The #PregnantFuture Blog Tour has stopped here! @Jinlobify #RRBC
Pregnant Future
(No One Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring)
A True-Life Memoir
On this last day of my tour, I would like to talk about our great book club, The Rave Reviews Book Club (#RRBC). Before I became a member of this great club, I published through those publishing houses that promise you heaven on earth. I needed them for the marketing of my books. In as much as I do not regret using them– because I learned something by so doing– I know now, as an indie, that using publishing houses that charge you to publish your book, is a waste of money. They do not deliver on all their promises. In fact, all they are good for is perhaps, printing your book. This you can do yourself with many services out there.
After publishing two book this way, and getting only two reviews for one, and three for the other, I decided this third time to go it alone. During my research for marketing these books, I stumbled on an RRBC tweet. I responded to this tweet. Nonnie Jules herself invited me to try out the book club. I had nothing to lose, so I did. This is my second year with the group, and I must say that it has been a most rewarding two years. Reviews of my books have grown in leaps and bounds. I have met many wonderful online friends who not only support, but encourage me.
RRBC was the second internet book club that I joined. The first one did not give me as much support, even though I read and reviewed authors in that group. The few reviews I received from that group were mostly disparaging. One gets the feeling that some of those reviewers never even read the book! I love our group, but above all, I love, respect, and admire the founder of our group, Nonnie Jules. I love her giving spirit, that keeps giving.
Pregnant Future Trailer
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Joy has written and published extensively on national and international scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers.
Her first short story I Come from Utopia was published in African Voices, Spring/Summer, 2007, pg. 18. Since then, she has published numerous others in RAVE SOUP FOR THE WRITER’S SOUL Anthology, Bks 1-3.
Mirror of Our Lives: Voices of Four Igbo Women was published in 2011, and was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Contest in 2012. She has also two books published in the Italian language.
The Legend of the Walking Dead: Igbo Mythologies, is a journey into the mysteries of life and death of the Igbos of Nigeria was published in 2014.
In Pregnant Future, her new Novel, Justina is the story of every young woman who 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
AUTHOR OF:
Legend of The Walking Dead: Igbo Mythologies
Mirror of Our Lives: Voices of Four Igbo Women
CONTACT:
Website: https://thelookingglassjnlb.wordpress.com
Bog: www.Jinlobify.Com
Twitter: @Jinlobify
Facebook: Facebook
Watch Nonnie Write! 
Hello, Joy! Please accept my apologies for such a late arrival. I’ve recently relocated and had no Internet connection for almost three weeks. I read this post nodding my head in agreement all the way; RRBC is such a marvelously supportive family to be a part of. My life has been immeasurably brightened every day by these lovely folks. I am so looking forward to reading “Pregnant Future” and wish you great success with it.
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Congratulations! Powerful, as always.
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Thank you, Annemargaret for stopping by. 🙂
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Joy – it’s because of members like you that RRBC has grown into the wonderful community it has, Nonnie is firmly at the helm navigating, and it takes many hands to row the boat. Best wishes for your new release.
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So sweet of you Wendy! 😀 Thank you for stopping by.
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A great testimony for RRBC, Joy. It is indeed a wonderfully supportive group. I have made so many friends through Nonnie’s vision of an online club for readers and writers.
And, of course, I wish you the very best with Pregnant Future and hope you have had a wonderful tour. Thanks to Nonnie for hosting!
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Thank you, Mae for stopping by. The tour has been amazing! Thanks to our wonderful supportive #RRBC authors/members.:D
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What a lovely testimony, Joy. You are such an inspiration! I’m working my way backwards on your tour and this is the first stop for me, lols. Sorry I’ve joined in late. Very best of luck with everything, and may you go from strength to strength 😊
Nonnie, thanks for always being so supportive and a great host 😊
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It is always, better late than never, Harmony! 😀 You are welcome, and thanks for stopping by.
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Joy is such a great inspiration! This is a beautiful testimony to the power of RRBC! Love it!
