Ryan Rapier will host a blog tour for his debut novel, The Reluctant Blogger, from July 22–Aug 16.
Blogging was the last thing Todd Landry expected his psychiatrist to recommend in dealing with his wife’s death. But his aversion to therapy demands drastic measures, and Todd soon finds himself writing about his sometimes-humorous struggles with single parenthood, dating, and shattered expectations. With each blog entry, Todd lets his guard down and discovers that perhaps he can find love once again.
If you are interested in joining the blog tour, please leave a comment with the date you’d like to post or contact Ryan via email.
Here is a brief description of the book:
Dr. Schenk, I don’t know if what I’ve written amounts to a breakthrough or not, but I hope you know how difficult this was for me. I also hope this proves how serious I am.
Ever since he lost his wife, Todd hasn’t been the same. Everyone seems to expect him to just forget Marci and get married again—especially when he meets Emily. But dating again is hard when Todd has three kids of his own, not to mention an overbearing father and friends with their own problems.
Todd knows he’s in a bad place. That’s why he went to a therapist in the first place. So when Dr. Schenk threatens to stop their sessions unless Todd puts in more effort, he grasps at the last available straw: a personal blog that will force Todd to confront his demons.
Championing friendship, love, and family, Ryan Rapier deals adeptly with the everyday struggles we face as well as the strongest ties that keep us together. You’re sure to fall in love with this magnificent tale of redemption, forgiveness, and new beginnings.
Meet the Author:
Ryan Rapier is an Arizona native and through the course of his life has come face to face with a rattlesnake more than once. For that reason alone, he would likely have left the desert behind years ago were it not for one thing—the luxury of year-round golf. When Ryan isn’t on the course or in front of a computer screen, he can usually be found chasing behind his four children or doing errands for his amazing wife in the isolated beautiful valley they have both called home forever. Ryan’s further thoughts and opinions that concern nobody but himself can be found at his website, www.ryansrapierwit.com.
The Reluctant Blogger Blog Tour Schedule
Week One
- July 22 – RK Grow
- July 23 – Heidi – Geolibrarian/LDS and Lovin’ It/
- July 24 –
- July 25 –
- July 26 –
- July 27 –
Week Two
- July 28 –
- July 29 – T. Lynn Adams
- July 30 – Shauna – I Love to Read and Review Books
- July 31 – Min Reads and Reviews/Mindy – LDS Women’s Book Review
- Aug 1 – Cathy – My Book a Day
- Aug 2 – Brooklyn Berry
- Aug 3 –
Week Three
- Aug 4 –
- Aug 5 –
- Aug 6 – JoAnn Arnold
- Aug 7 – June McCrary Jacobs
- Aug 8 – Lisa Is a Bookworm
- Aug 9 – Aimee – Getting Your Read On
- Aug 10 –
Week Four
- Aug 11 –
- Aug 12 – Andrea – Literary Time Out
- Aug 13 – Jennifer Griffith
- Aug 14 – Sheila – Why Not? Because I Said So
- Aug 15 – MK McClintock/Tressa’s Wishful Endings
- Aug 16 – Tristi Pinkston/Ruth – My Devotional Thoughts
- Sept 2 – Susan – Bloggin’ Bout Books
I can post a review on August 9th. I have already picked the book up from NetGalley. Thanks!
Thanks, Aimee! I’ll add you to the calendar.
I could do a review on August 16. I need the book.
I’d love to be part of the blog tour on July 23. Just finished reading the book, picked up a copy from Netgalley.
Hi Erin, you’re welcome to be part of the tour! Can you please respond with what blog you’ll be posting on, and I’ll add you to the calendar.
I can post an excerpt and info about the blog tour on Aug 5.