Patricia H. Graham
Patricia Graham is a Southern Fiction writer, and she has published 4 books,all of which can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Patricia currently is residing in Kingston Tenn with her husband. As you note in the logo below, Patricia is an Indie Bound author and a member of the Authors Social Media Support Group League (ASMSG). She has also been recognized by the Sigma Tau Delta Literary Journal of Literature for her work and contributions on hillbilly folklore, which is featured in her first book entitled "Hillbilly Tales From the Smoky Mountains."
Her 4th book is called, "Reflections on Nature," which was released in December of 2014. Reflections on Nature is a new style of writing for Ms. Graham, because the emphasis is not on the people of Appalachia, but about nature that can be found all around us in North Carolina. She has coined this new wave of writing Descriptive Transcendentalism. This is just a fancy way of saying, that through her writings, supplying additional descriptive imagery, that a person can become more enlightened and spiritual and grow as a person.
Southern Mystical Moments
Southern Mystical Moments is a book that informs the reader about the traditions and local myths of Fontana Lake’s man-eating monster, the Boojum of Swain County, or the Healer of Tuckasegee, and much more.
Discover the mystery behind the Brown Mountain Lights, the Clurichaun,and the birthing of the Smoky Mountains. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for an eye-opening experience.
Patricia has two B.A.s with one in English Literature and the other in Spanish Languages and Literature with two Summa Cum Laude honors.
She also has a Masters in Linguistics. She is bilingual (Spanish and English),and she is currently working on her Doctorates in Educational Leadership and Management with Capella University.
Publications
Graham, P. and Humphrey,V. (2012, Oct.)Tales from the South: Southern Mystical Moments. E-Booktime Publications.
Blake, C., Graham, P. (2009). English language learners in Appalachia: Meeting the need. Journal for Civic Commitment. Vol 13, 1, September 2009. Retrieved from
http://www.mesacc.edu/other/engagemen...
Graham, P. (2011). Tall Tales of mountain folks. Sigma Tau Delta -Rectangle: National Journal of Creative Writing.
Graham, P. ( 2005). The Violin, Dance of the Fireflies. Milestone Publications.
Graham, P. (2005). The Smokies. Reflections. The American Poet’s Society.
Graham, P. (2006). The Mountain Turkey. The Best Poems of 2005. The International Library of Poetry.
Graham, P. (2005). The Thrown Away Child. Touch of Tomorrow. The American’s Poet's Society. The International Library of Poetry.
Graham, P. (2011, April). Hillbilly Tales of the Smoky Mountains. E-Booktime Publications.
Graham, P. (2012). Appalachia White Shine. Past, Present and Promises. E-Booktime Publications.
“Subtle whispers in my sleep remind me that angels are even with me in my dreams. Tarnished halos with tattered wings, they never rest when watching over me.”
“Music is my voice, which illuminates my soul. To deny me this inspiration, is to mute my contemplations on life.”
“I believe it is important to preserve dialects as well as the regional accents of an area. Oral tradition is still necessary and by using dialectal WORDS as the mortar, we can connect future generations with their heritage.”
“Never let it be said that dialect is a reflection of intellect.On the contrary, it is a reflection of the deep traditional values of a culture that respects family, God, and alanguage system above everything else. I give thanks to my maker that I’m a Southern woman.”
“I cannot see myself nowhere, except to be living in the land of books. Somewhere on a distant island exists an intellegence of pure thought, but a heart of an angel. This entity will be able to discern between the true wisdoms of life and a superficial reality. Speak and guide me on this unknown journey of education.”