Israel’s Best Moments

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I’ve had lots of folks ask, “What was your favorite part of the recent Israel tour?” It’s almost like asking me to choose which daughter I love most! LOL! But I’ll try to describe some of my most meaningful moments. Honestly, several of them came as complete surprises! Why surprising? I thought I knew the two places that would make …

COVID-19 “Shock” Absorbers

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It’s been only a month since we left for Israel, and it’s downright shocking to think about all that’s changed in thirty days! My hubby, as headmaster of a small Christian school in North Carolina, has used the word **SHOCK** as a template to help parents and teachers think differently about the COVID-19 crisis, and I thought it was really helpful. …

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 …