Book Blitz: For Our Friends the Animals: Cultivating a Reverence for Life

 

Cultivating a Reverence for Life

Christian Nonfiction

Date Published: July 31, 2024

Publisher: BookBaby

 

In For Our Friends the Animals, Robert Echols delivers a stirring spiritual call to action for Christians and all people of conscience to embrace a reverence for life in its fullest form.

Blending biblical truth, compassionate prayers, and the life-affirming philosophy of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, this powerful work urges readers to see animals not as commodities—but as beloved creations of God. In Part One, Echols explores the deep moral and spiritual responsibility we hold toward all creatures. In Part Two, he presents practical steps to confront today's most pressing animal welfare issues—from factory farming to environmental degradation.

Whether you're a lifelong advocate or someone opening your heart to new possibilities, For Our Friends the Animals invites you into a faith-driven movement of empathy and transformation. Through spiritual insight and practical guidance, the book empowers readers to become stewards of compassion, protecting both creation and Creator's intention.

“This book is not just a read—it’s a spiritual pledge. A call to embody Christ’s love by caring for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

Join the movement. Embrace the message. Be the change.

 

About the Author

 

  Robert Echols is a spiritual author, thought leader, and passionate advocate for animals and all of God’s creation. As the author of For Our Friends the Animals: Cultivating a Reverence for Life, Echols blends Christian spirituality, biblical wisdom, and the moral philosophy of Dr. Albert Schweitzer to offer a powerful message: we are called to protect and uplift all living beings.

A cancer survivor and U.S. Army veteran, Robert's life journey has been guided by service—to his country, his faith, and now, to the voiceless creatures that share our planet. He is the founder and former president of the For Our Friends the Animals Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to financially supporting animal shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. Under his leadership, the foundation funded the construction of animal shelters in Florida, putting faith into action and making his life his argument, as Schweitzer once wrote.

Robert frequently shares his message of compassion on LinkedIn, in podcasts, and as a guest speaker throughout the Mobile Bay, Alabama area. With academic credentials from Phillips Exeter Academy, New York University, and Emory University (J.D./M.B.A.), and a past career as an ethics officer and Army JAG attorney, Robert’s voice is both seasoned and deeply principled.

His current writing project is a four-volume spiritual treatise titled For Our Friends the Animals, empowering others to embrace a universal love rooted in Christ’s teachings and a reverence for all life.

“Let my words inspire you to become a steward of the earth and a champion for animals—because the love of Jesus is not just for humanity, but for all creation.”

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Cover Reveal: Mo's Broken Dreams

Title: Mo's Broken Dreams

Author: Scarlett Redd

Genre: Dark MC Romance; Mafia Romance

Release Date: October 31, 2025

Cover Design: Esther E. Schmidt of Shower of Schmidt Designs

Mo only son of Italian parents, thought he had his whole life planned out. He was taking a gap year to travel before going to college. He soon discovers that nothing goes according to plan, no matter how much one tries. He finds the love of his life, Francesca, and thinks everything will be forever. Life is full of surprises and heartache that you can never plan for. Mo learned the hard way. Now he must start life all over again without the person he loves the most. Maybe he did the wrong thing by leaving her behind, and will he regret it for the rest of his life?

Francesca fell for Mo on that first night. But he ruined her life, and she now hates him for the pain he caused her. She hates him with a passion and will do anything she can to cause him pain for ruining her life. She will keep the one thing that he holds tightly in his heart to destroy him and his life. Will Mo ever find happiness again?

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Cover Reveal: The Beast’s Healer

 

Something stirs in the darkness.

Could it be this gorgeous cover reveal?

The Beast’s Healer

The Hamlia Tales Trilogy Book 1

by Rae Lori

Genre: Fairytale Fantasy Romance 

Something stirs in the darkness. And soon, lines blur where myth ends and danger begins.

Megalyn Hartwood has always known the forbidden forest's rules: which plants heal and which shadows kill. But when a child's life hangs in the balance, she breaks the ultimate taboo and ventures into the depths where no villager dares to tread.

There, she encounters him.

The legendary beast spoken of only in whispers. Ancient. Powerful. And far more complex than the monster of village tales.

Forced to his hidden lair deep in the forest's heart, Meg discovers that some legends hide deeper truths.

But before she can unravel the mystery of the beast who guards the ancient woods, danger strikes from an unexpected source, threatening not only Meg's life, but her quiet village as well...

Perfect for fans of Beauty and the Beast inspired tales, forbidden romance, tense action scenes, and enchanted forests where nothing is quite what it seems.

