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Girl From Spaceship Earth by Patricia Ravasio: Review, Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on September 21, 2018
Posted in Books Read in 2018 • Memoir  | Tagged With: , , , , | 3 Comments

Girl From Spaceship Earth by Patricia RavasioGirl From Spaceship Earth by Patricia Ravasio

Publisher:  Chapman Park (September 11, 2017)
Category: Memoir, Non-Fiction, Social Activism, Women Empowerment
Tour dates: May-July, 2018 Rescheduled for Sept/Oct, 2018
ISBN: 978-0999046302
Available in Print and ebook, 299 pages

Girl From Spaceship Earth

Description Girl From Spaceship Earth by Patricia Ravasio


The true story of a life intertwined with the utopian ideas of an American genius.

A mind-blowing two-day interview with iconic futurist Buckminster Fuller in 1982 Chicago leads an overeager advertising copywriter to promise she’ll share his urgent messages with the world. She has no idea what she is getting herself into, scarcely understanding what he is talking about.

When his dire predictions come true on America’s worst day (9/11) she must face up to her commitment, which morphs into a fiery obsession thanks to unsettling discoveries about Bucky’s archives further confirming the truth of his warnings. Her outsized passions threaten her relationships and her sanity as she grapples furiously to bring his ideas back into the world.

This heartrending karmic tell-all memoir is about climbing out of comfort zones to find your own voice and make a difference in the world. It also gives readers a charming introduction to the ideas of a long lost genius you’ve probably never heard of.

My Thoughts Girl From Spaceship Earth by Patricia Ravasio


In the book description, it says that ‘The Girl From Spaceship Earth’ is “The true story of a life intertwined with the utopian ideas of an American genius. After reading the book, this rings true to me.  This book is a memoir about Pat Fields, part biography on a futurist/architect, Buckminster Fuller, and a call to action to change the world, here on earth before it is too late.

When Pat Fields was an 11 year old girl she saw Buckminster Fuller at a speaking engagement in 1969.  He looked directly at her and said women like her would change the world.  She barely understood what he was talking about, let alone how she would ever be able to change the world.  Fast forward to the 80’s, now a grown young woman; Fields got the opportunity to interview Fuller. It was not the kind of interview she was expecting, not the usually questions from the interviewer and answers from the interviewee.  It was much more a lesson on nature and life on Earth. He predicts that the U.S.A. will no longer be a super power, as we know it. Pat was wowed by Fuller and promised to help spread his message. 

By the time 9/11 happened, Buckminster Fuller but Fields knew that it was one of his predictions come true.  That is when she remembered her promise and this book is part of that promise.

‘The Girl From Spaceship Earth’ is an inspiring book that has struck a chord in me.  It’s not about religion or nationality; it is for everyone who cares about planet earth and those who inhabit it.  It’s a super fast read that is so engaging that I had a hard time putting it down.  I had no idea who Buckminster Fuller was before I read it.  Now I am a fan and believer and want to read more about him and try to answer his call to action. I believe “it takes a village” and hope that others will join this call to action before it is too late!

I give ‘The Girl From Spaceship Earth’ 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone who cares about planet earth and humankind!

About Patricia RavasioGirl From Spaceship Earth by Patricia Ravasio


Patricia Ravasio has won awards for her radio journalism, advertising copywriting, real estate sales and community volunteerism. This is her first book, which she decided to publish on Election Night, 2016, when she realized how quickly time was running out on humanity’s clock. The Mother of three happy and ferocious grown Bucky girls, Patricia lives in Northern California with her husband of thirty years and two dogs.

Website: https://buckyworld.me/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/patravasio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlFromSpaceshipEarth/

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Jun 18

29

Lost Mata Hari Ring: Time Travel Novel by Elyse Douglas: Review

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on June 29, 2018
Posted in Books Read in 2018 • Historical Fiction  | Tagged With: , | 3 Comments

Lost Mata Hari Ring: Time Travel Novel by Elyse DouglasLost Mata Hari Ring: Time Travel Novel by Elyse Douglas


Publisher:  Broadback (May 1, 2018)
Category: Time Travel, Historical Fiction, Romance
Tour dates: May-July, 2018
ISBN: 978-1513634326
Available in Print and ebook, 370 pages

The Lost Mata Hari Ring

Up-and-coming actress, Trace Rutland, has had nightmares about a tragic past ever since she was a little girl.  She struggles with her everyday life, finally seeking help from a hypnotherapist.

