R.O. Lando Campfire Tales to Chill the Bone Book Tour and Giveaway

 

A collection of creepy stories and poems sure to leave you shaking to the bone.

Campfire Tales to Chill the Bone

A Collection of Short Stories and Poems

by R.O. Lando

Genre: Horror, Thriller Anthology

Pull up a log, lean into the glow of the fire, and prepare yourself for stories that chill, unsettle, and linger long after the last page.

 

Campfire tales meet modern horror in this collection of short stories and poems, each crafted to capture the thrill of a ghost story told under the stars. From eerie encounters and haunted places to strange whispers carried through the night, these tales explore the shadows of imagination and fear.

 

Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Creepshow, and late-night urban legends, this anthology is filled with unforgettable moments:

 

* Chilling short stories that twist folklore and fear into something new

* Haunting poems that capture the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve and beyond

* A campfire framing device that makes every story feel like it’s being told just for you

 

Whether you’re looking to relive the thrill of childhood ghost stories or discover fresh nightmares to keep you turning pages, this book is an invitation to step into the dark and listen closely.

For readers young at heart, horror fans, and anyone who knows the best stories begin with the crackle of a fire.

 

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R.O. Lando is a versatile storyteller whose work spans thriller, horror, supernatural, romance, adventure, and fantasy. With three published novels that have received high praise from readers, Lando crafts emotionally resonant and genre-blending narratives that linger long after the final page. Drawing from his experience as an EMT, he brings a raw and unflinching perspective to human struggle, resilience, and the fragility of life. His writing is often described as cinematic and immersive, blending the visceral tension of real-life emergencies with the imaginative depth of fiction. Inspired by the likes of Stephen King and Guillermo del Toro, Lando began writing at a young age but has spent the last four years honing his craft with serious intent. With several new projects in the works, he continues to push creative boundaries, delivering gripping stories that defy expectation and resonate across genres.

 

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Glenn Erick Miller Goon Book Tour and Giveaway

 

After causing a devastating accident, foster kid Goon is sentenced to a mysterious detention center where he battles crushing guilt, a ruthless bully, and a Cat-3 hurricane as he tries to prove that he deserves a second chance - but he must prove it to himself first.

Goon

by Glenn Erick Miller

Genre: YA Fiction

When super-sized foster kid Goon causes a devastating accident, he’s sentenced to an experimental detention center in rural Florida. There, despite his efforts to go unnoticed, his size and sensitivity make Goon a perfect mark for the resident bully.

Assigned to work at the stables, he connects with the rescued horses and his co-worker Trudy, who is entangled in the center’s mysterious past. After Goon suffers a brutal attack, he must confront his tormentor, a raging hurricane, and his own crushing guilt.

Goon dreams of being reunited with his younger brother and tries to prove to anyone who will listen that he deserves a second chance.

But first, he must prove it to himself.

 

Praise for Goon:

 

 “Goon will break your heart into a million pieces and then put it back together again.” - Mary Sullivan Walsh, author of High and Dear Blue Sky

 

“Stunning and poignant, Goon captivates with empathy and love the heart of a character that could easily be misunderstood. Glenn Erick Miller writes poetically and beautifully, and many teen readers will relate.” - Linda Oatman High, author of One Amazing Elephant

 

“A powerfully written tale of redemption… One of the best young adult novels I’ve read in a long time.” - Tim Cummings, Author of The Lightning People Play and Alice the Cat

 

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Glenn Erick Miller’s novel, “Camper Girl” (Fitzroy Books, 2020) is the winner of multiple awards including First Place in the Eric Hoffer Book Awards and Bronze Medals in the Florida Book Awards and Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. It is now available as an audiobook. He is also the author of a picture book, “Red’s First Snow” (Corn Crib Publishing, 2020), and his writing has earned a First-Place Rising Kite award from Florida SCBWI and a Pushcart Prize nomination.

 

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Dobb Mayo Student Athletes Series Book Tour and Giveaway

 

Pressure hurting sports and homework? Here’s the fix — evidence-based guides for athletes, parents and coaches to calm nerves, compete better, and lift grades.

Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes

Student-Athlete Series Book 1

by Dobb Mayo

Genre: Non-Fiction, Sports Self-Help

🏆 Award-Winning Book — Winner of two Gold Medals in the 2025 Global Book Awards.

Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes

A proven playbook for student-athletes—and the parents, coaches, and mentors who guide them.

Every practice rep, every late-night study session, every high-pressure moment—it all comes down to this: Will you rise to the occasion or let doubt win?

Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes is your playbook for becoming the athlete who doesn’t just survive pressure, but thrives in it. Inside, you’ll discover proven strategies to:

✅ Transform pre-game anxiety into laser focus
✅ Reframe setbacks as fuel for growth
✅ Balance academics and athletics without burning out
✅ Build resilience and mental clarity that last a lifetime

📘 Unlike generic mental toughness books, this guide is built exclusively for student-athletes.

You’ll find real-world examples, actionable exercises, and insights from sports psychology—all backed by more than 300 research references—to help you perform when it matters most.

