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Posted on 06/10/202206/10/2022

Poetry Anthology Celebrating the Life of Queen Elizabeth II

Poetry Anthology Celebrating the Life of Queen Elizabeth II

The volume of Poetry celebrating the life of QUEEN ELIZABETH II: From poets around the world is out today and I am honored and thrilled to participate with a poem, “Queen Lilibet’s Life”.

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Posted on 08/09/202212/09/2022

A Story in Romanian and a Haiku

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Today I have a story translated in Romanian and an autumnal haiku that made their publishing debut. More reasons to celebrate this September – apart from our grape vineyard sprouting leaves as my husband just informed me. I am sure there were none yesterday!

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Posted on 30/10/202008/10/2023

A Halloween Game 13 Questions & Answers

A Halloween Game 13 Questions & Answers

The idea behind A Halloween Game 13 Questions & Answers is to have some fun. 🙂

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Posted on 14/04/202017/10/2021

Poets, Poetry and a Pandemic

Poets, Poetry and a Pandemic

We need poets and poetry more than any time before, today when we are faced with a worldwide pandemic because poets have more heart in their hearts and more life in their poems than these are pandemic statistics released daily.

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Posted on 24/03/202017/10/2021

What I Hope Readers Take from my Books

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I write with the hope that readers, while looking for a captivating and interesting read, a way to unwind and pass the time, will also find a novel that addresses their mind and their humanity, a book that speaks to their heart.

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When Secrets Bloom by Patricia Furstenberg, historical fiction set in Transylvania
When Secrets Bloom by Patricia Furstenberg, historical fiction set in Transylvania

With lovely Linda Hill: Discussing When Secrets Bloom with Patricia Furstenberg on Publication Day. (*Best Day Ever!*)

Patricia Furstenberg, Author, photo Arrie Bezuidenhout

Patricia Furstenberg is a Romanian multigenre writer, poet and flâneuse living in South Africa. She is the author of 19 book, notably historical fiction When Secrets Bloom, Dreamland, Transylvania's History A to Z, Amazon bestseller Joyful Trouble, geopolitical literary fiction Silent Heroes.
Member Europeana
With Women Also Know History
Creator of #Im4Ro ~ Sharing Positive Stories about Romania:
*Nuggets of Romanian Folklore, Myths and Legends
**Jewels of Romanian History and Travel
***Through Short Stories

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Născut în România la Radio Romania Cultural cu Dana Pitrop (RO)

The Role of Storytelling in Literacy with Patricia Furstenberg on International Literacy Day withTwinkl South Africa (EN)

Interviu pentru Cartea de Vineri, DOR, Romanian Diaspora cu Sorina si Andra (RO)

Pure at Heart by Patricia Furstenberg on Story Radio UK (EN)

Viața unei scriitoare române, de două decenii în Africa de Sud, un interviu de Andreea Archip, Ziarul Libertatea (RO)

Chatting with Steve Allison on Expat Life at Radio Guerrilla (EN)

Transylvania’s history in 100-word stories: An interview with the Romanian-born author by Irina Marica for Romania Insider (EN)

Live la TVR 1, CuCapuNZori with Anca and Bogdan (RO)

Romanians abroad - Patricia Furstenberg (South Africa): I miss the people speaking Romanian like a song (EN)

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BOOKS BY PATRICIA FURSTENBERG

Historical Fiction Set in Romania

Dreamland stories Transylvania Banat Maramures by Patricia Furstenberg on Amazon

Dreamland: Amazon US - Amazon UK

riveting historical fiction Transylvania's History A to Z by Patricia Furstenberg on Amazon

Transylvania's History: Amazon US - Amazon UK

War Fiction

Silent Heroes: When Love and Values Are Worth Fighting for Patricia Furstenberg

Silent Heroes: Amazon US - Amazon UK

Joyful Trouble by Patricia Furstenberg

Joyful Trouble: Amazon US - Amazon UK

Animal Stories for Kids

Click to buy from Amazon: The Cheetah and the Dog

The Cheetah and the Dog: Amazon US - Amazon UK

Click to buy from Amazon: The Elephant and the Sheep
Click to buy from Amazon: The Lion and theDog
Just Nuisance the Sea Dog children's book
The BLT, Bear, Lion, Tiger
The Chimp and the Dog

Understanding our Pets, Stories and Poems

Happy Friends, diversity stories
Click to buy from Amazon: As Good as Gold, a Dog's Life in Poems and Haiku
Click to buy from Amazon: Puppy, 12 Months of Rhymes and Smiles
Click to buy from Amazon: Belle Cat, Whiskers on my Mat
`Christmas Haiku - a winter coffee-table book
Click to buy from Amazon: Africa's Bravest Creatures, ebooks

Kinder Prentenboek

Clik om te koop by Amazon: Die Leeu en die Hond (Afrikaans Edition)
Clik om te koop by: Die Leeu en die Hond (Afrikaans Edition)
Clik om te koop by: Die Olifant en die Skaap
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Clik om te koop by: Die Jagluiperd en die Hond

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