Abdiel Leroy Author And Poet

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Join Abdiel's Readers List at poetprophet.com/contact and be the first to know next time he is offering FREE books.Abdiel LeRoy is an Anglo-American author and actor whose life is largely inspired by the Bible, Shakespeare, mythology, and the great epic poem, 'Paradise Lost'. He has memorized thousands of lines of poetry and can come up with an instant quote to suit every situation!Abdiel is also an exemplar of epic poetry, a rare gift in this day and age, or in ANY day and age! His signature work, 'Elijah', reimagines the great Old-Testament prophet's ministry and miracles; while 'Obama's Dream' takes the former president on a night-time journey of transformation, thus exposing the destructive traits of empire handed over to Donald Trump!Political theatre is also seen through the lens of poetry in 'Verses Versus Empire', Abdiel's three-volume series covering in turn the Bush, Obama, and Trump eras. His collections also include 'Well Versed: To Shakespeare, Poets, and the Performing Arts', which features poems voiced by famed British actors in BBC broadcasts, among them Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, and Mark Rylance.But Abdiel's own skills as voice actor and narrator make for especially dramatic readings. You can hear excerpts from all his books at poetprophet.com.In the non-fiction department, Abdiel brings 'Dueling the Dragon: Adventures in Chinese Media and Education', his memoir of triumph and trial crafted over 10 years of living and working in China. And 'The Gourmet Gospel: A Spiritual Path to Guilt-Free Eating' had an even longer gestation period of decades!Finally, in fiction, Abdiel has published 'The Christmas Tree', a children's tale imagining the journey of a beloved tree from forest to market to home to sidewalk, until grace intervenes!As an actor, Abdiel has embodied most of the major Shakespearean roles, and on stages from New York to London to Beijing, though perhaps his most famous appearance is in the hit short film series, 'The Expert'. He also has three one-man shows: the famous children's tale, 'Wind in the Willows'; and two works of the great poet, W.H. Auden, 'The Sea and the Mirror', and 'The Massacre of the Innocents'.Abdiel has also worked in the past as broadcaster, financial analyst, and market commentator. His passions include Argentine Tango, Yoga, and competitive Swimming.Author website: poetprophet.com

Episodios

  • ELIJAH — Sample 9

    02/01/2020 Duración: 04min

    Sample 8 is a sex scene, and excluded because of plot spoilers. To get the full, unabridged audiobook, go to geni.us/prophet. Israel. 9th-century BC. Jezebel has killed the true prophets of the Lord, and Elijah must flee her wrath. But he is not alone. Embraced by a shapeshifting goddess, counseled by a great angel, he is empowered to call down fire from Heaven! In the spirit of Dante, Shakespeare, and Homer, this 12-part epic poem relives the stunning miracles of the great prophet as described in the Old Testament—fed by ravens, raising the dead, commanding the rain, calling down fire from Heaven, outrunning horses, ascending to Heaven. But along with all this, the author weaves a rich thread of mythological influences—shapeshifting goddesses, shamanic journeys, dueling dragons, Queen Jezebel's seductions, and dissension in the ranks of King Ahab's bodyguard. Saucy yet sacred, and now joined by the author's own audiobook narration, this timeless tale takes wing in the poet's pen, the poet's voice! "An

  • ELIJAH — Sample 7

    01/01/2020 Duración: 03min

    A Dangerous Prophet for Dangerous Times! Israel. 9th-century BC. Jezebel has killed the true prophets of the Lord, and Elijah must flee her wrath. But he is not alone. Embraced by a shapeshifting goddess, counseled by a great angel, he is empowered to call down fire from Heaven! In the spirit of Dante, Shakespeare, and Homer, this 12-part epic poem relives the stunning miracles of the great prophet as described in the Old Testament—fed by ravens, raising the dead, commanding the rain, calling down fire from Heaven, outrunning horses, ascending to Heaven. But along with all this, the author weaves a rich thread of mythological influences: shapeshifting goddesses, shamanic journeys, dueling dragons, Queen Jezebel's seductions, and dissension in the ranks of King Ahab's bodyguard. Saucy yet sacred, and now joined by the author's own audiobook narration, this timeless tale takes wing in the poet's pen, the poet's voice! "An epic tale, Biblically based, but with considerable writer’s freedom that makes

