Seeing Green

"Annabel Hertz's first foray into historical fiction, Seeing Green, is energetic, witty, and timely. It's heroine, Arcani Kirsch, is a half-Hopi, half Jew-Bu (synthesis of Judaism and Buddhism) Californian on a mission to puncture the stasis of Reagan-Bush environmental policy. She displays an enlightened sensitivity to and awareness of the plights of those most affected by the Anthropocene era in which we are living." - The Huffington Post.
*See full review.
Reviews from Amazon Readers:"I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, which seemed to poke fun at those of us who work in the environmental field...
Truth is, I couldn't put it down! The story is believable, and so much fun. First layer is politics not just in Congress but intra-office rivalries in a small donor-dependent nonprofit. Then, add a host of minor characters you can just picture including a flighty, wealthy CEO and a manic, control-freak Senate chief of staff. And there are small details sprinkled in that make it richer and more real, including a jogging-on-the-Washington-Mall scene and description of a group called "the pantheon," an Est- or Forum-style self-improvement cult that does indeed include Washington advocates in its fold (trust me, I've met some).

I didn't want the ride to end, and in a sign that the author has struck a resonant, lasting chord when I did reach the last page I wondered what would happen next to the protagonist and her co-workers. And that's probably the best reason to read the book, other than the colorful and at-times-hilarious scenes -- the author has created compelling characters, ones that evoke an easy camaraderie but who have smile-inducing foibles that keep them from being saccharine sweet. And within the book about the Washington scene, and environmental group dynamics, is a really touching and even gritty story of family life and its challenges and rewards.

There's a lot to like here, and it's all packaged in a felicitously fast-moving, tightly organized narrative.

Highly recommended for any fans of fiction, particularly historical fiction."
"Once I went to the store for a bag of cheese puffs but instead accidentally grabbed a bag of shrimp flavored puffs. I was appalled at my mistake when I got home, but tried them anyway, just to say I did, before I tossed the bag. A couple of hours later, licking the last salty yummy crumbs off my fingers, I devoured the entire bag. This book is similar in that I did not think I would like it. I ended up ripping through it...and wanting more.
"Seeing Green is an honest tale told from a young woman's perspective. I found myself easily drawn into a contemporary story of family dynamics, the missteps and travails of romantic connections and hopes, and the obsessive enthusiasm of a young professional career. The story conveys the passion and energy of those who helped shape environmental policy in the early Clinton years, told with the authenticity of someone from that world, but without being a preachy, narrow tome.

Seeing Green is a story of growth and life. It draws you in, keeps you engaged, and just like that bag of shrimp puffs, is an unexpected and enjoyable experience."
"Seeing Green is an engaging, current and informative read that demystifies the politics of the NGO world in Washington, DC. The witty voice of Arcani, the novel's protagonist, makes this book laugh-out-loud funny!"

Full publicity campaign including Virtual and Radio Book Tours, Social Media and Online Promotions.

For interest, questions, or to join the Virtual Book Tour, please contact Samantha@JKSCommunications.com