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Chick Stories

Chick Stories is a memoir of personal essays that delves into the intricate network of women the author has known since childhood.

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Hounded

Gold Medal in 2025 FAPA Competition

Becoming a warrior involves more than combat.

The Karate Kid meets Percy Jackson in the second book of Celtic-inspired middle-grade fiction by award-winning author Patti M. Walsh.

In this contemporary and illustrated adventure inspired by the legendary Irish warrior Cú Chulainn.

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Ghost Girl

Best Children’s Fiction of 2023
American Book Fest

Revised October 2025
With Illustrations by William E. Green III

One girl, two worlds, 17 ghosts:
What if an alienated 12-year-old girl could reinvent her family and then lead it into the future?

Ghost Girl is a contemporary middle-grade novel based on Celtic mythology.

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All That Remains

Short Fiction Anthology

From the brokenhearted to the flamboyant, on mountaintops and surrounded by swamps, and in situations ranging from the mundane to the supernatural, ordinary people realize all that remains is self-reliance.

What readers have to say:

“The writer knows how to dance with words.”

“Great characters, who are memorable and distinct. Their dialogue is authentic.”

“Each setting creates a mood that enhances the story.”

“The stories have a great pace. Each is just the right length.”

“A very entertaining read.”

Swinging through Childhood

Edited by Akshay Sonthalia (2021), including “Unforgiven,” by Patti M. Walsh.

Available on online and in stores.

Anthologies

Footprints

Sixty of Florida’s top authors dive into the theme of footprints in the thirteenth volume of the Florida Writers Association’s Collection.

The anthology includes “The Pink Slippers,” by Patti M. Walsh.

Short stories, poetry, and short nonfiction are centered around the theme of Footprints. Nine youth pieces from authors aged 9 – 17 are also included in this volume.

OOPS!: A Poetry and Prose Anthology
Edited by Tom Davis, Old Mountain Press (July 2022): A poetry and prose anthology, including “Oops,” by Patti M. Walsh.

The Unforgettables: A Poetry and Prose Anthology, Edited by Tom Davis, Old Mountain Press (April 2021): A poetry and prose anthology, including “Lady of the Misting Tent,” by Patti M. Walsh.

Smoky Mountain River Adventures, Edited by Tom Davis, Old Mountain Press (August 2020): A poetry and prose anthology, including “Smoky Anthems,” by Patti M. Walsh.

Webster’s Reading Room, Edited by Tom Davis, Old Mountain Press (April 2020): A poetry and prose anthology, including “First Word,” by Patti M. Walsh.

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