Again, it is that time of the year when our great book club, the #RRBC, go all out to support one another.
My location: Los Angeles, CA.
Here’s What I’m Giving Away Today:
*Two($10.00) Amazon Gift Card
*One ($10.00) Starbuck’s Gift Card
*Three (3) e-book copies of Pregnant Future
# of Winners for this stop: 6
Post a Comments and win! Good luck with the prizes
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Now, I’d like to introduce you to my new book and my blog!
(No One Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring)
A True-Life Memoir
You can also view the trailer here: https://youtu.be/86vP8_9Ri20
BOOK BLURB:
Justina was a fighter. And, although it seemed the world had turned against her, and her future was destined for failure … she persevered in the face of it all.
The future thrown in her face differed from the one she’d had dreams of …, and if she wanted to get her feet on the right path, she would have to show the world her strength. But, does she?
Will she have the will to make it to the end, unscarred?
What would you do if you knew what the future had in store for you?
Would you run toward it with open arms, or would you run away and never look back?
Justina must make a choice … before life chooses for her.
Justina is every young woman who has found herself alone in the world to fend for herself. It is the story of the pitfalls that await such a woman. It is the story of survival.
Why I Write Memoirs
Writing my memoirs has proven quite a soul-cleansing experience. Today, I feel completely liberated and free. I have reclaimed myself and own my Soul. I can look the bull in the mouth and still stand my ground. I am me, the person God made me to be! Nothing holds me back, and nothing blocks my way. I have learned the great lessons of life and can only go forward, never backward.
Memoirs, when written without fear, truthfully, and without holding anything back, can offer a cleansing experience. After reading Pregnant Future, my daughter said to me, “Mom, you now look human.”
“Why’s that?” I asked.
“I always saw you as that perfect, never-do-wrong type of person. If I had known all this when I went through my growing up pains, I would have acted differently.”
“You think?” I smiled.
This is because I believe that each person must go through their growing up pains to truly grow up. I didn’t tell her that, but it is the truth. The lessons of telling it all in a memoir show that no matter what one goes through in life, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.
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Once again, thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to share your thoughts and comments at the bottom of this post. Good luck on winning my giveaways! I’ll see you at the next stop of this awesome BLOCK PARTY!
CONTACT:
Website: https://thelookingglassjnlb.wordpress.com
Blog: http://jinlobify.com
Twitter: @Jinlobify
Facebook: Facebook
Joy, I missed the day of your blog party because I was still in the hospital. Just wanted you to know how much I have appreciated your books and YOU.
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Hi Karen, so sorry to hear about your illness. I hope you are better now. Take care and thank you, for stopping by. 😀
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Hi, I know I’m past the blog due date, but thought I’d check in with you, anyway. Hope you had a great and productive blog day. (Patricia A. Guthrie)
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You are welcome, Annie! It is always better late than never. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Hi Joy, really great blog and post. Sorry so late but been very sick and could not find the lineup list until I looked in the obvious place lol. Hope y0u had a great tour day.
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So sorry to hear about your sickness, Micki. I hope you are feeling better now. Take care and thank you. for stopping by. 🙂
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Thanks so much for such inspiring words, Joy! Life can be tough, that’s why we must be tougher. PREGNANT FUTURE is now on my reading list. I love your beautiful and imaginative book cover very much! I’m now heading over to your book trailer, which, judging by this post, will be just as great🤓I hope you have a successful day💝
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Oh, Maretha!… thank you so much for your very kind words, and for your support. The cover was done by the 4WillsPublishing. You must use them. They do good job. 🙂 I will be looking forward to reading your thoughts on the book. :D,
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Thanks Joy! I feel so bad because I seemed to have stopped at your blog a day late – been ill and on top of that so busy and somehow lost track of the date😱😱
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Sorry I’m late getting here. GREAT stop on the Blog tour, and love the Pregnant Future cover!
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Hi Kimbrell, better late than never, I always say. 🙂 You are welcome and thank you for stopping by.
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Sounds amazing! Have a great day.
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Thank you, Charles, for looking in.
