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“Happy To Share Our Amazing Award-Winning Writer Diane Olsen and Her New Short Stories About Each Book of Her “Rising Wind” Series.”

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“All the time I wondered who Secora James was, and how we could
possibly find, let alone help, a mythical creature.“

“Wakinyan Tanka, the Great Thunderbird contacted me in a dream while I was in the hospital healing from a lightning strike. She was perched atop a misty cliff and stood at least eight feet tall as far as I could tell. Her stare had a primitive fierceness that made me feel paralyzed, unable to move or speak. She was aware, and telepathically said, “All life is tenacious. You have survived what most men would not. My kind has survived what many of the large ones from a cooler time did not. She marked the statement by raising a Mohawk of crimson-tipped feathers that ran from the crest of her head partway down the back of her gray-black neck.
I am Wakinyan Tanka.
Long ago, humans relied on the grace of my people to lift their prayers by the wind of our wings to the Great Mystery of which we are all a part of. To those who sought our aid all over the earth, we were the embodiment of effortless grace, the Winged Power who protected and destroyed.”


If you’re a reader or a movie enthusiast who loves the “Indiana Jones” saga and enjoys mystery, action, and adventure, you’ll love reading all seven books in the thrilling and gripping “Rising Wind” novel series.

Books are available from Amazon in paperback and Kindle! Read free with Kindle Unlimited too!
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COVER REVEAL: Book Three Titled, “The Board Extraction” For ‘The Other Shoes of Larry Martin’ Novel Series by Pavane Ravel Soon To Release.

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ABOUT THE NOVEL SERIES

From Book One:

“The Other Shoes of Larry Martin” is a story of transformation; a story of emotional, physical, and metaphysical growth achieved by a remarkable young journalist, Larry Martin. Larry Martin is a young man – the only child of an abusive father – who was unwittingly indoctrinated into the belief system of the Alt-Right.

Larry began his journalism career writing for a right-wing website. After disaster strikes and he becomes homeless and unemployed, he finds the way forward to a prosperous, ethical, and enlightened future by profoundly changing all that he was.


“The Other Shoes of Lary Martin Series”

From Book Two
Readers will highly enjoy “On Becoming Laurie Roberts” book 2 of ‘The Other Shoes of Larry Martin,’ a novel series with more political intrigue, family drama, and suspense. Another Best-Seller by Author Pavane Ravel!

Larry Martin in his quiet, kind, and mystical way, continues his journey to a new life, a new vision, and a new understanding. Larry has become a rising star in the world of progressive journalism. While only a few short months after being homeless, jobless, and friendless, Larry has acquired a family and friends. He’s fallen in love with a brilliant and beautiful woman who loves him in return. 

Larry Martin, in his quiet, kind, and mystical way, continues his journey to a new life, a new vision, and a new understanding. Larry has become a rising star in the world of progressive journalism. While only a few short months after being homeless, jobless, and friendless, Larry has acquired a family and friends.

He’s fallen in love with a brilliant and beautiful woman who loves him in return. Even though Larry is now the most important journalist for a major liberal website in New York City, he has taken on a second full-time position at a prestigious architectural firm in Atlanta.

Yet, in spite of all his good fortune, this kind, talented, and a generous young man is soon to face insidious lies, outrageous betrayal, and horrific danger in book 2, and that is only the tip of the dramatic iceberg!


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“Larry Martin lives two very different lives, in two different
worlds. In Book Three, his personal journey continues in what
is now a 2024 PenCraft Book Award First Runner-Up winner
of ‘Realistic Dramatic Fiction.’ Additionally, Book Three: The
Board Extraction, was awarded a 2024 5-Star Book Review
by Reader’s Favorite.”


Book Three Cover Reveal — “The Board Extraction”


As book three opens and Larry’s saga continues in Atlanta, GA, he is known as Laurie Roberts, the adopted son of a famous architect, Sherman Roberts. Laurie is President of Operations in his father’s international firm.

While Laurie grapples with corruption and theft in the Hong Kong office, he learns that Sherman’s life is threatened by an unseen but highly dangerous business consortium. Managing this threat puts both their lives in danger.