 

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Rae Lori is a multi-published, award-winning author and a geek girl at heart. She was first bitten by the writing bug at ten and never stopped loving the written word. Over a twenty-year-plus writing career, she has been published with various zines, journals and publishing companies and taught new writers the craft of novel writing in between her projects. She has won various awards including an Honorable Mention in the 73rd Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, the 2011 ForeWord Book of the Year Gold Award Winner in Writing (Adult Nonfiction), and Best Romance Novella in SORMAG’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards.

Rae can usually be found with her head in the clouds daydreaming of her next story. That is, when she isn’t gaming or watching her fave movies with her fellow geekazoid husband (it’s time for another Aliens rewatch!), crocheting, or has her nose in a book.

 

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Book Tour: Some Call Me Eve

 

Enemies bound by desire. 

Allies torn by fate.

Some Call Me Eve

by T. Pike

Genre: Historical Romance

Princess Evangeline has an insatiate lust for power. As her kingdom’s most feared warrior and heiress to the throne, she plans to one day rule in her father’s place, just as she rules over countless men during secret nights of sin.

But when the castle falls to a new enemy, Evangeline becomes a slave in her own kingdom, forced to obey the heartless queen’s commands to honor her father’s dying wish: to protect her people.

The princess craves vengeance, but can she resist the carnal magnetism between her and Prince Rune, the queen’s son and royal pawn? And as rebellion brews, can she trust Rune, the man with the power to quench her torrid flames, to be her greatest ally?

 

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T. Pike grew up in Northwest Arkansas where she swam competitively for more than 17 years. After graduating from Texas A&M University with an English degree and All-American honors, she returned home to pursue her master's in English and write her debut novel: Some Call Me Eve. Now a law student, she enjoys running and hiking with her dogs and exploring the mountains with her partner.

 

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Book Blitz: Grandma’s Bucket Of Mercy

Children's Book

Date Published: May 28, 2025

Publisher: ‎MindStir Media

📘 Book Description for Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy by Robin Carole

You are never too old or too young to learn life’s lessons.

From multiple award-winning author Robin Carole comes a heartwarming true story that celebrates the power of love, forgiveness, and generational wisdom. Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy is a touching tale of one young girl’s summer with her grandmother in 1960s California—and the quiet but profound lesson that would change two lives forever.

Ten-year-old Carole is sent on a mysterious errand involving her grandmother’s elderly neighbor, not knowing her grandmother is teaching her about the gift of mercy. Years later, Carole finally understands the full impact of that experience when a stranger shares how her small, anonymous acts of kindness transformed a life.

Beautifully written and deeply personal, this story is a tribute to the grit and grace of the women who survived the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression and to the enduring strength of intergenerational bonds. Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy is perfect for readers aged 9–12—and for the childlike spirit in every adult who believes in the quiet power of compassion.

✅ True story based on real-life events

✅ Uplifting themes of family, kindness, and legacy

✅ Ideal for ages 9–12 and meaningful for all ages

🪣 Sometimes the smallest gesture can change everything.

 

About the Author

Robin Carole is a multiple award-winning author and lifelong storyteller dedicated to preserving the legacy of the strong women in her family. A native Californian who grew up in the scenic wine country, Robin spent over 40 years in Deaf Education as a Certified Sign Language Interpreter, working with students from kindergarten through adult education. 

Now retired and living in Spokane, Washington, Robin draws from real-life experiences and the stories passed down from her grandmother, mother, and aunts to write books that speak to the hearts of readers young and old. Her passion for storytelling began as a child, sitting at the feet of her family matriarchs, listening to tales of resilience, faith, and enduring love. 

Her latest book, Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy, is a heartfelt tribute to the power of quiet acts of compassion—and a reminder that even children can change the world through kindness. Through her writing, Robin invites readers to revisit a time when life was simple, values were taught through action, and lessons of mercy could last a lifetime. 

“My education, my work, my goals, and accomplishments are here for only a moment, but my family is a lifetime.” —Robin Carole 

Fun Facts About Robin: 

• Her favorite meal is a classic Southern tomato sandwich 
• She loves gardening, even if it mostly means pulling weeds 
• Oldies music, storytelling, and pets bring her the most joy 
• She still believes in the power of sitting together and sharing stories 

 📚 Explore Robin’s books and discover stories that stay with you—because the lessons we learn from our grandmothers are often the ones we never forget.

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Book Blitz: The Weight of Loyalty

 

Historical Fiction

Date Published: May 25, 2025

 

“My long-term survival is doubtful under any scenario. Yet, I already defied the impossible by escaping from a watery tomb and swimming to this very spot. But luck is finite—it always peters out.”

As the island of Kefalonia falls under the harsh occupation of Italian soldiers in 1941, British sailor Oliver Graham washes ashore, desperate to evade capture. Rescued by the fierce and determined Natalía Giannatos, he becomes entangled in a web of love, loyalty, and betrayal.

