Uvi Poznansky - The Author - Featuring The David Chronicles

Uvi Poznansky is a bestselling, award-winning author, poet and artist. “I paint with my pen,” she says, “and write with my paintbrush.” Her romance boxed set, A Touch of Passion, is the 2016 WINNER of The Romance Reviews Readers' Choice Awards.

Education and work:
Uvi earned her B. A. in Architecture and Town Planning from the Technion in Haifa, Israel and practiced with an innovative Architectural firm, taking a major part in the large-scale project, called Home for the Soldier.

Having moved to Troy, N.Y. with her husband and two children, Uvi received a Fellowship grant and a Teaching Assistantship from the Architecture department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. There, she guided teams in a variety of design projects and earned her M.A. in Architecture. Then, taking a sharp turn in her education, she earned her M.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.

She worked first as an architect, and later as a software engineer, software team leader, software manager and a software consultant (with an emphasis on user interface for medical instruments devices.) All the while, she wrote and painted constantly, and exhibited in Israel and California. In addition, she taught art appreciation classes. Her versatile body of work includes bronze and ceramic sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings, charcoal, pen and pencil drawings, and mixed media.

Books and Genres:
Her two series won great acclaim. Still Life with Memories is a family saga series with touches of romance. It includes Apart From Love, My Own Voice, The White Piano, The Music of Us, and Dancing with Air. 

The David Chronicles is a historical fiction series. It includes Rise to Power, A Peek at Bathsheba, and The Edge of Revolt.

Her poetry book, Home, is in tribute to her father. Her collection of dark tales, Twisted, and her Historical Fiction book, A Favorite Son, are both new age, biblically inspired books. In addition, Uvi wrote and illustrated two children books, Jess and Wiggle and Now I Am Paper. For each one of these books, she created an animation video (find them on YouTube and on her Goodreads page.)

Mirror Mirror - By Uvi Poznansky

I stare at the mirror and the stranger, that woman 

who is cast back from there seems lost in her dreams.

I wash my hands in a strong flow of water. I lean down to erase a barely seen smear, to wipe it off the glass. Her hand comes after mine, as if in her trance she is forced to follow.  

I star(Read in Original Language if desired) and the stranger, that 

My hand comes down upon that smear, rubbing it off, polishing it. But then, appearing from the other side, strange fingers dip into it. They draw, playfully perhaps, a rippling texture of slime. Her smile is evil, Lilith, through the smudges. Mockingly she waves her hand at me as if to say goodbye. As if this is a farewell scene, staged against the background of a train station, and we the viewers are forced to come close to that familiar face, the face exposed by the eye of the camera; and then in one cut the image changes to the rail tracks, the wheels start to rattle, and one train car goes away, gradually fading into the distance. Yes, as if this moment is dear to us, as if there is no way for us to choose, no way to turn our attention to any other detail. Until the eye of the camera is shut off. Until the spell has run its course. My face encased in my hands I find myself in the same old routine, that same gesture of those who are deathly tired; and inside this emptiness I whisper to myself: Far, I want to go away, far away from here. And what is the feeling of far, if not waves alternating between sinking and sinking deeper, taking me away from the anxieties of here and now, rocking me into the kingdom of dreams? My eyes take a peek through the intervals between my fingers. This is the only way I am allowed to examine other shapes. The golden mirror frame. How ornamented, how intricate it is. Water burbling. Finger, interval, finger. Mirror, mirror, is there any queen as beautiful as I?

Meet Uni Poznansky! Come See More of Her Artwork...

The Artist

INSPIRATION

Katrina formed on August 23 during the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season and caused devastation along much of the north-central Gulf Coast.

The figures at the bottom of the painting, struggling to survive this deluge, are caught up in a swirl of emotions: grief, disbelief, helplessness. One figure has ascended into the arms of Katrina and is being swept away. Is this a moment of salvation or, perhaps, of death?

When this painting is hung up on the wall, you are directly facing those hands, wrinkled by a prolonged wading through the muddy water.

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Uvi (Ahuva) Poznansky is an Israeli-born, California-based artist, writer and

poet. Her versatile body of work includes bronze and ceramic sculptures, (such as Mother and Child, shown) oil and watercolor paintings, charcoal, pen and pencil drawings, and mixed media. She has a profound knowledge of the human form, and an equally profound compassion for the human story. Her interpretation is unique, personal and charged with emotion. She published a poetry book in Hebrew, Beyond the Window," and two children books, "Now I am Paper," and "Jess and Wiggle."

She wanted to write about her life, and tried to remember who she was, to whom she was writing, and for what purpose; but if she were to put down even one letter—even one mark—all her love, all her loneliness, and all that bitter disappointment that this was all life had to offer in the end, would come rushing out, and nothing in the world could hold her together any more.

