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Stephanie knew from the moment she could speak and express herself that she was a girl, but it took some time for the world to see that. Her family made sure she knew she would always be supported no matter what. She teaches everyone that you're never too young to know who you truly are and an important lesson on acceptance and understanding for all.

The inspiration of My First Ponytail came from my daughter and her lived experience. When we became parents, we never would have thought this is what our lives would look like, but we wouldn't change it for the world. We have and will always be her biggest supporters and advocates. Representation matters, especially in children who are a part of the LGBTQ community. When they can see themselves in a book, they can see that they are not alone. My goal in life is to make sure every child knows they are seen, they are heard, and they are loved

Currently, our book is available on ImagineWe Publishers website, Amazon, Walmart's online website, and bookstores that work with Ingram.

In stores, it is currently on shelves in Talking Leaves Bookstore in Buffalo, and The Bookworm & BW Gifts in East Aurora. I am in talks with Dog Ears bookstore in South Buffalo, and Merit Badge Books in Hamburg. 

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My First Ponytail 

Written By Colleen Fitz Budniewski

Illustrated By Nick Napierala 

Reviewed By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Colleen Fritz Budniewski, Nick Napierala, and ImagineWe Publishers for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

WOW!! Can you believe that Pride month is almost over? It went so quickly! Before it ends I need to highly recommend a LGTBQ+ Children’s Book My First Ponytail. It is written by Colleen Fritz Budniewski and illustrated by Nick Napierala who are both WNY. It is an extremely beautiful book written from Colleen’s heart with a very important message for both children and adults. 

Colleen would like to dedicate this book to all transgender and nonbinary youth. She also thanks CK for allowing them to support you on your beautiful journey.

Nick is a phenomenal artist whose illustrations are filled with fun bold colors. Together with Colleen’s storyline these two make this story come to life. 

I couldn't agree more on how Colleen states not judging a book by its cover! 

Colleen had me cracking up laughing when her Funcle’s came over to help her try on wigs! They all looked like they were having so much fun! Their smiles in that picture were contagious! 

I loved how accepting, open and supportive all of her friends and family were through her journey. 

GLYS WNY is near and dear to Colleen’s heart. GLYS WNY builds affirming cultures and supportive communities for youth and all sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. 18% of all book royalties will be donated to GLYS WNY. 

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Book: The Open Marriage

Author: Victoria Jenkins

Pub Day: June 21st 2024

Buy Link: https://geni.us/B0CYTJRCZ3social

 

About the Book: 

It was supposed to save us. It destroyed us.

My husband, Marcus, and I used to be so in love. But now, after ten years together, we barely talk. I’ve seen so many of our friends’ marriages end in divorce, and I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to stop that from happening to us.

And then I meet Erin. She tells me all about her perfect marriage to Kieran, and I’m shocked when she reveals the secret to their marital bliss—they have an open marriage. My heart starts to race as I consider it for me and Marcus. Could we really do this?

When Marcus cautiously agrees, I know it can’t be with strangers, and so I call Erin. She tells me there is only one rule: complete honesty. But when I meet Kieran, it doesn’t take long for me to break that rule. Soon this isn’t an open marriage, but an affair.

As I start to fall for Kieran, Marcus becomes the attentive husband I’ve been craving, and I’m soon full of regret. This was all an awful mistake and I swear to end it. But my blood runs cold when Erin is reported missing. Who is this couple I’ve entangled our life with? And as the police knock on my door, it’s much more than just my marriage that is now at stake…

For fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, this is a psychological thriller with a twist you’ll never see coming.

 Victoria Jenkins lives with her husband and daughters in South Wales, where her bestselling series of crime novels featuring Detectives King and Lane is based. The first in the series, The Girls in the Water is a top 5 US kindle bestseller. She has an MA in Creative and Media Writing from the University of Wales, Swansea.

Since the King and Lane series, she has written ten standalone psychological thrillers.

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The Open Marriage

Written By Victoria Jenkins 

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Victoria Jenkins, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 

WOW!! When I found out Victoria Jenkins wrote a book with the title The Open Marriage and read the description I just knew I had to read it. I mean how can you not with that title right?With the title The Open Marriage I was a little disappointed at the lack of spice. Many may not agree with me but that concept could have gone a little farther than it did. 

If Louise said I’m fine one more time I was going to seriously scream!! She drove me absolutely bonkers!!

Victoria picked out the most unique out of the box names for her characters-I just loved them. 

 I enjoyed the book. It was fast paced, kept my attention, was a binge readable one sitting type book, and had a lot of wicked twists and turns to it. In fact the climax of the book I never in a million years saw coming. Oh so many ups and downs in this book! 

Victoria should really consider writing a follow up book to this one as there are a few open ended storylines that can be explored. That would be a fun read as well. 

#BlogTour #PromoPost #TeamSprit #RJGould #RachelsRandomResources

 

Team Spirit

Team Spirit: a humorous take on tennis club turmoil

Everything seems straightforward enough with agreement reached for the tennis club to hold social events at the nearby Dream Café while the clubhouse is being rebuilt.

When Oliver Kilroy is forced to resign as club chairman after taking a bribe from the builder, Laurie, his young and inexperienced deputy, is left in charge of running the club. He accepts the post on condition that the attractive Helen is prepared to support him as the new deputy.

The pair are faced with an unprecedented run of challenges. The builder is failing to deliver on time. A player’s dubious line calls are infuriating opponents. The WhatsApp group has become a hotbed of slanderous gossip. A middle-aged flirt is antagonising the female members. And poor behaviour at the Dream Café is threatening the agreement. 

Helen and Laurie are struggling to cope, though tennis club problems are a distant second for Helen as she attempts to start a relationship with Laurie. She’s sure he also wants that but something major is going on in his life to prevent progress. What is that something and can it be overcome?

Purchase Links

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R J Gould writes contemporary fiction about relationships using a mix of wry humour and pathos to describe the tragi-comic life journeys of his protagonists. Team Spirit is his tenth novel and the fourth in the stand-alone ‘at the Dream Café’ series. He has been published by Headline Accent and Lume Books and also self-publishes. Before becoming a full-time author he worked in the education and charity sectors. In addition to his addiction to telling stories, he has somewhat milder addictions to playing tennis, watching film noir cinema, completing Wordle and eating dried mango slices. He is a member of Cambridge Writers, Society of Authors and the Romantic Novelists’ Association UK. He lives in Cambridge, England.

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