GRANDMA’S And GRANDPA’S WORDS Of WISDOM Helping Us To Live Happy Lives 🍂 🍁 By Award-Winning Author Elizabeth Upton
ABOUT THE BOOK:
From the award-winning author Elizabeth Upton comes a special book of sage advice and healing wisdom from grandma and grandpa…
As children, we were taught to “respect and listen to our wise elders.” This valuable advice has been passed down through generations by many grandparents, and it’s the focus of this delightful old-fashioned book. As we become adults, life can present challenges on our journey, but the simple, common-sense stories in this delightful book can guide us and help us lead happy lives in today’s world.
SNEAK PEEK EXCERPTS – Delightful Collection Of Short Stories
WISDOM – HOW RARE THOU ART
Grandma said that if you’re lucky you will meet someone deep and wise, who will teach you the secrets for happiness. She said that wisdom is greater than education, wealth, power or position, and that a life well-lived and strongly felt can make you wise in time.
Wisdom comes from all human experience, from suffering and joy. It comes from love and sharing, from humility and delight. Wisdom makes a lasting connection with your heart and with those you share it with. People blessed with wisdom are those who are able to embrace the world in love with kindness, generosity, and with natural grace. Children are wise, and they speak from innocence, simplicity, and honesty. They look into your eyes with the wisdom that comes from pure hearts. We need the wisdom of children and elders so that in time, with a life well-lived, we too will grow wise.
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FROM THE AUTHOR
Once upon a time, as little children, we knew how to listen from our hearts to those who had lived long years and learned from their experience. In today’s hurry, stress, and worry, we wonder how we could have forgotten so much good common-sense advice, intended to make our lives easier and happier. I feel that if most of us had remembered their wisdom, we would be making more music, dancing in the wind, singing with the birds, and kissing more roses.
Each page offers tasty bits of smart old-fashioned wisdom, reminding us that our lives don’t have to be as difficult as we make it. It’s a matter of slowing down for inner listening and pondering. Wise elders speak from caring hearts. It’s their special way of encouraging us to stay true to ourselves through life’s ups and downs.
Emotionally, we need to be connected to what makes good sense. The insight of elders offers us courage to move forward instead of backward and to keep our heads up rather than down. I have discovered that when we reverence their wisdom, we have a lot more fun in life.
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MORE BOOKS BY ELIZABETH UPTON
NONFICTION Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story
You Are a Sovereign Woman of Strength, Love, and Grace: Embrace Your Journey
The Silver Woman of Fire: Gather Your Nerve and Live
The Mystery of Time Is Who You Are: Answers for Life
The Comfort Prayer Book: A Gift For Your Heart
Become Great Through Love, Forgiveness, & Happiness: Be Brave, Be Bold, This is Your Moment
FICTION Murders in the Lonely Graveyard
The Shaman and The Mafia
The John Callahan Series At Home Among Sinners
The Web of Darkness and Light
Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge
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“The Comfort Prayer Book: A Gift for Your Heart,” by award-winning author Elizabeth Upton, is a beautifully written collection of comforting prayers designed to bring peace and joy to your mind, body, and soul. Its compact size makes it an ideal travel companion, allowing you to carry it with you wherever you go.
From The Author ~ How To Use The Prayer Book: Before you begin reading and reflecting on the prayers in this book, please put away your electronic devices and find a quiet place where you will feel free from distractions.
Select the same time each day, if you can, to make using this book a part of your daily routine. Make your reading space inviting. Light candles or fill the room with fragrant incense. Sit, make yourself comfortable, and breathe deeply until you feel relaxed. If you need help focusing, you can rub your fingers together, feel the sensation, and concentrate on it. When you’re ready, begin reading the spirit-filled reflections in this book.
Read aloud, whisper, or read silently. Slow down. Take your time. Be mindful and be intentional. When you receive a spirit-soul insight, write it down and lovingly reflect upon it throughout your day. Always place your focus on receiving peace.