  • ELIJAH — Sample 6

    31/12/2019 Duración: 04min

    A Dangerous Prophet for Dangerous Times! Israel. 9th-century BC. Jezebel has killed the true prophets of the Lord, and Elijah must flee her wrath. But he is not alone. Embraced by a shapeshifting goddess, counseled by a great angel, he is empowered to call down fire from Heaven! In the spirit of Dante, Shakespeare, and Homer, this 12-part epic poem relives the stunning miracles of the great prophet as described in the Old Testament—fed by ravens, raising the dead, commanding the rain, calling down fire from Heaven, outrunning horses, ascending to Heaven. But along with all this, the author weaves a rich thread of mythological influences: shapeshifting goddesses, shamanic journeys, dueling dragons, Queen Jezebel's seductions, and dissension in the ranks of King Ahab's bodyguard. Saucy yet sacred, and now joined by the author's own audiobook narration, this timeless tale takes wing in the poet's pen, the poet's voice! "An epic tale, Biblically based, but with considerable writer’s freedom that makes

  • ELIJAH — Sample 5

    30/12/2019 Duración: 04min

    A Dangerous Prophet for Dangerous Times! Israel. 9th-century BC. Jezebel has killed the true prophets of the Lord, and Elijah must flee her wrath. But he is not alone. Embraced by a shapeshifting goddess, counseled by a great angel, he is empowered to call down fire from Heaven! In the spirit of Dante, Shakespeare, and Homer, this 12-part epic poem relives the stunning miracles of the great prophet as described in the Old Testament—fed by ravens, raising the dead, commanding the rain, calling down fire from Heaven, outrunning horses, ascending to Heaven. But along with all this, the author weaves a rich thread of mythological influences: shapeshifting goddesses, shamanic journeys, dueling dragons, Queen Jezebel's seductions, and dissension in the ranks of King Ahab's bodyguard. Saucy yet sacred, and now joined by the author's own audiobook narration, this timeless tale takes wing in the poet's pen, the poet's voice! "An epic tale, Biblically based, but with considerable writer’s freedom that makes

  • ELIJAH — Sample 4

    29/12/2019 Duración: 03min

    A Dangerous Prophet for Dangerous Times! Israel. 9th-century BC. Jezebel has killed the true prophets of the Lord, and Elijah must flee her wrath. But he is not alone. Embraced by a shapeshifting goddess, counseled by a great angel, he is empowered to call down fire from Heaven! In the spirit of Dante, Shakespeare, and Homer, this 12-part epic relives the stunning miracles of the great prophet as described in the Old Testament—fed by ravens, raising the dead, commanding the rain, calling down fire from Heaven, outrunning horses, ascending to Heaven. But along with all this, the author weaves a rich thread of mythological influences: shapeshifting goddesses, shamanic journeys, dueling dragons, Queen Jezebel's seductions, and dissension in the ranks of King Ahab's bodyguard. Saucy yet sacred, and now joined by the author's own audiobook narration, this timeless tale takes wing in the poet's pen, the poet's voice! "An epic tale, Biblically based, but with considerable writer’s freedom that makes the

