Every Mothers Dream, by Paula Rose Michelson

Once in a very great while, I find myself living what seems like a dream for I know children seldom give their mothers accolades or written affirmations of who they are or what they do outside of their motherly role. When I sent the first volume of the Casa Saga to my daughter in Illinois, I expected none. I was fairly certain she didn’t have time to read the novel since she and her husband, Matt had just begin a Budget Blinds business and she’d given birth to her fourth child in six years! When I spoke with her weeks after I’d sent her Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing, Book One, I discovered the book had been buried under a pile of mail, which wasn’t a surprise given her busy life. Shortly afterward what did surprise and amaze me was reading her Facebook posts about the novel and discovering she’d decided to read a chapter each night. A few posts later, she mentioned enjoying the read! Then her friends, especially those who know me, began asking her about the book. And finally on a glorious Sunday morning, I got a phone call every mother-author would love! It began, “Mom! What did you do!” If Cheryl hadn’t told me she’d stayed up till 2 a.m. reading my book until it was finished, I would have thought I was in trouble. Instead, I was being lauded! 

Later that day, I check to see how Casa was doing on Amazon, I read:

“I couldn’t put it down! I was given Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing, Book One as a gift. When I finally found a free moment, I picked it up and was blown away! The story drew me in. I found myself thinking about the characters throughout the day. I looked forward to reading it each night. I even read until 2:00 a.m. one night because I just couldn’t put it down! The story stayed with me for weeks as found myself remembering little pieces here and there. My only complaint was that the book ended! I cannot wait to read Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing, Book Two and find out what happens next!” —Cheryl Henrikson

This wonderful, thrilling, amazing moment continues to affirm my work, and now that I’ve sent Cheryl a prerelease copy of Book Two, I’ll have the added pleasure of hearing from one of my favorite readers once she’s read that book!

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Messiah’s Great Commission and Literature, by Paula Rose Michelson

Once in a very great while you meet someone who gets you; I mean really understands how your hard drive is wired. My friend Teena is one of the few who knew me at times better than I knew myself! Yet her knowing me seemed of little interest to her because she was having the same experience I was only in reverse. Looking back at our first meeting and all that’s transpired over the ensuing years, I realize that within our friendship each of us experienced a reality of the other that’s a dim reflection of what 1 Corinthians 13:12 says, For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. Now that you know a little about my Teena, you’ll understand why I say what I did when you read her comments about Book One of the Casa Saga.

Alberteen Lambert’s Review— “‘I must admit, I did not just read, I devoured Casa de Naomi. While going back over and over a passage to make sure I had ‘tasted every drop,’ I could hardly wait to ask Paula, ‘Where, oh where did you learn to write like this, to get inside characters heads and read their thoughts?’ Then I read somewhere that ‘they spoke to you! Oh, yes, they would do that to Paula!’ As our Shuvah Yisrael Writer’s Group labored with her, praying that this book would glorify God and be a blessing to others, I believe He heard and answered our prayers. I can hardly wait for Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing Book Two because the author has left us panting for ‘the rest of the story.’”

Until we meet again, may Gods Shalom envelope you.

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Reader Raves for Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing, Book One, by Paula Rose Michelson

Yesterday I posted the beginning of Book Two’s Historical Notes. Today I realized I hadn’t shared the reader raves Book One received. Since I always read these comments and many times have selected a book because of them, I’m backing up and taking a few weeks to share what readers said. 

Furthermore, since I love to read a novels back matter when making a choice, I’ll begin today’s post with the back matter of Book One and Two. Then I’ll post the most recent review. You can find my author info at the end of this post.

Fulfilling Messiah’s Great Commission Through Literature

Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing, Book One

Fifteen-year-old Naomi wants to practice her faith in public, find her uncle, and help him raise enough money to bring their family to America. To accomplish this she agrees to companion a blind, old woman whose family plans to tour Europe and settle in the United States. Her plans are thwarted when the woman passes away aboard ship, and Naomi is handed over to immigration. While she awaits her interview, an old Ti­a comes to Naomi's rescue and offers to take her in. With nowhere to go and no one to turn to, Naomi agrees and unwittingly enters the country illegally.