Special Excerpts From Elizabeth’s New Release
Dedication
To Dr. Jane Goodall Primatologist and Anthropologist,
who has shown us how to reverence one another and Mother Earth and all her creatures.
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Excerpt Quote and Prayer to reflect upon
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“Embrace laughter as your funniest best friend.”
Laughter Has the Power to Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul
There are endless stories of people who have been cured from an incurable illnesses and from emotional disorders with the unique power of laughter.
If you cannot laugh, then try to smile. Smiling is kind. Smiling is sweet. Smiling is welcoming. Smiling is always encouraging.
Smiling decreases stress. Smiling opens the door for laughter to come in.
Smile at your loved ones. Smile at your pets, and gradually you will begin to laugh from your heart.
When it’s hard to laugh, look at yourself in the mirror and make faces at yourself. Then, you’ll begin.
Laughter stimulates your mind, your heart, your lungs and your muscles by increasing endorphins. Laughter is fun. So, spend time with lighthearted people who will uplift your spirit.
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ALL ABOUT THE AUTHOR
(Elizabeth and her husband reside in Santa Barbara, CA.)
Award-winning author Elizabeth Upton is well known for her best-selling books, “Secrets of a Nun: My Story” and “The Silver Woman of Fire,” which have firmly established her on the world’s literary map. With five fiction novels to her credit, she recently released two new titles in June 2023-24: “Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge” and “Murder’s in the Lonely Graveyard.”
Additionally, she has published seven nonfiction works, including her latest release, “The Comfort Prayer Book: A Gift for Your Heart,” in April 2026. One of Elizabeth’s favorite books to write is “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 books and novels are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and featured on various fine literary book sites.
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 Syracuse University, where she earned her B.A. Returning to her native state of California, she earned her M.A. in psychology from Chapman University. The Author began working for over thirty years in family counseling as a social worker and a 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 her reader fans around the world.
We are sharing some ‘News and Reviews’ that have been awarded 5-STAR Editorial Reviews given by ‘Readers’ Favorite Magazine’ to some of our outstanding writers!
Both books are new releases by Author Adriana Gavazzoni and Author Pavane Ravel.
I hope you enjoy learning more about these amazing new reads… 📚😻
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For immediate release: These authors’ new books receive a warm literary welcome from Readers’ Favorite. . .
Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Fiction – Thriller – Psychological book “Where Shadows Breathe and Truth Sleeps” by A. Gavazzoni, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998553999.
Reviewed By Alma Boucher for Readers’ Favorite
“Where Shadows Breathe, and Truth Sleeps by A. Gavazzoni is the fourth book in the Hidden Motives series.
Dr. Simone Bennet believed she had found stability after the traumas that almost destroyed her. Simone returned to her psychiatric practice and embraced an exhilarating new chapter with her irresistible New York attorney husband. Simone visited MacDougall prison to try to understand the twisted mind of Peter Hay, the psychopath who kidnapped her and murdered several of her patients.
Simone also visited Dr. Edward Reynolds, her former boyfriend and partner, and Hay’s accomplice. Simone is pulled into a web of secrets, and as she puts together fragments of their history, she finds shocking connections. Balancing the demands of her patients and her quest for the truth, Simone finds herself in a world built on deception, and her trust is the most dangerous gamble of all.
Where Shadows Breathe And Truth Sleeps by A. Gavazzoni was complex and intriguing. The pace was steady, with a few unexpected twists. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, and it was hard to put the book down. I was hooked from the start, and it was difficult to distinguish between the characters and who I could trust. I was guessing until the end. The writing style was engaging, and the action was vivid.
It was easy to visualize the events and become part of them. The characters were realistic, and Simone grew from being a victim to a woman determined to reclaim her life. This book was excellently written and kept my attention throughout. The ending had a shocking twist that I never expected or saw coming. I am still trying to wrap my head around it.” Very highly recommend it!
ABOUT ADRIANA GAVAZZONI
A. Gavazzoni is a Brazillian Multi-Award-Winning Novelist of five published literary works within two novel series titled ‘Hidden Motives’ and ‘Where The Road Goes.’