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that was a great post, Joy! I always enjoy stopping by your blog. I hope you have a great day on the tour.*Hugs*
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Thank you, Rhani, for stopping by, and for commenting. I sure had a great party today. 😀
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Congrats on your newest book release. Love the cover. Party on. 😀
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Thank you, Kim, for stopping by. The cover is great, isn’t it? Complement goes to the 4WillsPublishing! 😀
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Yes. It is. 4Wills did a great job.
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I love the conversation between you and your daughter. Hope you’re having a great party day.
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Thank you, Craig, for your kind thoughts, and for stopping by. I am having a great day! 😀
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Great post, Joy. I have a friend who began writing her memoir as a way of healing from her past. Stopping by from the book tour. It’s been nice meeting other RRBC authors.
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It is great to meet you too, Joan, and thank you, for stopping by. I too have met quite a number of new authors at this year’s party. Yes, memoirs heal. 🙂
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Great cover Joy, I’m happy to meet you!
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We have another Suzanne? thank you, to meet you too, Suzanne, and for stopping by. :D. The cover is by the 4WillsPulishing. They do great job.
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Hi Joy! No secret that I enjoy your writing. I expect Pregnant Future will be another thought provoking read. I have it on my kindle and I will read it. Have a great rest of the party.
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I loved your books too Linda! Thank you, for stopping by, and for your support. I am having a great day! 😀
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Nice to meet you Joy! I love your cover and as someone venturing to publish my own memoir one day, I truly appreciate your nuggets of wisdom. This is definitely on my TBR list.
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Good to know you too, Yecheilya! You are welcome to our wonderful #RRBC family. When you do publish, we will be here to support you. I will be looking forward to reading your thoughts. :D. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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You’re most welcomed. I’ve published eight books already but the memoir will be super new for me. Thanks so much for the support! 😊
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Oh great! In what genre do you write? I would like to explore your work. :). I am an avid reader! 🙂
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Awesome. Literary Fiction and poetry :). Though, only my Fiction is on the RRBC site I intend to add my poetry books soon.
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Please do so, although I’m not a poetry person. We do get credit for reading and reviewing. 😀
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Lol.
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Truly inspiring, Joy! And such a precious moment to share with your daughter. This is on my TBR list, and I just adore the cover. Thanks for sharing this with us today. 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie, for such beautiful words from you. 🙂 And thank you for your support. 🙂
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This is a great post, Joy. I’m looking forward to reading your book. Love your site.
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Thank you, Fran, for stopping by. Good to know you! I will be looking forward to reading your thoughts on the book, when you do read it. 😀
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I love this post Joy! Thank you for sharing this with us and the cover is lovely.!
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Thank you, Mary, for stopping by. Credit for the cover goes to the 4WillsPublishing! 😀
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Lovely post, Joy, and beautiful book cover.
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Thank you Michelle, for stopping by. 🙂
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A moving post, Joy. We are all the end result of the choices that we make. I too found that writing my memoir was a Cathartic experience. I learned more about myself and what motivates my decision making process during the writing of my work, than any other time I can recall. I’m so looking forward to reading ‘Pregnant Future’.
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Thank you, Snoooz for stopping by, and for adding your beautiful comments. 🙂 I will be looking out to reading your thoughts on my book. 🙂
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Hi Joy,
What a captivating cover. I have read two of your other books and they were both lyrical and insightful.
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I know, Wendy, and thank you so much for your support. I am familiar with your books too. 😀 Thank you for stopping by.
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Yes Joy, I can attest to that relief you get by spilling out your secrets. I’m glad you got it out. Congrats on your new release.
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Indeed, Shirley. It is like poison to keep it all in. Life is so much better without that many garbage! 😀 Thank you for stopping by.
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Super Post, Joy. Thanks for sharing part of you in your memoir.
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Thank you, John, for stopping by. You alway know how to put it succinctly. 😀
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Ha ha ha.