This is Naomi's journey from adolescence to womanhood, from frightened isolation and captivity to the noble status of heiress with a mission and responsibility many would shirk placed upon her shoulders. Along the way, she contends with piercing memories, hurtful loss, jealous opponents, a devious lawyer, and a curious priest. Through each step of this journey, she guards two secrets she dare not share with anyone, not even Chaz, the man she has married. Will she keep his love when he discovers who she really is? Find out in the first book of Paula Rose Michelson's saga, The House of Blessing.

Victor Gentile’s Review

"It is not often you get invited into someone's life and home and get to listen to all as their secrets and watch as their life unfolds before you. "Casa de Naomi" isn't just a book it is someone allowing you to move in with them and live closely with them. That is how real Ms. Michelson has made her characters, events and situations. Naomi is a real person, Chaz is a real person. Each of them has thoughts and feelings that are unsaid due to the fact that Naomi has secrets, secrets that she keeps even from Chaz. Secrets that threaten to destroy them. This is a magnificent story and it is just the beginning of the series. This is a story of religious intolerance and anti-Semitism. This is a story of responsibility and family. And this is a romance. "Casa de Naomi" is a lot of fun. You will want time to sit and enjoy this book. You will not want to be hurried. It is that good! I liked this book and recommend it highly!"

Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing, Book Two

Naomi wants Chaz’s love. Chaz loves Naomi but will not forgive his wife lying to him. The attorney wants the estate. The padre wants the couple to reconcile. Nicco wants to marry Lucinda. Lucinda wants to marry Nicco. Neither will wed until Chaz and Naomi are standing with them when they say their wedding vows. Who will get what they want? Find out when you read the second volume of Paula Rose Michelson’s saga, Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing

Author Goes Pink For the Cure!

Paula Rose Michelson is a Messianic Jew. She founded LAMB Ministries, which helps women recover from the trauma and abuse through the effective use of scripture and prayer. She and her husband, Ron, serve with Chosen People Ministries. As the mother of two married daughters, and grandmother of seven, when not writing, speaking or teaching the effective use of scripture, you will find Paula researching her next book or meeting with friends.

Interested in why I’ve gone pink for the cure?

Wonder how this dyslectic artist became an author?

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Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing, Book Two Historical Notes, by Paula Michelson

Since I finalized the galley proof of Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing, Book Two and ordered two boxes of books this week, I’m going to forgo the scavenger hunt and begin writing this blog by posting sections of the Historical Notes from Book Two.

Historical Notes

(Historical Notes From: Wiesenthal, Simon. Sails of Hope, Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1973)

Since research proves that the ships on all of Columbus’s voyages were filled with Spanish Jews baptized into the Catholic faith during the Inquisition, I have begun these historical notes by looking at the admiral’s life.

Earliest comments by Christopher Columbus lead us to believe that he went to sea at the age of fourteen as a cabin boy. However, since a cabin boy received no education in languages or science, one wonders how Columbus acquired this knowledge. While in Portugal, he worked as a cartographer and calligrapher. These professions were seldom held by anyone other than Jews who were Judaized and subsequently returned to the Laws of Moses as Spanish Jews called the Torah. The mystery of this noteworthy man surrounds his marriage to a Portuguese noble woman, who was far above his station in society. His writings mention that Castilian was his mother tongue. Yet some said if dissatisfied with his crews work, he reviled the men in Italian. Others claim that he spoke Castilian with a Portuguese accent.

At eighteen, Columbus said that he was the son of a weaver. However, a lower-middle class tradesman could not have afforded the studies that gave Columbus the ability to learn Spanish, Portuguese, Latin, Genoese, Italian, and Hebrew. Furthermore, unless sponsored by a wealth patron or studying for the priesthood, someone of his rank would have no knowledge of the trades he pursued.

Nest we will look at Columbus around the age of 25… so I hope you’re on board!