Patricia M Osborne

Hi Everyone

Welcome to my website and blog. A big thank you goes to my eldest son for all his help and patience in its construction. We’re still in the process of adding bits and bobs so bear with us.

You’ll be able to find links to articles and competitions on creative writing and a blog on every day stuff. It will also keep you posted on the progress of House of Grace and my uni studies.

Talking of uni, the new semester begins this week. On Thursday and Friday, I start a new module Poetry: Theory and Craft. Thursday, Theory and craft on Friday. Both have small groups and should be very informative. I can’t wait.

This week’s reading is the introduction from Jon Cook’s Poetry in Theory and a chapter on Tristan Tzara. And the Friday session is ‘choose a contemporary poem from a living poet.’ On the other side of the coin ‘take a poem that I’ve written for critique.’ It all sounds great fun.

What is House of Grace? Well House of Grace is my debut novel which is now with a publisher for consideration to publish. It’s a historical fiction family saga starting in 1950, a fair amount is set in Bolton where I spent some of my early years, although I was actually born in Liverpool. The story starts with Grace at sixteen, she has ambitions to be a dress designer. The novel shows her journey through sadness and joy, poverty and wealth. I hope you enjoy it. Stay posted for news of publication.

This park entrance in Queen’s Park Bolton has quite an impact on Grace. Click on the link below to see what you think.

Queens Park Bolton Images