Adriana has become a critically acclaimed, popular steamy romance fiction writer of light erotica, with cross-genre work spanning steamy murder-mystery suspense, historical romantic thrillers, coming-of-age stories, and gripping women’s crime fiction. Adriana’s breakout debut, “Behind The Door,” the first book in the “Hidden Motives” series, firmly placed her on the national and international literary map.
Born and raised in Brazil, she is of full Italian lineage. By day, she is a Brazilian lawyer and former law professor, and she also writes legal books. She speaks four languages: English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. When she is not practicing law or writing her next novel, she enjoys many interests as a very active person and is an avid reader.
Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Fiction – Drama book “The Other Shoes of Larry Martin: Book One: Revelation of Lies (Larry Martin Novel Series)” by Pavane Ravel, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FXMFGHR9.
Reviewed by: Asher Syed
Review Rating: 5 Stars – Congratulations on your 5-star review!
Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers’ Favorite
The Other Shoes of Larry Martin by Pavane Ravel follows Larry Martin, a young reporter in Atlanta, whose employment and housing collapse in quick succession after his dismissal from his job with an extremist website. After eviction, he moves through the city and nearby towns, living in his car and makeshift camps while trying to continue writing. His days are governed by immediate survival needs as he navigates constant exposure to authority and worsening physical conditions.
An unexpected professional connection offers him a route back into journalism and leads him to document the conditions he once viewed indirectly. As his work begins to circulate, Larry remains focused on staying alive while reconciling himself to his complete change of circumstances with the consequences of earlier, deeply held beliefs and decisions.
The Other Shoes of Larry Martin by Pavane Ravel is a searing literary novel that leans heavily into a moral reckoning in contemporary America. Ravel takes time in unfolding Larry’s journey, allowing us to follow closely in moments that unsettle, such as the apartment confrontation that exposes harm and accountability, and a forest camp where a routine rebuilds a semblance of dignity, however temporary. Larry is a flawed protagonist that you cannot help but root for. His measured redemption appears through small acts: giving food, attempting to make restitution for thefts, and choosing repair over denial.
I think where Ravel shines brightest is in the settings and landscapes that immerse us in tactile, textured spaces. I actually quite liked being with Larry in his hand-built shelter, where the tiniest luxuries of washed clothes and cooked meals define a completely new view of survival. Overall, this well-written story is grounded in an America that few experience and is absolutely worth the time commitment. Very highly recommended.
ABOUT PAVANE RAVEL
Pavane Ravel is the author of her introductory novel series, “The Other Shoes of Larry Martin.” Book one, “Revelation of Lies,” was re-released in March 2026 and is available for purchase on her official website, Amazon, B&N, online, and many online bookstores.
Ravel has always wanted to be a full-time writer and finally has reached the point in life where that dream is a reality. Pavane traveled extensively over the years and has seen nearly the entire United States, much of Canada, Europe, and parts of Central America. Pavane also studied political science and journalism at universities in both the United States and Europe.
Pavane is now happily married with children; she enjoys discussing economics after working as a commodities broker. Pavane resides in NYC and spends time concentrating on both her family and her writing.
This book was an important story to tell for Pavane, as Larry Martin is such a complex and fascinating character. Pavane enjoys humor and loves engaging and connecting with readers.
Having grown up in Fairburn, Kim Carter moved to Newnan with her husband, Julius,seven years ago.
Her writing room is adorned with signed photographs and movie memorabilia from Angela Lansbury and actor Ari Lehman, the original young Jason from “Friday the 13th,” among the multitude of macabre decor. A life-size Michael Myers mannequin leers at Carter from one corner of the room while One-Eyed Willie, the skeleton from the Goonies, sits on an opposite wall, keeping an eye on her writing.
“This is something that my husband had done before he passed away, and I know it’s probably rather creepy to the average person, but there’s a lot of really cool stuff in here. I don’t write horror – I’m not a Stephen King or a Dean Koontz,” she explains. “I just love to collect all the cool things. I have a sound machine, and I’ll cut the lights off, and it’s really inspiring.”