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Thank you, Jan. It is indeed! This has been a wonderful ride! 😀
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Lovely ending to what I hope was a most enjoyable tour. So sorry I was not able to follow each blog due to a bout of illness. Wishing you a host of new sales, good friends and a wonderful life.
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Thank you, so much Micki! I wish you good health and prosperity. And thank you, for stopping by.
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Such a lovely tribute to RRBC and Nonnie, Joy! I can’t imagine not meeting you, reading your work, and hearing your soothing voice via Blog Radio. RRBC really feels like family. Thanks so much for sharing your work and your life’s journey with us during your tour. You truly are a treasure. 🙂
Thank you, Nonnie, for the warm welcome. And for all you do for RRBC and the indie community! 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie, especially for your very kind and thoughtful words. Bless you! I am really honored to be ending on Nonnie’s blog! So cute! Lost for words! 😀
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Thank you so much, Natalie 🙂
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Joy, your name is perfect for you because you bring joy to me. You have a winning smile and talent as a writer. I bought Pregnant Future and look forward to reading it. Thank you for hosting, Nonnie.
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Oh Karen, thank you so much for your support. 😀 And thank you for stopping by.
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What a beautiful tribute to RRBC and to Nonnie, Miss Joy! You are such a joy to have as part of RRBC, always!
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Thank you Patricia for stopping by, and for your kind words. 😀
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Reblogged this on Room With Books and commented:
What a glorious way to end her tour!
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Thank you, for the reblog! You are precious! 😀
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Joy, I started with the publishing houses too, and I was equally disappointed. They promise so much, and give so little. It became clear very quickly that their focus is on sucking authors in to get a book published, and not on helping them sell the books. Getting involved with a group like #RRBC is a much better way to go. I have definitely enjoyed your tour and can’t wait to start reading your book.
Nonnie, thanks for hosting.
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You are right, Rhani! I had to learn the hard way to stay clear of those publishing houses. Thank you, for stopping by. 🙂
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This has been an incredible tour, Joy! Best wishes to you.
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Thank you, Beem, for stopping by. You started my tour with a bang! And after that , it turned into a very sweet journey. Thank you. 😀
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Congratulations on your successful tour! I’m looking forward to reading your book which is on my TBR list.
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Thank you, Shirley. Like I said, I can always count on you! 😀 Thank you, for stopping by.
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I am glad I made part of your tour, Joy! I loved what you said about publishing your own books. I am dong the same thing, too. This is something that needs to be read by some who wants to publish their work.
Yes, this really is an amazing group.I look forward to reading your book. it is very high my list! Thanks, for hosting, Nonnie!
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I wish I know who you are, DIfinnauthor, but I am grateful to see you here, and thank you for commenting. I suppose that with time, we shall come to know ourselves better. I look forward to reading your comments on my book, when you do read it. 😀
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Thank you , so much Nonnie, for having me, on your blog, this last day of my tour. My tour started with a bang! and ended with a bang, bang!! :D. I am so pleased with this tour, and I met some wonderful people along the way. We have great people at #RRBC. 🙂
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Joy, when I decided to put you up on my blog for your final day, I had no idea what the topic of the blog was. I truly just found out today and what a wonderful, humbling surprise! Thank you for your kind words…they sustain me and they do mean ever so much! Hope you enjoyed your tour immensely. It seems our RRBC “regulars” kept you held high in support, as they always do. Kudos to all of those RRBC family members, as well!
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Thank you, Nonnie for your incredible support! It was not planned that way, but you can see the hand of God in it. 😀 It just worked out great!:D I have has a great time!
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Hi Joy! Has this whirlwind tour worn you out? I always enjoy members’ tributes to RRBC and its president! Thanks for hosting, Nonnie!
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Thank you, Linda, for stopping by. Yes, Linda, it was indeed a whirlwind tour, tiring? Not really. I enjoyed meeting all of you wonderful people along the way. 😀 It was very interesting!
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Wonderful testimony, Joy. Thanks, Nonnie for hosting
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Thank you John for stopping by.
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