Doing What God Asked: An Authors Prayer, by Paula Rose Michelson

God having walked in my own way before I gave my life to you at forty, and cleaved to you since that glorious day, my life has never been more amazing, yet sad as it feels now: amazing for the work you have given me has received allocates, sad because being set apart over and over again means letting go so I can grab hold.

Today, I praise you for the readers comments posted below:

“An awesome cliffhanger! This story was well researched and excellently written! Unfortunately, it is a cliffhanger…so we really want the sequel as soon as possible! It will keep you reading until the last page when you start to look for more!” —Anthony Ort

“I finished reading Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing Book 1 and it was wonderful! Every day I looked forward to the evening when I could delve into the next chapter! I can’t wait for book two.”

—Cora Bant

“Me encanta! Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing is a “can’t put it down” great read. I absolutely loved Book 1, and I highly recommend it. It is a perfect gift idea. I bought some for Christmas gifts, and I can’t wait for Book Two to come out.” —Tracey Awwanda

“I enjoyed the first novel of the Casa Saga so much that I bought two more copies to give as gifts, and I eagerly await Book Two!” —Avalyn Ava Camp

Yet I wait, sometimes less patiently than I ought, to see how you will use what you have called me to do. Since waiting is hard for me, I cast my concerns upon you, for knowing that you alone know the why and wherefore, I am remained that I am never alone, therefore I praise you all the more!

A Life Long Dream, by Paula Rose Michelson

When Kim Justice wrote, “Secrets, memories, a family torn apart, love, discovery, a life-long dream; how do all these things come together for Naomi? How does a naïve, fifteen-year-old girl grow up in a world that she knows nothing about and has no one to guide her? I was so engrossed in Naomi’s life that putting the book down was next to impossible. I would read in the evening so I could have quiet time to try solve or work with Naomi on how to get through something until, unable to sleep, I would have to get up and finish that part of the book. It did take me a little while to read because I savored every word, sentence, and chapter. All of the characters were amazing. The biblical references were so to the point that I would do some research of my own. I was really interested in the facts of the book. The different cultures were so real that I learned how different things are. I will not go any further because I do not want to give away anymore about the book. It is definitely a must read! Author Paula Rose Michelson is an awesome author. I cannot wait till her next book is out,” I praised God for only He could have made the heart of the matter jump off the page like this!

Although I often thought of writing something others might read, when I began my writing, more than 30 years ago, I had no intention of ever begin published. However, my silent life long dream of being published was realized when I gave my life to Messiah, and he did with it was He chose.  

If you find yourself dreaming, wishing, or praying for significance, I hope you will ask the one who created you what He would like you to do, peruse as He directs, and then give Him all the praise and glory!

Till we meet again, may Messiahs Shalom envelope you.

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This is Much More Than…by Paula Rose Michelson

When my friend, and sister in Messiah, Heather Micaela wrote, “This is much more than a romance and I recommend it to men and women alike. I felt intimately involved in the challenges facing Naomi, Chaz, and the others that are involved in their life. The author has a way of making you really care about the characters. You feel as if you are in that house in Spanish Harlem. I could hear the accents of the people as they spoke; even the way they spoke English as bilingual people was very real. I am eagerly awaiting Book Two,” I had no idea how God would show me that what she wrote was true! Yet that’s exactly what He did when a lady walking her dog stopped to talk to me while I was inscribing Casa de Naomi: The House of Blessing a few Sundays ago.

I must share that our discussion seemed decidedly odd since she told me she didn't have time to read fiction. However, her questions were thoughtful, and no one else was walking up, so I answered them in more detail than I usually do. When she told me, she was a Dean at The University of California, Irvine and knew the Dean of Social Services was looking for speakers for the program being developed for the Dream Act Students who would soon enroll, and asked if I was interested, I realized this was an ordained meeting!

Aware that it was the book that caused her to stop and that there is nothing on the marketplace like it, I mentioned that if the University would like the novel, I was certain my publisher could assist since a portion of these students’ expenses is being offset by the government. My publisher agreed! And that my friend is all I have to share for now, except to ask you to lift this up in prayer because I will be contacting the Junior Colleges, Colleges, and Universities in my area to if they would like the book too. 

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!