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July 11, 2014
Radio chat with Bennet Pomeranz
Here is my conversation at the wonderful Arts and Media radio show Anything Goes, with the great host: Bennet Pomeranz. He asked great questions, some of which readers and listeners had asked him about my work. I was elated to hear that he read my books, and to hear his impressions about them.
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July 10, 2014
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Against the backdrop of wars, raging within the land and without, David is growing into the mantle of leadership. Between his anointment as a tribal king and his anointment as the king of all of Israel, he uses wisdom, cunning, and his own understanding of the forces of history, aiming for high ideals: stopping the bloodshed, uniting the nation, and bringing about healing and peace.
But then, having reached his peak, David falters. He makes a serious error that threatens to undo his political success, and cost him not only the adoration of his people—but also the sense of being sustained by a divine power. That error is the most torrid tale of passion ever told: his deliciously forbidden love for Bathsheba, followed by his attempt to cover up the ensuing scandal by sending her husband—who serves him faithfully in his army—to his death.
This is volume II of the trilogy The David Chronicles, told candidly by the king himself. David uses modern language, indicating that this is no fairytale. Rather, it is a story that is happening here and now. Listen to his voice as he undergoes a profound change, realizing the magnitude of his sin, and the curse looming over his entire future.
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Book Description
In this unique collection, Uvi Poznansky brings together diverse tales, laden with shades of mystery. There are four of them: I Am What I Am; I, Woman; The Hollow; and The One Who Never Leaves. Here, you will come into a dark, strange world, a hyper-reality where nearly everything is firmly rooted in the familiar—except for some quirky detail that twists the yarn, and takes it for a spin in an unexpected direction.
This is the reality you will see through the eyes of a ghost of a woman, trying to reclaim her name by appealing to the devil; the eyes of a clay figure of a woman, about to be fired in the kiln, longing for her Creator; the eyes of a woman in the midst of a free fall, about to become a ghost; and the eyes of a feline creature with cracked fangs, trying in vain to resign herself, by hook and by crook, to being locked. These characters explore their identity, and challenge their fate.
Inspired by her art, by quotes from literature and the bible, and by the author’s professional career, these tales come from different times and places. Yet all of them share one thing in common: an unusual mind, one that is twisted. So prepare yourself: keep the lights on.
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Book Description
In this unique collection, Uvi Poznansky brings together diverse tales, laden with shades of mystery. There are four of them: I Am What I Am; I, Woman; The Hollow; and The One Who Never Leaves. Here, you will come into a dark, strange world, a hyper-reality where nearly everything is firmly rooted in the familiar—except for some quirky detail that twists the yarn, and takes it for a spin in an unexpected direction.
This is the reality you will see through the eyes of a ghost of a woman, trying to reclaim her name by appealing to the devil; the eyes of a clay figure of a woman, about to be fired in the kiln, longing for her Creator; the eyes of a woman in the midst of a free fall, about to become a ghost; and the eyes of a feline creature with cracked fangs, trying in vain to resign herself, by hook and by crook, to being locked. These characters explore their identity, and challenge their fate.
Inspired by her art, by quotes from literature and the bible, and by the author’s professional career, these tales come from different times and places. Yet all of them share one thing in common: an unusual mind, one that is twisted. So prepare yourself: keep the lights on.
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July 12 1:00pm PSTPromotional price increases to $1.99
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I am no Moses!
Wanda "Panda" Hartzenberg is a top rated reviewer, and the author of a new book, The Struggle of Me. She ranks #11 best reviewers , #1 top reviewers on Goodreads. So I am deeply honored that she posted this review for my novel A Peek at Bathsheba:
4.0 out of 5 stars I am no Moses!, July 10, 2014By Wanda "Wandah Panda" (Pretoria, South Africa) - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
Again the author brings us a Biblical story with flesh, humour and pain. Absolute power corrupts absolutely and David, in this book confesses his own frailty and absolute humane state of being by referring to his own prowess with woman, his way with words, his absolute awesomeness. And then he fails. He makes a human mistake and has to learn to live with the death of a new borne as but one consequence... Like David says, he is no Moses!