“I think writers are very eclectic, we’re weird people,” she adds. “We write because it’s who we are. It’s what leads us to start fifteen projects at once, even though they may not ever get completed, or even see the light of day.” Carter started writing in 1999. “It was when an illness left me homebound that I turned to writing as a form of therapy,” she says. What started with a sentence, a paragraph, and then a couple of pages turned into a book. “It was my story; it was the beginning of finding myself and retrieving my health,” says Carter.
Friends and neighbors read her first manuscript, which came to them rolled up and held together with rubber bands, and became fully invested in the story and characters. This encouraged her to keep writing. “We all have a story in us. We’re actually living one every day,” she explains.
For her second book, Carter says, “My faithful group came through again and read the book in small sections, rolled up with rubber bands. I had garnered more support by then, especially from my husband, Julius, who was convinced they needed to be published. I’d love to flippantly say, ‘That’s when we were off to the races. But nothing goes as planned. That is one thing of which I’m certain.”
Four books and two publishers later, Carter says her writing career stagnated. “The people who read them seemed to like them, but I wasn’t within reach of a broad audience.”
Losing confidence, writing for deadlines and not for fun, Carter also began experiencing more health problems. “I left several projects incomplete, turned the computer off, and closed my office door. It was no longer therapeutic but too challenging. I was done with writing.” Slipping into depression, Carter says she received a wakeup call from her best friend, Kelly Keylon. Says Carter, “Kelly says, ‘You’re too good, you’re not going to quit – if I have to get these books out there myself, I’ll do it.’ And he did!”
They revisited her older novels and updated them. Re-inspired, Carter says her hands were soon tap-dancing across the keys once again. “My publicist, Catherine Lyon, worked day and night for meager wages, and we secured the talented Keith Saunders as a cover designer,” she says.
Her seventh release, “Dark Secrets of the Bayou,” was released in late November 2020, with over 160+ Amazon reviews. Kim Carter says her eighth book, ” The Root Of All Evil, ” was released as part of the ‘Clara and Iris’ trilogy titled “The Root Of All Evil,” released on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. Carter’s new release in the ‘Clara and Iris ‘ trilogy will be available from Amazon on November 1st, 2025, making it a total of nine novel releases to her literary credit.
“Every month, my girl Cat (Townsend-Lyon) calls to tell me where my books have been sold, reaching places I’ve never even visited, the U.K., Canada, Australia, and even Japan and Spain, while also being featured in ‘The New Post!” Carter, who has always loved murder mysteries, goes back to her high school days when she watched “Murder She Wrote” with her family. Reading various mystery authors helped her develop her own writing style.
Previous educator and close friend Juli Simpson has also been instrumental in helping Carter with her writing and ideas. “So many times I will paint myself into a corner and then I’m like, how am I feasibly going to get out of this where it’s believable?”
Kim Carter never knows what will inspire her with an idea for a book.
“It may be a place that’s both beautiful and creepy, or it may be just something that a person says that triggers me,” she says. “I’ve been to the morgue, the medical examiner’s office, cemeteries in the middle of the night, just all kinds of places that inspire me.
Actor Woody Harrelson’s father, Charles Harrelson, and I became extraordinary pen pals when he was in a supermax (prison) in Florence, Colorado.” She also reaches out to people at the GBI, the Atlanta police department, and various homicide departments, which may inspire a new storyline.
Kim Carter advises up-and-coming writers: “I think the key is having your own place to write, surrounded by things that inspire you. Having your own space to write, where you can close it off, is truly instrumental.”
(Interview/image courtesy of writer Jennifer Dziedzic of of the AJC & Newnan-Cowets Magazine) ********************
ABOUT THE NOVELISTKIM CARTER
Novelist Kim Carter is a multi-award-winning author and critically acclaimed writer of gripping suspense, chilling thrillers, and haunting historical mysteries.
