Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The blind eye a sephardic journey by marcia fine reading. Buy blind eye logan mcrae, book 5 by macbride, stuart isbn. This riveting story reveals the prejudice and horrific travesty that occurred during the inquisition, and then merges into a story set in contemporary times. The long road home, mary alice monroe, feb 1, 2012, fiction, 352 pages. The month of april finds library book discussion groups all over the state of arizona discussing the same book. Awardwinning author and speaker marcia fine has written seven novels, including the blind eyea sephardic journey, historical fiction chosen by the state. Marcia fines richly descriptive narrative style brings the story, characters and setting to life.
She has woven great historical detail throughout her prose, such that the images and stories come to life. Track down the singer and get the okay, demanded her editor. Paper childrenanimmigrants legacy has been a finalist for three national prizes. Awardwinning author and speaker marcia fine has written seven novels, including the blind eyea sephardic journey, historical fiction chosen by the state library of arizona for onebookaz 2015. Little did she or i know that it would be the impetus to actually start this blog, which had been an ambiguous idea floating around in my head for months. The blind eye, 2007, 348 pages, marcia fine, 1434302636. Having written three satires and its sequel, boomerang when life comes back to bite you and my newest in the jean rubin series,stressed in scottsdale about the upscale scottsdale crowd. Ability to login, post discussions, publish blogs, form groups, edit your profile, schedule public events, make friends, chat etc. A onebookaz 2015 winner for her novel, the blind eyesephardic journey, she has traveled arizona speaking at libraries. Marcia fine s richly descriptive narrative style brings the story, characters and setting to life. The narration drops in and out of the fictional book the professor is writing, so we get to know the characters mostly the guzman. Paper childrenan immigrants legacy has been a finalist for three national prizes.
A sephardic journey and winner of the adult category of 2015 onebookaz, began her own journey in miami, florida. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Apr 15, 2015 author marcia fines previous books are the blind eye a sephardic journey, paper children an immigrants legacy, boomerang when life comes back to bite you, and stressed in scottsdale, the only satirical series about scottsdale. Set against historical events, the blind eye creates a sweeping narrative about a family expelled from spain connecting forward across tine to a modern woman of cuban descent.
Its a book to carry and open anywhere to lighten or darken the moment, but always to administer a jolt to the idling mind. Onetime asu english prof a 3time prizewinner wrangler news. A lifelong learner with a penchant for humor and adventure, she weaves compelling stories with historical fact. Awardwinning author and speaker marcia fine has writtenseven novels, including the blind eyea sephardic journey, historical fictionchosen by the state. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Stressed in scottsdale the jean rubin series book 3 dec 9, 2009. Interview with author, marcia fine armchairtravelguides. Paris lamb,her sixth novel, deals with antisemitism in the 1950s. The human race can be cruel to each other as we have seen in wars.
Paris lamb, her sixth novel, deals with antisemitism in the. Buy a cheap copy of blind eye book by stuart macbride. The archers heart book two by astrid amara digital only 3. Marcia fine s witty new book, stressed in scottsdale, is a fun peek into the activities, family and friends of todays typical babyboomer grandmother. The blind eye is a collection of don patersons funny, irreverent and wise aphorisms. The terrifying story of a doctor who got away with murder paperback june 15, 2000.
The blind eye a book of late advice, don paterson, nov 27, 2007, games, 3 pages. In 1998, saramago received the nobel prize for literature, and blindness was one of his works noted by the committee when announcing the award. The blind eye by awardwinning author marcia fine, is a first prize winner from the arizona authors association. It is one of his most famous novels, along with the gospel according to jesus christ and baltasar and blimunda. The time she wrote about is not something students study in school. My book, paper children is a family saga based on my grandmothers letters from her family in poland before and after world war two. Homeland the voice planet ii what book or books should be made into movies. The blind eye paperback july 23, 2007 by marcia fine author visit amazons marcia fine page. Marcia fines book the blind eye a sephardic journey was an eye opener to say the least. Apr 19, 2015 the month of april finds library book discussion groups all over the state of arizona discussing the same book. Adult the blind eye by marcia fine, teens welcome to harmony by dan trumpis, and kids bruce and the road to courage by gale leach. I consent to marcia fine collecting my details through this form.
Awardwinning author, marcia fine has written seven novels. This work of historical fiction also taps into the authors formative years in south florida. A former english teacher, entrepreneur and speaker she has the only satirical series about scottsdale. A veil of memory book event with author marcia fine. Moving to phoenix, she completed her masters degree at arizona state university where she taught freshman english, then opened the successful limage model and talent agency. We do not publish short story collections, poetry, erotica, horror or nonfiction. Mar 01, 2012 marcia fine s richly descriptive narrative style brings the story, characters and setting to life. Award winning author marcia fine grew up in south florida in the 1960s, the daughter of bohemian parents. Jan 07, 2010 buy blind eye logan mcrae, book 5 by macbride, stuart isbn.
