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Patty Apostolides

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Patty Apostolides is an adjunct professor, English Department, at the University of the Cumberlands, KY. She holds a PhD in Leadership with a specialty in English from University of the Cumberlands, KY, an MFA in Creative Writing, National University, CA. and a BA in Biology with minors in Music and Theater, Case Western Reserve University, OH.

She has written the following novels:
The Greek Maiden and the English Lord
The Lion and the Nurse
Lipsi's Daughter
Helena's Choice

She is the editor and contributor of the poetry book bilingual anthology:
Glimpses of Our World


She has also written a poetry book:
Candlelit Journey: Poetry from the Heart

She cofounded and directed the Hellenic Writers' Group of Washington, DC. from 2014 to 2022.

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Patty Apostolides Given that I tend to write love stories, and this question is about mysteries and plots, I am not sure I can answer that. Besides, I don't really have…moreGiven that I tend to write love stories, and this question is about mysteries and plots, I am not sure I can answer that. Besides, I don't really have any mysteries in my life that could be used for a plot.

I usually get my plot when I focus on the question "What motivates a person?" That motivation, whether it's to get an education, a job, or to get married, could be the impetus for a plot. They need to go from A to B, and what do they do to get there?(less)
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The Greek Maiden and the En...

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Helena's Choice

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LIPSI'S DAUGHTER

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The Lion and the Nurse

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It's A Date: A Novel

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