I love the humour and found this book less packed with pregnant prose than the first in the series. It is still, an exceptional read!
WaAr
4.0 out of 5 stars I am no Moses!, July 10, 2014By Wanda "Wandah Panda" (Pretoria, South Africa) - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
Again the author brings us a Biblical story with flesh, humour and pain. Absolute power corrupts absolutely and David, in this book confesses his own frailty and absolute humane state of being by referring to his own prowess with woman, his way with words, his absolute awesomeness. And then he fails. He makes a human mistake and has to learn to live with the death of a new borne as but one consequence... Like David says, he is no Moses!I love the humour and found this book less packed with pregnant prose than the first in the series. It is still, an exceptional read!
WaAr
July 9, 2014
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This is the moment when the truth comes to me, clear and naked
In my novel Apart From Love, Ben refuses, for the longest time, to give up on his mother, who has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. But in the later part of the novel he is finally facing the moment of truth:
And this, this is the moment when the truth comes to me, clear and naked in its full ugliness, and I cannot deny it, cannot ignore the horrific meaning of what she who used to be my mother does next:Sensing a presence next to her, she stirs back, as if by instinct, and for a split second smacks her lips. He may think this is a sign, perhaps of gratitude. I can see the sudden relief, the surprise in his smile. His eyes start closing, as if in anticipation of a kiss. And then, then she opens her mouth, like some animal—a lizard comes to mind—hungry for its prey. She stays there, seemingly lazy, utterly motionless, jaws dropped, chin hanging, waiting for her feed. Waiting, waiting, waiting for more. Waiting without a word. Waiting with a need that can no longer find its satisfaction, the need of a body, an empty shell of a body whose mind has finally left it. Waiting, because mom will never be able to give.At once I let go of the double doors so they swing, and come to a close. And I turn, and I run, run out of that place as fast as I can, so as not feel her eyes, looking at me without taking me in. I am still running. I have to, because I find myself held still in that moment, when the truth has come to me, damn it. Who can be so brazen as to deny it, and who wants to take a second look.
In this charcoal sketch you can see how I study the features of the face at the moment of shock, when in a flash, you are facing that which you would not face before. A moment of truth can be a personal one, which you experience in private, or a communal one. Which is why I used this sketch also in my large oil painting, Earthquake.
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And this, this is the moment when the truth comes to me, clear and naked in its full ugliness, and I cannot deny it, cannot ignore the horrific meaning of what she who used to be my mother does next:Sensing a presence next to her, she stirs back, as if by instinct, and for a split second smacks her lips. He may think this is a sign, perhaps of gratitude. I can see the sudden relief, the surprise in his smile. His eyes start closing, as if in anticipation of a kiss. And then, then she opens her mouth, like some animal—a lizard comes to mind—hungry for its prey. She stays there, seemingly lazy, utterly motionless, jaws dropped, chin hanging, waiting for her feed. Waiting, waiting, waiting for more. Waiting without a word. Waiting with a need that can no longer find its satisfaction, the need of a body, an empty shell of a body whose mind has finally left it. Waiting, because mom will never be able to give.At once I let go of the double doors so they swing, and come to a close. And I turn, and I run, run out of that place as fast as I can, so as not feel her eyes, looking at me without taking me in. I am still running. I have to, because I find myself held still in that moment, when the truth has come to me, damn it. Who can be so brazen as to deny it, and who wants to take a second look.
In this charcoal sketch you can see how I study the features of the face at the moment of shock, when in a flash, you are facing that which you would not face before. A moment of truth can be a personal one, which you experience in private, or a communal one. Which is why I used this sketch also in my large oil painting, Earthquake.