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I can totally relate to the scene between you and your daughter. My students see me as perfect, and when I share some of my life lessons, they act as if they are seeing me for the first time. My son also sees me as perfect, but I try to show him that I am just as human as he, and I, too, have made mistakes and learned from them. Thanks for sharing this post with us. 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette, for sharing your thoughts. Our kids sometimes revolt against what they see as our perfection. They don’t know that we put up that front to save them from going through the same thing as we have. Thank you for stopping by. 😀
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Congratulations on your book. I couldn’t agree that writing is cathartic and empowering. So glad that you found writing to be soul-cleansing. I think writing is one of the best gifts we’ve been given. Thank you for sharing yours.
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Indeed, Maggie! Writing my memoir freed my mind of all the bad vibes and garbage that blocked my capacity to love. Now, I am free, and can empathize and love. 😀 Thank you for stopping by.
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Great post – love the gifts! And your book looks really interesting – good job! 🙂
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Hi Lynn, good to know you, and thank you for stopping by. I hope you win of those gifts. 😀
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An intriguing look at the benefit of writing your memoirs, Joy. I liked your daughter’s comment, and your thought in response even more. Congrats on your newest release and the wonderful sense of freedom it has brought!
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Oh yes, Mae! I am a new person after this book, and I see the world differently now. No more anger, no more fear, only empathy and love. 😀 Thank you for stopping by.
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Hi Joy, I can see your toughness. Good for you. I’ve been told many times ‘what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger’. Maybe that’s why I’m so tough. There is no guarantee that life is easy, fair, long, fun… Life is what you make it regardless of the cards you’re dealt. I love it when I see strength in other people. Stephanie Collins comes to mind also. I read With Angel’s Wings and will get around to reading your book as well. Tough women intrigue me. I would bet money there are a lot of strong people, men and women alike, amongst our group of #RRBC authors. Great website; great Party; great people. Party on, Joy!
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Welcome to the party, Riverrmann2. Good to see you here, and good to know you. Yes, you will come to see that #RRBC is a club of strong people. It takes strength to be a writer, after all. Thank you for stopping by. My party is rocking! 😀
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Great stuff Joy! 😀 Pregnant Future is a good read folks – I will be giving it a review very soon when I’ve got rid of the builders! 🙂
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Thank you, Jan for your support, and for stopping by. I will be looking forward to that review. 😀
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A lovely post, Joy. I agree that writing a memoir can be cleansing…and healing. Thank you for sharing so much of beautiful you… Enjoy the blog/book party!
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Yes Gwen, writing my memoirs changed me. Life is better now! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. 😀
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This looks like a great read, Joy, and I’m looking forward to getting into it! Have a great day on the party circuit!
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Thank you John for stopping by, and for your support. I look forward to reading your thoughts! :D.
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My pleasure, Joy!
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Beautiful book cover Joy. I really enjoyed reading your blog post and it’s lovely to hear how writing this book has helped you. Have a great party!
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Thank you, Lizzie, for stopping by, and your kind words. This party is rocking! 😀
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Great post and an interesting sounding book 🙂
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Thank you, D.E. for stopping by.
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A wonderful post, Joy, and I adore the book cover. Good luck with your new book and all that you do 😊
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Thank you, Harmony, for all the help you give me. I cannot quantify it, but God will bless you for me. :D.
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This is high on my reading list. “Justina must make a choice … before life chooses for her.” Is such a truth. Great post.
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Thank you, D.L., for stopping by, and for the support. I will keep my ears to the ground to hear what you think of it when you do read it. 😀
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Lovely sentiment and a very beautiful cover.
Best of luck with the new book! – MikeL
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Thank you for stopping by, Michael., and for your kind words. 🙂
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A fine post here, Joy! I do believe I have your newest book on my Kindle. It is climbing my TBR list. I wish you the very best on your Block Party stop.
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Thank you, Beem, for stopping by, and for your support. I know something about the TBR list. 😀 Mine is a mile long. 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by, Bethany. Good to hear that! 🙂
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Great post, Joy! Thoroughly enjoyed the read.
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Great post for the Block Party, Joy! Hope your party day is wonderful!!
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Thank you, Marlena for stopping by. I believe it’s going to be a great day. 🙂
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Great post, Joy! Of course I love that cover! Have fun today!
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Thank you Nonnie, and for stopping by. Enjoy your day!
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