In Manhattan, NY, Laurie is an influential progressive journalist.
He writes for The Political Standard, a massive digital newspaper using his pen
name: Larry Martin. Peter Bennett is the Director of the paper and Larry’s dearest friend.

Trouble comes for Larry…

The Political Standard’s board of directors are extremely upset with him.
Larry is forced to fend off another journalist’s unscrupulous intent
to destroy him if he doesn’t give her what she wants.
And when Peter Bennett is physically assaulted, Larry jumps
into high gear and quick thinking to negotiate a delicate situation that
is personal to him.

The Board Extraction moves swiftly through nonstop
events. And through it all, Larry remains highly tactical, metaphysical,
calm, kind, and immensely brilliant…
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About The Author


Pavane Ravel is an award-winning, acclaimed, influential writer and novelist of literary realistic fiction and author of her introductory novel series, “The Other Shoes of Larry Martin,” with book one released in Oct. 2021 titled “Revelation of Lies,” while book two titled “On Becoming Laurie Roberts” was released in Feb. 2023.

Pavane’s book two won first runner-up placement in realistic drama fiction given by “The PenCraft Book Awards” in October 2023. Ravel’s novels are available from her official website (pavaneravel.com), Amazon Books, Amazon Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited while featured in many fine online bookstores, magazines, and online reader sites.

She has always wanted to be a full-time writer and finally reached the point where that dream is a reality. She has traveled extensively over the years and has seen nearly the entire United States, much of Canada, Europe, and some of South and Central America. Pavane also studied political science and journalism at universities in the United States and Europe.

Pavane is happily married and has raised successful grown children. She enjoys discussing economics after working as a commodities broker. She and her family reside in New York, and she shares her time concentrating on family, close friends, and writing. She also continues to enjoy international traveling.

For Pavane, who is passionate about politics and societal issues, these books and this series are important stories to tell. Larry Martin is a truly complex and fascinating character as a unique progressive hero.
Pavane enjoys humor and loves to engage and connect with readers.

She welcomes readers’ thoughts and comments through her website.

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An Inspirational Message To Women Worldwide, Which Includes A Cover Reveal By Our Award-Winning Author Elizabeth Upton–Releasing Her New Book In Late Spring 2025…

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CAT is excited to share a cover reveal as our writer Elizabeth Upton is currently working on her next non-fiction book, which will be released in mid-spring and will be titled:

BECOME YOUR OWN HERO
BE EMPOWERED TO MOVE FORWARD
WITH RESILIENCE, STRENGTH, AND COURAGE.

Here is a small excerpt from one of the ending chapters for you to enjoy!

Only you can lift yourself out of grief, loneliness, depression from loss, and all the manners of suffering that you will experience throughout your life be it great or be it small. This is your human condition and what it means to be a human- being. Life is what you make of it and not always what you think you deserve. Our human existence is sometimes easy and sometimes hard. And your daily challenge is not to lay down and give up, but to lift yourself out and up no matter what is going on in your life.

We carry emotional wounds from our past into our evolving lives. Sometimes, such wounds are healed, but the scars remain. We are called to move forward and upward, no matter how difficult our life journey becomes. There comes a time when you will appreciate how wonderfully brave you have been by overcoming your life’s challenges. This realization increases your resilience by encouraging you to keep moving forward no matter what.

Even earth’s creatures know when and how to give and receive comfort. The great elephants move in closer to each other, rubbing their trunks around their suffering companions. They know how to mourn and go to graveyards caressing the bones of their once-upon friends in slow reflective movements.
And one by one they move on.

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NEW BOOK COVER REVEAL



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WE ARE GLORIOUS WOMEN

STRONG AND FEARLESS AS THE SEA

UNTOUCHABLE BY FEAR

FOR WE LIVE WILD AMONG THE MOUNTAINS AND THE TREES

PROTECTED BY EARTH’S CREATURES BE THEM LARGE OR SMALL

WE ARE GLORIOUS WOMEN WITH OUR HAIR

LIFTING HIGH WITH THE SUNSHINES

COME SING WITH US

COME SHOUT WITH US

WE ARE GLORIOUS WOMEN BRAVE AND STRONG

COME LAUGH WITH US LOVING OUR LAND

AND LOVING ALL PEOPLES

REACHING OUT TO YOUR HANDS

IT’S TIME TO SING AND DANCE WITH US

WE ARE GLORIOUS  WOMEN

FOREVER THAT’S WHO WE ARE . . .


