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T.E.D.D.I.E. B.E.A.R. In S.P.A.C.E.
Soft Sci-fi Adventure
T.E.D.D.I.E. stood for Trusted- Educated-Deferential-Dedicated-Inspirational-Extrapolator and B.E.A.R. stood for Bearing-Extreme-Apprehension-and Rage. As ship’s psychiatrist, Felix was used to spending more time with the overwhelmed loners in the crew rather than the top-flighters on the Bridge. But this mission was different. From his borrowed captain’s chair to his insides being shredded, he’d have to prove his right to wear the ears.
T.E.D.D.I.E. stood for Trusted- Educated-Deferential-Dedicated-Inspirational-Extrapolator and B.E.A.R. stood for Bearing-Extreme-Apprehension-and Rage. As ship’s psychiatrist, Felix was used to spending more time with the overwhelmed loners in the crew rather than the top-flighters on the Bridge. But this mission was different. From his borrowed captain’s chair to his insides being shredded, he’d have to prove his right to wear the ears.
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2020
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About the author
Victoria Bastedo
32 books17 followersI, Victoria Bastedo, acknowledge the Most High God. He is the One Who gave me the gift of writing. The Father, Jesus His son, and the Holy Spirit. God Almighty is the One I serve, and I am thankful for all of His gifts. Amen
I was born in Kansas City, Mo, in the very early sixties. Called the City of Fountains, one of my favorite memories is when my mom took us kids to play in one of the fountains. We climbed on the horses. Stood on the spewing nozzles. Threw in pennies and dived for them again with our eyes closed. But while my siblings tried to invent crazy near-dangerous fountain feats, I played to the side, my mind busy. I was inventing an adventure, with some high fantasy elements. The journey to becoming a writer has been a fun one for me. God blessed me with an active imagination characterized by the glazed-over-fogged look on my face. I'm a Christian, a wife, and a mother of six and now a proud grandmother.
Kirkus said of my book, Mini-Droids and Tea: "Bastedo (The Time Mechanic, 2018, etc.) generously packs this short, delightfully eccentric novel with drama: Penelope’s tea shop just barely makes ends meet, and she’s doggedly pursued by a creepy stalker who won’t take no for an answer. And Colepepper suspects he’s under surveillance, potentially by a business rival, and that his ever popular devices have been “hijacked.” The author’s story is artfully outlandish—somehow both deeply implausible but also entirely authentic. The quirky plot almost reads like a comic fairy tale—even the names of the two protagonists have a cartoonlike character to them. Bastedo achieves a comic lightheartedness that rises above simple frivolity—Penelope in particular is a complex, layered character, both fiercely independent and earnestly vulnerable. The result is a charmingly readable effort, humorous and tender.
A sweet, spirited tale of love rediscovered."
Here's a recent praise quote of my Young Adult Fantasy, Roots Entwine. (Self-Publishing Review):
'Roots Entwine by Victoria Bastedo is an entertaining and heartfelt young adult fantasy adventure. Young adult fantasy adventure novels, when done well, make for exciting reading. But the good ones offer more. Roots Entwine does just that.
The driver of this story is the plot. Bastedo provides enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. As the excitement builds, the reader starts to realize that not everything is as it seems. The major twist at the end leaves hope that the story isn’t over. Could a sequel be in the works?
Roots Entwine is packed with action that will keep the reader’s interest. Young adult readers will cheer for the boy who’d remained hidden for most of his life to finally find his way.'
I was born in Kansas City, Mo, in the very early sixties. Called the City of Fountains, one of my favorite memories is when my mom took us kids to play in one of the fountains. We climbed on the horses. Stood on the spewing nozzles. Threw in pennies and dived for them again with our eyes closed. But while my siblings tried to invent crazy near-dangerous fountain feats, I played to the side, my mind busy. I was inventing an adventure, with some high fantasy elements. The journey to becoming a writer has been a fun one for me. God blessed me with an active imagination characterized by the glazed-over-fogged look on my face. I'm a Christian, a wife, and a mother of six and now a proud grandmother.