Whether you’re chasing a scholarship, a championship, or your personal best, this book will help you develop the unshakable confidence and inner drive that set elite competitors apart.

If you’re ready to take control of your performance and unlock your full potential, Mental Toughness for Student-Athletes is your essential first step.

Click "Add to Cart" to start your journey to excellence!

 

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Overcoming Anxiety for Student-Athletes

Student-Athlete Series Book 2

"‘Tough it out’ isn’t a strategy—it’s a warning sign. Real mental toughness isn’t about ignoring anxiety or brushing off mental health struggles; it’s about understanding, managing, and using them to fuel performance.”

 

🏆 Award-Winning Book — Finalist in the 2025 Global Book Awards (Health: Counseling & Psychology)

 

Your athlete is disciplined, hardworking, and passionate about their sport. But when the pressure builds, self-doubt, fear of failure, and anxiety can hold them back more than any physical opponent. They push through, but at what cost?

You want to help—but where do you start? Ignoring mental health won’t make it go away—so how do we equip student-athletes with the tools to manage it and thrive under pressure?

As a sports psychology writer, former athlete, and parent of student-athletes, I understand the unique pressures young competitors face. This book isn’t just theory—it’s a research-backed, practical guide designed to help student-athletes manage anxiety, build confidence, and develop mental resilience. With proven techniques used by elite athletes, parents and coaches will gain the tools to support their athletes' mental health while helping them perform at their best—without burnout or fear holding them back.

Inside, You’ll Discover:

✅ 5-Step Strategy to Manage Performance Anxiety – Simple, science-backed techniques to calm nerves before and during competition.
✅ Overcoming the Fear of Failure – Develop a growth mindset that turns mistakes into learning opportunities.
✅ Essential Mental Health Tools – Help student-athletes balance academics, athletics, and personal well-being without feeling overwhelmed.
✅ Strategies for Managing Setbacks & Injuries – Help student-athletes cope with challenges and bounce back stronger.
✅ Real-Life Case Studies from Athletes & Coaches – Learn how top performers overcame anxiety and built resilience.
✅ Communication Strategies for Parents & Coaches – Foster open, supportive conversations that empower athletes rather than adding pressure.
✅ How to Recognize Early Signs of Stress & Burnout – Spot red flags before anxiety impacts performance and well-being.

Will anxiety continue to control your student-athlete’s performance, or will they learn to master it? The choice starts here.

Dobb Mayo is a sports psychology writer, former athlete, and parent of student-athletes. With a passion for mental performance and sports nutrition, Dobb combines research-backed strategies with real-world experience to help student-athletes manage anxiety, build resilience, and optimize both mind and body for peak performance—on and off the field.

Anxiety doesn’t have to hold your athlete back. Give them the tools to manage stress, build confidence, and perform at their best—starting now.

📖 Click “Add to Cart” to help your student-athlete take control today!

  

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Dobb Mayo is an award-winning nonfiction author and entrepreneur focused on sports psychology and performance nutrition for student-athletes. A biologist and editor-in-chief of RateYourSupplements.com, Dobb turns evidence into practical playbooks that help athletes—and the parents and coaches who support them—manage anxiety, sharpen focus, and excel in both sport and school.

 

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R. Gary Raham Dead Geniuses Series Book Tour and Giveaway

 

How many times does a genius have to die anyway?

A rogue AI named Nessie makes answering that question problematical.

A Once-Dead Genius in the Kennel of Master Morticue Ambergrand

Dead Geniuses Book 1

by R. Gary Raham

Genre: Science Fiction

What happens when you die, but the universe isn’t done with you?

You might end up as the pet of a giant worm-a-pede alien and…if you survive your evolved descendants and rogue aliens of 1 million A.D…discover you have more in common with intelligent worms than you ever thought possible.

 Yes, all this might happen if you are Rudy Albert Goldstein—the discoverer of the Biomic Network Algorithm—who thought his time had come. He had done his part to make the world a better place. Now he deserved—even looked forward to—a peaceful and mercifully succinct death. But the universe had other plans…

 

What reviewers are saying:

“The arch tone should remind readers of Kurt Vonnegut, although Raham is better grounded in exobiology and science and displays a more upbeat outlook for the human (and nonhu man) condition in this engaging tale.” Kirkus Reviews

 

“A Once-Dead Genius is filled with fascinating characters that we hu mans can learn a lot from (despite the fact that we are, as one of Gary’s characters puts it, ‘primates with delusions of grandeur’). The plot is solid, the action entertaining and philosophically challenging, and the science is great.” Michael Carroll, Astronomical artist, journalist, and author of Europa’s Lost Expedition

 

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A Singular Prophecy

Dead Geniuses Book 2

When young paleontologist, Ryan Thompson, finds a new species of mosasaur in Cretaceous seaway sediments, he is thrilled. Joy quickly turns to fear when he touches an artifact buried among the sea reptile’s ribs. Suddenly, he must fight a mental takeover by an alien intelligence committed to transforming the Earth into a refuge for her own species. As Ryan and his girlfriend, Skeets, attempt to thwart alien plans to colonize Earth begun in the deep past, even this crisis becomes trivial when the uneasy symbiosis of Ryan and the alien, Siu, generates a new entity with the power to transform the entire universe.

