Uvi Poznansky's Blog, page 211
March 30, 2014
Let me take you into a Dab of Darkness
My interview has just appeared on a mysterious website Dab Of Darkness. To whet your appetite, here are the questions:
Reality in my fiction: how important is it? Lengthy travel, cussing, and bathroom breaks happen in real life. How do you address these mundane occurrences in your writings?With the modern popularity to ebooks, a book is no longer limited to a specific genre shelf. It is now quite easy to label place an ebook in multiple genres (i.e. YA, Fantasy, Horror). How do you see this affecting readers? Have you been inadvertently lured outside your reading comfort zone? In my experience, some of the best fiction is based on facts and history. How do you build your research into your fictional works?In this age of publishing, self-promotion is really necessary for the author. What do you enjoy most about advertising yourself and your works? What do you find most challenging? As a published author, what non-writing/reading activities would you recommend to aspiring authors? Care to tell us about your cover art, as you are also artist as well as an author?Finally, what upcoming events and works would you like to share with the readers?Want to read my answers? Click here:
Reality in my fiction: how important is it? Lengthy travel, cussing, and bathroom breaks happen in real life. How do you address these mundane occurrences in your writings?With the modern popularity to ebooks, a book is no longer limited to a specific genre shelf. It is now quite easy to label place an ebook in multiple genres (i.e. YA, Fantasy, Horror). How do you see this affecting readers? Have you been inadvertently lured outside your reading comfort zone? In my experience, some of the best fiction is based on facts and history. How do you build your research into your fictional works?In this age of publishing, self-promotion is really necessary for the author. What do you enjoy most about advertising yourself and your works? What do you find most challenging? As a published author, what non-writing/reading activities would you recommend to aspiring authors? Care to tell us about your cover art, as you are also artist as well as an author?Finally, what upcoming events and works would you like to share with the readers?Want to read my answers? Click here:
March 29, 2014
A lizard slinks out of the treasure box, and with a sudden flick of the hand Joav catches it
“Tell me, then,” he inquires. “What is it exactly that you need done?”“What I need,” say I, “is to prove my innocence. I’ve done nothing wrong—but does that matter at all? Does anyone care? Saul’s putting his dogs on my scent.”Joav raises an eyebrow. “Like me, he must have read your mind.”“Even so,” I say, “no one should be persecuted for the thoughts in his mind. I haven’t hurt him, nor have I raised my hand to grasp his crown. I’ve done no crime—yet here I am, banished.” “This is injustice,” he accepts. “But between us, innocent you’re not. So let me ask you again: what is it you need done?”And I say, “Let him attack me. The longer this goes on, the worse he fares in the eyes of the people. My virtue will be proved not by fighting back—but by patience, by our skill to outmaneuver him.”He sits back, a glint of admiration playing in his steel-grey eyes.So I press on, “Our cause, at this stage of the game, is to be constantly on the move. We’re not going to stay in the same place two days in a row. Tonight, we’re camping here. Tomorrow, who knows? We may be digging bunkers under the king’s palace, and spying on him from there—”He is quick to finish my thought. “The next day,” he says, “we may disappear into the Canaanite villages, or the Philistine towns.”“Just so.” A lizard slinks out of the treasure box, and with a sudden flick of the hand Joav catches it. “Ha!” he smirks. “We’ll be changing our garb and our habits at a moments notice, the way this lizard changes its skin.”“Survival!” I say.
“Survival,” he says simply. “I’ll see to it.”
Excerpt from Rise to Power
Lizard (my newest paper engineering project) can be found wandering from one place to another around my house
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“Survival,” he says simply. “I’ll see to it.”