While under hypnosis, she inadvertently experiences a past life in Paris, in 1916, during the First World War.

Later, while visiting a wealthy man’s private Mata Hari collection, Trace is drawn to a glittering ring, once worn by the convicted spy.

Trace is enthralled.  When she’s alone, she slips the ring on and is swiftly hurled into the past.  There, she must face herself as she was in the past, while struggling to change the course of her destiny.

When she meets the handsome Edward Kenyon Bishop, a World War I British flying ace, she falls in love.  She is soon swept away into a journey of suspicion and treachery, and must fight for her life.

Can she survive the past?  Can she return to the present?  Can true love endure for all time?

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My Thoughts Lost Mata Hari Ring: Time Travel Novel by Elyse Douglas


Since she was little, actress, Trace Rutland has had nightmares about a disturbing past event in history.  She has seen many psychologists but the nightmare still comes back night after night.  She has tried hypnotherapy but has never been able to be hypnotized.  That is until she tried one more psychotherapist.

What she discovers is shocking to both herself and the therapist.  In fact, he doesn’t feel comfortable seeing her again.  He doesn’t believe in past lives but yet, that is what was reveled in the session.

After this therapy session, Trace visits and man with a private Mata Hari collection.  She is drawn to the ring right away.  She tried the ring on and it ends up being a portal to time travel to the time of Mata Hari.    She ends up in a house where Mata Hari is staying and meet a handsome British flying ace from world war one, Edward Kenyon Bishop.  Thus starts her dangerous adventure and romance.

I read ‘Mata Hari’s Last Dance’ by Michelle Moran.  I really enjoyed it but enjoyed ‘The Lost Mata Hari Ring’ even more.  The two books give a unique perspective on Mata Hari and what it was like in WWI Europe.  I do recommend both.  However, if you want a fun time travel version, read ‘The Lost Mata Hari Ring’.  It is much shorter and has less detailed history but still well researched.

I loved the character development and especially liked the relationship between Nonnie, Mata Hari’s daughter and Trace. Though it was short, Trace was able to have a relationship with Nonnie that Mata Hari was unable to have. The book grabbed me during Traces hypnosis and didn’t let go until the end.  The scenes during WWI were heart pounding and mesmerizing.  I felt like I was there, as Trace, myself.  I also like the follow up when Trace returns to present day U.S.A.
I think ‘The Lost Mata Hari Ring’ would make an excellent movie and hope some producer out there buys the rights and follows through!  I adored this book and know it will stick with me. 

5/5

I received the ebook version for my honest review.

About Elyse DouglasElyse Douglas


Elyse Douglas is the pen name for the husband and wife writing team of Elyse Parmentier and Douglas Pennington. Elyse began writing poems and short stories at an early age and graduated with a degree in English Literature. Douglas began writing novels in college, while studying music at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.  He traveled the world as a professional pianist for many years.  He has also worked as a copywriter and corporate manager.

Some of Elyse Douglas’ novels include: The Christmas Eve Letter (A Time Travel Novel), Christmas for Juliet, The Summer Letters, The Christmas Diary, and The Summer Diary. They live in New York City.

