Israel Quick Pic Tour

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After gathering our bags at the airport, we walked into Tel-Aviv’s sunny day and met Hedva, our guide. Her name means “joy,” and she most certainly lived up to that name! Dubi was our bus driver, and his name means “teddy bear” in Hebrew. These two IMMEDIATELY settled deeply into our hearts. …And our touring began!           …

New Project Proposals

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Isaiah: Prophet of Intrigue Series Book #1: Isaiah’s Daughter Three POVs: Isaiah – prophet of Yahweh, relative of Judah’s kings. Aya – prophet’s wife, prophetess, mother. Hephzibah – orphan girl, captive, adopted daughter of Isaiah, wife of a king. Synopsis As the nephew of King Uzziah, Isaiah has battled the perception of royal entitlement since childhood. He grew into manhood …

3 Must-See Book Sites in Israel 2020

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When I’m excited, I tend to expel this incredibly high-pitched squeal. You may have heard it in your backyard. My husband swears it could shatter glass and begs me to stop—with a great big smile on his face. Returning to Israel after a 20-year wait makes me squeal! And to celebrate my tenth book while we’re there? Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! But let’s …

Another Contract

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An audiobook contract is completely separate from a print contract, so for the audiobook format of Of Fire and Lions and Isaiah’s Legacy, I worked with Penguin Random House Audio, my (book) publisher’s parent company. I heard from the audio producer right away. Incredibly professional and friendly, he asked about the tone of my book and the number of narrators …

Newsletter Survey Results

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Overall, your comments were so encouraging, and what we heard most was: We like it; don’t change too much! Was it because only the folks who like the newsletter answered the survey? LOL! Or maybe—and I hope this is it—you really enjoy what you read. Let me report the actual numbers before I share the decisions I’ve made with the …