About Patricia
My name is Patricia Shirra and I am a writer of literature for children, teens and adults. I love to create characters and imagine situations to get my characters into and out of. I enjoy writing but as I'm sure you can relate, it's not always easy.
My current writing project, "Aspie," is a coming of age fiction novel about 16 year-old Morgan Williams. Morgan is severely limited in his ability... More
Patricia's Blog: The Writings of Patricia Shirra - Recent Posts
| 7/28/2010 | Capabilities (0 Comments )
It is said “those who can’t, teach;” but I say “those who can, write.” -Patricia Shirra |
| 7/11/2010 | The Gift (1 Comments )
A gifted writer is not just one who knows the mechanics of writing, but one who can also create pictures in the minds of her readers. –Patricia Shirra |
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| Books Recently Added to Patricia's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
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| Books 1 - 4 of 8 from Patricia's bookshelf, View all 8 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. The Kite Runner Author: Khaled Hosseini |
Adult | 3/1/2009 | |
| Patricia said: My 16 YO daughter insisted that I read this book so I'd know how to write a best seller; she gave it two thumbs up! It is a compelling book; giving you an inside view of what it was like living in Af...more tags: I'm reading, I recommend | |||
| 2. The Pact: A Love Story Author: Jodi Picoult |
Adult | 3/1/2009 | |
| Patricia said: Good, but I enjoyed 'My Sister's Keeper' better. tags: I read, I recommend | |||
| 3. The Shack Author: William P. Young |
Adult | 1/5/2009 | |
| Patricia said: A powerful book about preconceived notions of God that helps to answer the question that many of us have asked "Why did God allow this to happen?" A compelling book and at times a real page-turner. tags: I read, I recommend | |||
| 4. Trigger Author: Susan Vaught |
Young Adults | 12/10/2008 | |
| Patricia said: Seventeen-year-old Jersey Hatch has just been released from Carter, long-term care facility, where he spent the last year recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. It IS harder on the outside, esp...more tags: I read, I recommend | |||
Profile Comments
Comment by Sermantha Louisy on 11/12/2009 10:36:04 AM:
Hi Patricia, Your writing sound very interesting. Don't give up.
Hi Patricia, Your writing sound very interesting. Don't give up.
Comment by Tracy Grand on 8/8/2008 5:15:53 AM:
Hi Patricia,
I am glad you have joined our JacketFlap community.
Best,
Tracy
Hi Patricia,
I am glad you have joined our JacketFlap community.
Best,
Tracy
Comment by Donna McDine on 8/3/2008 7:45:07 AM:
Hi Patricia...JacketFlap will be a great way to get your name out there as you venture further into writing for children.
Hi Patricia...JacketFlap will be a great way to get your name out there as you venture further into writing for children.
Hi Patricia,
Thanks for ur email. Saint Lucia is in the eastern part of the Caribbean. The US Virgin islands are far from us. Perhaps some day u may find the time to visit us.