Website: www.elysedouglas.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/douglaselyse
Facebook: www.facebook.com/elyse.authorsdouglas

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May 18

23

Secrets Abound Missing Lake by Tanya Fyfe: Review

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on May 23, 2018
Posted in Book Tours • Books Read in 2018 • Children's Books • Coming of Age • Young Adult Books  | Tagged With: , , , | 6 Comments

Secrets Abound Missing Lake by Tanya FyfeSecrets Abound Missing Lake by Tanya Fyfe


Publisher:  Create Space (April 27, 2017)
Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Dragons, Young Adult
Tour dates: Apr/May, 2018
ISBN: 978-1545370308
Available in Print and ebook,342 pages

Secrets Abound in Missing Lake

2018 Independent Press Awards: Distinguished Favorite  for Teen Fiction

In the third book in the acclaimed teen fiction, ‘Missing Lake’ series, Luke Houser is approaching his sixteenth birthday as well as summer vacation in the tiny mountain community of Missing Lake. He continues to try to find balance between real life with friends and their social requirements with the secret world of the mystical dragons.

Luke faces challenges with one of his beloved sled dogs as well as with Zagros, the majestic silver dragon, when he has to make choices that could lead to potential disaster. As the summer unfolds, so do more secrets in all aspects of Luke’s life and he tries to make sense of everything happening around him.

This is the third book in the series which shares Luke’s awkward and yet charming journey through adolescence with his beloved team of huskies, his friends near and far, and two dragon eggs that are going to hatch in the middle of nowhere.

My Thoughts Secrets Abound Missing Lake by Tanya Fyfe


I have a secret…I have been in love with dragons for as long as I can remember.  I

Bill & Suanne with Peter Yarrow

played Peter, Paul, and Mary’s song ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ to the point that the vinyl wore out.  I still love the song.  You may have noticed the photo of Bill and me with Peter Yarrow on my Facebook.  He was here in Vancouver, promoting his new book, ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’.  Bill and I were the only adults in the store without children.  LOL!  We had to meet Peter Yarrow! I love all of his music but he is the one who sparked my imagination with dragons!

When Tanya Fyfe approached me to review her book ‘Secrets Abound Missing Lake’, I jumped at the chance.  I only had to see the dragons on the cover, to want to read it.  I normally don’t choose books to read from the cover.  I also only very occasionally read children’s and young adult books.

‘Secrets Abound Missing Lake’ lives up to the cover!

Luke is a teenager who has lived through his parents’ divorce and being moved around.  They lived in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where his mother still lives but then he moves with his father to Bismarck North Dakota.  He settles in and makes friends only to move again with his father and step-mother, Jackie to Missing Lake, Montana.  The move was to raise sled dogs and compete in competitions.  It was also to give Jackie a less stressful veterinary practice.  Luckily, Luke is very likeable and makes new friends again.

Luke also is chosen by a dragon, Zagros to be his friend and overseer.  Zagros and his mate Tabatha are also about to become parents, when their two eggs hatch.  There are only a few people who know about the dragon’s existence and it must be kept a secret to protect them.  Luke can’t even tell his best friend or mother.  Luckily his father and Jackie know about them so he has someone to talk to about them.

‘Secrets Abound Missing Lake’ is a delightful coming of age story.  It is full of well written characters that jump off the page.  The descriptions of Vancouver, Bismarck, and Missing Lake really set up the story.  I totally got lost in this book and didn’t want it to end.  This is book three in the ‘Missing Lake’ series and I can hardly wait for book 4.  It can easily be read without reading the first two books but I plan to read them next because I loved this book so much!

If you love coming of age stories, dragons, or just excellent storytelling, ‘Secrets Abound In Missing Lake’ Is a must read! 

5/5

I received the ebook for my honest review.

About Tanya FyfeSecrets Abound Missing Lake by Tanya Fyfe


Tanya Fyfe grew up in Canada as a professional figure skater who dreamed of writing books. That dream came true when she wrote and published Lost and Found in Missing Lake in 2014. Now a veterinarian, Dr. Fyfe lives in rural western Montana and is inspired daily by the beauty around her.

She and her husband split time between Montana and North Dakota and enjoy improving their golf games and visiting Hawaii every chance they get. They share their home with charming dogs, inquisitive cats, a herd of horses, and three hilarious ferrets named Phillipa, Calypso, and Luigi.

Website: www.tanyafyfe.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tanyafyfe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lost-and-Found-in-Missing-Lake-578449102259842/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyafyfe/?hl=en

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