  • ELIJAH — Sample 3

    28/12/2019 Duración: 03min

    A Dangerous Prophet for Dangerous Times! Israel. 9th-century BC. Jezebel has killed the true prophets of the Lord, and Elijah must flee her wrath. But he is not alone. Embraced by a shapeshifting goddess, counseled by a great angel, he is empowered to call down fire from Heaven! In the spirit of Dante, Shakespeare, and Homer, this 12-part epic relives the stunning miracles of the great prophet as described in the Old Testament—fed by ravens, raising the dead, commanding the rain, calling down fire from Heaven, outrunning horses, ascending to Heaven. But along with all this, the author weaves a rich thread of mythological influences: shapeshifting goddesses, shamanic journeys, dueling dragons, Queen Jezebel's seductions, and dissension in the ranks of King Ahab's bodyguard. Saucy yet sacred, and now joined by the author's own audiobook narration, this timeless tale takes wing in the poet's pen, the poet's voice! "An epic tale, Biblically based, but with considerable writer’s freedom that makes the book w

  • ELIJAH — Sample 2

    27/12/2019 Duración: 04min

    A Dangerous Prophet for Dangerous Times! Israel. 9th-century BC. Jezebel has killed the true prophets of the Lord, and Elijah must flee her wrath. But he is not alone. Embraced by a shapeshifting goddess, counseled by a great angel, he is empowered to call down fire from Heaven! In the spirit of Dante, Shakespeare, and Homer, this 12-part epic relives the stunning miracles of the great prophet as described in the Old Testament—fed by ravens, raising the dead, commanding the rain, calling down fire from Heaven, outrunning horses, ascending to Heaven. But along with all this, the author weaves a rich thread of mythological influences: shapeshifting goddesses, shamanic journeys, dueling dragons, Queen Jezebel's seductions, and dissension in the ranks of King Ahab's bodyguard. Saucy yet sacred, and now joined by the author's own audiobook narration, this timeless tale takes wing in the poet's pen, the poet's voice! "An epic tale, Biblically based, but with considerable writer’s freedom that makes the

  • ELIJAH — Sample 1

    26/12/2019 Duración: 04min

    A Dangerous Prophet for Dangerous Times! Israel. 9th-century BC. Jezebel has killed the true prophets of the Lord, and Elijah must flee her wrath. But he is not alone. Embraced by a shapeshifting goddess, counseled by a great angel, he is empowered to call down fire from Heaven! In the spirit of Dante, Shakespeare, and Homer, this 12-part epic relives the stunning miracles of the great prophet as described in the Old Testament—fed by ravens, raising the dead, commanding the rain, calling down fire from Heaven, outrunning horses, ascending to Heaven. But along with all this, the author weaves a rich thread of mythological influences: shapeshifting goddesses, shamanic journeys, dueling dragons, Queen Jezebel's seductions, and dissension in the ranks of King Ahab's bodyguard. Saucy yet sacred, and now joined by the author's own audiobook narration, this timeless tale takes wing in the poet's pen, the poet's voice! "An epic tale, Biblically based, but with considerable writer’s freedom that makes the

  • THE CHRISTMAS TREE — Sample III

    24/12/2019 Duración: 04min

    Strength Will Not Save, but Love Just Might! A tree is torn from his forest home and all that he loves, but there is courage in the heart of a little boy to protect his belovèd tree. The author dreamt up this story after witnessing the abandonment of trees on city sidewalks after Christmas, but here his invention of a magical journey for one such tree will transport you through time and space and otherworldly encounter, even to the throne of God! In the tradition of our timeless fairy tales, and now joined by the author's captivating narration, The Christmas Tree is a book for all ages, imparting a hope that embraces all of humanity, a testament to love in this world and the next. Now let your imagination take flight! "Lyrical, spiritually enchanting… an important part of our literature." San Francisco Review of Books This audiobook is part of Abdiel's CHRISTIAN REVERIES COLLECTION, geni.us/Reveries

  • THE CHRISTMAS TREE — Sample II

    22/12/2019 Duración: 04min

    Strength Will Not Save, But Love Just Might! A tree is torn from his forest home and all that he loves, but there is courage in the heart of a little boy to protect his belovèd tree. The author dreamt up this story after witnessing the abandonment of trees on city sidewalks after Christmas, but here his invention of a magical journey for one such tree will transport you through time and space and otherworldly encounter, even to the throne of God! In the tradition of our timeless fairy tales, and now joined by the author's captivating narration, The Christmas Tree is a book for all ages, imparting a hope that embraces all of humanity, a testament to love in this world and the next. Now let your imagination take flight! "Lyrical, spiritually enchanting… an important part of our literature." San Francisco Review of Books Find this book in Abdiel's CHRISTIAN REVERIES COLLECTION, geni.us/Reveries

