Patricia published her first paperback book "Flight of Fantasy Collection" which was also available via Lulu.com in ebook format as well as available through iBookstore, iTunes, Nook and others. The book hit Lulu's Top Ten for the Week's No1 spot in the sci/fantasy genre during the week commencing 21/4/13 and again in May, also getting into the Top Ten overall categories as well.
Following that, her second paperback "First Lost Risen" was also available through Lulu.com and appearing to do well with the ebook now available on Amazon from July:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Lost-Risen-ebook/dp/B00DUVZL9Q/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_img_1_XRRP
PLEASE NOTE: I AM MAKING ALL THE ABOVE BOOKS UNAVAILABLE ON LULU.COM PRESENTLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 11.07.13 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
Both books are in commemoration of Jamaica's 50th Jubilee year of independence. A book launch is being planned for the autumn - Black History Month.
A proof copy of "Flight of Fantasy Collection" was a last minute donation for The Streatham Festival charity auction (25.4.13) where it sold for £17.50, being the last item on the list after some previously hotly contested bids. Marcella, who bought the book said she loved the title and will hopefully get around to writing a review. Patricia autographed her first ever book! A wow moment. It was a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable evening. She has since autographed a few more books and gets a little lost for words at these times. Must be an acquired skill or something ...
Here's a link to a project Patricia was involved with in 2012 through the National Archives UK - Caribbean Through a Lens (though quite ill at the time she thought it important to participate).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x44cw6U2VFc
She has two additional titles to publish in late autumn - however not in the sci/fi genre - but in the literary fiction and women's issues category, so will be sorting that as time allows.
Looking Forward ...
Peace Out ...
NB: If you purchased or know any one who purchased any of Patricia's books from 9th April 2013 - anywhere in the world, please ask the seller if any of your money has been paid to the author, how and when. A further notice as to where this information should be passed on will later be given as necessary. For example, perhaps you bought via:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/flight-of-fantasy-collection/id648945747?mt=11
If you purchased one of Patricia's books I would like to thank you for your support. If your purchase was through Amazon, you can also let me know if you liked the book on their site. Otherwise please leave a quick word on twitter about all your reads which would be much appreciated as well.
Final edit of "A Rhythm of Life" is done. I really like the cover too. See what happens getting it out firstly in ebook format.
Appearing at Streatham Festival 13th July 2014
http://www.streathamfestival.com/event/meet-the-author-verdanabee/
Many thanks
Blessings
23.10.14 - "First Lost Risen" is once again free for BHM next 5 days. "A Rhythm of Life " is free in PDF on Smashwords.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Lost-Risen-Patricia-Graham-ebook/dp/B00DUVZL9Q
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/369281
OneLoveAll
5.6.15 Seems I haven't had much in the way of news for some time. However, I have been out and about of late - actually went to The Poetry Cafe yesterday and read for the first time in almost a year. I will also be doing readings at Streatham Festival again this July - so look out for that. A couple other things are in the pipeline. Looking at getting "A Rhythm of Life" into paperback if I can in time for the festival but I'm not counting on it. I seem to be in the cycle of something. I guess it isn't surprising what with everything that's gone on and been going on ...
Thanks for hanging in there with me.
Appreciate it ...
22.6.15 I spent a productive evening learning about the Windrush Foundation with people from that generation and those who want to inform the community and others of the legacy of those pioneering folk.
I am doing Streatham Festival 15 5-9th July - see my events in attached links below:
http://www.streathamfestival.com/node/132
Stop on by if you have a little time to spare.
9.7.15 Thanks to all the people I met this Streatham Festival and especially the children who made the time really entertaining.
One Love
Patricia