Patricia Furstenberg, Writer of Historical Fiction, Children's Books
Travel via Stories
Dragostea mea pentru povești a început la radio.. Vă invit, cu drag, să îmi țineți companie. ***** My love for stories began on the radio. Join me. *****
Născut în România – Invitată: Patricia Furstenberg, scriitoare de origine română stabilită în Africa de Sud (un interviu in limba română ***** Born in Romania – Guest: Patricia Furstenberg, Romanian-born author based in South Africa***** (an interview in Romanian).
Can you imagine that Romania is not merely a setting, but a vital character that breathes life into my published stories included in Transylvania’s History A to Z and Dreamland: Banat, Crisana, Maramures, Transylvania, 100-word Stories, Folklore and History, but also into my upcoming historical fiction book series? Romania’s mountains and villages, ancient legends and resilient history do more than provide a backdrop—they shape each tale, lending mystery, depth and a sense of timeless resilience.
In the same way a compelling character grows and transforms, Romania’s past and landscape infuse my books with a personality as vivid as any protagonist.
Before I dive into the top five reasons, let’s first unravel what it takes to craft an unforgettable character—and how I did it, how Romania, with all its vibrant spirit and beauty, steps effortlessly into this role.
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Discover the little-known stories that influenced the history and folklore of Romanian highlands now in “Dreamland,” described as “a captivating read, delightful and fascinating” and “a magical tour through Romania’s history and folklore” through skillfully written 100-word stories.
If you enjoyed traveling to the lush Romanian Banat region via forgotten stories you will love today’s highland tales: wolves, witches, gothic warrior women and shepherds!
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Recently I discovered kindred threads between Greek and Romanian embroidery and marveled at old Turkish attire and Arabic calligraphy. My daughter invited me to attend the Threads of Tradition: Turks, Turbans and Artistic Innovation exhibition curated by Professor Raita Steyn from the University of Pretoria, with a live calligraphy demonstration by Master Refik Carikci.
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Two new thrillers, What The Years Remember by Lisette Brodey and For The Hell Of It by John Dolan are the talk of the town, or at least Twitter, lately. Whether you’re drawn to Brodey’s unnerving tale of sibling rivalry and revenge or Dolan’s dark, sardonic wit in a world of crime and chaos, these books will leave you questioning what’s real—and who you can trust. Stay with me and let’s dive into the twists and turns of these two mind-bending stories, where nothing is as it seems and no one escapes unscathed.
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