★ Love reading? Get this book★Apart From Love★ Audio ★ Ebook ★ Print ★ "A feast for the armchair psychologist. Reveals insights that can touch and frighten each of us"
July 8, 2014
A brilliant portrayal of King David’s reactions and thoughts on the events that shape his story
Christian Ashley is an author of Historical Romance, Paranormal Fiction, and Erotic Fantasy. You may have seen some of her books: Rose of Gwynedd, In Daddy's Arms, and Dignity. I am thrilled that she posted a great, in-depth review for my book, A Peek at Bathsheba:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant portrayal of King David’s reactions and thoughts on the events that shape his story, July 8, 2014By Christian AshleyVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
As in Poznansky’s novel ‘Rise to Power’ the second book of ‘The David Chronicles’ trilogy titled ‘A Peek at Bathsheba’ begins with a prologue where King David is old and ill and ends with an epilogue leading to the next part of his story. The prologue of ‘A Peek at Bathsheba’ begins right where it left off in the epilogue of ‘A Rise to Power’. It would seem that ‘A Peek at Bathsheba’s’ prologue might be a bit confusing and may not be as well appreciated if the reader had not read ‘Rise to Power’ first.
From the powerful prologue of ‘A Peek at Bathsheba’ it is learned that there is crisis in the land as Bathsheba begs her husband, David, to look at a papyrus scroll. David claims that he is bored with ruling and replies:
“I don’t want to hear it, not now,” say I. “Such matters, overblown as they invariably are, become trivial when you find yourself as close to dying as I am. The time that remains to me is waning, so let’s not waste the moment. It is too precious, my love.”
What had turned Bathsheba away from David decades ago was a psalm in which she felt he did not take responsibility for his actions and set her to blame. And it is this that she reveals to him in the prologue of this thoroughly engaging book:
“So she takes a deep breath, and from memory she recites, quite fluidly, “Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba—”.”
"Taken aback I try not to betray any sign of hurt feelings. None of my other wives has ever dared to tell me that anything I wrote was less than perfect. None of them has ever offered any type of literary critique, let alone hinted that my work was, in any way, objectionable. But then again , Bathsheba is unlike Michal, Ahinoam, Abigail, Maachah, Haggith, Abital, and Eglah. They are mine. She is not."
Then David takes over with reciting the rest of the psalm: “Against You, You only, I have sinned, and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You are justified when You speak, and blameless when You judge.”
“There,” says Bathsheba. “You see?”
“See what?”
“How you never find it in your heart to take responsibility for your actions.”
The first chapter goes back in time to the prime of his life, the beginnings of his rule, and when he begins to exercise his privileges. Further on, he decides to take back his first wife Michal, who had hastily remarried once her father deemed David a traitor. From David’s perspective, Bathsheba, who he viewed bathing in ‘Rise to Power’, is the ultimate woman yet he now has seven other wives, including Michal, his first wife, who was the daughter of Saul, the previous king. Michal, David decides, he will not have relations with as their offspring could pose a threat to David’s reign, so he keeps his distance from her and does not really consider her to be ‘one of them’.
The story progresses to the time he peeks upon Bathsheba for the second time. After having her brought to his chamber, her yearning to have a child is realized by the reader, and one lunar cycle after their lovemaking, Bathsheba tells King David of her pregnancy. He tries his hardest to do ‘the right thing’ but in the end, he feels he has no choice other than to end Uriah’s life. Because, above all, he must protect Bathsheba’s honor – women that committed adultery were to be stoned to death – so he must quickly dispose of her husband and marry her before it is known that she is pregnant. But, of course, there are those that knew…
If you’re wondering about Poznansky’s brilliant portrayal of David’s reactions and thoughts on the events that shape his story, you’ll have to get this wonderful book.
FIVE STARS
Sherri Christian
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant portrayal of King David’s reactions and thoughts on the events that shape his story, July 8, 2014By Christian AshleyVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
As in Poznansky’s novel ‘Rise to Power’ the second book of ‘The David Chronicles’ trilogy titled ‘A Peek at Bathsheba’ begins with a prologue where King David is old and ill and ends with an epilogue leading to the next part of his story. The prologue of ‘A Peek at Bathsheba’ begins right where it left off in the epilogue of ‘A Rise to Power’. It would seem that ‘A Peek at Bathsheba’s’ prologue might be a bit confusing and may not be as well appreciated if the reader had not read ‘Rise to Power’ first.From the powerful prologue of ‘A Peek at Bathsheba’ it is learned that there is crisis in the land as Bathsheba begs her husband, David, to look at a papyrus scroll. David claims that he is bored with ruling and replies:
“I don’t want to hear it, not now,” say I. “Such matters, overblown as they invariably are, become trivial when you find yourself as close to dying as I am. The time that remains to me is waning, so let’s not waste the moment. It is too precious, my love.”
