Hey everyone!
The next couple of weeks are going to be a bit hectic for me.
I have some signing sessions I have to attend to and I am really busy writing my third fantasy novel.
So, not much blogging time for me!
I will be checking in every once in a while to show you what I am up to though 😉
Wishing you all a beautiful summer and I will see you guys later.
Lots of Love,
Patty
Open Up
–
In the darkest of nights
Open your eyes
To see
The beauty
Which the stars hold
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In the brightest of days
Open your heart
To feel
What’s real
Inside of you
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In the middle of the storm
Open your soul
To embrace
The grace
Which kindness holds
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In the space of time
Open your mind
To learn
The pattern
Of Life
Open
Up…
–
Just Patty
This book by Callum was a nice surprise to read.
I am normally more into fantasy novels or poetry, but the story captured me from the very beginning.
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The story follows teenager Abi Watson, who wakes in a hospital bed with no memory of the incident that put her there. She must strive to uncover the truth from the depths of her own mind while dealing with the various complex relationships with the people around her.
There are a couple of things in particular that attracts me to this book.
First of all, I love the writing style. It reads easy and swiftly. When you start to read, the story grabs you almost immediately and keeps you in its grasp for the remaining of the book.
It has a great tension in it and sparks your curiosity throughout the chapters.
The second thing I really like is that this book contains a subject very close to my heart: PTSD. I admire a story that holds issues that are normally kept hidden. This way, people can learn a bit while enjoying an awesome story at the same time.
As for the story itself, it’s exiting, filled with questions and has depth as well.
Although I did foresee the ending, it didn’t bother me at all because it left me with a sense of: ‘See? I was right!’. Very satisfying when that happens. 😉
So, if you like a good, intriguing story with tension that makes you want to read faster because you want to know what happens next, I can recommend this book for sure!
Thank you Callum, for a great read!
Lots of Love,
Patty
Callum’s blog: https://callummclaughlin.wordpress.com/
Callum’s books: https://callummclaughlin.wordpress.com/my-book/
Buy The False Awakening right HERE.
On Throwback Thursdays I want to share some older Poems and Posts of me.
This time I chose to share a poem I wrote last year about battling an invisible illness.
As most of you might know, I have PTSD.
But I also have Crohns and HMS (Hypermobility Syndrome)
All invisible, but all very real and chronic.
So this one is for all of you who are battling an invisible illness and have to deal with the judgment of people who can’t see your struggles.
Stay Strong! You are Awesome!
The Invisible…
–
Captured
Inside my own body
Fighting
To stay sane
Chained
Never free…
Fighting
Against the pain
Locked
Inside my skin
Fighting
The frustration
Imprisoned
Never released
Fighting
The irritation
Unsaved
Without relief
Fighting
Depression
No escape
Never free
Fighting
The Invisible
Every goddamn day
Fighting…
Endlessly
–
Just Patty
Just Me…
–
Let me
Be free
To make my own
Mistakes
Let me
Be crazy
To take my own
Risks
Let me
Be empty
To deal with my own
Sadness
Let me
Be happy
To live life my own
Way
Let me
Be mighty
To discover my own
Path
Let me
Be…
Just Me
–
Just Patty
I have written and published two poetry books containing a collection of my poetry and photographic artwork?
You can find them on THIS PAGE.
 
My Wings contains 111 poems divided into two parts: My Dark Wings & My Light Wings.
Part 1 My Dark Wings is a collection of dark poetry describing some very recognizable emotions like: grief, fear, frustration, melancholy, depression, but also the strength and courage to battle on no matter what.
Part 2: My Light Wings is a collection of light poetry containing motivation, love, support and the will to enjoy life.
 
In My Whisperings, Patty explores the depths of emotions even further.
This book contains 80 poems, 20 short poems and a collection of photographic artwork made by the author herself.
A collection of dark poetry with rays of light. Many can relate to the rollercoaster of emotions the poems in this book describe so honestly.
More information right HERE.
Both poetry books are available in paperback and E-book on Amazon and Create Space.
On Throwback Thursdays I like to share some older poems and posts of me.
This week I have chosen 3 senryu’s to share with you today.
They have all been written with some very special people in mind.
I hope you will enjoy! 🙂
Listen…
–
Listen
As my heart speaks
To yours
As it softly
Whispers
Your name
Can you hear
The Melody
Of love
Spoken
 With Sincerity
Listen
As my soul speaks
To yours
As it gently
Embraces
Your core
Can you hear
The Loyalty
Of love
Spoken
With Fortitude
Listen
As my spirit speaks
To yours
As it kindly
Heals
Your pain
Can you hear
The Honesty
Of love
Spoken
With Impartiality
Listen
As my thoughts speak
To yours
As they
Clear
Your mind
Can you hear
The Sincerity
Of love
Spoken
With Transparency
Listen
Open up and just
Listen…
–
Just Patty
What is a bookshelf other than a treasure chest for a curious mind...
Author of Fantasy novels
Writer and Mental Patient
Books Make Your Life Special
You are the Storyteller of your Own Life. You can Create Your Own Legend - or Not!
Channeling my thoughts about the world outside, and inside, into prose and poetry
My life in 2020
To my journey
Pain goes in, love comes out.
Poetry about life
Voor de leukste recensies en win acties van boeken kijk op thunderstruck!
Op deze site wil ik mijn liefde voor boeken met jullie delen door middel van recensies, verhaaltjes, tips, en foto's.
Short reads about life, work and play.
Philosopher Poet
Poetry from a heart on fire
