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The war may be over, but the fight to belong is just the beginning.
Join us for this tour from October 23 to Nov 3, 2017!
Book Details: Book Title: Wanderers No More by Michelle Saftich Category: Adult Fiction, 290 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Odyssey Books Release date: August 2017 Format available for review: ebook (gifted Kindle copy) Tour dates: Oct 23 to Nov 3, 2017 Content Rating: PG (Very little bad language (if any), kissing, references to sex but nothing actual or explicit, some violence in the way of school bullying - no major adult themes like abortion or suicide etc.) Book Description: The war may be over, but the fight to belong is just the beginning. Left homeless, starving, and almost killed by the Second World War, the Saforo family are refugees fleeing Italy for a better life. The shores of Australia are calling to them and they head off, packing dreams of jobs, a home and… soccer. But from the moment they get off the boat, adapting to the Australian way of life is harder than it seems. Their family doesn’t speak right, eat right or even look right. As they struggle to build a simple life against the backdrop of 1950s’ racism, they start to wonder if they will be outsiders forever. A true family affair, Wanderers No More will make you laugh, remind you of your family, and warm your heart.
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Meet the Author: Michelle Saftich resides in Brisbane, Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Business/Communications Degree, majoring in journalism, from the Queensland University of Technology. For the past 20 years, she has worked in communications, including print journalism, sub-editing, communications management and media relations. Born and raised in Brisbane, she spent 10 years living in Sydney; and two years in Osaka, Japan, where she taught English. Her historical fiction novel, Port of No Return, was inspired by a true family story. It was published by Australian independent publishing house, Odyssey Books in 2015. Its sequel, Wanderers No More was released in August 2017. Michelle is married with two children. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE: Oct 23 - Working Mommy Journal - review / giveaway Oct 23 - #redhead.with.book - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 24 - Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 24 - The Book Drealms - book spotlight Oct 25 - Leels Loves Books - review Oct 26 - 411 on Books, Authors, and Publishing News - book spotlight / interview / gw Oct 27 - Literary Flits - review / giveaway Oct 30 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 31 - Celticlady's Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway Nov 1 - Just One More Chapter - review Nov 2 - Essentially Italian - review / giveaway Nov 3 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review / giveaway Nov 3 - Jayne's Books - review Enter the Giveaway!
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What can you do when you have nowhere left to call home?
Port of No Return considers this question and more in a novel that is full of action, pain and laughter -- a journey you will want to see through to the very end. 
Join us for this Historical Fiction book tour from Oct 12 to 23! If you're interested in this tour, please fill out the sign-up form. Book Details: Book Title: Port of No Return by Michelle Saftich Category: Adult Fiction, 238 pages Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Odyssey Books Published: July 2015 Available in: Print Will send books: International Tour dates: Oct 12 to 23, 2015 Content Rating: PG-13 Book Description: Contessa and Ettore Saforo awake to a normal day in war-stricken, occupied Italy. By the end of the day, their house is in ruins and they must seek shelter and protection wherever they can. But the turbulent politics of 1944 refuses to let them be. As Tito and his Yugoslav Army threaten their German-held town of Fiume, Ettore finds himself running for his life, knowing that neither side is forgiving of those who have assisted the enemy. His wife and children must also flee the meagre life their town can offer, searching for a better life as displaced persons. Ettore and Contessa’s battle to find each other, and the struggle of their family and friends to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of a devastating war, provide a rich and varied account of Italian migration to Australia after World War II. What can you do when you have nowhere left to call home? Port of No Return considers this question and more in a novel that is full of action, pain and laughter -- a journey you will want to see through to the very end. Buy the book: Amazon Barnes & Noble Chapters/Indigo 
Meet the author:
Michelle Saftich is a first-time author who resides in Brisbane, Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Business/Communications Degree, majoring in journalism, from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). For the past 20 years, she has worked in communications, including print journalism, sub-editing, communications management and media relations. She is married with two children. Connect with the author: Website Facebook Twitter Tour Schedule: Oct 12 – Library of Clean Reads – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 12 – The Bookish and the Romantic - review Oct 13 – Working Mommy Journal – review / author interview / giveaway Oct 13 – Bound 4 Escape – review / giveaway Oct 14 – Library Educated – review Oct 14 - History from a Woman's Perspective – review / author interview / giveaway Oct 15 – The Autistic Gamer – review Oct 15 – Books and Quilts - review Oct 16 – Diary of an Eccentric – review Oct 16 - #redhead.with.book – review / giveaway Oct 19 – Just One More Chapter – review / giveaway Oct 19 – Italophilia - review Oct 20 – Jayne's Books – review / giveaway Oct 21 – A Simple Life, really?! - review Oct 22 – Il Mio Tesoro – review / guest post Oct 22 – Essentially Italian – review / giveaway Oct 23 – Roughseasinthemed - review TBD – NorthernMSW - review ENTER THE GIVEAWAY! |
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