Uvi Poznansky's Blog, page 192
August 20, 2014
A canvas of lyrical prose
I am so delighted to find a new review for Apart From Love:
5.0 out of 5 stars A canvas of lyrical prose, August 14, 2014By Claude D. - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Apart From Love (Kindle Edition)
You are about to embark on a literary tour de force from the very first page.
The characters reminded me of living sculptures, with emotional edges chiseled by torment, compassion, dysfunction and most of all--as only an artistic author could depict--love. The story, told from the two main protagonists' point of views will take the reader on a journey of discovery into the depths of human souls and emotions.
The author is a wonderful storyteller and has painted for her readers a canvas of lyrical prose.
Written with brilliant insight and a masterful pen Ms. Poznansky's `Apart From Love' is delightfully crafted and keeps one riveted until the very end. Many of the scenes will stay in the reader's mind long after the last page.
Highly recommended!
5.0 out of 5 stars A canvas of lyrical prose, August 14, 2014By Claude D. - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: Apart From Love (Kindle Edition)
You are about to embark on a literary tour de force from the very first page.The characters reminded me of living sculptures, with emotional edges chiseled by torment, compassion, dysfunction and most of all--as only an artistic author could depict--love. The story, told from the two main protagonists' point of views will take the reader on a journey of discovery into the depths of human souls and emotions.
The author is a wonderful storyteller and has painted for her readers a canvas of lyrical prose.
Written with brilliant insight and a masterful pen Ms. Poznansky's `Apart From Love' is delightfully crafted and keeps one riveted until the very end. Many of the scenes will stay in the reader's mind long after the last page.
Highly recommended!
August 19, 2014
My story 'Even One Mark' has been selected
My flash fiction story has been selected today to appear on Flurries of Words blog! And they have selected a lovely image of a doorknob to accompany it, because of this passage:
It would have been so much easier to write from a point of view other than herself. Perhaps the point of view of some inanimate object. A doorknob. It would be simple to pretend to be—no, to become one. The notion of being a doorknob—of it seeing her as she was, surrounded by her children, it seeing each one of her children as they grew up, crossing the threshold, coming in and out over the course of a lifetime—that notion somehow appealed to her.
To read in in full click HERE
It would have been so much easier to write from a point of view other than herself. Perhaps the point of view of some inanimate object. A doorknob. It would be simple to pretend to be—no, to become one. The notion of being a doorknob—of it seeing her as she was, surrounded by her children, it seeing each one of her children as they grew up, crossing the threshold, coming in and out over the course of a lifetime—that notion somehow appealed to her.
To read in in full click HERE
Rise to Power a wonderful concept of the story of David
A short while ago, I invited readers and listeners to Hop upon a train of stories, and learn about my new series, The David Chronicles. As a prize, I opened my travel suitcase, and offered my book, Rise to Power, to the lucky winner. Her name is Charlene Zall Capodice, and I am so thrilled that she enjoyed taking that journey with me, and discovering my work. Here is her lovely review, written from the heart:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rise to Power a wonderful concept of the story of David, August 18, 2014By charlene - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Rise to Power (The David Chronicles Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
Rise to Power chronicles David's rise from obscurity to the throne. The Biblical story is all here, but Uvi Posnznsky gives us a look behind to the human beings who lived and created them. Uvi paints a picture with here artistic ability into the story and the characters are so vivid.This is a compelling book that gives a different view of a Biblical story and you won't be able to put the book down. I highly recommend this book and I am really looking forward to reading her next book, A Peek At Bathsheba. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to read Uvi Posnznsky's books.
5.0 out of 5 stars Rise to Power a wonderful concept of the story of David, August 18, 2014By charlene - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Rise to Power (The David Chronicles Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
Rise to Power chronicles David's rise from obscurity to the throne. The Biblical story is all here, but Uvi Posnznsky gives us a look behind to the human beings who lived and created them. Uvi paints a picture with here artistic ability into the story and the characters are so vivid.This is a compelling book that gives a different view of a Biblical story and you won't be able to put the book down. I highly recommend this book and I am really looking forward to reading her next book, A Peek At Bathsheba. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to read Uvi Posnznsky's books.
August 18, 2014
Is it still me?
Don’t open your eyes
Try not to see
Things are no longer
Where things ought to be
That voice—is it her?
