Spotlight of Better Than Revenge by Bea Fitzgerald

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BETTER THAN REVENGE

BEA FITZGERALD

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF KATE RILEY OF SOURCEBOOKS AND THE PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE.

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Beneath the harsh glare of Hollywood, a legendary feud ties two A-list actresses together.

But with a body bag between them, they must decide just how far their feud will go.

Thelma and Louise meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this salacious slow-burn suspense.

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August, 2026

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ABOUT BETTER THAN REVENGE:

 

Their feud made them iconic. One decision made them infamous.

After all, where’s the fun in rivalry if there’s no bloodshed? 

Nadine Heywood and Harper Moore have been rivals since their first days at drama school, a feud that has consumed them. A feud more passionate, more clawing than the gossip magazines ever note. Hollywood's It-Girl versus the acclaimed starlet, caught in an obsession that can only lead to one thing: someone’s downfall. 

 

After beating out Harper in every category for best actress, Nadine believes she has finally done it. She’s won – completely and irrefutably. So why are thoughts of Harper still tormenting her? Why doesn’t victory taste at all sweet? 

 

When a knock at her door reveals Harper covered in blood, Nadine realizes this could be the ultimate opportunity to bring her opponent down. Or change them both forever.

With flashbacks to Harper and Nadine’s infamous in-fighting building toward a murder that makes them iconic, and excerpts of an interview with Nadine for Harper’s upcoming true crime documentary, this is a salacious tale of scandal, ego, and infamy about two frenemies who may be more to each other than they would ever like to admit. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

BEA FITZGERALD is an author and content creator.

She has worked in publishing and has a degree in English Literature from the University of Reading.

When she's not writing, she's entertaining her followers on TikTok and Instagram with her mythology-themed comedy account @chaosonolympus (112.3K followers, 7.3M likes).

She is the YA author of Girl, Goddess, Queen in the UK, and Then Things Went Dark is her adult thriller debut.

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Showcase of Grandpa Day by Perry Solomon and a Giveaway of TWO (2) US winners of a $25 Amazon.com Gift Card.

GRANDPA DAY

by Perry Solomon

June 29 - August 7, 2026

Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

Becoming a grandfather opens the door to one of life’s most meaningful family relationships. In Grandpa Day, Perry Solomon shares a heartfelt and practical guide to building strong bonds with grandchildren through love, wisdom, and intentional time together.

Through true stories and simple ideas, this book shows grandfathers and grandparents how one-on-one Grandpa Days help nurture confidence, curiosity, grit, and emotional security. From everyday adventures to shared meals and conversations, Grandpa Day offers clear guidance on mentoring grandchildren, supporting parents, honoring boundaries, and creating memories that last a lifetime. It is a warm invitation to slow down, connect deeply, and leave a lasting legacy of love across generations.

Praise for Grandpa Day:

"Perry unlocks a magic world to grandparents by demystifying building deep connections with grandchildren and fostering their confidence and curiosity"
~ Anne van Leynseele, Esq. founder and farmer of Pa’ani Farms and author of Savor Your Chocolate

"Drawing from over twenty years of personal experience with his six grandchildren, Solomon provides a wealth of wisdom, stories, and advice to help grandfathers embrace their special role as mentors, cheerleaders, and steady presences in their families…His stories, such as mentoring his granddaughter Serena in her journey to becoming a craft chocolatier, illustrate how small moments of encouragement can spark lifelong passions."
~ Carol Thompson for Readers’ Favorite, 5-Stars

"Grandpa Day reminds readers that the role of being a grandfather has evolved from being a distant patriarch to becoming actively involved and providing guidance and empathy…The writing style is enchanting, reflecting the love, joy, and pride of being a grandfather, and it is filled with practical wisdom and ideas on how to build the relationship between grandfather and grandchild."
~ Leonard Smuts for Readers’ Favorite

"Perry Solomon’s approach to grandfatherhood is inspiring… The result? A close relationship… plus a profound sense of meaning for you."
~ Merideth Mehlberg, author of Your Finest Work

"I can’t wait to be a grandmother… Perry’s book makes me even more excited about that milestone… His enthusiasm balanced with very practical tips makes the journey more meaningful… Thank you for this gift, Perry."
~ Antonia Bowring, executive coach and author

Book Details:

Genre: Grandparenting, Biography/Autobiography, Non-Fiction, Self-Help
Published by: Lighthouse Family Press
Publication Date: February 6, 2026
Number of Pages: 196
ISBN: 9798994166703
Book Links: Amazon | Kindle | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | BookBub

Author Bio:

Perry Solomon is a proud grandfather whose greatest joy comes from the close, loving relationships he shares with his six grandchildren. From the day each was born, he has focused on building strong family relationships through time, attention, and support. Perry believes that love, communication, and shared memories are the foundation of lasting intergenerational relationships.

