Patricia Furstenberg is a Romanian-born author, poet, and passionate historian living in South Africa. Her books, eighteen and counting, blend history, love, war, and dogs into unforgettable narratives: Amazon bestseller Joyful Trouble, geopolitical drama Silent Heroes, historical fiction When Secrets Bloom, and the folklore-rich Transylvania’s History A to Z and Dreamland.
From dissecting cadavers to capturing legends, Patricia’s path weaves medicine, motherhood, and myths. A creator of the #Im4Ro movement, she brings Romania’s past and heart to life through memorable historical fiction.
Ready to journey through history, love, and legend? Discover her books on Amazon and step into her world.
‘I love to explore the human imagination. I am a tourist of history, a permanent guest in the labyrinth of books, a student in the world of art.’
Patricia Furstenberg
Writer Patricia Furstenberg, Her Story, Her History
Patricia Furstenberg is more than just a writer; she is a weaver of emotions, a cartographer of forgotten truths, and a storyteller who bridges nations through ink and page. A bilingual Romanian living in South Africa, Patricia writes with her heart anchored in two worlds. Her stories travel across history and geography, from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the snowy peaks of the Carpathians, from the innocence of childhood friendships to the haunting beauty of old legends.
Raised in Bucharest on tales of heroes, ghosts, and legends whispered between pages and passed from generations, Patricia came to writing through reading—sometimes under the covers, always past bedtime. Her childhood passion led her to study medicine, a path that gave her deep insight into the human body and spirit, and later fed the visceral realism of books like Silent Heroes.
Life carried her across continents, into motherhood, marriage, and eventually—home again, through words. Romania pulses through her stories, not as a backdrop, but as a character in its own right. She dissected human bodies, observed séances, survived busy hospital shifts, and now crafts suspense, heartache, and joy with a surgeon’s precision and a poet’s soul.
With 18 published books (and counting) and contributions in over ten collaborative volumes, Patricia’s writing is shaped by a medical background, a passion for reading, and a life rich in travel and cultural immersion. Her words breathe life into stories long buried and give voice to those once forgotten. Whether writing for children or crafting poignant historical fiction, she offers readers more than entertainment—she offers perspective, reflection, and connection.
Author Patricia Furstenberg: Her Vision & Mission
Patricia Furstenberg’s mission is to write with purpose—to preserve and share cultural heritage, to give emotional depth to history, and to foster empathy across borders, generations, and species. She believes in storytelling as a unifying force, a way to understand the past and shape the future.
Her vision is to bring untold stories to light—particularly those of Romania and of people and dogs caught in the crossfires of conflict or standing quietly at the fringes of history. Her books aren’t just tales; they are time capsules, full of folklore, bravery, and emotion.
What makes Patricia different is not only her dedication to historical accuracy and literary style but also her warmth and humanity. Through the #Im4Ro hashtag, she shares stories that uplift, connect, and heal. She writes to bring pride, perspective, and presence to overlooked people and places.
Books by Patricia Furstenberg
Patricia Furstenberg writes historical and contemporary fiction, children’s literature, poetry, and short stories.
Patricia Furstenberg’s latest books are the unique and enticing historical fiction: When Secrets Bloom, Dreamland: Banat, Crisana, Maramures, Transylvania, 100-WORD STORIES, Folklore and History and Transylvania’s History A to Z, 100-word Stories.
Her contemporary fiction Silent Heroes: When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for is a highly emotional read, action-packed, a vivid story of enormous sacrifice and bravery. Silent Heroes is a narrative about the value of life. Whose are the spoils of war? A new look at the War in Afghanistan, at the MWD, Military Working Dogs, and the brave Marines fighting it, but also at the Afghans caught in it.
Joyful Trouble by Patricia Furstenberg reached the Amazon Bestseller List in Historical Fiction, Africa.
You can discover Patricia Furstenberg’s books through Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon Worldwide, Barnes & Noble, Harvard Book Store, BAM! Books-a-Million, Book Depository, Book People, Hachette Book Group, Hudson Booksellers, Indie Bound, iMusic, Loot, Powell’s, Takealot, and Walmart!
