'What you were in the army?' is the most common reaction on hearing that this somewhat puny, less than athletic Johnny Wallman served in the Israeli army. Johnny Wallman left behind the relative comfort of his English life for a life in Israel and the Israeli army. Zahal: A Love Story is the story of a love affair with a country and its people. A love affair of beauty yet pain, where hope turned to disappointment. Thirty years on, finally, many of the scars have faded leaving memories of true friendships, inspiration and a beautiful country. This is an honest and intimate account of a time in...

Stressed with life in the big city, Johnny Wallman moved to the tranquil of Annan in Scotland to open and run a bed and breakfast. While especially for writers, many non writers visit, from the friendly to the rude, weary tourists, wedding groups, criminals on the run and the downright eccentric. Enjoy the stories of some of those visitors to The Avalon Writers Bed and Breakfast. You will love your visit without even leaving your armchair. And remember, the next time you visit a b&b behave, for you may find yourself between the covers, and not the bed covers. A wonderful insight into the...