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Bookish News – New Title Coming Soon

Patricia M Osborne2 Comments

Hi Everyone

I’ve been a little quiet on here but that’s because I’ve been writing stories.

The Girl in the Glass Doorway (Book3 of the Zara timeslip series) is finished and has been to my beta readers. The next step is for the full manuscript to go back to my editor and once any adjustments are completed, it’s time for the formatting, and the cover designer begins creating a lovely new cover. I anticipate this book being published around February or March 2027.

There will be a Book 4 in the series too and I’ve already made a start on The Girl in the Listening Booth.

If you’ve not started the series yet, why not take a look at the blurb and reviews for The Girl in the Ticket Office Window and The Girl in the Attic Mirror (Book 1 and 2 of the Zara timeslip series)


In other news, Gymslip Bride, a post-war romance set in Liverpool, is next up for publication, and the process is well on its way. My cover designer Andy Keylock (Marketing Pace) is working on coming up with a brilliant cover, the formatting is complete, it’s been to my beta readers, so all that remains now is once the cover is ready, it’s uploaded and I order a proof. Following receipt, my editor goes through it with a fine tooth comb, I make any adjustments necessary, and it’s then ready for release. I’m hoping no later than November of this year, so watch this space.

I’ve made a start on a sequel for Gymslip Bride, and I anticipate this story being more of a family saga rather than romance, although it will still have lots of romance content.


If you like family saga and drama, why not check out House of Grace trilogy running from 1950s to 1980



The Woodhaerst trilogy – a 1970s love story wrapped in family drama?


And going back further for historical fiction lovers, there’s The Oath, a heartbreaking emotional rollercoaster saga set in late Victorian/ early Edwardian times.



Watch this space for more news about my upcoming books, cover reveals, preorder dates, and any offers that arise.

Happy Reading…

Happy New Year

Patricia M Osborne4 Comments

2025 has been another rocky year but I’m hoping that 2026 will bring calmer waters for us all. My biggest wish is for World Peace and that people learn to accept others for who they are.

Over to Publishing

Publishing in 2025 has been a busy one for me. After signing over House of Grace trilogy to Dp Books in April 2025, a big mistake on my part, I managed to get my rights back in November and republished under White Wings Books. The family saga trilogy runs from 1950 to 1990.

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In February 2025 I published The Woodhaerst Women, the final book in the Woodhaerst trilogy. A 1970s love story wrapped in family drama.

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On 10th November 2025, The Girl in the Ticket Office Window kicked of the first book of the Zara timeslip series. If you’ve read it, and enjoyed it, a brief review on Amazon/Goodreads is always greatly appreciated. If you’ve not read it yet, maybe I can entice you to step back in time with Zara Wiseman.

This time travel romance is available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and in paperback.

A journey to the past to fix the future. One face – two women – dark secrets

Perfect for fans of Susanna Kearsley.

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What’s to come in 2026

In 2026, expect to see more publications from me. In the first half a new poetry collection, ‘New and Selected Poetry‘ is to be released by the awesome Hedgehog Poetry Press. Later in the year, Book 2 of the Zara timeslip series, The Girl in the Attic Mirror will arrive. I’m also working on a new historical romance, The Gymslip Bride, set in 1948 Liverpool, which I hope you’ll love.

And there’ll be plenty of guest and launch features for fellow authors and poets.

Thank you for sticking with me, my books, and Patricia’s Pen. I really appreciate it.

Once again, wishing you all a wonderful 2026.

The Woodhaerst Women

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Publication Day

My thanks goes out to my followers for your constant support. Next month I shall be celebrating a special birthday. Without going into any detail, this last year has been tough, and time hasn’t allowed me to write much material. Therefore, eight months ago, I made a decision to publish the already written Woodhaerst trilogy to mark my 70th birthday. The Woodhaerst Women completes the final instalment of this 1970s love story .

The trilogy journeys through the 1970s with two strong women, rebellious teenager, Rachel, and loyal wife, Peggy, each with their own narrative and lots of twists and turns on the way.


Readers are loving the trilogy. Will you?


Links to Buy

The Woodhaerst Triangle

The Woodhaerst Reunion

The Woodhaerst Women


I love how the writing world is supportive to each other. For instance, a fellow author and friend, Lynette Creswell, created this wonderful video for me. Find out more about Lynette on her website, HERE