The Double Crossing Cover
March 1, 2023
I still don’t have a release date for the book, but I do have a cover. See what you think. According to the publisher, that was the main thing holding us up, so it will be soon, I hope.
Author: Sylvia Patience
Midwife, nurse, grandmother, writer of magical realist/historical novels for children, "Wandering Time" and "Runaway in Time," and "The Weaver's Daughter," an immigration story published by Desert Palm Press and in paper and ebook formats at Amazon, as well as two fairy tale retellings, "Bony Legs" and "Toto's Tale and True Chronicle of Oz." Toto's Tale is widely available in paperback and e-book form.
Peace Chorale Fund Raiser
February 22, 2023
Santa Cruz Peace Chorale has been an important part of my life for many years. I was one of those people who was discouraged from singing as a child and didn’t try as an adult. But when I found this choir, I discovered I love to sing and could do well as part of a … More Peace Chorale Fund Raiser
Book Recommendation
February 17, 2023
I’m just finishing this book and highly recommend it. The author did research on forest plant relationships over decades. She discovered (or rediscovered, she gives credit to the knowledge of indigenous people) how the various trees and other plants in the forest are in complex interrelationships. They communicate and share resources through extensive fungal networks. … More Book Recommendation
Publishing Delays
February 15, 2023
It’s been way too long since I posted an update. I keep waiting for a firm publication date, but things have been delayed at the publisher, both for the release of The Double Crossing and the reprint of The Weaver’s Daughter. I still don’t have a firm date, but things are moving along. I have … More Publishing Delays
Books coming
December 15, 2022
I’m still excited that both The Double Crossing, my middle grade historical novel taking place on the 1939 voyage of the St. Louis, and The Weaver’s Daughter (a rerelease of my middle grade immigration story) will be coming out from Paper Angel Press. However, due to a change in art director and some staff issues … More Books coming
Kirkus Review of The Weaver’s Daughter
November 1, 2022
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m re-releasing The Weaver’s Daughter with my new publisher, Paper Angel Press. I just had a review from Kirkus. Here’s a quote from them: “Patience tells a story of migration appropriate for young readers without being overly sanitized—for instance, the tension is palpable in Ixchel’s confrontation with her … More Kirkus Review of The Weaver’s Daughter
Updates
October 9, 2022
Paper Angel Press, my new publisher, is working on getting my latest middle-grade novel, The Double Crossing, to press. The story is historical fiction told from the alternating points of view of two thirteen-year-olds, Hannah and David. They meet while trying to escape Nazi Germany in 1939, before the war, aboard the MS St. Louis. … More Updates
International Fairy Tale Prize
June 11, 2022
La sezione “Fiaba straniera” ha visto trionfare SYLVIE PATIENCE di Santa Cruz che vince con “Jumping Jaden” perché il sapore della magia, indispensabile ingrediente di tante fiabe celebri, si mescola armoniosamente alla storia narrata in cui il protagonista – un bimbo timido – sogna di riuscire finalmente a saltare più in alto dei suoi compagni … More International Fairy Tale Prize
Seeking Asylum
June 8, 2022
I’m working on a new book project together with my friend Elizabeth. She’s an asylum seeker from El Salvador who’s been in Santa Cruz for a little over a year. Her story is one of tragedy, overcoming horrible difficulties, and amazing resilience. We’ve only just begun the project, but you can hear a little of … More Seeking Asylum
The Double Crossing
May 25, 2022
I’ve just signed a contract with Paper Angel Press to publish my upper middle grade historical novel The Double Crossing. I’m excited to be able to introduce young readers to my fictional characters Hannah and David and their adventures, including stopping a Nazi spy mission. At the same time, readers will learn about the true … More The Double Crossing
Sylvia Patience, Author 