I Am Writing

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“The Heart Changer is a touching tale of loss, faith, and healing. Jarm Del Boccio spins together vivid details that bring Miriam’s world to life. Her story is sure to capture readers’ hearts.” --Carmela A. Martino, author of the award-winning novel Playing by Heart

“A captivating story that weaves characters together from a volatile time in Israel’s history to reveal the power of faith and forgiveness. Young hearts will find hope to face their perplexing and changeable world.” - Tina Cho, author of Rice From Heaven

Illuminating the Past
Making Sense of the Present
Giving Hope for the Future

Here is a short synopsis:

"Can an Israelite captive, wrenched from all she loves, serve the very man who destroyed her village?

Miriam is asked to do the impossible: serve the wife of Naaman, commander of the Syrian army. Clinging to treasured memories of home and faith, Miriam faces captivity with worry and bitterness. Little does she know the Heart Changer is wooing and preparing her for a greater mission—far beyond what she could imagine."

My daughter, Olivia, was the inspiration for my MC.
Not a bad likeness, eh?

The Heart Changer has received three awards!

My Inspiration

Literature

There is so much to gather from great literature. Let's unearth the treasures together!

Travel

I can't imagine what my life would be without travel. It has transformed me in so many ways. Come, journey with me, and we will explore the world!

Everyday Life

So many funny and quirky things happen in our lives. Some, we pass by. Others, we savor for awhile. And, just a few, we write down for posterity. I'd like to share a few of my favorites with you!

I am writing: my WIPs

Alice and Henry are about to have the experience of their lives. The sister can't wait. The brother, a boy with a scientific mind and an eye for details would rather not. Until he sees it as a way out of a maddening situation. Mistaken for a pickpocket at the Fair, Henry find himself swept up in a mystery. Who is planting the clues, anyway? With his adventurous older sister in tow, the puzzle is eventually solved. And Henry will never be the same.