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Lisa Landtroop was born in Iowa, but has an intense love for the time she spent in Florida as a child. Disney World holds special memories for her that span over forty years. Known most fiercely as a mom, wife, friend, and grandma, Lisa works tirelessly to spread the message that Life's Too Short! Having known the tragedy of losing a step-son, she knows first-hand that there are no second chances and that now is the time to take life by the reins, while time is still on your side. Lisa implores you to stop saving all of your special moments for someday, because someday doesn't exist on the calendar. Make the most of today, by living more intentionally, slaying the time thieves in your life, and focusing more on what really matters most to you. Because Life's Too Short not to!
Check out the What About Today?! podcast on iTunes or at her site Do Stuff You Love {dot} com.
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Easy Does It is book one of the Haurenthian Chronicles, a young adult fantasy/science fiction series written by Lisa Landtroop. Sara and Brandon have been best friends since they were little kids. They’re both in college now. Brandon’s a rich kid and never had to work very hard for anything, unlike Sara who’s driven and a bit ambitious. Brandon’s somewhat lackadaisical attitude to life changes pretty drastically when he becomes a lab partner with Leo in their physics class. Leo seems to know everything about science, quantum physics and just about anything else. Suddenly Brandon is enjoying studying science, and he even takes part in a science fair. Sara and Brandon are having their usual pre-class early morning cup of coffee, when Brandon receives a special message from Leo. In it, Leo says that it’s imperative that Brandon meet him immediately at the library in the cookbooks section and to be sure to bring Sara along.
Lisa Landtroop’s young adult fantasy/science fiction novel, Easy Does It, is entertaining and exciting. Leo is from another planet, and his star-hopper is disguised as a 1970s love van, complete with orange shag carpeting. Leo, Brandon and Sara are great characters to pal around with. They’re irreverent and funny, but they also become intrepid space explorers who answer Leo’s call. After all, the future of planet Earth is in their hands. Landtroop’s writing is breezy and fast-paced, and I quickly got involved in this deliciously different science fiction tale. I enjoyed watching the verbal sparring of the three friends as they explore alien planets and fight the evil Moogay invaders. I’m looking forward to the next book in The Haurenthian Chronicles. Easy Does It is a lot of fun, and it’s highly recommended.
