Patricia Furstenberg, Writer of Historical Fiction, Children's Books
Travel via Stories
The legend of how Rășinari, the resin city by Sibiu, Transylvania, came to be named sprang to mind when I read about the meager payslip of a roman soldier – a 2 000 years old papyrus discovered during excavations at Masada. Yet some legends stem from life…
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I will be talking about my books inspired by Romania ‘s folklore and history on #CarteaDeVineri, Friday 10 February at 8pm UTC+02. Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/553203800067539 – Watch the VIDEO below, in case you missed it 😉
With heartfelt thanks to DOR Romanian Diaspora (especially Andra Craig and Sorina Stallard) and to Vocea Diasporei & Rezistenta din Diaspora for facilitating and organizing this event.
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Thank you all for voting me Author of the Year on Spillwords Press Awards MMXXIII! I won!!! (and I am still pitching myself) 😊
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So many readers loved An Unexpected Christmas Gift, my latest short story now nominated for Publication of the Month by Spillwords Press. Please VOTE (by 29 December) if you enjoyed my storytelling- or you can read it here then VOTE.
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It was Christmas Eve and while it was still early afternoon, with the heavy clouds now lying low and everyone’s excitement buzzing like bolts of energy, the twinkling lights had begun to glow in the shops’ windows, on the eaves, hung in trees, tucked around door frames, or even adorning the houses of the village. As the wait for Christmas was nearly over and winter still had a long time ahead, mostly feasts and holidays, the cheer was barely contained.
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