  • THE CHRISTMAS TREE — Sample I

    22/12/2019 Duración: 03min

    Strength Will Not Save, but Love Just Might! A tree is torn from his forest home and all that he loves, but there is courage in the heart of a little boy to protect his belovèd tree. The author dreamt up this story after witnessing the abandonment of trees on city sidewalks after Christmas, but here his invention of a magical journey for one such tree will transport you through time and space and otherworldly encounter, even to the throne of God! In the tradition of our timeless fairy tales, and now joined by the author's captivating narration, The Christmas Tree is a book for all ages, imparting a hope that embraces all of humanity, a testament to love in this world and the next. Now let your imagination take flight! "Lyrical, spiritually enchanting… an important part of our literature." San Francisco Review of Books Find this book in Abdiel's CHRISTIAN REVERIES COLLECTION, geni.us/Reveries

  • OBAMA'S DREAM — Sample III

    20/12/2019 Duración: 01min

    About to hand over imperial power to one Donald J. Trump, Obama suffers from troubled dreams. But now, two great angels sweep into the White House on a divine mission. One draws his soul from his body and takes him on a night-time journey, teaching him new lessons about statecraft. But the man's greatest lesson that fateful night, and his chance at redemption, comes when he is presented before the throne of God! Does Obama heed Heaven's message? You decide! Find at geni.us/ObamasDream

  • OBAMA'S DREAM — Sample II

    19/12/2019 Duración: 03min

    In the closing days of his presidency, Barack Obama is sleeping in the White House, though not peacefully, when two great angels sweep into the Master Bedroom. One draws his soul from his body and takes him on a night-time journey, teaching him new lessons about statecraft. But Obama's greatest lesson that fateful night, and his chance at redemption, comes when he is presented before the throne of God! Does Obama heed Heaven's message? You decide! Purchase links at geni.us/ObamasDream

  • OBAMA'S DREAM — Sample I

    18/12/2019 Duración: 02min

    In the closing days of his presidency, Barack Obama is sleeping in the White House, though not peacefully, when two great angels sweep into the Master Bedroom. One draws his soul from his body and takes him on a night-time journey, teaching him new lessons about statecraft. But Obama's greatest lesson that fateful night, and his chance at redemption, comes when he is presented before the throne of God! Does Obama heed Heaven's message? You decide! Purchase links at geni.us/ObamasDream

  • JEZEBEL'S LAMENT — Sample IV

    13/12/2019 Duración: 02min

    RELEASED TODAY, with author's audiobook narration! Jezebel. Yes, THAT Jezebel. The queen whose name for millennia has stood for female wickedness. Killer of innocents. Seducer of priests. And the Old Testament's greatest supervillain! Not so fast, says Jezebel herself. Mad as hell at the reputation history has dealt her, she enlists "a failed writer of obscure poetry and other works no-one cares to read" to tell her side of the story in this book. Not "harlot queen," she insists, but "virgin bride," not murderer but moderate, and certainly not the bad guy in her struggle with the prophet Elijah, that "unkempt fire-and-brimstone hairy hermit," and his successor Elisha. It's a riveting and saucy yarn, weaving invention around Scripture's narrative, while offering compelling insights into the "monsters" who live, and even rule, among us! Let this royal rant transport you to one of the Bible's greatest showdowns, and into the mind of a great antagonist. geni.us/Jezebel

