The “Book Lovers Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day” Tour

Today is my day to post about the “Book Lovers Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day” Tour.

This blog has been quiet for a while - due to my family situation, but this subject is important so I have taken time out of my busy Grandma duties to join this event and share my thoughts on the situation...Afterall this affects more people than you can imagine.

As you walk down the street, you may pass someone who is struggling, someone who hasn't spoken to a soul in days, and if you smile and say hello, you never know, it may make that persons day... I try to look people in the eye, smile, say good morning, and answer back if someone says it to me. I have had days where I felt completely alone and that the world was just so hard to deal with, so that's why I make the effort and also why I am participating today. I have dealt with Depression, Anxiety, and abuse in my family and I am a great believer in Counseling rather than medication I am not going to go into specifics but Depression, Anxiety and even Suicide have been issues I have had to deal with in my family since I was a teenager old enough to understand what Depression was, and why I had to help my mum out more than my friends did theirs...

So many people don't understand mental illness. They think that sadness and clinical depression, or nervousness and clinical anxiety, are the same things. Well-meaning people say things like, "Suck it up," and "Overcome," and "Choose to be happy." Or, "Focus on your blessings," and "Put a smile on that face." I've even said things like that--before I came to understand. I may not have had first-hand experience, but being a daughter and a mum of someone who does, means I now have a greater understanding of the complexities for each individual. And so many people feel alone and misunderstood and have given up on fighting their mental illness. They need to know about resources. They need to know they're not alone and that there's help. But for some reason, many people think of mental illness as a personal weakness rather than as a disease like high blood pressure or cancer.

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The first annual Book Lover's Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day Tour will kick off on Sunday, September 1st and will culminate in a twelve-hour Facebook Live Event on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. Please Facebook Event here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/388388565311132/

YouTube link https://youtu.be/sdwJ5axXlIw 

Here's the exciting line-up for the tour:

The “Book Lovers Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day” Tour

September 1st:

Jessica Burkhart – Author: http://jessicaburkhart.blogspot.com/
Robert E. Slater – Author: http://www.desertedlands.com/blog/
Raye Wagner – Author: http://www.rayewagner.com/

September 2nd:

Eva Pohler – Author: https://www.youtube.com/user/Thepoodletoodels
Heather Hildenbrand – Author: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCROruKaWZrhmuzkuGA8MdCQ?
Jennay-Bon – Actress: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5sSh7zU_TEEBwEkCpNn_g 

September 3rd:

Rachel – Blogger: https://hereiswhatireadblog.com/
Elizabeth Isaacs – Author: http://elizabethisaacs.com/blog/

September 4th:

Ely – Blogger: http://www.ofwonderland.com/
Corinne O’Flynn – Author: http://www.corinneoflynn.com/category/blog
S.A. Larsen – Author: http://writersally.blogspot.com/
Kat – Blogger: http://katsindiebookblog.blogspot.co.nz/ ( ME - you are reading my post now ;) ) #WearBonfire #suicideprevention #bookloversunite

September 5th:

S.T. Bende – Author: http://www.stbende.com/
Katie M. John – Author: http://www.katiemjohn.blogspot.co.uk/
Debra Kristi – Author: https://www.debrakristi.com/
Allie Burton – Author: http://www.allieburton.com/

September 6th:

Kaitlin Bevis – Author: http://www.kaitlinbevis.com/blog
Christina – Instagrammer: http://www.instagram.com/sushirainbow
Sarah Churchill – Booktuber: http://www.youtube.com/clumsinessisacurse

September 7th:

Brenda Hiatt – Author: https://brendahiatt.com/starstruck-site/
Aimee – Blogger: http://aimeealways.com/ 
Amy – Blogger: https://mybooks-myworld.com/

September 8th:

Rose Garcia – Author: http://www.rosegarciabooks.com/roseonprose
Becca – Blogger: http://coffeebooksandjournals.wordpress.com/
Yaritza – Blogger: https://fabulousreader4ever.home.blog/

September 9th:

Quinn Loftis – Author: http://www.quinnloftisbooks.com/
Tawdra Kandle – Author: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmW8ONHCEmcG5hJYtBydtkg Sarah Addison-Fox – Author: http://www.sarahaddisonfox.com/blog

September 10th: Facebook Live Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/388388565311132/

Review Tour: Tandem By Jennifer Ryder #Review @jenniferryder01

Title: Tandem

Author: Jennifer Ryder

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: March 20, 2018

Kyle Kingston-Moore has a reputation. 

