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Research from Pergamon: the Trajaneum

Inspiration for The Healer’s Daughters, Goodreads giveaway running now until March 1st.

“Restoration work on the Trajaneum at Pergamon in 1992. The re-erected northeast corner of the temple with details of craftsmanship.” The book is typeset in both Turkish and English. Images from Pergamon: A Hellenistic Capital in Anatolia by Felix Pirson and Andreas Scholl.

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Pergamon: A Hellenistic Capital in Anatolia

Pergamon: A Hellenistic Capital in Anatolia was an invaluable resource when researching The Healer’s Daughters. Many thanks to Felix Pirson and Andreas Scholl. I’ll be posting photos of the book to give an idea of the awe-inspiring setting that is this ancient city. Remember, the Goodreads giveaway for The Healer’s Daughters is running now until March 1st.

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Off the Shelf with Yvonne Wolf

My recent conversation with Yvonne Wolf is now on YouTube.

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And remember, the Goodreads giveaway for The Healer’s Daughters runs until March 1st.

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KINDLE GIVEAWAY: The Healer’s Daughters

The Kindle giveaway begins today! Enter to win one of 100 free copies of The Healer’s Daughters. Thank you to Goodreads for making this happen.

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Kindle giveaway on Goodreads

Starting Saturday, February 1, you can enter for a chance to win one of 100 free Kindle copies of The Healer’s Daughters. Visit on Saturday when the giveaway is live. And spread the word!

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Looking to connect with local book clubs

Photo courtesy of Rhonda Holcomb, The Glencoe Anchor.

One of my favorite ways to respond to readers is by meeting with book clubs. I have three scheduled soon (one this Wednesday), and I’m eager to discover more. Do you know any book clubs looking to chat with a local author? Please let me know.

Manhattan Book Review gives five stars to The Healer’s Daughters

[image error]“At its heart, The Healer’s Daughters by Jay Amberg is a story of the healing, necessary power of female relationships and the strength women possess alone and in groups. I was not expecting to discover this theme when I began reading but was beyond satisfied with the direction the author took the story and the sense of hope at the conclusion.”

It’s so nice when a reviewer really gets it. Many thanks to Tamara Benson at Manhattan Book Review. Read the full review here.

“Local author takes readers on a journey…”

I received an excellent write-up in The Glencoe Anchor. Thanks to Hilary Anderson and everyone that attended the event.

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Reading at the Glencoe Public Library

On Tuesday, January 14, I will be reading at the Glencoe Public Library. Copies of The Healer’s Daughters will be available. The event begins at 7:30 pm; more information can be found here. I hope to see you there.

After Hours with Rick Kogan

This Sunday, January 12, I will be appearing live on After Hours with Rick Kogan, WGN Radio 720. More information can be found here. I hope you’ll listen in.