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The Council of Wise Women - a novel for adults

An ordinary mother, an extraordinary daughter, and a secret society…

 

A novel for adults, written under the pen name of Izzy Abrahmson

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Apr 23, 2025

Launch Day! THE COUNCIL OF WISE WOMEN

My latest book is out

"Thoroughly enjoyable novel, both moving and astutely farcical." – Kirkus Reviews

A secret society, magical chicken soup, and a young girl who is wise beyond her years.

BUY IT TODAY!

Aug 25, 2024

Cover Reveal… The Council of Wise Women!

Cover Reveal… Coming This Fall 

A secret society, magical chicken soup, and a young girl who is wise beyond her years

The latest stand-alone novel in the Izzy Abrahmson Village Life series - THE COUNCIL OF WISE WOMEN

You don't…

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Jun 6, 2024

Spotify Audiobooks!

Oct 4, 2023

Broken Candles… a new audiobook short story

When her parents' marriage falls apart, how will Rachel Cohen adapt?

Every year I write a Hanukkah story. This one is just out.

Click the link below to find it on Spotify, iTunes and others…
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/markbinder/broken-candles-feat-izzy-abrahmson

Dec 2, 2022

Winter is coming… (We wish!) …and an award!

It's hot outside, so perhaps reading some cool stories from #TheVillageLife will make your day.

Winter Blessings is set in the winter (gasp!). Yes, it's set around the holiday of Hanukkah. And YES, you'll enjoy reading it even now.

Plus…

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Jul 18, 2022

A Village Romance - now available

We've rebooted, "The Misadventures of Rabbi Kibbitz and Mrs. Chaipul" as A Village Romance. 

She owns the only restaurant.  He’s the wisest man in the village.  Together, they make an unlikely and lovable pair. From the Audie Award nominated author…

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Jul 15, 2021

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