Uvi Poznansky, Author of
Congratulations, Uvi, for your new WWII romance novel!
Thank you so much Aaron. Dancing with Air
is about how surmounting the obstacles posed by war shapes the
character of true lovers. This is a new chapter in the lives of Lenny
and Natasha. In
the past Natasha wrote, with girlish infatuation, “He will be running
his fingers down, all the way down to the small of my back, touching his
lips to my ear, breathing his name, breathing mine. Here I am, dancing
with air.” In years to come, she will begin to lose her memory, which
will make Lenny see her as delicate. “I gather her gently into my arms,
holding her like a breath.” But right now, during the months leading up
to D-Day, she is at her peak. With solid resolve, she is ready to take
charge of the course of their story.
Please share an excerpt with us:
It
was a dark, cloudy sunrise. I rode my bike past the water tanks, which
had been constructed in London some months ago to fight firebombs, past
stacks of sandbags, which had been filled with earth from Knightsbridge
Barracks, previously a scampering ground for terriers. In the wind, in
the drizzle, through patches of fog, in-between cars, double-decker
busses and horse-drawn carts, alongside street shelters and around
newsstands, back and forth I went, as part of my military courier
service, from the American Embassy to various governmental staff
offices.
The
engine rattled under me, giving a raw, intense rhythm to the urban
cacophony, composed of sounds of drivers, peddlers, shoppers, cops, and
soldiers. This beat connected me to the throngs of people and at the
same time, separated me. And yet, listening to it forced me to set aside
my silence, my sense of loneliness, and take them all in.
Upon
entering Piccadilly Circus I stopped. Surrounded by a small crowd, a
street performer hailed me to come over, and then started singing:
Swirl in the air of daybreak, mix in a kiss
Add a blue splash of winter, ’cause you I miss
Stir it together to toast a moment apart
Back into my arms is a long way to chart
Cool it with ice, throw in a lost star
Serve it bitter, to the sound of guitar
Drink it in one gulp before you set sail
To bring me a taste of a lover’s cocktail
How did you come up with the idea of a boxed set, in which this novel is included?
I
knew that my characters might die on the page, pressed between the
front and back covers–unless I find ways for them to rise from the page
and spring into your mind. By
far the best way is forging alliances with the best and brightest
authors, authors whose work is of outstanding quality and whose audience
appreciates creativity. Finding such authors is a great challenge, and
it takes months of research on my part, especially because this time
around I was looking for stories around a shared, overarching theme:
Love in times of war.
It
is such a joy to forge a team and to facilitate the creativity of all
members, aiming for a common goal. We invite you to the our party, to
celebrate the release of this amazing collection. Please join us, Celebrate Love.
Tell us about Love in Times of War
At
no other point is passion put to the test as in dire times of war. From
the American Civil War to WWII, from Vietnam to the War in Afghanistan
to the Persian Gulf, the stories in this boxed set summon the strength
of true lovers. Written by bestselling, award-winning, and USA Today
authors, the novels and novellas in this collection tell of overcoming
the odds to celebrate the victory of love.
Dancing with Air by Uvi Poznansky
In
WWII London, Lenny is involved in a covert intelligence ploy. His task
must remain confidential, even at the risk of Natasha becoming
suspicious of him. Will their love survive the test of war?
Two Hearts Unspoken by Tamara Ferguson
Beth
Bowen is a single mom of an autistic son. Zach Logan is a wounded
warrior searching for a life after Iraq. Can two lonely people discover
that love is that something unspoken, missing from their lives?
The Rebel's Redemption by Jacquie Biggar
When
an old enemy follows him from Iraq and causes mayhem in Tidal Falls,
can Jared overcome the odds to protect the woman he's always loved?
Broken Wings by D.G. Torrens
Joshua,
a bomb disposal expert in Afghanistan. Angelina, an editor of a local
newspaper. Both avoiding love at all costs, until they are unexpectedly
thrown together. Tested beyond belief... Can their love survive?
A Soldier’s Promise by Angelica Kate
Ryker
is most comfortable in the regulated world of the military. When he is
sent to Darby’s doorstep to keep a promise to one of his fallen team
members, every rule he holds will be challenged!
Returning Home by the Sea by Traci Hall
Brayden
and Zoe wed before he went to Iraq. Once united in passion, a lot has
changed in the six years he's been away. Will their love survive his
homecoming?
A Weldon Family Christmas by Jennifer St. Giles
A
frightening event with an uncertain outcome sends Emma and John's
memory to the past, where her helicopter went down in Vietnam enemy
territory, and he risked everything to save her. Can she save him now?
The Magic of Snow by Regina Puckett
When
Staff Sergeant Charlie Prince’s letters stop arriving from Afghanistan,
Sarah White waits in agonizing suspense to discover what has happened
to the man she loves.
Mademoiselle by Suzanne Jenkins
To
Philipa, working at Mademoiselle Magazine is more important than
anything, even love. Her friend, Walter, hopes for a change, but not
until his trip to the Persian Gulf does she begin to listen to her
heart.
Genteel Secrets by S.R. Mallery
In
1861 America, can the love between a Confederate female spy and the
Pinkerton detective hired to shadow her survive, or will their story
become just another casualty of war?
Moving to Forever by PJ Fiala
Danny
Schaefer returns from Afghanistan broken in body, battered in soul.
Tammy Davis, betrayed in a most personal way, struggles against her
tormentor. She and Danny must help each other heal, by the power of
love.
Lovin’ Those Navy Games by Susan Jean Ricci
Michael
Burke has two passions: his high-school sweetheart and baseball. When
someone dear to him perishes in Vietnam, will the shock alter his future
goals? Will it isolate him from Ellie or deepen their love?
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Uvi Poznansky’s Bio:
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.)
Author Links:
Buy Links:
Love in Times of War:
Dancing with Air
Paperback: Amazon, Barnes&Noble
Audiobook: coming soon!