A neurologists notebook about visual imagery in the blind. Now that the blind eye, marcia fines prizewinning novel about sephardic conversos fleeing from 15thcentury portugal, has found a publisher at authorhouse, the writer has discovered you cant just quote song lyrics in a book willynilly without permission. The suspicious death of an esteemed professor thrusts biblical archaeologist, michael saunders, to the forefront of a rare antiquities auction. Set against historical events, the blind eye creates a sweeping narrative about a family expelled from spain connecting forward across time to a modern woman of cuban descent. Marcia fines witty new book, stressed in scottsdale, is a fun peek into the activities, family and friends of todays typical babyboomer grandmother. Im looking forward to my association with the bond woman. The blind eye a sephardic journey by marcia fine, paperback. In parallel stories set in the 15th century portugal and the 1990s, two women explore their identities. Paper children or the blind eyea sephardic journey are very visual. I am currently on book tour with the jewish book council giving a brief history of what happened from 91 forward. The blind eye a sephardic journey paperback march 1, 2012 by marcia fine author. Blind eye, the new logan mcrae thriller set in gritty aberdeen, scotland, from stuart macbride, the award. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. The blind eye a sephardic journey by marcia fine goodreads.
An added bonus in the novel is the humorous modern day story that is intertwined with the tragic historical tale, offering the reader a welcome respite from the heart breaking events of the past while showcasing the authors satirical writing talents. I truly saw my life in every chapter and laughed reading marcia create the story around her heroine, jean rubin, and everyone in her life. Its a book to carry and open anywhere to lighten or darken the moment, but always to. The blind eye a sephardic journey paperback march 1, 2012 by marcia fine author visit amazons marcia fine page. This collection not only entertains but also leads us to ponder on the dark and light that make up the human condition. Indie writers support your book social media profile awaits. The blind eye, a finalist in the historical fiction category from international book news, won onebookaz for 2015 for the state of arizona. Ability to read blogs, receive newsletters, and access the public database of indie writers support website.
Her novel, hidden onesa veil of memories is a follow up to the blind eye. Sep 11, 2014 my novel, the blind eyea sephardic journey. Traveling between the inquisition and near enough to our current time, beginning in 1492 and 1998, the history and plight of the sephardic jews is explored. The archers heart book one by astrid amara digital only 3. Someone shared that a coworker who attended catholic schools had no knowledge of the inquisition. Miami looms large in novel about biblical archeology and. The narration drops in and out of the fictional book the professor is writing, so we get to know the characters mostly the guzman family in his book pretty well.
Michael swango, who, despite being a convicted felon suspected of murdering dozens of his patients, was allowed to practice medicine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The blind eye is a compelling and indepth piece of history a spoonful of enticing fiction added in as a bonus written by an author with an impeccable eye for detail marcia fine. Apparently publishers are more paranoid than doctors when it comes. In parallel stories set in 15th century portugal and the 1990s, two women explore their identities. Oct 10, 2015 marcia fine is a fantastic author who i have the privilege of knowing. A former english teacher, entrepreneur and speaker she has the. Contact 2018 marcia fine designed by pineiro marketing group inc.
Neurology claims that the highest part of the brain, the cerebral cortex, is programmed from birth. Jul 01, 2007 marcia fines book the blind eye a sephardic journey was an eye opener to say the least. Set against historical events, the blind eye creates a sweeping narrative about a family expelled from. In the blind eye a sephardic journey, marcia fine writes of a world i never knew existed the sephardic jews and their trials, persecutions and sometimes slaughter, beginning in spain in the 1490s. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion.
Jewish history museum, 564 s stone ave, tucson, az 85701, usa marcia fine, awardwinning author of seven novels and an international speaker, shares her research about her most recent novel hidden onesa veil of memories, in which fine explores a familys plight in mexico as they plan to escape the inquisition and tells the story of their journey through. Awardwinning author and speaker marcia fine has written seven novels, including the blind eye a sephardic journey, historical fiction chosen by the state library of arizona for onebookaz 2015. The blind eye by thewanderingjew see profile 022314. A onebookaz 2015 winner for her novel, the blind eye sephardic journey, she has traveled arizona speaking at libraries. Marcia fine author of the blind eye a sephardic journey. Awardwinning author and speaker marcia fine has writtenseven novels, including the blind eye a sephardic journey, historical fictionchosen by the state library of arizona for onebookaz 2015. Publisher of science fiction, fantasy and paranormal romance fiction featuring gay and lesbian protagonists. With three historical novels and a satirical series set in scottsdale, fine has been a finalist for the eric hoffer award, foreward. We would hesitate to publish any manuscript that is less than 70,000 or over 150,000 words.
Blind eye books publishes science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and romance novels featuring lgbtq protagonists. Marcia fine is a fantastic author who i have the privilege of knowing. It was a finalist in the historical category for foreward magazine book of the year. This collection not only entertains but also leads us to ponder on the dark and light that. I am an author, humorist, speaker, environmentalist, and a social observer. Coupled with an academic meeting in new york, he is. Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest paris lamb. Author marcia fines previous books are the blind eye a sephardic journey, paper children an immigrants legacy, boomerang when life comes back to bite you, and stressed in scottsdale, the only satirical series about scottsdale. Fine them went on to research and write the blind eye, a sephardic journey, the parallel stories of two women.
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