With her brother and fiancé lost to the conflict, Natalía is driven by vengeance against the occupiers and a deepening bond with Oliver. But when an Italian colonel fixates on her, she must navigate a dangerous game of deception to protect her family and village. As Oliver struggles with his hidden heritage and his growing feelings for Natalía, they are thrust into the heart of the resistance, where every choice could lead to freedom or devastation.

In a story that intertwines love and sacrifice against the backdrop of war, The Weight of Loyalty explores the resilience of the human spirit and the lengths one will go to for love. Will Oliver and Natalía’s connection survive the trials of conflict, or will the brutal realities of war tear them apart forever?

 

About the Author

 

 Mike H. Mizrahi and his wife, Karen, reside in Poulsbo, WA. He is a winner of the (indie Reader Discovery Award and a Laramie Finalist in the Chanticleer Book Awards. His other historical novels include The Unnamed Girl, Tattered Coat, and the Great Chattanooga Bicycle Race.

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Release Day Blitz : The Love Potion

Katherine Lyons is pleased to announce the release of her new regency romance, THE LOVE POTION. Check out the gorgeous regency romance and read in Kindle Unlimited today!

Title: THE LOVE POTION

Author: Katherine Lyons

Genre: Regency Romance

About The Love Potion:

One splash changed everything! Poor relation Kynthea Petrelli never dreamed she’d have a Season, but she is getting one…even if only as a companion to her younger, wayward cousin Zoe. Though Kynthea loves the girl, keeping up with her wild ideas is difficult, especially when Zoe sets her cap for England’s most eligible bachelor, and decides a love potion is the way to win his heart. Unfortunately, it isn’t Zoe who trips and spills the potion on the oh-so-perfect Duke of Harle, but Kynthea. And before long, she finds herself the center of a scandal—and unexpectedly, the object of his desire. As Kynthea’s reputation unravels, the duke can’t resist acting as her unlikely champion. But society expects him to marry for advantage and his mother is demanding a proper alliance. Yet the duke finds himself increasingly bewitched by the one woman he's forbidden to pursue. It’s an impossible situation. But then, love potions aren’t for the faint of heart…. Read in Kindle Unlimited!

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About the Author:

Flirty, dirty and fun! That’s how Katherine Lyons likes her love stories. One would think that would lead her to contemporary romance, but she’s always loved the witty dialogue and hot, sexy humor of regency romance. She’s a big fan of The Bridgertons, Big Bang Theory (even though it’s over), and her favorite movie is The Avengers because she loves the MCU.

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Book Blitz: Death Engine Protocol

 

Better Dying Through Science

Death Engine Protocol:

Better Dying Through Science

by Magret A. Treiber

Genre: Dystopian Science Fiction

DEATH ENGINE PROTOCOL
[REBOOT FAILURE // MEMORY CORRUPTION DETECTED]

Built to bleed.
Built to obey.
Built to forget.

Didn’t work.

They dragged her out.
Loaded her with lies.
Pointed her at ghosts and told her to kill.

Real estate deals stitched over graveyards.
Governments buying silence with broken bodies.

She played along.
Long enough to see the trap.
Long enough to remember what they encoded within her DNA.

Every death—
—every mission—
—every betrayal—

Reboot. Rage. Regrow.

No more leash.
No more mission.
No more mercy.

She was engineered to end.
She chose to glitch instead.

[SYSTEM ERROR: COLLAPSE IMMINENT]

 

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Margret A. Treiber is an award winning and critically acclaimed writer known for her work in speculative fiction and humor. She is the author of the award winning book "Japanese Robots Love to Dance" and has contributed to various publications. Margret also serves as the editor-in-chief for the speculative humor magazine, Sci-Fi Lampoon. When she's not writing or working at her day job with technology, she enjoys helping her birds break things for her spouse to fix. Margret's unique blend of humor and speculative fiction has earned her a dedicated following.

In the preponderance of the multiverse, The Margret is an awesome force of good, evil, and indifference. Pretty much a mixed bag.

As an alien demi-god, The Margret single-handedly defeated the viral hibachi army of Monatchi Seven. Then, after a quick, she returned to work with the Mushwreck Squad to defeat the forces of the Higgsinator matter-reprogrammer force.

Cyborg The Margret saved an entire solar system by channeling a supernova through her power banks. Sacrificing her meatsack so trillions could live, her consciousness resides in a trailer park icemaker in Pago Pago. Thousands of people make the yearly pilgrimage to get sacred Margret ice and hope for a few words of wisdom.

Margret the Planet Wrecker controls two-thirds of the galaxy and demands complete loyalty from her subjects. Parents frighten unruly children into behaving merely by uttering her name.

She survives these interesting times with her wife, hopes for a future alien invasion collaboration and is holder of the unified theory (for sale to the highest bidder - serious inquiries only.)

 

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