In darkness take a leap
For trust is blind
Imagine me: I'll lift you, 
Caress you and possess you
Imagine us: 
In passion and in sweep
Our limbs entwined

Uvi earned her B. A. in Architecture and Town Planning from the Technion in Haifa, Israel. During her studies and in the years immediately following her graduation, she practiced with an innovative Architectural firm, taking a major part in the large-scale project, ‘Home for the Soldier’; a controversial design that sparked fierce public debate. 

At the age of 25 Uvi moved to Troy, N.Y. with her husband and two children. Before long, she received a Fellowship grant and a Teaching Assistantship from the Architecture department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where she guided teams in a variety of design projects; and where she earned her M.A. in Architecture. Then, taking a sharp turn in her education, she earned her M.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.

During the years she spent in advancing her career—first as an architect, and later as a software engineer, software team leader, software manager and a software consultant (with an emphasis on user interface for medical instruments devices)—she painted constantly, and exhibited in Israel and California. In addition, she taught art appreciation classes.

Above all, Uvi devotes herself passionately to her artwork, creating evocative and compelling images that touch the heart and engage the mind.

Come Meet Uvi Poznansky in Spotlight on her Art and Writing...

Wind

Flying towards you is a strong, mature figure, representing Wind. I imagine the air flapping across her body; and yet, she pauses for a second to listen to something, a small and nearly negligible sound perhaps, a sound from a quiet place behind her.

Late Lover

A diamond short, a decade late
I come to stand outside your gate
Unlock and open, let me in
Forgive me, love; what is my sin?

I fled from you across the land
But now I ask you for your hand
A decade late, a diamond short
I can't imagine why you snort

My limbs are frail, my breath is cold
I must admit I may look old
I fall, I kneel, why—I implore
You are the woman I adore

I feel so weak, I feel so brittle
Don't touch! I may be impotent a little
You loved me once - or so I thought
Stop! Take your fingers off my throat—

Silence of the Bard

Oh Susannah! Carole P. Roman Shares Second Early Reader Teaching Book...

Are you ever Afraid? I am... In fact, many of us, both children and adults are afraid of various things. Something, like spiders, I had always been afraid of when I was little, but after I moved into the country, I saw so many insects of all kinds that I slowly accepted that most didn't hurt us and I got used to them, no longer afraid...

Susannah, our main character in Carole P. Roman's new Early Reader Chapter book series, is afraid...but she has grown afraid because one of her friend's brothers keeps teasing her about ghosts! Being teased is bad enough, but when it's meant to make you afraid of something you can't really see, it's especially tough to accept...

That's why Susannah really didn't want to visit her friend overnight...she might actually see the ghost that lived in their house...

Fortunately, Susannah and her mother now are communicating more and Susannah was able to talk about her fears with her mother...but then, she also learned that her parents were going on a short trip, so she kept her remaining thoughts and fears to herself...

And Susannah was immediately bombarded by Lola's brother about the ghost in their house, even showing her a picture of him...

What was going to happen?!

These short stories are intriguing enough to gain readers' attention, not only in what is being taught, about being scared this time, but also because the story itself is a delight... Even a surprise climax made this exceptionally fun and imaginative...

Need help in talking through things with your children about what might be bothering them? Check out this series! These family-oriented books are important contributions for your child's overall emotional growth... Highly recommended.

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Layton Green Presents Debut of Extraordinary New Series!

New Orleans
Present Day

If only all nights were this sultry, all moons so bright and clear. The tendrils of Spanish moss dripping from the oaks whispered adventure in Will Blackwood’s ear, made him long for gallant quests and fiendish dungeons and exotic, leather-clad heroines. With practiced flair, Will threw his cape over his shoulder, pulled on his gauntlets, and twirled his sword above his head. Then he shut the trunk of his Honda Civic and trudged through the parking lot to the employee entrance of Medieval Nights, a joust-themed joust-themed dinner theatre in New Orleans. 
To make ends meet, Will spent a few nights a week engaging in staged battles with a staff of fellow underachieving twenty-somethings. Once Will stepped into the pennant-lined arena, the music started, and the crowd of children and bored retirees screamed at the top of their lungs for blood and victory, he knew he was as close to Middle Earth as he was ever going to get. 
After dispatching two trolls and a papier-mâché dragon, Will changed into a pair of Carhartt pants and a T-shirt and headed to the House of Spirits, a funky little joint where his brother Caleb tended bar. It would be the same routine: two draft Abita Ambers to take the edge off, a little online gaming back at the apartment, and then asleep by midnight so Will could wake up at six a.m. for his day job as a general contractor’s assistant. Just like every other night, just like every other morning. Right before he walked through the beaded entrance of the House of Spirits, Will felt his cell buzz. 
Wanna go get some bad guys? 
The text was from his oldest friend, Lance Wesson, whose name Will envied for not sounding like a hobbit’s. Lance had enlisted in the Marines after high school, then joined the New Orleans Police Department after returning from active duty. Will’s history of severe panic attacks, which had started after his father died, prevented Will from joining any profession involving danger or stress. Lance was sympathetic and let him ride along on calls he knew wouldn’t involve any risk. Will texted back. 
Whats up
Animal noise disturbance at Laveau Cemetery
Will sighed, running a hand through his blond hair. What would be his next big vicarious adventure, staking out jaywalkers? He always felt patronized when he rode with Lance, but he had trouble resisting the siren call of potential excitement. Will’s fingers flicked across the keypad. 
Sure 

Pick u up in 5. Ur at bar? 