Excerpt from Rise to Power
Lizard (my newest paper engineering project) can be found wandering from one place to another around my house ★ Treat yourself to a gift ★Rise to Power★ Audio ★ Ebook ★ Print ★
Want to know what puts a smile on my lips and joy in my heart? It is this:
Want to know what puts a smile on my lips and joy in my heart? It is this: learning that someone who grew up in a different continent, under entirely different circumstances, someone who had to overcome poverty and hardship the kind of which I can only imagine, has been touched by my story. Paul Douglas Lovell is an up and coming author, having published a unique autobiography, Paulyanna International Rent-boy. I first met him during my book launch event Get Twisted, and he was so amused by the theme and so generous that he brought in some twisted candy... I am so very touched by what he wrote about my historical fiction novel, Rise to Power:
5.0 out of 5 stars DELICIOUS, March 29, 2014By Pollyanna Thommen "PT" (Switzerland) - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Rise to Power (The David Chronicles) (Kindle Edition)
When I began reading Rise to Power I was already reading two other books, both considered classics in the literary world. These gathered dust once I’d digested but a few lines of Uvi Poznansky’s alluring verse. I am so enamored with the sensual style and delicious delivery of this Old Testament story, that this review is a purely emotional response as I have just put it down. I feel like a devotee.
I’ll steer my review away from the story itself, David, Goliath and a rise to power because it is Uvi Poznansky you are really buying into.
An artist that sculpts, writes, paints such a realistic atmosphere, you can feel the desert sand sift through your fingers with each turn of the page. A couple of stone columns and a net curtain blowing in the wind would be more than enough garnish should these words ever make the stage.
----Favourite quote… “I understand what motivates them. Greed is such a universal thing, especially when combined with laziness.”----
I like religions, notice the plural, I like to pick ‘n’ mix the choice bits. I am not so big on displays of piety but do love an epic bible story. Uvi Poznansky replaces piety with poetry, and with panache, adds a splash of seduction.
There is no gratuitous violence or scenes to upset the religiously sensitive. I suppose it is only as graphic as your own mind. I was never bored reading this and now it’s finished there is defiantly a void.
Luckily for me there is more of Uvi Poznansky’s writing available, plus stuff on the way.
Paul Douglas Lovell.
5.0 out of 5 stars DELICIOUS, March 29, 2014By Pollyanna Thommen "PT" (Switzerland) - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Rise to Power (The David Chronicles) (Kindle Edition)
When I began reading Rise to Power I was already reading two other books, both considered classics in the literary world. These gathered dust once I’d digested but a few lines of Uvi Poznansky’s alluring verse. I am so enamored with the sensual style and delicious delivery of this Old Testament story, that this review is a purely emotional response as I have just put it down. I feel like a devotee.I’ll steer my review away from the story itself, David, Goliath and a rise to power because it is Uvi Poznansky you are really buying into.
An artist that sculpts, writes, paints such a realistic atmosphere, you can feel the desert sand sift through your fingers with each turn of the page. A couple of stone columns and a net curtain blowing in the wind would be more than enough garnish should these words ever make the stage.
----Favourite quote… “I understand what motivates them. Greed is such a universal thing, especially when combined with laziness.”----
I like religions, notice the plural, I like to pick ‘n’ mix the choice bits. I am not so big on displays of piety but do love an epic bible story. Uvi Poznansky replaces piety with poetry, and with panache, adds a splash of seduction.
There is no gratuitous violence or scenes to upset the religiously sensitive. I suppose it is only as graphic as your own mind. I was never bored reading this and now it’s finished there is defiantly a void.
Luckily for me there is more of Uvi Poznansky’s writing available, plus stuff on the way.
Paul Douglas Lovell.
March 28, 2014
Very moving
I am thrilled to find a new review of the audiobook edition of Home:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very moving, March 23, 2014By Sondra Ballanger - See all my reviews
I got this as an audio book. I have listened to a few but Home was so good and relaxing it pulled me in as the narrator read it. This was the work partially of author and father. I loved all of the works. They were all deep and very moving. I fully intend to read more of the authors works.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very moving, March 23, 2014By Sondra Ballanger - See all my reviews
I got this as an audio book. I have listened to a few but Home was so good and relaxing it pulled me in as the narrator read it. This was the work partially of author and father. I loved all of the works. They were all deep and very moving. I fully intend to read more of the authors works.
