On the Road to Jericho: A Story from the Heart...Shared with Yours
Let’s share this story of resilience and hope with the readers who need it most.
From my heart to yours: a message from me, Sue
The nuts and bolts
The first installment of On the Road to Jericho will drop tomorrow.
You will get two emails a week, one on Thursday, one on Saturday.
You don’t need to do anything to read along. Each installment will come right to your email, just like this one.
But yes, as I share in the video above, from my ❤ to yours: I do need your help to bring this story to a wider audience.
Hit the ❤, comment or share. Every bit counts to make this story more visible to others.
Other things my beta readers said (she blushes)
"Brilliant writing. It’s personal, descriptive, informative and inspirational. And I love learning about the world through books like this. I feel like I better understand the nuances of the unrest in both South Africa and Israel / Palestine through this story."
Natalie Siston"Sue’s writing evokes strong emotions and saves space for nuance as she explores the complex topic of war, racism, sexism, mental health, global and corporate politics—and being a woman through it all."
Emily Dahl"The writing is so poignant, especially in light of what is happening today."
Kirsty Hoare"The standard stories of hardship to redemption often feel unrelatable. This one feels so intimate and relatable, especially around workplace issues, which are rarely dealt with in fiction. The hardship is real, relatable - even while set in SA and Palestine - so human and ordinary. I loved the honesty about it."
Karen Spreng"The writing is lyrical and vivid. It conveys a sense of place so well and describes things so beautifully. Characters with disabilities are well represented."
Lois Strachan "I’ve just come out of an abusive relationship. This book was so powerful for me. I couldn’t put it down because I’ve just been through what Eleanor experienced. And Eleanor comes out the other side. This was why it was so emotional and powerful for me. I could feel her anxiety. I could feel her panic attacks. I could feel her loss of a parent. I could feel the shit storm that was her workplace. I was side by side with her on that roller-coaster. And I could also feel her joy, her redemption, her rising stronger than ever. And that gave me hope and healing.
It was un-put-down-able. It was such a page turner I didn’t sleep the whole flight. I haven’t binge read like this in years. I experienced every single emotion under the sun reading this: heartbreak, tears, laughter, joy. “Oh my god, that’s me”. And then I’m in tears again. It was absolutely engrossing.
It was so relatable. It’s not interesting…it’s fascinating. I don’t usually do fiction, I’m usually reading non-fiction. This beautifully blended the two."
Canna GrayIt’s also a listen-along
If you want to
listen to the audiobook version
get additional background materials like photos, videos, maps, music — to bring the text alive
participate in the monthly book club discussion about the historical events the book touches on — and how they resonate today — to connect you with other readers, or
meet the real people who inspired the characters in the book
then you’ll need to become a paid subscriber. You can do that now, or anytime (or never—that’s totally fine too!😘😉).
It’s a story of coming into one's self, love, survival, global and office politics. It's hard to put down and sticks with you. Bonus: I know Sue's distinctive voice and heard it in my head while reading it, and because she narrated the audiobook, you can enjoy it too!
Stephanie AndrésOn being a paid subscriber
Becoming a paid subscriber supports me as an author, 🙏. AND it also supports visibility, and even more importantly, credibility on Substack. The # of paid subscriptions a publication has signals that people are finding value in the story.
Please consider becoming a paid subscriber if you can afford it. No should, though. Just a gentle invitation from me to help get this story out to a wider audience.
Paid options include
Monthly— $5
Annual—$31
Founder—$80
Go big: be a founder - because who doesn’t love extra credit?!
Becoming a founder: where your generosity meets my endless gratitude and a sprinkle of shameless flattery in print!
Yup, founder simply means you're paying extra because you like me that much. 😘
For “just” as extra $50, enjoy eternal thanks, front-row seats to live interviews, a starring role in the acknowledgments (a.k.a your name in print) ... and another sweet surprise I have yet to cook up!
Join at the founder level and bask in the glory of the goodness of your heart. 🥰
You’re invited!
If you’re already registered, thank you!
Not yet registered? Join us.
Just 30 minutes.
Come for the fun, to see who else is on this journey, and maybe even meet some of the real people who inspired the characters in the story.
The details:
Saturday, 5 October, 2024, 10am Eastern Time
(3pm GMT/ 4pm South Africa/ 6pm Dubai/ 10pm Singapore)
Bonus Materials for Paid Members
Audiobook
Photo, Videos, Music and more
Included with installments as they are released
Book Club
A monthly book club to explore, connect and reflect.
First Book Club: Apartheid South Africa, Saturday Nov 9
Paid subscribers: you’ll get the calendar invite directly.
Guest Interviews
Guest interviews with some of the real people who inspired the characters in the book, and who lived those same "interesting times".
First Guest Interview: The real St Anne’s; Saturday Nov 2
Have a question?
Most FAQs answered here: https://ontheroadtojericho.substack.com/about
Or just hit reply and email me. I’m a real human and I do respond to emails!
That’s it.
The next email you get will be the next installment of On the Road to Jericho.
Until then,
Sue