Behind a closed door
She calls you a stranger
Your mother no more
Breathe through the moment
Turn, turn your eyes
The past you imagined
Was all lies, lies, lies
Things are no longer
Where things ought to be
Who is this stranger
Is it still me?
★ Love poetry? Get this book ★
Home
★ Audio ★ Ebook ★ Print ★"The book overflows with some of the most eloquent poetic moments in print"
Try not to see
Things are no longer
Where things ought to be
That voice—is it her?
Behind a closed door
She calls you a stranger
Your mother no more
Breathe through the moment
Turn, turn your eyes
The past you imagined
Was all lies, lies, lies
Things are no longer
Where things ought to be
Who is this stranger
Is it still me?
★ Love poetry? Get this book ★
Home
★ Audio ★ Ebook ★ Print ★"The book overflows with some of the most eloquent poetic moments in print"
Insightful and engaging!
Lovely new review for A Peek at Bathsheba:
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and engaging!, August 17, 2014By Warrior Princess (Karmoy, Norway) - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
An enjoyable and thought-provoking book! Uvi Poznansky makes the story of King David accessible and interesting. King David is very much a human being before he is King and, like all people, he has human struggles and emotions, eternal and ever-lasting.
While Uvi Poznansky’s book clearly stems from her extensive knowledge of the biblical story, research, and art history (she’s an artist herself, too!), this book is a work of fiction, written in a contemporary voice that makes it much easier for today’s readers to relate to the story and to King David.
As in her other books, her descriptions in “A Peek at Bathsheba” are beautiful, vivid, majestic and poetic. The book is a work of art but it is also an engaging story – what a treat! I love Uvi Poznansky’s subtle humor and insightful commentaries. I’m curious to see how the change in Bathsheba that is beginning in this book will play out in the next book in the David Chronicles series. Five stars!
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and engaging!, August 17, 2014By Warrior Princess (Karmoy, Norway) - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
An enjoyable and thought-provoking book! Uvi Poznansky makes the story of King David accessible and interesting. King David is very much a human being before he is King and, like all people, he has human struggles and emotions, eternal and ever-lasting.While Uvi Poznansky’s book clearly stems from her extensive knowledge of the biblical story, research, and art history (she’s an artist herself, too!), this book is a work of fiction, written in a contemporary voice that makes it much easier for today’s readers to relate to the story and to King David.
As in her other books, her descriptions in “A Peek at Bathsheba” are beautiful, vivid, majestic and poetic. The book is a work of art but it is also an engaging story – what a treat! I love Uvi Poznansky’s subtle humor and insightful commentaries. I’m curious to see how the change in Bathsheba that is beginning in this book will play out in the next book in the David Chronicles series. Five stars!
August 17, 2014
Like David, we become peeping Tom's
Dan Strawn is the author of Isaac's Gun, Body of Work, and Breakfast at Blair's, Lame Bird's Legacy, and Black Wolf's Return. I am truly honored that he posted this thoughtful review for A Peek at Bathsheba:
5.0 out of 5 stars Like David, we become peeping Tom's, August 17, 2014By Dan Strawn - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
From the outset, Uvi Poznansky lets her readers know her's is a new take on an old story—the cover reveals a Bathsheba ripe in her feminine appeal, yet at the same time devoid of a temptress's traits. Uvi lets us see her as David first saw her: just a woman, entering her bath. Like David, we become peeping Tom's, violating her privacy, taken by her innocence.
Why should the text that follows surprise us: a told-in-his-own-voice story of David, his rise to power, and his subsequent downfall? The tale, like the picture, gives us pause, causes us to retreat to more comfortable renditions, in my case the King James version, to verify the accuracy of Uvi's telling of watershed moments in David's life, only to find she's spot on.
Believe it is a God story, a chronicle of a great culture, or mere fairytale worthy of literary consideration. It won't matter, Uvi's telling satisfies all of these versions. Her telling of it in David's voice, mixed with modern language, and modern idioms (“ … a war to end all wars … .” combine to give it new insights, new appreciations for that tarnished hero of old.
5.0 out of 5 stars Like David, we become peeping Tom's, August 17, 2014By Dan Strawn - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
From the outset, Uvi Poznansky lets her readers know her's is a new take on an old story—the cover reveals a Bathsheba ripe in her feminine appeal, yet at the same time devoid of a temptress's traits. Uvi lets us see her as David first saw her: just a woman, entering her bath. Like David, we become peeping Tom's, violating her privacy, taken by her innocence.Why should the text that follows surprise us: a told-in-his-own-voice story of David, his rise to power, and his subsequent downfall? The tale, like the picture, gives us pause, causes us to retreat to more comfortable renditions, in my case the King James version, to verify the accuracy of Uvi's telling of watershed moments in David's life, only to find she's spot on.
