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Patry, when did you realize yourself as a writer? After writing first book, publishing , success or …? You know this feeling inside «I am truly a writer»
Patry Francis Hi Mariia, Thanks for your question! That feeling first happened when I was nine-years-old writing a story in my closet-sized bedroom. Though I'd never met a writer and my parents didn't know quite what to make of my obsession, once I started, I couldn't be stopped. However, I didn't get the courage to actually name myself a writer until the day (the moment!) when my agent called to say she'd gotten an offer on my first novel.
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Hello Patry, I have just finished Orphans. What a beautiful story, well written, engaging, and with well portrayed characters. I read a lot, but I havent read a story I liked this much in a while. In fact, when I keep on thinking about the characters, even during the day, then it means a story really touched me. Did you think the story first, and then the different characters came alive? thank you very much!. Cristina
Patry Francis Well, good morning, Cristina! I'm so sorry I didn't respond to your lovely comment or question sooner, but apparently, I didn't get a notification when you posted it. Thank you, thank you for your kind words--which may mean even more to me seven months after you wrote them, as I'm working on the second draft of a new novel, a process that always fills me with alternate bursts of euphoric hope and doubt. With Orphans, as with my new novel, what came to me first was one character who was compelling enough for me to follow. Gus, the child, and then the adult is an entirely fictional character, but he felt so real to me that it's still hard for me to believe he doesn't exist. Thanks again! Patry
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Good afternoon, Patry! I see that the publisher for "The Liar's Diary" has stopped printing. I found a copy on Amazon, used for $4 but I hate doing that. I'm hoping once it's delivered that the previous owner took good care of it. Would you know where to find a good copy, in the case that it's not taken care of? I loved "The Orphans of Race Point" and I'm eager to read more of your work. Thanks in advance.
Patry Francis Hi Nikki, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Orphans enough to check out The Liar's Diary! Readers like you mean everything to me. If you give me your address, I'll be happy to send you a copy.
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I just finished reading "The Orphan's of Race Point." I love P-Town, and Wellfleet and you made me want to visit there again ASAP. Lucky for me, my parents live in Wellfleet and will be going soon. Beautiful book- I LOVED it! Do you go to the Cape often?
Patry Francis Hi Jill, Sorry I didn't respond sooner, but this is the first time I saw your question. Thanks so much for taking the time to write, and for your kind words about Orphans. I live in the mid-Cape area. It's a great place to be, but there's no place quite like Wellfleet!
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