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The Hypnotist's Assistant - Book Tour and Giveaway

5/22/2019

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The Hypnotist's Assistant
by Richard DeVall
Genre: Coming of Age

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When 13 year old Gary Crockett hypnotizes Earl Lancaster and Earl stands from his wheelchair everything changes for both of them. Gary suspects Earl of lying about his paralysis and Gary’s mom thinks Earl is sexy and a business genius. Before long all three need to leave town in a hurry.
This coming of age tale is full of surprises and quirky characters, twisted circumstances and weird resolutions. It’s a breezy look at race relations, ladyboys, virginity, snake biting churches and meditation.
The novel is a one day read and sprinkled with humor.
The Hypnotist's Assistant explores healing, romance, religion, deception, dysfunction, inspiration, gender, addiction and loss.
What begins as an extraordinary event ends with new found love, true friendship and hope. Bottom line - this book ultimately does what books do, it brings the reader entertainment and escape.



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​Before the weekend was over Channel 8 had a live interview with Mr. Acres and was scouring the town to have a little sit - down with Gary Crockett, Oroville’s own miracle worker. They found him at his neighbor’s house, Earl Lancaster’s home. Wendy Stulman held her microphone out toward the 13 – year - old and smiled her redheaded TV smile. “Gary did you hear about Coach Acres winning the Lions Club raffle?”
    “No.”
    “Well, he certainly did. And he said his back doesn’t hurt anymore and his bank account went up, just like you said it would when you hypnotized him.”
    Gary was dumbfounded. Inside his mind a small marching band, previously staged in the deep shadows of his grey matter, began to lift their horns and strut into the bright lights of Gary’s consciousness. He was a superhero! Earl was right; he was a healer and a prophet and a gift to mankind. He literally felt his 13 – year - old feet lift off the ground. He always thought there was a chance, an outside bet that he’d be something special. Like a singer or a movie star. But now, it was all so clear, he was meant to help his fellow man and maybe rake in a wad of money as he did it. Why not? People pay doctors a boatload of green even when the doctor doesn’t do anything for them. They get paid either way, like a weatherman. “Oops didn’t see that storm coming.” And it all pays the same. 
    So he was better than a doctor, a weatherman, a stock broker, or a politician. He could deliver the goods, follow through on his promises. He was touched by an angel; something about him had prompted God himself to infuse him with a special power. In a flash he saw the girls coming, a slow parade of beautiful cheerleaders and the like. He’d be meeting with Madonna, Destiny’s Child, Pink and Janet Jackson. He’d become friends with Matchbox Twenty and 3 Doors Down. It exploded in his head and Earl watched the kid’s expression change as his head expanded with a bunch of crazy expectations. 
    “How do you do it?” Wendy asked.
    “It’s a gift.”
    “It sure is. What happens when this gift flows through your hands and enters the other person?”


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Richard DeVall was born in Virginia near the Washington D.C. border. He worked as a 1st Class Steam Engineer in D.C. and then became a class A General Contractor. He now lives in Richmond Virginia where he's retired and fulfilling a lifetime dream of publishing books. He like books of all flavors and is always working on at least two novels at any given time.


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 I hear music type people refer to digital music as cold, vinyl as being warm and tapes having depth. I wouldn’t have a clue. What I’m going to mention is the differences in perceptions of Audio, electronic and paperback books.
Audio is great for busy hands. It lacks intimacy in the area of pause and reflection. That’s because it’s a pace car that’s moving at a constant speed forward. It’s great for folks on the go. It’s actually a book on the go.
Kindle – Nook - Kobo – phone – tablet and desktop reading. I find the difference between those forms of reading and paperback almost, but not quite the same. The difference is familiarity. A book is a little warmer, like meatloaf and potatoes verses a grilled cheese sandwich, a cold pickle and soup.

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40 Comments
James Robert
5/22/2019 03:54:42 am

Thank you for sharing your book with us. I always look forward to finding out about another great read.

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Janet W.
5/22/2019 07:31:27 am

Great cover.. love the color! Sounds like a great read!