Yep  

Will stepped outside to wait. His quick blue eyes roamed the darkened street, all too aware that nothing truly mysterious lived in the shadows of New Orleans, or anywhere else on Earth. Why had evolution enabled human beings to develop

such potent imaginations?

~~~

If you can conceive it, you will find it in Layton Greens new Blackwood series...But be prepared...all that you have never thought of--all that what you've seen in your nightmares... They, too, will be there... Say, for instance, do you think there are parallel universes existing at the same time in the same location on earth? Will Blackwood was into all things fantasy--you might even call him obsessive, as he read, saw or participated in any activity related to fantasy... Magic was so real to him, but his life was so boring. He had a panic disorder--a disorder that had appeared when his father left and also died--that affected many of his potential choices...

Will is the main character, often the story following his point of view; however, his two brothers are very close. His older brother Van feels he has a responsibility for the care and protection of his two brothers, while Caleb tends bar and is also a pacifist. The combination of these three create a storyline that is refreshingly new as they come to discover who and what they really are...

One of their father's friends, Charlie, was the one to initiate the discussions of their startling background, when he presented three gifts to each of the brothers. Will was the most thrilled since he received a sword which fit right into the many scenarios he already routinely participated in... What was surprising was that the sword was so heavy that Will could hardly lift it, which was strange since Will was a building contractor and had developed extra strength in his hands...

That was the first thing that set him to wonder what was so special about the sword...

The second thing was on the night that his friend, Lance, had called him for what he thought would be a routine call about a disturbance in a local cemetery, and would get Will out for a small adventure... But that disturbance proved to be a major event when a Rottweiler dog, which actually looked dead, came toward them prepared to attack! Will's immediate reaction--he was a zombie dog...

And hunting for that dog led Will and Lance to His house...the necromancer... one who communicates with the dead... normally a wizard...

And that, readers, quickly leads into the three brothers trip into the parallel universe of New Orleans...where no technology can be found... It is the world of magic...and those who control magic control the world...Religion lost to those with their magic and all who live there must take an oath to support what is called The Congregation...(I liked that little bit of irony by the author.)

Think Harry Potter (Will) and his wizard life...but for adults! The interesting thing, like the Charmed Ones, the Brothers Three, had no idea their father was a Wizard and, as the book begins, they have little skills to even take care of themselves on earth! They could not have made it in Wizard World New Orleans without help...

And that's when many more main characters start coming into the book...Major people who, for gold, will help them get to the place they need to go...the home of the necromancer in this place that somewhat looked like New Orleans, felt like New Orleans... but...wasn't

The key thing I'll share about this universe is that what you'll see will be brighter, clearer, and without environmental issues... Everything is beautiful and much has been magically created... The people do speak English although with an accent and indeed much is comparable to a much older earth than the present...On the other hand, there are all kinds of humans and animals, many of which would be considered creature or monsters... Think of any that you already know about, such as giant spiders...but then allow yourself to enter into this new world where, as you read, you will experience something new and sometimes horrible again and again and again... Be prepared for a fascinating experience that will leave you wanting by the time you finish! 

Thankfully, I had been provided the second book, which will not be out until September, so I'll be sharing that book soon! Leaving you with one early look, Van, the older brother, goes to Wizard school! 

Sooooooo much magic...and more to come! Fantasy Readers have a real treat and should consider this series must-reads! But, even though I don't read Fantasy that often, I was hooked by Green's Debut from first page to last, which, by the way, does end at an appropriate time to be a satisfactory single read as well... but I don't think you'll be able to not move forward...


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Layton is the author of the internationally bestselling Dominic Grey series, as well as other works of fiction. His novels have been nominated for several awards (including a finalist for a prestigious International Thriller Award) and have topped numerous genre lists. The Shadow Cartel reached #2 overall on Amazon UK.

In addition to writing, Layton attended law school in New Orleans and was a practicing attorney for the better part of a decade (even though he still resents having cut his hair for that first interview). He has also been an intern for the United Nations, an ESL teacher in Central America, a bartender in London, a seller of cheap knives on the streets of Brixton, a door-to-door phone book deliverer in Florida, and the list goes downhill from there. Currently based in Durham, North Carolina, Layton has traveled to more than sixty countries, lived in a number of them, and has a burning desire to see every country, city, beach, moor, castle, cemetery, twisted street and far flung dot on the map.