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Elizabeth Upton is an award-winning author and influential writer of gripping romantic thrillers and inspiring self-help nonfiction books.

Her best-selling books, ‘Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story,’ ‘The Silver Woman of Fire’ and ‘The Healing Swords of Love and Innocence’ helped set her firmly within the world’s literary map. With many novels to her credit, her newest fiction book, released in June 2022, titled ‘Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge,’ a gripping romantic thriller, while her new non-fiction release titled ‘You Are a Sovereign Woman of Strength, Love, and Grace: Embrace Your Journey.’

Elizabeth’s favorite book she enjoyed writing was ‘The Shaman and The Mafia,’ she shares, “The creation of this story has been an exciting journey. If possible, I would love to meet all of the characters in this book in real life.” Elizabeth’s nonfiction books and novels are available on Amazon and Amazon Kindle and are featured on fine literary book sites and magazines.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA., until the age of sixteen, when she entered a New York State Convent and became a nun for twenty years, but she yearned for a more authentic spiritual life. Elizabeth left the convent and chose to attend and receive her B.A. from Syracuse University.

Returning to her native state of California, she attended and received her M.A. in psychology from Chapman University. The Author began working for over thirty years in family counseling as a social worker and probation officer working with troubled teens and abused children. She is a speaker, spiritual mentor, and advisor.

Elizabeth is happily married and enjoys writing books for all her readers and fans worldwide. When the Author is not writing, she works out with a personal trainer to stay fit and healthy; she loves long walks on the beach with her husband and dog. She enjoys reading good books by some of her favorite authors like Geraldine Brooks, Hanh, Jerry Archer, Joseph Murphy, and Michael Connelly.

Elizabeth and her husband reside in Santa Barbara, California.

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CAT Shares Our Favorite Author Diane Olsen’s Special Valentine’s Post For All Cat’s Readers.

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A Special Poem and New Shard Story for Valentine’s Day… Introducing The ‘Rising Wind’ Series of Novels and Book One ‘The Thunder Beings,’ and How The Series Begins.

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY READING
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Sharing Our Author Elizabeth Upton’s Post. “We Do Need Peace and Prayers In These Turbulent Times In America”. . .

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Peace begins with loving thoughts.
Peace has the power to heal the minds and hearts of people worldwide.
The enemy of peace is violence.

War is the exte­rior manifestation of people’s attitudes and emotions.
Change these and we can change the world. . .

~Elizabeth Upton Author

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In our constantly changing and evolving world, this is a time for prayers of peace. We can seek peace from within ourselves to soothe the fears and stress that come with the many changes happening like a new incoming president, as well as to support the hopeful ceasefire and the release of hostages in the agreement between Hamas, Palestinians, and Israel, the seemingly constant shootings, the New Orleans and Las Vegas explosions.

We may not be able to control these events; however, we can turn to prayer and peace to help our hearts and the hearts of others feel they are not alone. Supporting one another in unity is the essence of our humanity, capable of overcoming the struggles of war, alleviating our fears of the unknown, and revealing the love we share at our best.

May you find peace and hope by sharing this excerpt from my new book project, which will be my next non-fiction book release coming in the next few months. . .

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God’s Light in a Broken World: The Lighthouse of Hope


Book Project Excerpt:

“Peace begins with loving thoughts. Peace has the power to heal the minds and hearts of people throughout the world. The enemy of peace is violence. War is the exte­rior manifestation of people’s attitudes and emotions.
Change these and we change the world.

Years ago, Costa Rica’s president, a former general, made the courageous decision to dissolve the country’s military because he believed in the power of peace. Since then Costa Rica has been blessed with a productive economy, with most of their resources directed toward education and preserving the rainforest. When I visited this beautiful country, its vibrant energy offered hope that all nations can live with hope and peace.

There have been many times in my life when I’ve had to confront anger in issues of social justice; the mistreatment of elders and helpless people. I’ve been upset about people’s disregard for our planet and the abuse of its creatures. What is good, right, and fair always burns inside me.