Adrenaline seeker. Commitment-phobe. Gigolo of the skies.

He’s worked tirelessly to make a success out of Sensational Skydives, on occasion providing extra services to deliver the ultimate jump experience. The adrenaline helps him forget the loneliness and the gaping whole left in his heart. When the rush wears off, he’s on the hunt again—a vicious circle of avoidance.

Kalani Hart knows all about avoidance.

Wide-open spaces. Social situations. Uncontrolled environments.

For years, fear has crippled Kalani’s attempts to lead a normal life after a random attack that tore her family apart. Finally, Kalani is on her way to recovery. She knows she needs to face her nightmares, but taking the plunge is easier said than done. When her therapist challenges her to take on skydiving, item number one on her bucket list, Kalani has to decide if she’s truly ready to take charge of her life.

Will one tandem jump with Kyle be the key to Kalani getting her life back, or will they both find themselves stranded in a place where their hearts decide what happens next?

When the adrenaline is this high, anything can happen.

Tandem by Jennifer Ryder

Kat's rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tandem is a new book from an author that gives a solid contemporary romance story with characters that you can relate to.

In this book we have Kyle, he had it all, his life was on track until a tragedy pulled it slowly apart.

We are given pieces of each characters past as we progress through the book, each chapter draws you in, the writing flowed flawlessly, and my heart ached, stuttered and then leapt into the hope of the future with the characters as I read.

Now I didn’t like how Kyle spiralled after his life fell apart, but in reality how people react when their heart is broken isn’t pretty, its brutal and we all deal with stuff differently – so Ms. Ryder did a good job in creating Kyle into a character who was human, flawed and living day to day, shutting off his feelings and distancing himself from his past friends.

Kalani, thought her life was perfect, until one fateful night took everything away and buried her in survivors guilt.  Turning from the bright butterfly she was into a traumatized survivor was too much for some people to deal with (and again Ms Ryder did a great job in drawing the reader into the situations – I felt it all, I really got how Kalani felt and I cheered for her in every step she took to step out of the darkness) I wanted to throttle some of the characters who were close to Kalani.

That’s all I will say on the storyline, this is a second chance romance where two broken hearts find each other, and together they learn to mould what was left of their hearts (because I know neither situations are something anyone could get over completely) into a new and blossoming future together.

I enjoyed delving back into Ms. Ryder’s writing.  This was a good solid 2nd chance romance that will appeal to readers.

*** this review is MY honest opinion and I have NOT received any compensation nor been requested to review the book ***

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Jennifer Ryder is a bestselling author of the Spark Series and Surfers Way Series. She loves to write about boys on dirt bikes, detectives and strong females who aren’t afraid to fight for what they want.

Living on a rural property in New South Wales, Australia, she enjoys the best of city and country. Her loving husband is ever willing to provide inspiration, and her two young cherubs, and sheep that don't see fences as barriers, keep life more than interesting.

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Blog Tour Never Me by Kate Stewart

Goodreads:

I was a thief of men…a whore.

Not the conventional type that got paid for sex. I was the girl you talked about in your sad inner circle. The girl you shielded your boyfriend from as you cleverly covered him with your body when I came near.

I was a threat to you.

Keeping him safe in your grasp was smart.

One week...one incredible week was all it took to forever change me.

I was NEVER going to be you … until I met HIM

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Kate Stewart, a native of Dallas, now resides in Charleston, S.C. She moved to the city three weeks after her first visit, dropping her career of 8 years, declaring the city her creative muse. Since her move she has written several books including TITAN, currently unpublished, Room 212 and Never Me which is set to publish July 2014. She lives with her husband of seven years, Nick.

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