Perry lives in Santa Monica, California. Family is the heart of his life and legacy.

A successful serial entrepreneur, Perry has built and advised companies across multiple industries and completed four business exits. Today, he devotes his energy to grandparenting, mentoring, and helping grandparents create meaningful bonds, joyful activities, and a legacy of love and wisdom across generations.

Catch Up With Perry Solomon:

GrandpaDay.com
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BookBub - @perryGPD
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Facebook - @Grandpa_Day

 

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Spotlight of The Resilience of Red Thread by Catherine Marshall-Smith

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THE RESILIENCE OF RED THREAD

CATHERINE MARSHALL-SMITH

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF JACKIE KARNETH | SENIOR PUBLICIST | BOOKS FORWARD

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Catherine Marshall-Smith (acclaimed author of "American Family") is back with her second gripping novel.

This intense, suspenseful story follows a young mother fighting to save herself when her would-be rescuer proves to be as dangerous as the man she escaped.

A portion of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Center for Domestic Peace in San Rafael, California.

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July 21, 2026

She Writes Press

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PRAISE FOR THE RESILIENCE OF RED THREAD:

"Riveting...pulls you deep into the miasma of domestic violence thinking, where flashbacks write the rules, dread poisons logic, and challenge becomes a fight for survival."—Mary E. Plouffe Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of “Grief Like Yours”

“A story of breaking the patterns of trauma, and taking the future that you want.”—Lynn S. Hightower, Shamus Award–winning author of “Mirror Twin”

“Once you start reading ‘The Resilience of Red Thread,’ you will not want to put it down. A well-written and suspense-driven story that will envelop you — this is a page turner!”—Amy S. Peele, author of “Last Bite”

“Catherine Marshall-Smith is skilled in the instrument of the heart, a writer who takes you on a harrowing journey to the inner depths of what it means to be human.” —Rhodi Hawk, author of “This Town Won't Tell”

“insightful... gripping... proceeds at the pace of a thriller”—Foreword Clarion Reviews

“chilling...attention-grabbing... enough excitement to keep the pages turning”—Kirkus Reviews

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ABOUT THE RESILIENCE OF RED THREAD:

After twenty-one-year-old Emily Miller flees her abusive ex-husband, Lee, with the exterminator she hired to kill hornets in her backyard, she finally feels safe.

Jake Clayton offers Emily and her daughter a beautiful place to live where neither Lee nor her mother, who wants custody of Jenna, can find them.

Unlike Lee, Jake has a steady job, doesn’t drink (she’s never met a man who doesn’t), and doesn’t hit.

Isolated in a cabin in the Santa Cruz mountains, Emily distracts herself from the liquor cabinet and from worrying that Lee will track her down by planning a surprise for Jake: a reunion with the sisters he hasn’t seen since foster care.

The deeper she digs into Jake’s past, the more she realizes that he’s very different from the man she believed him to be.

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An Interview with

Catherine Marshall-Smith

1. What was the inspiration behind “The Resilience of Red Thread”?

I had a gentle, intellectual and nurturing father who had random fits of rage in which he shouted, threw and broke things, and hit family members. These episodes shaped my relationships with men whether they were friends, lovers, coworkers or bosses. I constantly evaluated my behavior. Was I too loud, not assertive enough, shrill? I never wanted to trigger rejection so I agreed to dynamics that left me with insufficient boundaries. I want men to know they can be kind and nurturing 98% of the time but if they are violent 2% of the time, it is the violence that will define them.

2. What research did you do to prepare for writing this story?

I interviewed psychotherapists, social workers, and advocates for women, observed in family court, and listened to the stories of survivors. I shared my discomfort with writing about violence against women and one survivor told me, “There doesn’t have to be physical violence to have a destructive level of control. Blocking access to money, playing music and movies with misogynistic themes, or threatening to take the kids are techniques for gaining a destructive level of control.”

3. Why did you choose to use alternating points of view to tell this story?

I wanted the reader to see that the words and actions of the abuser, Jake, that appeared loving and protective were intended to foster dependency and fear. I picked up from survivors that one of the lowest points came when someone who loved them said, “Why didn’t you just leave?” There is nothing easy about leaving an abuser; it is the most dangerous time for a woman. I made it my mission to write a book where the reader wouldn’t ask that question, but rather: “Where’d she find the courage to go?”

4. Why did you choose to show Emily struggling with alcoholism, and what does this do to dispel the myth of the “perfect victim”?

The books and movies about domestic violence without fail show women who are without faults. One woman I talked to said she thought she deserved the abuse because she was drinking alcohol. Lots of people are alcoholics, or addicted to drugs or sex, but none of them deserve to live in fear for their lives. Emily struggles with alcohol but what makes her noble is the way she continues to fight for her life and to protect her daughter.

