I write stories of everyday women making brave decisions in the face of doubt and conflict. And since I grew up in the South, all of my stories are seeded with my upbringing, family connection and flavor. Stories have always been a part of my life, forming me at an early age. Some of my favorite family memories are sitting around a freezer of homemade ice cream and listening to my grandfather spin stories of his youth and my family’s life. My father continued that custom on lazy Sunday afternoons sitting under a big oak tree in our backyard. My mom helped me find my love of reading. She would take me to the library every week so I could check-out the most books that was allowed at one time. I’d be done with them by the next trip, ready to browse the rows and run my hands along the spines, looking for more treasures. I continued the family tradition by making up stories to put our daughter to sleep when she was small, if our normal book reading ritual at bedtime didn’t work.
And now I am writing novels and short stories. I write Women’s Fiction with a touch of history and mystery, perfect for your book club or sitting on your porch with a book. They’re books with strong, yet vulnerable women who make decisions that change their lives. Sign up for my newsletter, Patty’s Pages on Substack, or read through my blog. I have a short story in this wonderful Historical Fiction Anthology about Feisty, Brave Women. Check out the Books page for more information. I’m currently working on my second novel and another short story for a second Feisty Deeds anthology. Look forward to sharing more of my writing with you soon.
