Romanian Interview on Radio Romania Cultural at Născut în România

Patricia Furstenberg Nascut in Romania Radio Romania Cultural interviu Dana Pitrop

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).

18/11/202418/11/2024

Top 5 Reasons Why Romania Is More Than a Setting, It’s a Character in my Books

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.

09/11/202409/11/2024

Historical Tales from the Romanian Highlands Now in Dreamland

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!

15/10/202416/10/2024

New Thrillers: What The Years Remember and For The Hell Of It

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.

08/09/202408/09/2024

The Role of Storytelling in Literacy, Chatting with Twinkl South Africa on International Literacy Day

role of storytelling in literacy Twinkl SA Patricia Furstenberg

To celebrate International Literacy Day I had the joy of chatting with talented Magret Botman, Segment Manager: Intermediate Phase Twinkl Ltd, about the Role of Storytelling in Literacy.

We also discussed early memories of reading; my writing process; why is storytelling important in the context of literacy education; using storytelling as a tool in the classroom; how digital age impacts children’s storytelling and reading habits, and what changes I would you like to see in the way literacy is taught in schools: