Patricia Furstenberg is an Amazon bestselling author and poet ( https://author.to/patfurstenberg )whose stories blend history, heart, and humanity. The author of 18 books, she captivates readers with unforgettable characters and richly layered worlds in acclaimed works such as the historical bestseller JOYFUL TROUBLE, the gripping wartime novel SILENT HEROES, the haunting and evocative WHEN SECRETS BLOOM, the folklore-infused TRANSYLVANIA'S HYSTORY A to Z: 100 Word Stories and DREAMLAND, and the much-loved children’s tale THE CHEETAH AND THE DOG.
Guided by the twin forces of unconditional love and the legacy of war, Patricia weaves stories where ordinary lives brush against extraordinary history. Her background in medicine and deep knowledge of history lend authenticity and emotional depth to her writing, while her passion for Romanian legends and folktales brings a unique voice to the world of historical fiction.
Born in Bucharest and raised on the myths of her homeland, Patricia’s journey to storytelling passed through a medical degree, a career in medicine, extensive travel, and the creation of a family - all experiences that now fuel the heart and humanity of her books.
Her work has earned international recognition: she is an Amazon Bestseller across multiple categories (Historical Fiction, African Biographies, Children’s Dogs, Young Adults) and was named among the Top 10 in the Art Category of Repatriot’s Top 100 Romanians (2023). Patricia’s work and interviews have appeared on Radio România Cultural, national television, Libertatea, Romania Insider, Huffington Post UK, Books by Women, History Through Fiction, Twinkl South Africa, and more.
Through her #Im4Ro project, Patricia champions positive stories about Romania’s culture and people, celebrating the past while exploring how it shapes our present.
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