Ms. Carter is widely recognized for her vibrant characters in her ‘A Clara and Iris Mystery’ series, which features two overly curious widows who become private investigators. These humorous women are inspired by Kim’s mother and her mother’s best friend. The series now includes books one through four. Book two of this series, Murder Among The Tombstones, was chosen as a Finalist for the 2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award and a recipient of the 2017 TCK Publishers’ Readers’ Choice Award.
Her Mysteries and literary works include Sweet Dreams, Baby Belle, When Dawn Never Comes, Deadly Odds (chosen Editor’s Pick in Books Shelf Magazine in 2022), No Second Chances, ‘And The Forecast Called For Rain,’ and ‘Dark Secrets of the Bayou, ‘The Root Of All Evil, in 2024, and her newest ‘A Clara and Iris’ mystery’ Time Did Not Forget’ in Nov. 2025.
“Dark Secrets of The Bayou” has been awarded a Reader’s Favorite Editorial 5-Star Review, also chosen #1 Finalist for Best Historical Mystery from Reader’s Favorite 2021 book awards, and was awarded a 2021 Killer Nashville Finalist for The Silver Falchion Awards. In 2022, “Bayou” was chosen by The Author Shout book awards as a ‘Recommended Read.’
Kim’s writing career started after she suffered an illness that made her housebound for a couple of years. An avid reader of mystery novels herself, she embarked on writing to fill her time. Kim’s health struggles and successes have been chronicled on Lifetime Television in early 2000, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Women’s Day Magazine, and Guidepost.
Now, with nine thrilling mystery titles to her credit, Kim worked in many different capacities in county government. Still, her job as a correctional officer ultimately offered her opportunities to talk and interact with a diverse group of people. Her experience runs the gamut from inspiring success stories to tragic endings as she writes within her mysteries.
Kim began networking and connected with numerous homicide detectives, medical examiners, and prison officials. Her research has taken her to many places, including morgues, death row, and the occasional midnight visit to cemeteries to gain material for her novels. She is a Saint Leo University college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
When she is not writing, she enjoys gardening, is an avid reader, and is a proud mother of four beautiful grown children; she resides and shares her time in Biloxi and Atlanta.
Welcome, Friends & Readers Elizabeth Is Happy to Share Some Updates With You As She Continues Celebrating The 40th Year of “Secrets Of A Nun: My Own Story,” her First Published Book!
I am delighted to share the photo above, which features my book showcased in the wonderful Montecito Journal newspaper at the end of June 2025! It is a wonderful newspaper in my local area of Santa Barbara and Montecito, California. There are many exciting happenings for both “Secrets of a Nun” and my romantic thriller, “The Shaman and The Mafia.
Right now, “Secrets” is featured in a wonderful readers’ magazine for August and September called “First Chapter Plus” by Reader Views. As the rest of the year goes on, I have several more events set for my book! The new issue is now out; you can subscribe to it FREE! CLICK HERE >> https://firstchapterpus.com/subscribe/
In early autumn, both “Secrets of a Nun” and “The Shaman and The Mafia” will be featured in Shelf Unbound magazine. Additionally, they will be displayed in a glossy catalog at the Hamptons International Film Festival, which runs from October 3rd to October 13th, 2025.
Here is some fantastic news and updates for readers and friends who have supported my books. To show my appreciation, I am offering three of my Kindle books for FREE this week, from August 7th to August 10th, 2025. Then, beginning August 11th, through September 20th, 2025, all my Kindles will stay priced at $3.99 to close out ‘Summertime Reading!’
Elizabeth Upton is an American Author and an influential writer of fiction and nonfiction spiritual self-discovery books.
Her best-selling books, ‘Secrets of a Nun: My Story,’ ‘The Silver Woman of Fire,’ and ‘The Shaman and The Mafia,’ helped set Elizabeth Upton firmly on the world’s literary map. With many novels to her credit, she released a new book in June 2022 titled ‘Lovers’ Secrets and Revenge, which is book three of ‘The John Callahan novel series.’
Elizabeth’s favorite 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 books and novels are available on Amazon online and Barnes & Noble and featured on fine literary book sites.
