Hey friends! I’m literally bouncing in my chair right now because I have THE BEST news to share! My book “The Golem’s Guardian” just released today and I am freaking out with excitement! It’s available at all the online bookstores as we speak (paperback should be out in the next few days), and trust me, you’re gonna want to snag a copy ASAP.
I’ve been stressing over this manuscript for what feels like forever, and now it’s finally out in the world! I’ve been refreshing my notifications all morning, and I’m absolutely vibrating with nervous energy. You know that feeling when something you’ve poured your heart into finally gets shared? That’s what I’m experiencing right now.
So what’s my book about? Picture this: David Rosen is just your average Brooklyn librarian (which, like, already makes me happy because who doesn’t adore a bookish protagonist?). His life is pretty chill until—plot twist!—he accidentally brings a tiny clay figure to life in his apartment. Not your typical Tuesday night, am I right? Turns out, our guy David has inherited this wild ability from his Jewish ancestors to create golems, which are these magical clay protectors. How cool is that?
The world-building in my novel is something I really focused on. It takes place in modern Brooklyn, but with this hidden layer of ancient mysticism woven throughout. I’m such a sucker for urban fantasy that takes place in real locations you can actually visit. Makes you look at every corner of the city differently, wondering what magic might be happening when nobody’s looking.
As for the characters, David is this reluctant hero type who’s just trying to figure out his powers while also falling for Jacob, who I absolutely adore. Jacob’s this super charming social worker who gets pulled into David’s magical drama. Their relationship develops so naturally against this backdrop of supernatural chaos, and I’m totally here for it. The LGBTQ+ representation was super important to me—I wanted it seamlessly integrated into the story rather than feeling like an afterthought.
The villain—only known as “the Shadow”—was genuinely creepy and a lot of fun to write. They’re causing all sorts of supernatural problems across Brooklyn, and the stakes keep getting higher throughout the book. There’s this whole thing with a rare celestial alignment that’s coming, which will amp up everyone’s powers, good and bad. Talk about deadline pressure!
What really interested me as I wrote was how David’s power comes with a price. Every time he uses his golem to fight, it physically hurts him. I wanted a magic system that has real consequences. Did you know that the concept of golems dates back to medieval Jewish mysticism? According to the Jewish Virtual Library, the most famous golem story involves the Maharal of Prague, who allegedly created a golem to protect the Jewish community in the 16th century. You can read more about it here: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-golem
I don’t want to give away too much (no spoilers!), but let’s just say there’s this scene near the end involving the golem and the Shadow that I hope will have you holding your breath. I literally had to take a walk after writing it because I couldn’t handle the tension!
I put so much research into the Jewish mystical elements, and I hope it shows. I spent months reading about golems and Kabbalistic traditions to get the details right. That authenticity was really important to me throughout the writing process.
So yeah, if you’re into urban fantasy with Jewish mythology, LGBTQ+ romance, and magical battles with actual consequences, you need to check out “The Golem’s Guardian” right this second. Grab a copy today!
Has anyone ordered it yet? I’m dying to hear what you think! Drop your thoughts in the comments because I need people to obsess over this book with me! The cover is below:
