behind. This is an important book.”

— Claire Messud, author of The Emperor’s Children and The Woman Upstairs

 “They Called Us Girls is a reminder of what talented women once endured, and the stories it tells so deftly should continue to inspire us today. Not every barrier has disappeared.”

— Louis Menand, author of The Free World and Pulitzer Prize-winning The Metaphysical Club

Tuesday, March 1 – We Break For Books

Wednesday, March 2 – The Book Club Mom

Thursday, March 3 – Nurse Bookie

Friday, March 4 – Suzy Approved Book Reviews

Saturday, March 5 – Diaries of a Bibliophile

Monday, March 7 – Book Pairings

Tuesday, March 8 – Just Another Chapter and Tea AND Well Read Traveler

Wednesday, March 9 – Amy’s Book Nook

Thursday, March 10 – Bookalong

Friday, March 11 – Kim Reads and Reads

Monday, March 14 – Aimee Dars Reads

Tuesday, March 15 – Rozie Reads and Wine                                                                                                                          

Wednesday, March 16 – Earl Grey Reads

Thursday, March 17 – Mel Reads All The Things AND Bujos ‘N Books 

Friday, March 18 – Tina May Reads

Sunday, March 20 – Girl Who Reads

Monday, March 21 – Secret Reading Life

Tuesday, March 22 – The Salty Book Worm

Wednesday, March 23 – We Love Big Books and We Cannot Lie

Thursday, March 24 – A Bookworm With Wine

Friday, March 25 – Subakka Bookstuff

Monday, March 28 – What Is That Book About

Tuesday, March 29 – Angel’s Mom Reads

Wednesday, March 30 – Books and Coffee Mx

Thursday, March 31 – It’s Bibliotherapy 

Filed Under: Blog Tours Tagged With: blog tour, Cynren Press, Female Ambition, March Blog Tour, nonfiction, Women's History Month

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March and April Blog Tour for THE VINES by Shelley Nolden

Release Date: March 23, 2021 from Freiling Publishing

Mark your calendars for this great Blog Tour lineup for Shelley Nolden‘s THE VINES, which is historical fiction and suspense at its best. It’s both a breathtaking novel that explores a long-forgotten place and an ominous thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat as the story unravels. In this debut—the first book in a planned series—Nolden skillfully weaves together a page turner, spanning over a hundred years, that’s set on New York City’s abandoned North Brother Island.  

ADVANCE PRAISE: “THE VINES weaves beautiful writing around an unsettling mystery:  Who is the strange, scarred woman living on a seemingly uninhabitable island? Shelley Nolden’s debut seems not just prescient – given the world’s current focus on virology and immunizations – but also timeless, as it illustrates in painful detail how mankind seems destined to repeat our cruelest mistakes. Luckily for us readers, there’s a bright thread of hope running through this book as well as the promise of a sequel.”  —Sarah Pekkanen, #1 NYT bestselling co-author of You Are Not Alone

“Highly original and richly drawn, Shelley Nolden’s THE VINES features one of the most fascinating central characters you’ll ever meet. Drawing on both the dark history of North Brother Island and today’s painfully immediate worries about immunity and transmission of deadly disease, this debut transcends genre to combine history, thrills, obsession, medical ethics, and more into the compelling story of three generations of doctors and one remarkable woman.”— Greer Macallister, bestselling author of The Magician’s Lie and The Arctic Fury 

“Eerily timely and profoundly compelling, THE VINES is an unputdownable, unforgettable saga, the journey of a seemingly helpless, persecuted American woman who survives and battles back, against all odds; this first in what promises to be an explosive series signals the arrival of Shelley Nolden’s masterful new voice in hybrid fiction.”— May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives

SYNOPSIS: In the shadows of New York City’s North Brother Island stand the remains of a shuttered hospital and the haunting memories of quarantines and human experiments. The ruins conceal the scarred and beautiful Cora, imprisoned there by contagions and the doctors who torment her. When Finn, a young urban explorer, arrives on the island and glimpses the enigmatic woman through the foliage, intrigue turns to obsession as he seeks to uncover her past–and his own family’s dark secrets.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Shelley Nolden is an entrepreneur and writer, now residing in Wisconsin. Previously, she lived in the New York City area, where she worked on Wall Street and first learned of North Brother Island. At the age of 31, Shelley was diagnosed with leukemia and completed treatment three years later. The sense of isolation and fear she experienced during her cancer ordeal influenced her spellbinding debut novel, THE VINES

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: April Blog Tour, blog tour, Debut novel, Debut novelist, historical fiction, March Blog Tour, mystery, North Brother Island, OTRPR, Over the River PR, Over the River Public Relations, Shelley Nolden, thriller

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