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Kelly D
5/22/2019 09:52:09 am

I like the cover, especially the color used.

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Calvin
5/22/2019 10:50:59 am

Haven't read many coming of age books, this one sounds great

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Victoria
5/22/2019 12:19:36 pm

Thanks for sharing!

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Rita Wray
5/22/2019 12:28:35 pm

Sounds like a good book.

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heather
5/22/2019 02:52:38 pm

Sounds like my kind of read.

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Debbie P
5/22/2019 04:38:36 pm

This sounds like a very interesting and intriguing read.

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wendy hutton
5/22/2019 06:01:42 pm

sounds like a very interesting book

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Dale Wilken
5/22/2019 10:06:58 pm

The book sounds really great.

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Lavender P.
5/23/2019 04:26:18 am

That's a lot of topics to uncover in one coming-of-age book! p.s. I like grilled cheese & tomato soup. :P but I can do without the pickle.

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Terri Quick
5/23/2019 09:01:06 pm

Thanks for this giveaway

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Kelly Nicholson
5/24/2019 01:39:46 am

What do you think of the book or the cover?

the book cover is a little green

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Bea LaRocca
5/24/2019 04:25:15 am

This sounds like an awesome read. Thank you so much for sharing the book info and for offering a giveaway.

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courtney b
5/24/2019 04:17:46 pm

I love the cover!

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Amy Green
5/24/2019 07:08:18 pm

I love that you love tangible forms of entertainment! So do I! My questions for you are: Is there any special music you listen to in order to get inspired with your writing? Also, who would you like to see play your fictional characters in a live-action version of your work?

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Amy F
5/25/2019 12:10:32 am

Eye catching cover design!

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Marcy Meyer
5/25/2019 02:34:56 pm

The color and image of the cover is very interesting. The story sounds really good. Thanks for sharing.

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bn100
5/25/2019 05:50:09 pm

looks interesting

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Lisa Ellison
5/29/2019 03:34:28 pm

I like the cover and the book sounds interesting.

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Mood Reader
5/29/2019 09:02:30 pm

Sounds like a good read!

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nicky
5/31/2019 10:01:30 am

I like the cover, looks like a tree.

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Kathy Cozzarelli
5/31/2019 08:39:10 pm

The characters sound interesting.

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Ann Fantom
6/2/2019 08:33:39 pm

I like the cover. It really nice!

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Mya Murphy
6/4/2019 01:36:21 pm

Excellent cover!! So Eye-catching!!

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Daniella bonagura
6/6/2019 05:40:23 pm

Sounds like a good read.

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Denise Higgins
6/8/2019 09:15:04 am

Love the cover

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Nikki
6/11/2019 03:58:09 pm

I love the color scheme!

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Sarah L
6/14/2019 12:33:15 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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Joan Giffin
6/17/2019 01:40:13 pm

I like the book cover. Simple but intriguing.

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Rosie
6/17/2019 05:30:35 pm

This sounds so fun! It would be a good book for the summer, or when you are snowed in with a blizzard, you can read the whole thing, and have a good day, no matter!

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Corey Hutton
6/20/2019 03:37:57 am

Good luck with the book and Thanks for the giveaway.

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Daniel M
6/20/2019 07:32:44 pm

like the cover

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sam m
6/22/2019 10:19:26 am

I like the title.The possibilities of what this book is about can be endless Just from the title I think that the assistant is the bad guy or woman.

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Lori Pierce
6/22/2019 01:48:25 pm

I think your book cover is nice.

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Donna D Newman
6/22/2019 02:15:45 pm

Who's your favorite author?

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Jenny Ham
6/22/2019 08:38:07 pm

The cover is Hypnotic.. Caught my attention.

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Cassandra D
6/22/2019 08:46:02 pm

The cover looks interesting.

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jason gregorio
6/22/2019 08:49:09 pm

Looks good. No questions. Thanks!

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Jerry Marquardt
6/22/2019 11:13:47 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including The Hypnotist's Assistant, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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