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Walsh Takes Silver in RPLA Contest
Outstanding Achievement in Writing Recognized October 18, 2025Orlando FloridaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Florida literary world is abuzz with excitement as Patti M. Walsh, a talented and accomplished writer, was announced as a winner in the esteemed Royal Palm Literary Awards (RPLA). Hosted annually by the Florida Writers Association (FWA), RPLA is a highly regarded writing…
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Frightful Fantasies of Irish Faeries
From banshees to vampires, frightful faeries comprise the mythology of both ancient and contemporary Ireland. Understanding Irish mythology begins with understanding the Celts and pre-Celts who inhabited the isolated island. When the Celts (also known as Milesians) arrived in Ireland between 500 and 300 BC from Central Europe, they found a diverse group of people…
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Write Where Writers Belong
Come to think of it, writing is both a personal journey and a shared experience. While many authors agree with Ernest Hemingway’s observation that “Writing, at its best, is a lonely life,” members of the Gulf Coast Writers Association may not concur with Papa’s conclusion. “Organizations for writers palliate the writer’s loneliness, but I doubt…
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The Celtic Myth of the Twin Kings
Come to think of it, maybe the reason for the seasons is sibling rivalry When the winter solstice arrives on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 10:03 a.m., EST, it will be recognized as the shortest day of the year. To the ancient Celts, however, it was a celebration of hope, for it was the moment…
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Reading the Reeds
The Celtic tree for October 28 to November 24 is the reed. Represented by the letter N, ngetal (pronounced nyettle) is the 13th letter of the Ogham alphabet. It symbolizes wisdom, adaptability, and protection. Following the lunar cycle of 28 days, the Celtic Tree Calendar tracks the year in terms of trees, not months, and…
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Bats in the Attic
1956 Excerpt from Chick Stories—A Memoir of Adventures Lived,Laughter Shared, and Lessons Learned with My Girlfriends Come to think of it, I’ve been telling stories since my first fib. Huddled together in the dark, Marty and I were six- and seven-year-old cousins on a sleepover. Not in the predictable safety of the bedroom I shared…
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The Other Side of the Mountain
This excerpt from Chick Stories—A Memoir of Adventures Lived,Laughter Shared, and Lessons Learned with My Girlfriends won third-place, non-fiction, in the 2025 Gulf Coast Writers Association contest. Come to think of it, sometimes all you can see is the other side of the mountain. Calling ourselves the Pinecliffe Trailbailers, Patty and I set out to…
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Twisted Vines & Ivy
In a correction to September’s post, it is Muin (M), the vine, that is associated with the period of September 2 – 29 in the Celtic Tree Calendar. Muin is the eleventh letter of the Ogham alphabet. The vine produces grapes, and in turn, wine. It is connected to prophecy and truthful speaking because people…
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Ghost Girl Sell Sheet
Title: Ghost GirlAuthor: Patti M. WalshPublisher: Padmagrafs PublishingPublication Date: Reissued October 25, 2025ISBN: 9781639885732 Pages: 244Paperback: $15e-Book: $7.99Categories: Recognitions: 2023 Winner, Children’s Fiction by American Book Fest 2023 Silver, Florida Association of Publishers and AuthorsAmazon Ranking: 4.4 out of 5 stars Description: One girl, two worlds, and 17 ghosts— In a journey of self-discovery, a modern…