5. Tell us about the Center for Domestic Peace, and why it’s important to you to draw attention to the work they’re doing?

If you visit their website, it has everything a woman might need. It also has training for men. We need to stop asking victims to change their behavior and instead turn to the abusers. When I participate in their events, I feel powerful. We don’t just have to accept violence against women. Let’s focus on raising boys who respect and genuinely love women. They make that seem possible.

6. What do you hope readers will take away from this book?

I’m going to quote Dr. Jessica Taylor from her book Why Women Are Blamed For Everything: “We need to challenge victim blaming every single time it happens. Men are 100% responsible for male violence. Women and girls carry 0% of the blame. Ever. None. Nada. Zero.”

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Catherine Marshall-Smith realized her calling to be an author after many years teaching 6th grade writing.

She published her debut novel, “American Family,” in 2016, and the novel has sold internationally.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley in English literature, a teaching credential from San Jose State University, and a Writing Credential from UCLA, where she was nominated for the James Kirkwood Award for excellence in the writing of fiction.

Catherine is in charge of philanthropy with the Women's Club of Marin and The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) of Novato, California.

She lives with her husband in the San Francisco Bay Area. “The Resilience of Red Thread” is her second novel.

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When Lemons Give You Life by Anna Johnston

Food keeps us focused and happy, and Griff found out he somehow needed to get back into cooking.

Griff is a five-star chef currently faking dementia in a nursing home.

Griff is ready to end his life, but he sneaks into the kitchen at nights and starts cooking for himself and the residents because they won’t eat because of the awful food in the nursing home.

He realizes there is something to live for.

Griff’s only visitor is his half sister who has problems of her own and who hasn’t spoken to Griff for a long time.

Will her visits help him and help their relationship?

Will the food preparation at night help Griff and all the residents?

Find out how everything turns out in this sweet, uplifting read.

You will love Griff and also share in the heartbreak of the story about his friend dying from dementia.

You will also laugh out loud and at times need tissues. 5/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.

The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen

A disturbing vibe to a research program about four young women that were being studied for their ESP abilities in the 1960's.

Dr. Trimble who was conducting the research was so obsessed that he had no concern for the women and the lives they had outside his lab.

They had to be available any time he said he needed them, and they really couldn't say no because their husbands would be fired.

THE WOMEN IN WHITE goes back and forth from the1960's during the testing to present day when Riley is hired by the only surviving woman, Betty.

Betty lives back in the 1960's...no Internet, no microwave, no cell phone, etc., and she has no idea about any of it.

Riley and Betty go on a mission to find out what happened to the other three women.

I thought this book was very unsettling because of Dr. Trimble and his obsession with his research.

I am not really a fan of paranormal so that had an effect on my thoughts about this book, but for me it was a dark and creepy read.

I enjoyed the present day storyline more than the past. 4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Spotlight of Under Cover Of Chaos By Liz Wanic with Rebekah Wanic and a Giveaway of the Book

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UNDER COVER OF CHAOS

LIZ WANIC WITH REBEKAH WANIC

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF JODI WEBB.

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When Stella Fairmont received her first overseas assignment for the United Nations she knew there would be challenges.

She just didn't think a serial killer hiding in plain sight would be one of them. 

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June 18, 2026

Black Rose Writing

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ABOUT UNDER COVER OF CHAOS:

“… a fast-paced thriller that plunges the reader into the morally complex world of a UN humanitarian mission in Bangui...a must-read for fans of thrillers with high-stakes politicalundertones.”–Kim McCollum, author of What Happens in Montana and Harriet Hates Lemonade

A serial killer hides behind an untouchable global institution. A broken system fails the victims. One woman vows to uncover the truth.

When young women are found dead in the capital of the Central African Republic, United Nations official Stella Fairmont is reminded of the unsolved disappearance of a friend. As she investigates, she uncovers what may be a chilling pattern: similar deaths in another UN location.

The deeper she digs, the more twisted the view becomes and Stella finds herself up against a system built on compromise, in which accountability is often an illusion. When the truth gets blurred and personal histories can be hidden, the only way to survive is to trust her instincts. But as friendships run thin and time runs out, she must navigate a minefield of lies, moral complexity, and buried secrets — all while trying to stay ahead of someone who would kill to keep the truth hidden.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Liz Wanic worked for the United Nations for almost a decade in New York and in multiple field missions, including Syria, Mali and the Central African Republic before moving into cybersecurity. Her experiences have given her a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of the inner workings of power in complex situations.

Rebekah Wanic, Liz's twin sister, is a social psychologist, university professor and mindset coach. She focuses on the intricacies of the human condition and the complications of balancing competing demands.

Find the authors at:

Website: www.lizwanicauthor.com and www.sistersliterature.com 

Instagram: @lizwanicauthor    https://www.instagram.com/kathiegio1/

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