Benefits of Reading Patricia’s Books:
- Rich historical context
- Emotionally resonant characters
- Inclusion of folklore, myth, and little-known facts
- Themes of love, resilience, and cultural identity
- Educational value for schools and history lovers
Why South African Learners Benefit from Reading Patricia Furstenberg’s Children’s Books
- Culturally Relevant Stories
As a Romanian-South African author, Patricia Furstenberg writes stories that reflect local experiences, cultures, and values. Her books help South African learners connect with characters and settings that feel familiar, making reading more meaningful and engaging. - Accessible Language for Developing Readers
Written in clear, age-appropriate language, Patricia’s books support vocabulary growth, comprehension, and fluency in both English and Afrikaans. Perfect for learners developing their reading confidence. - Fosters a Love of Reading
With heartwarming characters and imaginative plots, her books captivate young readers and inspire a lifelong reading habit—opening the door to other genres and stories. - Teaches Life Lessons and Values
Friendship, courage, kindness, identity, and overcoming adversity—these timeless themes are woven gently into every tale. Young readers learn empathy and emotional awareness through storytelling. - Sparks Imagination and Creativity
Patricia’s stories are filled with wonder, humor, and adventure—fueling learners’ creativity and encouraging them to dream, imagine, and even write their own stories.
Author Patricia Furstenberg: Social Proof, Featured In, and Reader Praise:
Social Proof:
- Top 100 Romanians from Everywhere 2023, (Top 100 Români de Pretutindeni), Category Art, by Repatriot featured in Newsweek Romania.
- Spillwords Press Awards MMXXIII Author of the Year 2022, July 2024 Publication of the Month, October 2022 Author of the Month.
- Winner, Write Your Own Christie Competition: Patricia was praised by Mathew Prichard and the Harper Collins UK and US judges for her “thorough investigation and admired the strength of her narrative” as well as her style style which they thought it was “well structured, with a great sense of tension and suspense”, “confident and intriguing”.
Author Patricia Furstenberg, as Featured In:
Patricia blogs extensively, was interviewed for Radio România Cultural: Născut în România by Dana Pitrop, had her National TV debut, her work was featured in Libertatea Newspaper in a heartwarming interview by Andreea Archip, was invited by Steve Allison on Expat Life at Radio Guerrilla, and has short stories, poems, opinions & interviews published by Romania Insider, Books by Women (Women Writing about War and Inspiring Women from Romania’s History), History Through Fiction, Twinkl South Africa and interview on The Role of Storytelling in Literacy, Huffington Post UK, Biz Community SA, Stanzas Poetry Magazine No.33, Secret Attic, Poetry Potion (South Africa), Masticadores Rumania, Spillwords Press, The Poet Magazine, Lothlórien Poetry Journal, Plum Tree Tavern, The Haiku Foundation, Erato Magazine, Visual Verse, Militant Thistles, Academy of the Heart and Mind Literary Magazine, The Japan Society Haiku Corner, Medusa’s Kitchen, Masticadores India, Gobblers & Masticadores (Spain), Scarlet Dragonfly, WAS Writers Space Africa October 2022 Edition, The Drabble, Cold Moon Journal, Green Ink Poetry Collection 13 Luminescence, Kalahari Review, The AVBOB Poetry Competition, Setu Literary Journal, Ariel Chart Literary Journal, Active Muse, Sparks of Calliope, “Bud & Branch” Poetry Collection by Green Ink Poetry, Collection 15 “Cosmos” by Green Ink Poetry, Friday Flash Fiction, Poetry Pea Journal, Oddball Magazine, and forthcoming: The Kingfisher Journal, Amethyst Review, The BeZine, The Starlight SciFaiku Review, Story Radio UK, The Wave.
Reader Praise:
“Creativity and vivid imagery that capture the reader’s imagination.”
“Her children’s stories truly make the world a happier and more beautiful place.”
“A vivid, emotional journey.”
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