Particularly, when I was a nun, I learned that anger can serve as an engine when it’s directed toward positive social action. Anger is emotional energy and how we direct it is in our control. Every form of violence is anger out of control. Peace is not passivity. Peace is purposeful. Peace achieves more because it is reflection. It takes perseverance.

Anger is the master of deception. It hides behind social acceptability, justification, and rationalism.

Peace expands from your heart through the power of love. Peace is transformational. Peace affects everyone and everything. Only peace can dissolve anger. Negative feelings and attitudes are in your control to change. Choose peace. Choose joy. Choose goodwill and you will know what it is to live with grace”. . .

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A universal prayer for peace

“Master of Peace, Creator of all things. May it be thy will to put an end to war and bloodshed on earth, and to spread a great and wonderful peace over the whole world”


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Cover Reveal – New Cozy Mystery Titled: ‘Murders in the Lonely Graveyard: Who’s Next’ by Award-Winning Writer Elizabeth Upton Releasing Late Autumn 2024…

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“By the award-winning author Elizabeth Upton, known for her gripping mystery novels “The Shaman and The Mafia” and the “John Callahan Series,” is back to offer readers “Murder in the Lonely Graveyard: Who’s Next.” This charming cozy romantic mystery suspense proves that love can blossom when murder happens within a …”lonely graveyard.”  ~Novelist E. Upton


“Releasing late autumn and just in time for the ‘Holiday Book Giving Time!”
Cover Reveal – ‘Murders in the Lonely Graveyard:
Who’s Next?

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About The Mystery:
(Temp. Book Description)

“When murders begin to occur in an old historic graveyard outside of town, the town’s sheriff starts to investigate. He begins to suspect that there may be a killer on the loose.
During one of his visits, he notices a woman kneeling at a headstone, which catches his eye.

With so many unanswered questions surrounding the murders, the sheriff wonders: could she have been visiting at the time of the murder?
Could she have seen or heard something?
Is she connected in some way?


Could she be the next victim? Does she even realize that a murder has taken place in this lonely graveyard? As he approaches her to introduce himself, he thinks, “She is a beautiful lady.” Can romance bloom against the backdrop of murders in a desolate graveyard?

Set to release in late autumn 2024, this cozy romantic mystery will reveal how the story unfolds.

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ABOUT THE NOVELIST & AUTHOR


Elizabeth Upton is an award-winning author and influential writer of gripping romantic thrillers and inspiring self-help nonfiction books.

Her best-selling books, ‘Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story,’ ‘The Silver Woman of Fire’ and ‘The Healing Swords of Love and Innocence’ helped set her firmly within the world’s literary map. With many novels to her credit, her newest fiction book, released in June 2022, titled ‘Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge,’ a gripping thriller, and her non-fiction released titled ‘You Are a Sovereign Woman of Strength, Love, and Grace: Embrace Your Journey’ and a new mystery titled ‘Murders in a Lonely Graveyard: Who’s Next.’

The Author’s favorite book she enjoyed writing was ‘The Shaman and The Mafia,’ as she shares,
“The creation of this story has been an exciting journey. If possible, I would love to meet all of the characters in this book in real life.” Elizabeth’s nonfiction books and novels are available on Amazon and Amazon Kindle and are featured on fine literary book sites and magazines.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA., until the age of sixteen, when she entered a New York State Convent and became a nun for twenty years, but she yearned for a more authentic spiritual life. Elizabeth left the convent and chose to attend and receive her B.A. from Syracuse University. Returning to her native state of California, she attended and received her M.A. in psychology from Chapman University.

The Author began working for over thirty years in family counseling as a social worker and probation officer working with troubled teens and abused children. She is a speaker, spiritual mentor, and advisor. Elizabeth is happily married and enjoys writing books for all her fans around the world. When the Author is not writing, she works out with a personal trainer to stay fit and healthy; she loves long walks on the beach with her husband and dog.

Elizabeth enjoys reading good books by her favorite authors, such as Geraldine Brooks, Hanh, Jerry Archer, Joseph Murphy, and Michael Connelly. She and her husband reside in Santa Barbara, California.

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Her Most Popular Books!
A Memoir ‘Secrets Of A Nun’ and Her Chilling Thrilling Mysteries
Available From Amazon!
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