Dragon Adventure!

Hey everyone!

As you may have read in my last post, I am back and want to share a new adventure with you. (If you missed why I was away for so long, you can read it HERE)

Inbetween all that has happened with my parents and more, I did manage to keep writing for a while. The Drägan Duma series are completed and I am busy with a new series, Terras Altas; a steampunk fantasy story!
As of last year, two of the 4 novels are published in the Netherlands and Belgium.

So, about that new adventure…
I have been trying to get my books over seas. I have contacted different publishing houses and agents. But, although they say that they can see my talent, love the story and the world, they don’t want to take a chance on me. It’s extremely difficult to be published abroad when you’re an author from such a small country as the Netherlands.
But I am not someone who gives up easily!
That’s why I have decided to no longer search for a publisher who wants to take a chance on me. It’s time for my dragons to fly out and for me to spread my wings.

I am going to publish the stand-alone in my Drägan Duma series (An Unbreakable Bond) in English myself! With the blessing of my Dutch publisher Celtica Publishing.

The translation of the book is an advanced state already because of the great Caroline Mackie and I have been busy doing research.
It’s an exciting, but also a bit scary adventure, so I could really use your support! 🙂

I am going to share updates with you on a regular basis, so I really hope you will come back to check on me or hit the follow button. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instag­ram and TikTok where I am more active, but I will make sure to keep you all posted here as well.

Wish me luck! ❤

Lots of Love,

Just Patty

Resonate

Picture found at: http://www.spiritualunite.com/articles/when-twin-souls-love-unconditional-love/

Resonate

–

Sometimes I wonder

How we got so close, so fast

And then I ponder

Will it last?

 

A rare connection formed instantly

What is it, I ruminate

That red line between you and me

Is it coincidence or fate?

 

Sometimes I reflect

How our bond got so strong

It’s just perfect

But… for how long?

 

Compatible minds relate immediately

What is it, I speculate

That made us attach so easily

 Is it luck or something we create?

 

Sometimes I think about

How you became my friend

And I try to figure out

Will it end?

 

Sometimes I wonder

How two hearts unite so suddenly…

But then I stop and just appreciate

That red line between you and me

And I realize how amazing it is;

We have souls that resonate

–

Just Patty

 

Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017!

Hey everyone,

I wanted to take a moment to share my highlights of 2016 with you 🙂

I had a pretty awesome year!

Sure, there were some bumps on the road, but an awesome year for sure. 🙂

I know that I have not been around much because I’ve been so busy, so I want to thank you all for sticking around ❤

First of all, my third fantasy book and the last one in the Drägan Duma trilogy got published in June!

I had a great book presentation and am pretty proud of myself and my hubby for making this possible 🙂

It’s such a great feeling to finish a trilogy!

The love of my life ❤ I owe him a lot!

I have been to many events to promote and sign my books

Had a lot of fun with Team Celtica and met a lot of new people 🙂

We went to Curacao because our friends got married there! ❤

The day I saw my uncle on stage at Parkpop (a large festival in Holland) is one of the happiest days of my life. Not only did our uncle survive a terrible accident, he even managed to perform life on stage again within the year!

And my nephew Justin released his first CD, I am a very proud aunt!

Because of my PTSD some things are very hard for me.

I don’t like to be around a lot of people, I don’t like to be the center of attention and I am always wanting to stay where it’s “safe”.

But this year I did a lot of things that are way out of my comfort zone!

I have been a guest on a radio show for example! 🙂

And I did a book pitch on stage. (This was soooo scary!)

Another thing I’ve never done before is going on a roadtrip with a friend.

I am so glad that I did this, it was awesome! (thanks to Jeffrey, who has been such a great friend to me.)

We took a leap of faith with each other and I am so glad we did. I can’t even explain what this guy means to me! ❤

 

You guys know he’s a writer too, right? Check out his blog at www.jeffreydebris.com 🙂

And last but not least, we’ve sold 1000 books of Zij Die Hoort, the first book in the series! 🙂

(in Holland, that’s a lot lol!)

I can’t help but thinking back at the times I thought that my life would never get better. The times I felt like I was living in a nightmare. 

But it did get better. Way better!

So, for everyone who is still having a hard time; hold on, keep fighting. It will be worth it some day ❤

Wishing you all an awesome, magical and loving 2017!

Lots of love,

Patty

Come Closer

Come closer

–

Come close

Reach for my hand

Skin against skin

A connection unplanned

But only skin deep

–

Come closer

Touch my mind

Sharing dreams

Two of a kind

Falling deeper within

–

Come closer

Reach for my heart

Emotions set free

In a work of art

Nothing is as it seems

–

Come closest

Touch my soul

Melting together

Make me whole

I want you to know me

–

Just Patty

 

Fire…

Fire

 –

Nothing can temper the fire

That blazes inside of me

Powerful and relentless

It burns wild and free

 –

With flames of determination

I will achieve my goal

Forceful and ruthless

It burns inside my soul

– 

The heat will leave its mark

On anyone who tries to stop me

Hopeful and careless

It burns so fiercely

 –

No one can control the fire

That surrounds my spirit

And if you would ever try

You’ll wish you never did…

–

Just Patty

 

 

 

Quote of the week!

A Senryu for today

Dedicated poetry for today: A one man army

Dedicated to the love of my life.

We are married for 9 years today and I am the luckiest woman in this world!

I love you Danny ❤

A one man army

–

I was lost

Roaming an empty life

Locked inside

My own mind

Just trying to survive

 

I was numb

Paralyzed by the past

Captured in

A painful abyss

Living as an outcast

 

I was broken

Shattered to painful pieces

Scattered over

No man’s land

Burned to ashes

 

Along came you

Persistently searching for me

Reaching out

Touched my soul

Rescued by a one man army

–

Just Patty

Coming soon: My Whisperings in EBook!

Hey everyone,

As you might know, I have published my second poetry book ‘My Whisperings’ last year.

This collection contains 80 poems, 20 short poems and a collection of photographic artwork made by the author herself.

You can find more information about both my poetry books right HERE

Very soon I will be releasing the EBook version of this book as well.

So keep an eye out for it! 🙂

Below you will find one of the poems from my poetry book. Enjoy!

Whisperings

~

Soft and gentle

They escape my unwilling lips

Like a tiny waterfall

Unstoppable

They fall

One last call

To you

Hesitatingly

Honestly

Words from the heart

The soul

Whisperings

Almost musical

Like a soft summer rain

Little drops of love

Of pain

Uncatchable

They fall

From my trembling lips

Against my will

Just four little words

‘I love you still’

–

From ‘My Whisperings’ by Just Patty

NaPoWriMo Day 29: Like a Raven

 

Like a Raven

My mind has been dark for a long time

Like a Raven’s feathers

Maybe it’s time to let go

Get the burden of my shoulders

 

A heart lost in the shadows

Like a Raven circling around

Maybe I need to get back up

Turn my life around

 

My thoughts have been swirling

Like a Raven in full flight

Maybe it’s time to take control again

Start a new fight

 

A soul captivated and sad

Like a Raven with a broken wing

Maybe I should set it free

Take a chance on healing

 

My feelings have been locked away

Like a Raven who can’t touch the sky

Maybe I should open my heart again

Stop living on stand-by

 

So, I will spread my dark wings

Like a Raven in the night

Maybe I will fly instead of fall today

And everything will be alright…

–

Just Patty