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Bibliography and Latest News
- See the brand new Izolda Trakhtenberg Author Page on Facebook.
- "The Fiddler's Talisman" is now available at Kobo.com.
- The Prologue of the Audio book of "Fiddler's Talisman" is now up online. For a limited time, download the Prologue for free. Enjoy!
- Published works now in Nook format.
- New reviews of The Fiddler's Talisman.
Nine-year-old Jeremiah grows up quickly when his family loses their barn in a fiery blaze. He and his family have no money to rebuild. Can the generosity of good friends and neighbors save them or will Jeremiah need to leave the only home he has ever known?
At Barnes & Noble | iBookstore | Smashwords. Coming soon to amazon.
FiddlersTalisman.com My latest novel, the first in the "The Fairy Godmother Diaries trilogy, is "The Fiddler's Talisman."
The Fiddler's Talisman: Evie Songbottom isn't your childhood Fairy Godmother. A wise-cracking movie buff, Evie races to save the world by saving one of her charges before her grief unwittingly destroys … well … everything! Joanna Brennan is a student at Juilliard School in New York and she's having a rough term. She caught her boyfriend playing hide the salami with her own roommate. Now, her shock and grief are turning magical creatures mundane. Her very own Fairy Godmother, Evie Songbottom rides in to fix things, but can she save Joanna before it's too late and the terrible Ramrocks are unleashed to end Joanna and perhaps everything else as well? Music, magic, mayhem - this book has it all! (Cover design: Michael Soneson. Cover fairy image: Izolda Trakhtenberg. Cover model: Noelle Burk.)
Coming soon: "The Player's Quest."
Ebook: amazon.com | Barnes & Noble | iBookstore (iTunes) | Paperback: FiddlersTalisman.com
Life Elements: Izolda's
first book, "Life Elements" was released in July 2008. As a special bonus, here is the first chapter of the audio book. Visit the LifeElements.info website or take the Elemental Designation Assessment Test. to find your Elemental characteristics.
From the Life Elements website: Forge your path to a fulfilling, bountiful, joyful life. Many of us are seeking a different way to live - one that is peaceful, mindful, open, and active. In our search, we combine ancient and modern traditions. We merge cutting edge technology with yoga or Tai Chi. We employ ancient meditation techniques and elemental energies and reinterpret them. We move forward; we decide our path, and here we access the source for a peaceful, joyful, and productive life.
amazon.com | Barnes & Noble | LifeElements.info | Ebook at Barnes & Noble | iBookstore (iTunes)
Beloved to Hamlet: If Ophelia Had Lived (short story)
In William Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet," the Lady Ophelia dies a tragic death. Waht what if she had lived? How might things have turned out differently? What was her life like outside of the scope of Hamlet's tragedy? See the world at Elsinore Castle through Ophelia's eyes as she attempts to change history with her knowledge of herbs and medicines. Seamlessly interwoven with the original play, this story traces Ophelia, if she had survived her fall into the river.
The first in a series of "If She Had Lived" stories, this story is easily accessible to everyone and especially those who love Shakespeare.
Purchase this story for just .99 at: Smashwords.com | iBookstore (iTunes) or as a Nook Book at Barnes & Noble.
(Cover design: Izolda Trakhtenberg, cover image Public Domain)
Short story: Table for One
When newly and staunchly single, Jamie, decides to spend Valentine's Day doing "couples" things solo, she finds her resolve tested by a four-legged "Lothario," named Max.
Purchase this story for just .99 at: Smashwords.com | iBookstore (iTunes) | as a Nook Book at Barnes & Noble.
(Cover images: courtesy of Creative Commons http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/. Cover image design: Izolda Trakhtenberg and Rich Potter)
People have increasingly become curious about tarot cards, their meanings, symbols, and history. Many might wish to learn more or even purchase their own decks, but they need guidance on how to proceed. This article gives a great primer on how to choose your first deck. Read what to look for in a deck, the types of decks in publication, and the easiest ways to learn about the deck you chose.
Purchase this article for just .99 at: Smashwords.com | iBookstore (iTunes) or as a Nook Book at Barnes & Noble.
(Cover design: Izolda Trakhtenberg, cover image Drawing of "The Fool." © Izolda Trakhtenberg)
The 60-Second Stories project completed on June 26, 2011. Take a look!
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