Believe it is a God story, a chronicle of a great culture, or mere fairytale worthy of literary consideration. It won't matter, Uvi's telling satisfies all of these versions. Her telling of it in David's voice, mixed with modern language, and modern idioms (“ … a war to end all wars … .” combine to give it new insights, new appreciations for that tarnished hero of old.
August 16, 2014
#Kindle #Countdown #Deal: Get HOME!
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Love the music of words? Get HOME !
Book Description:
Home. A simple word; a loaded one. You can say it in a whisper; you can say it in a cry. Expressed in the voices of father and daughter, you can hear a visceral longing for an ideal place, a place never to be found again.
Imagine the shock, imagine the sadness when a daughter discovers her father’s work, the poetry he had never shared with anyone during the last two decades of his life. Six years after that moment of discovery, which happened in her childhood home while mourning for his passing, Uvi Poznansky presents a tender tribute: a collection of poems and prose, half of which is written by her, and half—by her father, the author, poet and artist Zeev Kachel. She has been translating his poems for nearly a year, with careful attention to rhyme and rhythm, in an effort to remain faithful to the spirit of his words.
Zeev’s writing is always autobiographical in nature; you can view it as an ongoing diary of his life. Uvi’s writing is rarely so, especially when it comes to her prose. She is a storyteller who delights in conjuring up various figments of her imagination, and fleshing them out on paper. She sees herself chasing her characters with a pen, in an attempt to see the world from their point of view, and to capture their voices. But in some of her poems, she offers you a rare glimpse into her most guarded, intensely private moments, yearning for Home.US: August 16 8:00am PSTPrice discounted to $0.99
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UK:August 16 8:00am GMTPrice discounted to £0.99
August 19 4:00pm GMT
Promotional price increases to
£1.99
August 23 12:00am GMT
Price returns to original list price of
£2.99
Love the music of words? Get HOME !
Book Description:
Home. A simple word; a loaded one. You can say it in a whisper; you can say it in a cry. Expressed in the voices of father and daughter, you can hear a visceral longing for an ideal place, a place never to be found again.
Imagine the shock, imagine the sadness when a daughter discovers her father’s work, the poetry he had never shared with anyone during the last two decades of his life. Six years after that moment of discovery, which happened in her childhood home while mourning for his passing, Uvi Poznansky presents a tender tribute: a collection of poems and prose, half of which is written by her, and half—by her father, the author, poet and artist Zeev Kachel. She has been translating his poems for nearly a year, with careful attention to rhyme and rhythm, in an effort to remain faithful to the spirit of his words.
Zeev’s writing is always autobiographical in nature; you can view it as an ongoing diary of his life. Uvi’s writing is rarely so, especially when it comes to her prose. She is a storyteller who delights in conjuring up various figments of her imagination, and fleshing them out on paper. She sees herself chasing her characters with a pen, in an attempt to see the world from their point of view, and to capture their voices. But in some of her poems, she offers you a rare glimpse into her most guarded, intensely private moments, yearning for Home.US: August 16 8:00am PSTPrice discounted to $0.99
August 18 12:00am PSTPromotional price increases to $1.99
August 19 4:00pm PSTPromotional price increases to $2.99
August 21 8:00am PSTPromotional price increases to $3.99
August 23 12:00am PSTPrice returns to original list price of $4.99
UK:August 16 8:00am GMTPrice discounted to £0.99
August 19 4:00pm GMT
Promotional price increases to
£1.99
August 23 12:00am GMT
Price returns to original list price of
£2.99
August 15, 2014
#sale: Home
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★ Just today, my book is on sale ★ Home $1.99 (regular price $4.99)
★ Just today, my book is on sale ★ Home $1.99 (regular price $4.99)
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#99cents #sale: Home and A Peek at Bathsheba
It's a rush, don't break a heel!The price is slashed, each book--a steal!
★ Just today, two of my books are on sale ★ Home $0.99 (regular price $4.99) A Peek at Bathsheba $0.99 (regular price $5.99)
★ Just today, two of my books are on sale ★ Home $0.99 (regular price $4.99) A Peek at Bathsheba $0.99 (regular price $5.99)