Kirkus said of my book, Mini-Droids and Tea: "Bastedo (The Time Mechanic, 2018, etc.) generously packs this short, delightfully eccentric novel with drama: Penelope’s tea shop just barely makes ends meet, and she’s doggedly pursued by a creepy stalker who won’t take no for an answer. And Colepepper suspects he’s under surveillance, potentially by a business rival, and that his ever popular devices have been “hijacked.” The author’s story is artfully outlandish—somehow both deeply implausible but also entirely authentic. The quirky plot almost reads like a comic fairy tale—even the names of the two protagonists have a cartoonlike character to them. Bastedo achieves a comic lightheartedness that rises above simple frivolity—Penelope in particular is a complex, layered character, both fiercely independent and earnestly vulnerable. The result is a charmingly readable effort, humorous and tender.
A sweet, spirited tale of love rediscovered."
Here's a recent praise quote of my Young Adult Fantasy, Roots Entwine. (Self-Publishing Review):
'Roots Entwine by Victoria Bastedo is an entertaining and heartfelt young adult fantasy adventure. Young adult fantasy adventure novels, when done well, make for exciting reading. But the good ones offer more. Roots Entwine does just that.
The driver of this story is the plot. Bastedo provides enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. As the excitement builds, the reader starts to realize that not everything is as it seems. The major twist at the end leaves hope that the story isn’t over. Could a sequel be in the works?
Roots Entwine is packed with action that will keep the reader’s interest. Young adult readers will cheer for the boy who’d remained hidden for most of his life to finally find his way.'
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December 14, 2020
Rating: 3.5/5.0
This story is like Winnie the Pooh meets Star Trek. Felix is a strong enough character to carry the story by himself.
Read full review in the 2020 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.
This story is like Winnie the Pooh meets Star Trek. Felix is a strong enough character to carry the story by himself.
Read full review in the 2020 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.
September 10, 2020
What a wonderful book!
I’ve read thousands of books in my life. This one is in the top 5% of both science fiction and romance. I really really enjoyed it. It was extremely well written, and the story flowed better then many of this genre I’ve read.
Very well done!
I’ve read thousands of books in my life. This one is in the top 5% of both science fiction and romance. I really really enjoyed it. It was extremely well written, and the story flowed better then many of this genre I’ve read.
Very well done!
June 2, 2021
Good SciFi
I was captivated by this story,one of my new favorites by this author! Here is scifi that is creative, fun, and filled with a character driven plot. Recommended for readers looking for a fresh take on the genre, and anyone looking for a good adventure story with relatable characters.
I was captivated by this story,one of my new favorites by this author! Here is scifi that is creative, fun, and filled with a character driven plot. Recommended for readers looking for a fresh take on the genre, and anyone looking for a good adventure story with relatable characters.
March 22, 2021
This is not a fluff book
I purchased this free book and then it sat in my Kindle "to be read" list. After time, I forgot the story line. Then time after time I passed over the title thinking this was a silly fluff book.
Now I see that this is a well thought out sci-fi tale where the author created a new world with unique energy and a villain to match. While a Teddie Bear seems silly, it is appropriate to the story line being both humor, romance and courage.
Very Entertaining!
I purchased this free book and then it sat in my Kindle "to be read" list. After time, I forgot the story line. Then time after time I passed over the title thinking this was a silly fluff book.
Now I see that this is a well thought out sci-fi tale where the author created a new world with unique energy and a villain to match. While a Teddie Bear seems silly, it is appropriate to the story line being both humor, romance and courage.
Very Entertaining!
May 13, 2022
Loved the characters
Enjoyed the story. Manly men and womanly women are a little too over played but they are likeable characters. Good villain as well.
Enjoyed the story. Manly men and womanly women are a little too over played but they are likeable characters. Good villain as well.
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