A Light On The Hill
Cities Of Refuge book 1
by Connilyn Cossette
Seven years ago, Moriyah was taken captive in Jericho and branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods. Now the Israelites are experiencing peace in their new land, but Moriyah has yet to find her own peace. Because of the shameful mark on her face, she hides behind her veil at all times and the disdain of the townspeople keeps her from socializing. And marriage prospects were out of the question . . . until now.
Her father has found someone to marry her, and she hopes to use her love of cooking to impress the man and his motherless sons. But when things go horribly wrong, Moriyah is forced to flee. Seeking safety at one of the newly-established Levitical cities of refuge, she is wildly unprepared for the dangers she will face, and the enemies--and unexpected allies--she will encounter on her way.
Her father has found someone to marry her, and she hopes to use her love of cooking to impress the man and his motherless sons. But when things go horribly wrong, Moriyah is forced to flee. Seeking safety at one of the newly-established Levitical cities of refuge, she is wildly unprepared for the dangers she will face, and the enemies--and unexpected allies--she will encounter on her way.
ISBN-13: 978-0764219863
with Moriyah from
A Light On The Hill by Connilyn Cossette
#1. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, friends.
My name is Moriyah. I was born during the wilderness wanderings to a Hebrew mother and an Egyptian father.
My name is Moriyah. I was born during the wilderness wanderings to a Hebrew mother and an Egyptian father.
| I was kidnapped and taken to Jericho right before the walls fell but before I was rescued I was branded by an evil priestess and therefore I hide my face behind a veil to avoid scrutiny and mocking by others. I live in Shiloh with my father who owns a vineyard and love spending time with my blind friend Ora and my little friend Eitan, whose job it is to chase the birds away from the grapes, but otherwise I keep to myself in my home creating delicious meals. |  |
#2. What is the ONE thing you just CAN'T do without?
My veil. I’ve lived behind it for seven years now and it’s become a part of me. Although most people are kind to me, I’ve endured some brutal mocking and to protect myself and avoid the shame to my family and questions about the Canaanite gods burned into my face, the veil is a necessary shield.
My veil. I’ve lived behind it for seven years now and it’s become a part of me. Although most people are kind to me, I’ve endured some brutal mocking and to protect myself and avoid the shame to my family and questions about the Canaanite gods burned into my face, the veil is a necessary shield.
#3. What do you most fear?
Revealing my ruined face to strangers, especially the man my father has chosen for me to marry.
Revealing my ruined face to strangers, especially the man my father has chosen for me to marry.
 | #4. What is your greatest strength and your greatest flaw? I love to cook and provide meals for people that are hurting or grieving, although I usually send the food along with someone else and stay in my home. My greatest flaw is that I am so bound up in how people see me that I have hidden away the best parts of me and it has affected my relationships with my family and friends and most importantly, with Yahweh. |
#5. If you could change one thing in your life, past or present, what would it be?
Without a question it would be avoiding the horrific branding I endured at the hands of the priestess in Jericho, it stripped away so much of who I was and I am not sure that I will ever find that hopeful girl again.
#6. What do you hope that people will learn from your story?
That we are made by a loving God who sees the core of us, not the outward appearance. And that regardless of whether we’ve pushed God away or how high the walls between us seem to be, He is always there loving us, ready to lavish us with grace and mercy. And that even after devastation, among the ashes of pain and sorrow, new life can and will thrive again.
That we are made by a loving God who sees the core of us, not the outward appearance. And that regardless of whether we’ve pushed God away or how high the walls between us seem to be, He is always there loving us, ready to lavish us with grace and mercy. And that even after devastation, among the ashes of pain and sorrow, new life can and will thrive again.
| #7. What is the most important thing to you? Next to Yahweh, my family is most important to me, along with the friends I’ve acquired that have become family to me. I hope to be a comfort and a refuge to those who are in need of grace and mercy, just like me. |  |
#8. What comes next for you and where do you see yourself in the future?
Tsk, tsk. No spoilers! You’ll just have to wait until Shelter of the Most High for answers to those questions…… ;)
Tsk, tsk. No spoilers! You’ll just have to wait until Shelter of the Most High for answers to those questions…… ;)
Bonus. What one piece of advice would you like to give readers?
Do not allow the hurts of the past, or your own insecurities, to cause you to hide who you were created to be.
Do not allow the hurts of the past, or your own insecurities, to cause you to hide who you were created to be.
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Super fun interview!! Thanks for having me on the blog today, hope you enjoy my story in A Light on the Hill which released on February 6th!
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 Connilyn Cossette | Connilyn Cossette is the CBA-Bestselling author of the Out from Egypt Series from Bethany House Publishers. There is not much she enjoys more than digging into the rich, ancient world of the Bible, discovering new gems of grace that point to Jesus, and weaving them into an immersive fiction experience. Connect with her at www.connilyncossette.com/ |
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