 

What reviewers are saying:

“Gary Raham, the author of this enthralling book, seems almost to have been there hundreds of millions of years ago when Siu’s dim star blinked out and the trees began to die on the planet known as Grove. This is the magic of good writing, and Raham is no less convincing as he describes the discovery by modern paleontologists on Earth of the jewel-like engram that has carried the genetic imprint of Siu through a galactic gate, out of the void of deep time, and into our lives.”

Kate Gilmore, author of The Exchange Student and Enter Three Witches

  

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A Twice-Dead Genius Comporting With Misunderstood Abominations

Dead Geniuses Book 3

Rudyard Albert Goldstein, inventor of the Biomic Network Algorithm, made peace with death in the 22nd century. But an idiot doctor hijacked his mind, placing it in the care of Nessie, an impish AI guardian. Then, he died again, nearly a million years later, merged with a worm-a-pede alien male sated after completing his conjugal obligations. They expired peacefully on a cliff top, pondering the nature of existence—and the promise of abominable liaisons.

Two deaths should be quite sufficient for any genius to endure.

Somehow, though, Nessie resurrected him from oblivion. His descendants needed him again. New hostile aliens roamed the Earth—along with a mysterious immortal hybrid with powers that rivaled those of Nessie. Was the healthy young body Nessie had prepared for him, along with the prospect of meeting a maker of universes, enough of a bribe to risk dying a third time?

Apparently so.

Readers of Raham’s A Singular Prophecy (Biostration, 2011), and A Once-Dead Genius in the Kennel of Master Morticue Ambergrand (Penstemon Publications, 2018) will reconnect with old friends (both human and alien). But even those new to the author’s quirky sense of humor will enjoy this third adventure that spans the breadth of time and space.

 

What reviewers are saying:

“After reading and reviewing the 2018 release of “A Once-Dead Genius in the Kennel of Master Morticue Ambergrand,” I could not imagine where Raham’s distant future could take us that would outdo that fine novel. But this author is clearly writing on a different plane because “A Twice-Dead Genius Comporting with Misunderstood Abominations” is even more intriguing and entertaining.” Pat Stoltey, Author of Wishing Caswell Dead

 

Naked apes, gigantic worm-a-pedes, alien life forms galore. Gary Raham’s latest does not disappoint. It’s yet another cosmic-scale adventure with fascinating characters and a riveting, amusing story.

Michael Carroll, Astronomical artist, journalist, and author of Europa’s Lost Expedition

 

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Not Quite Dead Geniuses at Large on an Angry Planet

Dead Geniuses Book 4

How many times does a genius have to die anyway? Rudyard Albert Goldstein, inventor of the Biomic Network algorithm, asked himself—and his AI guardian, Mnemosyne (aka Nessie)—that question many times in the course of their million-year relationship. Nessie didn’t play fair, making multiple copies of him from time to time in an effort to preserve his precocious species, H. sapiens from natural disasters, invading aliens, their own self-destructive proclivities, and even from the now angry planet that gave them birth.

Could Rudy & Nessie manage to convince multiple species, each with their own unique delusions of grandeur, to work together to avert their own extinctions? Could Rudy find a way to let Nessie finally set him free?

Only time—and the completion of an even vaster intellect—would tell.

 

What reviewers are saying:

“An increasingly madcap conclusion to an eco-themed SF saga of a weary Earth chafing under its alien tenants.” Kirkus Reviews

 

“One of the things I love about this series is the cast of imaginative characters, including human, alien, and the combinations of living creatures with the surviving intelligence of great minds long gone.” Pat Stoltey, author of Wishing Caswell Dead

 

Deep Time and Gary are close bud dies, as is evidenced by the panoramic time and physical settings taken in by his tales. Fans of the first Once-Dead Genius—and newcomers as well— will not be disappointed by the newest installment...” Michael Carroll, Astronomical artist, journalist, and author of Europa’s Lost Expedition

 

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R. Gary Raham illustrates nature with the critical eye of a biologist, but he also loves to tell stories that highlight nature’s complexities and undiscovered mysteries. Sometimes that leads him to speculative fictions that he hopes will inspire another generation of both scientists and story-tellers. Raham’s work has been known to make a reader laugh and think simultaneously with no known deleterious effects. Raham taught biology at the middle and high school level, has worked for decades as an accomplished graphic artist and science journalist, and won numerous awards for his writing and illustrations. He currently has over 20 published books of science fact and/or science fiction. Raham has written science titles for Chelsea House, Discovery Channel Books, Marshall-Cavendish, and Teacher Ideas Press. Many of his award-winning science articles for both children and adults are featured in Confessions of a Time Traveler (Penstemon, 2015), a finalist in the Colorado Authors’ League Awards.

 

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