Lyrical, Gothic and Historical: Kate’s Letter Receives Praise from the Historical Novel Society #TueNews

Courage HNS Historical Novel Society review, Kate's letter a tour-de-force

J Lynn Else, reviewing for the Historical Novel Society (HNS), wrote a wonderul critique for our anthology COURAGE: Tales of History, Mystery and Hope, highlighting Kate’s Letter, my contribution: “Woven with magic and folklore, this beguiling tale unfolds with haunting grace.”

23/09/202623/09/2026

From One Story to a Saga: The Making of When Secrets Bloom — A Guest Post for Gina Rae Mitchell

The Kronstadt Chronicle – Epic Companion Fiction in the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows Series, historical fiction set in Transylvania

Today I’m delighted to share my guest post Behind the Book – When One Story Becomes Four over on Gina Rae Mitchell’s incredible blog.

Find out how, what begins as one story, does not always remain one story.

19/06/202618/06/2026

Why Objects Matter in Historical Fiction, Writing Tips

Nicolae Grigorescu - Taranca de la munte Sourcce Wikimedia

I was invited to write for Women Writers, Women’s Books about one of my enduring fascinations in historical fiction: the silent power of objects to carry story, memory, as well as emotional truth. Barbara, thank you!

Why Objects Matter in Historical Fiction by Patricia Furstenberg

18/06/202618/06/2026

Now With Helen Hollick: What Happens When One Story Might Be True

Kate's Letter by Patricia Furstenberg in the historical fiction anthology Courage: Tales of History, Mystery and Hope

Yesterday our historical fiction anthology Courage: Tales of History, Mystery & Hope was published and today the celebration continues.

I’m delighted to be visiting Helen Hollick’s blog, where I’m talking about my contribution to the anthology, Kate’s Letter, and sharing an excerpt.

03/06/202603/06/2026

“I trust scars more than smiles.” #BookQuote When Secrets Bloom

book quote I trust scars more than smiles. When Secrets Bloom

“I trust scars more than smiles.” At first, it sounds like the kind of sentence one should not agree with: “I trust scars more than smiles. Yours told me more than any oath ever could.” (When Secrets Bloom)