What had turned Bathsheba away from David decades ago was a psalm in which she felt he did not take responsibility for his actions and set her to blame. And it is this that she reveals to him in the prologue of this thoroughly engaging book:
“So she takes a deep breath, and from memory she recites, quite fluidly, “Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba—”.”
"Taken aback I try not to betray any sign of hurt feelings. None of my other wives has ever dared to tell me that anything I wrote was less than perfect. None of them has ever offered any type of literary critique, let alone hinted that my work was, in any way, objectionable. But then again , Bathsheba is unlike Michal, Ahinoam, Abigail, Maachah, Haggith, Abital, and Eglah. They are mine. She is not."
Then David takes over with reciting the rest of the psalm: “Against You, You only, I have sinned, and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You are justified when You speak, and blameless when You judge.”
“There,” says Bathsheba. “You see?”
“See what?”
“How you never find it in your heart to take responsibility for your actions.”
The first chapter goes back in time to the prime of his life, the beginnings of his rule, and when he begins to exercise his privileges. Further on, he decides to take back his first wife Michal, who had hastily remarried once her father deemed David a traitor. From David’s perspective, Bathsheba, who he viewed bathing in ‘Rise to Power’, is the ultimate woman yet he now has seven other wives, including Michal, his first wife, who was the daughter of Saul, the previous king. Michal, David decides, he will not have relations with as their offspring could pose a threat to David’s reign, so he keeps his distance from her and does not really consider her to be ‘one of them’.
The story progresses to the time he peeks upon Bathsheba for the second time. After having her brought to his chamber, her yearning to have a child is realized by the reader, and one lunar cycle after their lovemaking, Bathsheba tells King David of her pregnancy. He tries his hardest to do ‘the right thing’ but in the end, he feels he has no choice other than to end Uriah’s life. Because, above all, he must protect Bathsheba’s honor – women that committed adultery were to be stoned to death – so he must quickly dispose of her husband and marry her before it is known that she is pregnant. But, of course, there are those that knew…
If you’re wondering about Poznansky’s brilliant portrayal of David’s reactions and thoughts on the events that shape his story, you’ll have to get this wonderful book.
FIVE STARS
Sherri Christian
July 7, 2014
My announcement of the day: The print edition is here!
“The sweetest taste belongs to the stolen apple”
Paul Douglas Lovell is an up and coming author, having published a unique autobiography, Paulyanna International Rent-boy. This is the second volume in the series that he has read, and I love that he quotes his favorite expression from A Peek at Bathsheba:
5.0 out of 5 stars This Epic Saga continues. 5 Stars July 5, 2014By Paul Douglas LovellFormat:Kindle Edition
A Peek at Bathsheba instantly delivered me to some time back in the B.Cs. The setting a remote arid outpost in Galilee.
The wannabe king, David slayer of Goliath actually pulled it off. Leader of twelve tribes, the new king now requires a suitable dwelling befitting his exalted status.
So in between warring and empire building, King David the actor stroke poet also composes theatrical speeches, dabbles in selecting soft furnishings and spends much time womanising. David is vain but as an artist he can be forgiven such flaws.
With all the complexities of a regal life, power struggles, love and jealousies as well as keeping his audience happy, David is very vocal in how he perceives things.
He knows that history is written be the victors but how will Nathan his scribe and man of God record this period in time? Favourably? Only time will tell.
This is book two in the epic that is The David Chronicles, I highly recommend reading book one. Whereas I myself am now eagerly awaiting book three and secretly wishing the series continues on and on, but I would because I’m a huge fan of Uvi Poznansky’s writing.
