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Patricia's latest poetry now with a companion coloring book
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New Edition from QPC Publishing
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New biography now available!

  • Announcing a new series of biographies!

    The “Fascinating . . . but Forgotten” series of biographies features people from the past who were famous but then faded into obscurity. And yet, their stories have a startling relevance to the issues of today. Published by Quimby, Pickford & Cheshire Books, the series starts with CURSED, the story of Marion Alsobrook Stahlman, and continues with GILBERT BALL, coming out in November of 2025. Next year, THE ANARCHIST’S BRIDE is scheduled, as well as the story of a washerwomen who was active in Philadelphia’s Underground Railroad. Full descriptions of all books can be found on the “Fascinating . . . but Forgotten” page. I hope you enjoy them!

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  • Cover Reveal!

    Coming soon– the story of the most influential African-American politician in 1880s Philadelphia.

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  • CURSED is LIVE!

    Quimby, Pickford and Cheshire has announced the publication of Cursed: The Ancestry, Life and Death of Marion Alsobrook Stahlman. Available from Amazon, this is the second edition of Patricia Thrushart’s sweeping biography that begins with the emigration of Marion’s earliest ancestors to the American colonies in 1609 and ends with the death of her youngest son in 1962. In between these events the reader follows the story of a family living through the milestones of our nation’s history. Marion’s story, including her marriage to a religious fanatic involved in a faith-healing cult, has lessons for us today.

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  • CURSED 2nd Edition Coming in February!

    With Adelaide Press going out of business in the United States, Patricia is publishing a second edition of Cursed: The Ancestry, Life and Tragic Death of Marion Alsobrook Stahlman through Quimby Pickford & Cheshire Publishing. The book will be available on Amazon with a new ISBN, cover and some revised content in February 2025.

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  • Announcing a GODDESSES Coloring Book!

    I am so pleased to announce that I’ve partnered with the talented illustrator Nekane Petrissans to produce a coloring book to accompany Goddesses I Have Known. Designed for both children and adults who love to color, the 8.5 x 11 book has 22 illustrations drawn from my poetry and will cost $6.00*. It will be printed on good stock, hand-assembled, and only available at book fairs where I am an exhibitor, or by contacting me. As with the original book of poetry, proceeds from the sale of the coloring book will benefit Clarion SAFE, a domestic violence shelter.

    Nena did a beautiful job conceiving and executing these illustrations. She did thorough research on each of the Goddesses, and our discussions about them were illuminating.

    I don’t have copies in hand yet, but expect a supply soon. I have book fairs coming up this summer, and will be sure to share those locations with you. Otherwise, email me at patriciathrushart@gmail.com if you’d like to reserve a copy now and I’ll ship one out to you when I get them!

    *I’ll have to add $2.50 for shipping on any books I send in the mail.

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  • “Goddesses” is Launched!

    It was an event worthy of any Goddess! Thank you to the Clarion Free Library for hosting the launch of Goddesses I Have Known in their beautiful space, to poet and activist Tabassam Shah for her introductory remarks, to Keith Hileman for the gorgeous artwork on the cover, to Stringamajigs for the lovely music, and Miola Macaroons for the amazing grazing table. Most importantly, thanks to all who bought a copy of the book, which led to donations to both the library, and Clarion SAFE. To say I came away with a full heart is an understatement.

    Goddesses is now available at Sparrow Books in Clarion, on Bookshop.org, and on Amazon. A donation will be made to Clarion SAFE for every book sold.

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