TARA AND THE EARTH GIRL
Fiction
Young Adult
Tara is happily delivering heart–wish messages from Segwin, the head sorcerer of the Faerie Realm, when she learns about the evil that awaits her and her team of helpers––the faeries, elementals, and elves. The Insorrents, an enchanted group of boars that appear as dogs, swoop in and capture or kill their prey. Segwin has seen their plans through his magic mirror. Now the carefree days have changed into fear and dread. At fifteen, Tara had been sent to the Faerie Realm, just like other girls before her. She would remain there being of service for one hundred years. Luckily, when she returns to Mu, her home, she and everyone else would only be one year older. After doing this rewarding work for five years, Tara is overjoyed when suddenly a girl appears exiled from earth, and their relationship grows just as the danger becomes all too present. Some malevolent energy haunts Tara as she walks in the dark forest, delivering her messages. Finding out that the presence is Monomer, the wicked wizard who is responsible for creating the Insorrents and possibly other evil entities, is too much to bear. Tara is faced with challenges beyond her imagination. Would the Insorrents capture the team, putting an end to the heart–wish service? Does Tara have the strength and creativity it will take to continue this work, or will she succumb to her fears?
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About Lorraine Castro
Lorraine Castro has spent most of her working life raising awareness and creating interventions of child abuse and neglect. Currently in a marriage and family therapy private practice, the author offers traditional therapy as well as energetic healing through modalities such as sacred soul alignments and energetic allergy healing. She has always had a fascination with the unseen faerie world and believes that the faeries are constantly letting their presence be known.
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Inspiration for TARA AND THE EARTH GIRL
My daughter brought a drawing of Frumply and Tidwith to me and said "They want you to write a book about them. Those two characters are the inspiration. They helped me write the book.
Reviews for TARA AND THE EARTH GIRL
I really enjoyed reading this book. It's easy to read because the story is so fast moving and captivating. I found the realm of Faerie and the dark forest described so well; I got lost in that world. The story is humorous (I chuckled throughout the story) and enjoyed the adventures that the characters had and how they used a heart-centered attitude in all things. I thought the book was a unique depiction of the tests we all face challenging us to grow and learn. I realized that this was a book everyone needs to read. Not only is it funny and full of amazing adventure but it speaks to many of us looking for answers to questions about life and choices me have to make to grow and evolve. I enjoyed the characters’ personalities and the predicaments in which they found themselves. The lessons the book teaches are ones we all need to be reminded of: truth, service, loyalty, respect for all living things and love. Read it – you will love it!
This is a fantasy story with many real life messages of love, giving, and receiving. It brings together different characters from different backgrounds and worlds and realms that work in unity for the good of others. Jillian is from planet earth sent to Orion for 10 years as punishment for having the ability to heal, which was not allowed on Earth as it could diminish the political power. Tara was also sent to Orion for 100 years. She is from the planet Mu. Time is different there. Tara was to serve the planet as this was how her planet worked. Tara has magical abilities. Including abilities she does not know of. Jillian and Tara find each other on this new planet and are able to work together as they carry out missions to help those in need. It is a very fun read that has adventure, wizards, fairies, and many other characters. I'm sure it will hold the attention of a young person as well as adults and will bring to all the recognition of the power of love.
When Tara begins to fulfill her work for her community, she learns she must be willing to step outside her comfort zone and trust. In doing so, she finds friendship and flowering understanding of the relationship between the elements around her and the knowing inside her. It is a heart filling adventure with magical results for Tara and infused for the reader! I love this book!
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