Inside the head of a King
John Holland grew up in the Australian outback. His poems are about life and the question of where we fit into an uncertain universe. He has a lovely blog featuring his poetry and authors he enjoys. I am thrilled to find his review of Rise to Power:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inside the head of a King, March 28, 2014By John Holland - See all my reviewsAmazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
I approached this book from (I suspect) a different angle to most. I am not a religious man, though possibly spiritual (the jury is still out) I read it because I know the quality of writing this writer produces. I was not disappointed.
The power present in the book is as much the power of politics as it is the power of the supernatural. In fact, in some ways, the power of David stems from accident as much as from design.
What captured my attention, more than anything else, was the writer's skill of "dancing" with her subject. In Ms Poznansky's skilful hands David becomes one of us (the fallen?). No more than mortal. His mental strength is tested and fails... his life and the trials therein... are stripped of pretence and legend. What emerges is a starkly beautiful portrayal of a life where power and portent become all important. But, in the final analysis, impotent as well. At least, that was what I read into the words.
I am so glad I had the chance to read this. It touched me deeply on many different levels.
I would heartily recommend this book to all.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inside the head of a King, March 28, 2014By John Holland - See all my reviewsAmazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
I approached this book from (I suspect) a different angle to most. I am not a religious man, though possibly spiritual (the jury is still out) I read it because I know the quality of writing this writer produces. I was not disappointed.The power present in the book is as much the power of politics as it is the power of the supernatural. In fact, in some ways, the power of David stems from accident as much as from design.
What captured my attention, more than anything else, was the writer's skill of "dancing" with her subject. In Ms Poznansky's skilful hands David becomes one of us (the fallen?). No more than mortal. His mental strength is tested and fails... his life and the trials therein... are stripped of pretence and legend. What emerges is a starkly beautiful portrayal of a life where power and portent become all important. But, in the final analysis, impotent as well. At least, that was what I read into the words.
I am so glad I had the chance to read this. It touched me deeply on many different levels.
I would heartily recommend this book to all.
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March 25, 2014
In a word: Fabulous!
Christian Ashley is an author of Historical Romance, Paranormal Fiction, and Erotic Fantasy. All of her Historical Fiction novels, Rose of Gwynedd, In Daddy's Arms, and Dignity, came to her through dreams that evolved with ample research into the historical period being presented. I am truly honored that she posted this review for for the audiobook edition of Rise to Power:
FollowChristian AshleyLos Angeles, CA03-26-14OverallPerformanceStory
Because Rise to Power is told in first person by the protagonist, David, his-story literally comes to life!
What did you like best about this story?With David at the center during a time of war and constant upheaval for the people, his story, as written through Poznansky and narrated by George, made me laugh out loud more times than I could count. Rise to Power in many ways, makes sense of some of the difficult to understand and nonlinear parts of the Bible.
What about David George’s performance did you like?George was expressive, articulate, and engaging. Very professional - serious when he should be and appropriately amused when called for.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?I would have liked to listen to Rise to Power for it's entirety but did it over a few nights.
Any additional comments?Of all the audiobooks I've listened to thus far, Rise to Power has been my favorite.
Sherri Christian
FollowChristian AshleyLos Angeles, CA03-26-14OverallPerformanceStory"Fabulous!"What made the experience of listening to Rise to Power the most enjoyable?Uvi Poznansky combined her superb knowledge of Biblical history and her amazing sense of humor to create David’s story. In Rise to Power, David is looking back on his life and telling not only his story, but how he thought and felt at the time.
Because Rise to Power is told in first person by the protagonist, David, his-story literally comes to life!
What did you like best about this story?With David at the center during a time of war and constant upheaval for the people, his story, as written through Poznansky and narrated by George, made me laugh out loud more times than I could count. Rise to Power in many ways, makes sense of some of the difficult to understand and nonlinear parts of the Bible.
What about David George’s performance did you like?George was expressive, articulate, and engaging. Very professional - serious when he should be and appropriately amused when called for.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?I would have liked to listen to Rise to Power for it's entirety but did it over a few nights.
Any additional comments?Of all the audiobooks I've listened to thus far, Rise to Power has been my favorite.
Sherri Christian
