Patience Schoene is a neurodivergent author based in Seattle, where she lives with her husband and rescue dogs. She pulls her background in dance into fantasy storytelling to draw readers into imaginative worlds. As a witchcraft practitioner, Patience loves to explore deeper spiritual themes, adding depth and context to her stories.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Patience leads a life immersed in creativity and exploration. Her passions for knitting, history, and sci-fi enrich her writing. While time spent at the coast with her husband and rescue dogs allows her to reconnect with nature. Whether foraging, urban homesteading, dancing, power lifting, or crafting homemade wine, she finds beauty in the interplay of mind, body, and spirit, which she channels into her work. Patience’s literary journey is one of ongoing growth, fueled by the joy of the moment and the endless possibilities of storytelling.
Patience Schoene is a neurodivergent author based in Seattle, where she lives with her husband and rescue dogs. She pulls her background in dance into fantasy storytelling to draw readers into imaginative worlds. As a witchcraft practitioner, Patience loves to explore deeper spiritual themes, adding depth and context to her stories.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Patience leads a life immersed in creativity and exploration. Her passions for...
Tamsin Greer's life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits Brightstar Manor, a sprawling Victorian mansion in Port Townsend, Washington, from an uncle she never knew. Burdened by a past filled with orphanages and fleeting foster homes, Tamsin views the inheritance as more of an encumbrance than a blessing. However, Brightstar Manor is more...
Jolie Mason is not just your average burlesque performer. She’s an immortal vampire whose magnetic stage presence leaves audiences breathless. Beneath the spotlight’s glow, however, her life is chaos. Her thoughts are filled with the shadows of her tumultuous past and a relentless game of hide-and-seek from her dangerous maker. But when a...
The moon is in the Balsamic phase. It's time to outgrow old patterns. Whatever you release will nourish the next stage of your growth. This new moon is also in Scorpio. Pay attention to your inner wisdom and be sure to give yourself time to recharge.
How is this impacting my writing. That was a bit harder for me to connect, but I think its my imposter syndrome. Last week I got some feedback that sent me into a shame spiral. My thoughts were a constant drip of, "I can't do this." "I am not good...
This full moon is really hitting just right for m.! It feels like the universe is giving me the perfect excuse to take a deep breath and intentionally release my fears and anxieties. Next year is shaping up to be pretty exciting and scary. I’ve got two books coming out! One’s heading to beta readers for feedback, which is a little nerve-wracking, and the other already has over 200 ARC requests (that’s kind of amazing but also totally scary!). Plus, I have a WIP on submission. These three...
I’m currently deep into developmental edits for my latest project, and I have four specific tasks to complete—each one a request from my editor. As I dive into revising, I find myself overwhelmed by a flood of mixed emotions. Reading through my first book, I can’t help but cringe at some of the choices I made. Honestly, I want to rewrite the entire thing. Staying focused on the tasks at hand is more challenging than I anticipates. Sometimes it feels easier to start from scratch than to make...
