Monthly Archives: February 2014

Shabbat shalom!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Shira

“It’s Shabbat,” Shulamit suddenly realized out loud. Rivka muttered quietly in her own language in a cadence Shulamit took for counting out the days. “So it is. There’s our Shabbas candle…” “Where?” Shulamit felt smart for noticing Rivka’s usage of … Continue reading →

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I am a lucky lady

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Shira

This showed up in my inbox as a surprise from a family member who wanted to remain anonymous! ♥ Aviva and Shulamit are the f/f couple from my book The Second Mango, and here they’re drawn relaxing “by the cut bank”, as … Continue reading →

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“I believe in you.”

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Shira

Isaac, the Ashkenazi wizard from The Second Mango. He likes rugalach, warrior women, and feeling smarter than people. If you like your fictional men older, bulkier, and mysterious, give him and Rivka a try! Drawn by Tumblr user angelwhoisinlovewithyou.

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Have a dragon Valentine!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Shira

The Second Mango‘s warrior woman Rivka being lovingly admired by a certain dragon. Get the eBook package for $4.79 during the publisher’s 20% off sale — now through Sunday — using the coupon code LOVE Artwork by Rebecca Schauer, who … Continue reading →

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The infectious, addictive, joyous drive to make music or tell stories

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Shira

I spent most of last weekend at our local Medieval Fair, or as it could more accurately be called, “Historical Cosplay, Fairies, and Pirates Fair.” I live in the size of city small enough that you stand a good chance … Continue reading →

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Ladies in love

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Shira

Aviva and Queen Shulamit, the f/f couple from The Second Mango (Prizm Books.) Shulamit has multiple food allergies, and Aviva is the cook who figures out how to keep her from getting sick. Over the course of the three books … Continue reading →

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