Here is one of my favourite lines …
— I hungered for her, perhaps because she belonged to another “The sweetest taste belongs to the stolen apple” —
5.0 out of 5 stars This Epic Saga continues. 5 Stars July 5, 2014By Paul Douglas LovellFormat:Kindle Edition
A Peek at Bathsheba instantly delivered me to some time back in the B.Cs. The setting a remote arid outpost in Galilee.The wannabe king, David slayer of Goliath actually pulled it off. Leader of twelve tribes, the new king now requires a suitable dwelling befitting his exalted status.
So in between warring and empire building, King David the actor stroke poet also composes theatrical speeches, dabbles in selecting soft furnishings and spends much time womanising. David is vain but as an artist he can be forgiven such flaws.
With all the complexities of a regal life, power struggles, love and jealousies as well as keeping his audience happy, David is very vocal in how he perceives things.
He knows that history is written be the victors but how will Nathan his scribe and man of God record this period in time? Favourably? Only time will tell.
This is book two in the epic that is The David Chronicles, I highly recommend reading book one. Whereas I myself am now eagerly awaiting book three and secretly wishing the series continues on and on, but I would because I’m a huge fan of Uvi Poznansky’s writing.
Here is one of my favourite lines …
— I hungered for her, perhaps because she belonged to another “The sweetest taste belongs to the stolen apple” —
July 6, 2014
But you don't have to know a thing about the bible to enjoy "A Peek"
Marie Anne Mayeski was a professor of theological studies at Marymount College's Orange Campus and LMU from 1972 to 2005 and is now professor emerita of theological studies. She was the first woman to serve in the theological studies department at LMU in the post-merger era and was the first woman elected chair of the department. Professor Mayeski is a specialist in early medieval theology. I am deeply honored to find her review of A Peek at Bathsheba:
5.0 out of 5 stars But you don't have to know a thing about the bible to enjoy "A Peek, July 6, 2014By Marie Anne Mayeski - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
The story of David the king as we find it in the bible is interesting stuff, but often he seems two-dimensional. And centuries of interpretation can be a barrier to our really encountering David the human being. One remedy for that is "A Peek at Bathsheba."
It's volume Ii or Poznansky's David trilogy and in it we hear David's own voice as he struggles to make the transition from warrior to king, from poet to politician, from giant-killer to a man who must be all things to all his people. Sensuous and poetic scenes in the women's quarters and in the Judean countryside balance the scenes of action and warfare and we see David as a complex character interacting with several powerful women and other warriors--both enemies and friends. Oh yes, he must also negotiate his plans with the odd prophet who speaks for God and another spiritual advisor. or two. If all this wasn't enough, there are the scribes to contend with, those tasked with turning his real life into palatable history. Those who know the Book of Psalms, even a little, will relish as I did the way in which Poznansky situates Davidic psalm verses in very convincing life contexts. But you don't have to know a thing about the bible to enjoy "A Peek." It's a really good read.
5.0 out of 5 stars But you don't have to know a thing about the bible to enjoy "A Peek, July 6, 2014By Marie Anne Mayeski - See all my reviewsVerified Purchase(What's this?)This review is from: A Peek at Bathsheba (The David Chronicles Book 2) (Kindle Edition)
The story of David the king as we find it in the bible is interesting stuff, but often he seems two-dimensional. And centuries of interpretation can be a barrier to our really encountering David the human being. One remedy for that is "A Peek at Bathsheba."It's volume Ii or Poznansky's David trilogy and in it we hear David's own voice as he struggles to make the transition from warrior to king, from poet to politician, from giant-killer to a man who must be all things to all his people. Sensuous and poetic scenes in the women's quarters and in the Judean countryside balance the scenes of action and warfare and we see David as a complex character interacting with several powerful women and other warriors--both enemies and friends. Oh yes, he must also negotiate his plans with the odd prophet who speaks for God and another spiritual advisor. or two. If all this wasn't enough, there are the scribes to contend with, those tasked with turning his real life into palatable history. Those who know the Book of Psalms, even a little, will relish as I did the way in which Poznansky situates Davidic psalm verses in very convincing life contexts. But you don't have to know a thing about the bible to enjoy "A Peek." It's a really good read.