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 her readership around the world. When the Author is not writing, she works out with a personal trainer to stay fit and healthy; she loves spending time on long walks on the beach with her husband and dog. Her favorite colors are blue, green, and gold. She enjoys reading good books by some of her favorite authors like Geraldine Brooks, Hanh, Jerry Archer, Joseph Murphy, and Michael Connelly. Elizabeth, her husband, and her pup reside in Santa Barbara,CA.
About Book Three – ‘The Board Extraction’ – ‘The Other Shoes of Larry Martin’ Series of Novels.
“Larry Martin lives two very different lives, in two different worlds. In Book Three, his personal journey continues in what is now a 2023 PenCraft Book Award First Runner Up winner of ‘Realistic Dramatic Fiction.’ Additionally, Book Three: The Board Extraction was awarded a 2023 5-Star Book Review by Reader’s Favorite and by K.C. Finn.”
As 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 is 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 a nonstop series of events. And through it all, Larry remains highly tactical, metaphysical, calm, kind, and immensely brilliant. . .
About “The Other Shoes of Larry Martin” Award-Winning Series of Novels
******* Emerging Writer and Award-Winning Author Pavane Ravel tells a gripping and unforgettable story in this novel series, which reminds us of the gravity of each decision we make in life. This is a story of self-examination and growth. It is relevant for readers of all political beliefs and backgrounds.
“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 begins 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. During Larry’s turbulent fight for survival, he comes to the conclusion that he must undergo a drastic transformation to find peace and personal success. He resolves to make significant changes and become a completely different person.
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. With Larry 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, despite all his good fortune, this kind, talented, and giving young man is soon to face insidious lies, outrageous betrayal, and horrific danger…
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For immediate release: The author’s new book receives a warm literary welcome!
Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Fiction – Drama book “The Other Shoes of Larry Martin: Book Three: The Board Extraction” by Pavane Ravel, currently available athttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F9V6J885.
Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper-Collins and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
Reviewed By K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite
“The Board Extraction” is a work of fiction that falls within the political suspense drama, slice-of-life, and sociocultural writing subgenres. It is the third installment of the ongoing saga titled “The Other Shoes of Larry Martin,” which chronicles his life and personal journey.
The work is best suited for adult readers with its complex themes, and was penned by author Pavane Ravel. The author continues to deliver a thought-provoking and immersive narrative centered around the formerly indoctrinated Larry and his new liberal ethos in life. As the narrative unfolds, Larry Martin’s character evolves, and he grapples with the consequences of his decisions. The story goes beyond mere entertainment as it delves into self-examination, personal growth, and the weight of one’s choices. Author Pavane Ravel’s writing is adroitly beautiful, blending political and social issues with drama and romance together seamlessly into Larry’s ongoing life journey to find himself.
I was thrilled to be back in his world and see what happened next in his interpersonal relationships. This multifaceted installment offers new elements of romance, humor, and drama that play out in perfect balance against the more topical issues of political and business power plays. Larry’s unexpected detour into modeling was one of my favorite sections, as it’s always so relatable to see him be such a fish out of water.
What struck me most was how much this series resonates with readers from diverse backgrounds and beliefs because it’s Larry’s open-mindedness and sense of discovery that bonds us to his cause. It’s a reminder that our decisions, big or small, carry consequences and shape our paths, and the information we build those decisions on is never foolproof.
Overall, readers seeking a resonant series that encourages introspection and contemplation about our own choices need look no further than The Other Shoes of Larry Martin for everything they need. I’d particularly recommend The Board Extraction for a unique blend of entertainment and reflection, which offers valuable insights into life’s complexities.“
You can learn more about Pavane Ravel and “The Other Shoes of Larry Martin: Book Three: The Board Extraction” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-other-shoes-of-larry-martin/2, where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.
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Pavane has a great sense of humor and loves to engage and connect with readers. While the author resides and divides her time between Manhattan, NY, and Georgia. She welcomes readers’ thoughts and comments through her website and by connecting on social media.