  • JEZEBEL'S LAMENT — Sample III

    09/12/2019 Duración: 04min

    Jezebel. Yes, that Jezebel. The queen whose name for millennia has stood for female wickedness. Killer of innocents. Seducer of priests. And the Old Testament's greatest supervillain! Not so fast, says Jezebel herself. Mad as hell at the reputation history has dealt her, she enlists "a failed writer of obscure poetry and other works no-one cares to read" to tell her side of the story in this book. Not "harlot queen," she insists, but "virgin bride," not murderer but moderate, and certainly not the bad guy in her struggle with the prophet Elijah, that "unkempt fire-and-brimstone hairy hermit," and his successor Elisha. It's a riveting and saucy yarn, weaving invention around Scripture's narrative, while offering compelling insights into the "monsters" who live, and even rule, among us! Let this royal rant transport you to one of the Bible's greatest showdowns, and into the mind of a great antagonist. geni.us/Jezebel (Release date Dec. 13, 2019. The eBook can be pre-ordered at most online retailers.)

  • JEZEBEL'S LAMENT — Sample II

    04/12/2019 Duración: 03min

    Jezebel. Yes, that Jezebel. The queen whose name for millennia has stood for female wickedness. Killer of innocents. Seducer of priests. And the Old Testament's greatest supervillain! Not so fast, says Jezebel herself. Mad as hell at the reputation history has dealt her, she enlists "a failed writer of obscure poetry and other works no-one cares to read" to tell her side of the story in this book. Not "harlot queen," she insists, but "virgin bride," not murderer but moderate, and certainly not the bad guy in her struggle with the prophet Elijah, that "unkempt fire-and-brimstone hairy hermit," and his successor Elisha. It's a riveting and saucy yarn, weaving invention around Scripture's narrative, while offering compelling insights into the "monsters" who live, and even rule, among us! Let this royal rant transport you to one of the Bible's greatest showdowns, and into the mind of a great antagonist. (Release date Dec. 13, 2019. The eBook can be pre-ordered at most online retailers.)

  • JEZEBEL'S LAMENT — Sample I

    02/12/2019 Duración: 01min

    Jezebel. Yes, that Jezebel. The queen whose name for millennia has stood for female wickedness. Killer of innocents. Seducer of priests. And the Old Testament's greatest supervillain! Not so fast, says Jezebel herself. Mad as hell at the reputation history has dealt her, she enlists "a failed writer of obscure poetry and other works no-one cares to read" to tell her side of the story in this book. Not "harlot queen," she insists, but "virgin bride," not murderer but moderate, and certainly not the bad guy in her struggle with the prophet Elijah, that "unkempt fire-and-brimstone hairy hermit," and his successor Elisha. It's a riveting and saucy yarn, weaving invention around Scripture's narrative, while offering compelling insights into the "monsters" who live, and even rule, among us! Let this royal rant transport you to one of the Bible's greatest showdowns, and into the mind of a great antagonist. geni.us/Jezebel (Jezebel's lament is now available on pre-order at most online retailers, with the au

  • THE PRINCE'S OATH — Sample II

    01/12/2019 Duración: 01min

    From Afghanistan — A Timeless Tale of Love and Betrayal An innocent man must lose his freedom, an innocent girl must yield her virginity, in this traditional tale from an era of kings. From bandit attacks in a forest to treacherous plots at court, love will undergo many trials with Allah's help, even if it comes in the form of a cheeky little mouse! This book fulfils a promise the author made to an Afghan restaurant owner who outlined the plot to him, and is accompanied by the author's own audiobook narration. Now be embraced by this magical tale!

  • THE PRINCE'S OATH — Sample I

    30/11/2019 Duración: 04min

    From Afghanistan — A Timeless Tale of Love and Betrayal An innocent man must lose his freedom, an innocent girl must yield her virginity, in this traditional tale from an era of kings. From bandit attacks in a forest to treacherous plots at court, love will undergo many trials with Allah's help, even if it comes in the form of a cheeky little mouse! This book fulfils a promise the author made to an Afghan restaurant owner who outlined the plot to him, and is accompanied by the author's own audiobook narration. Now be embraced by this magical tale!

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