Through the Maramures and the Szeklers Gates, in Dreamland, for Thursday Doors

Maramures Gates Dreamland book Patricia Furstenberg

Passing through wood-carved gates, such as the Maramures or the Szeklers gates is a memorable experiences, as I discovered during the research for my latest book, Dreamland.

13/06/202214/04/2025

Wise King Matthias Corvinus, the Fair King, 100-word Story

Matthias Corvinus Wise King Dreamland PatriciaFurstenberg

Eastern Europeans especially love wise King Matthias Corvinus, nicknamed the Fair King. If you wish to understand why, here’s a 100-word story I wrote about him. More like this tale you can discover in DREAMLAND, my latest historical fiction book.

11/06/202227/06/2024

Garlic and Dreamland Book, Superstitions on Pentecost, Rusalii

Dreamland-Patricia Furstenberg-stories myths folktales

Hanging garlic for good luck when Dreamland, my new book, hits the Amazon shelves goes with the theme of the collection, and it reminded me of other superstitions involving the well-rounded garlic on Pentecost, de Rusalii..

10/06/202210/06/2022

Dreamland, Cover Reveal, New Historical Fiction by Patricia Furstenberg

Brasov, where Doors hide Surprises, Bistrot L'Etage, books as decor

Out today Dreamland, new historical fiction by Patricia Furstenberg: Dreamland: Banat, Crisana, Maramures, Transylvania, 100-WORD STORIES, Folklore and History.

05/06/202219/11/2022

Talking to Andreea Archip from Libertatea, Romania, “cu drag”

Patricia Furstenberg talking to the talented Andreea Archip from Libertatea, one of Romania’s leading newspapers: it was a rewarding exercise of the mind and the heart.