| Patty Apostolides - Author and Poet...... |
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September 2010
Dear reader,
Thank you for visiting my website! Welcome!
Everyone who knows me as Patty Apostolides, recognizes me as an author and poet, but before I began writing novels and poetry, I was a dedicated biologist aka Ipatia Koumoundouros. Many years of performing cancer research in the laboratory taught me valuable skills not only in conducting lab research, but in managing computer spreadsheets, performing hundreds of hours of literature search, and ultimately applying statistical analysis to the studies. In this regards, after I became a stay-at-home mom ten years ago and wrote novels, I also became involved in conducting research and evaluating the effectiveness of the U.S. Cancer Program, with my husband Anthony Apostolides, Ph.D.. These studies were long-term and took many years to work through, and eventually led to published articles.
I am delighted to announce a recent article that I co-wrote with my husband Anthony titled
"The U.S. Cancer Program, 1975-2006: A Failure," Part 1, which was accepted by the prestigious journal the Townsend Letter for their Aug/Sep 2010 issue. Click Here to access the article. Part 2 of the article is scheduled to appear in their November issue.Cancer is a difficult disease to manage and has caused much heartbreak and devastation, as we have personally witnessed through family members and friends. It is not prejudiced, for it can strike anyone, poor or rich, young or old, man or woman. One American dies from cancer every minute. Almost 50% of men will get cancer in their lifetime. These numbers are a result from statistics we analyzed from government databases. The U.S. Cancer program is a failure. In other words "The Emperor has no clothes" applies here. We cannot allow this to go on. Please read the article and tell all your friends. Every step we take towards improving our cancer program can save a life. Thank you and God Bless!!
My latest novel The Greek Maiden and the English Lord, which is historical fiction with romance sprinkled in, is scheduled to be released in September 2010. I am really excited about it because it will not only be softcover, but also hardcover! This will make it more accessible to those who prefer hardcover. As soon as it comes out, I will post it on the website. Please contact me if you wish to place pre-publication orders, or contact the publisher
Virtualbookworm.com for more information.I receive reader comments on a regular basis regarding my novels, which is greatly satisfying. Thank you all for your wonderful comments and I am happy that you like the stories! As a reminder, both the novels Lipsi's Daughter and The Lion and the Nurse, along with the poetry book Candlelit Journey: Poetry from the Heart are available as e-books. Reading e-books is becoming a popular trend. For those of you who prefer this method of reading, especially when on vacation, check out my e-books!
The latest news is that the Greek-o-phile" magazine listed The Lion and the Nurse in their April 2010 issue, which circulates through 700 outlets.
Also, a poem I recently wrote titled "The Test of Time" was submitted to a contest on Allpoetry.com . I was pleased that it won a gold award.
Here is the poem that won the gold award:
The Test of Time
Perceive the wonders of the world,
A wisp of history unfurled
They stood the test of centuries,
Revealed the truth, man’s destiny.
Observe the ancient Parthenon,
An architectural phenomenon,
Built by the sweat of proud Hellenes
During the infancy of Democracy.
Pyramids that reach toward Heaven
In their tombs the Pharoahs lay hidden.
Egypt claims them, dear homeland,
Stark, lonely sentinels in the sand.
Take a look at the Taj Mahal,
Visit China’s winding Great Wall
They stand as testimony to mankind
Immortal proof of the test of time.
by Patty Apostolides, 2010
I am making available for FREE a picture book that I recently wrote for a contest. The King of Acornia is a children's picture book that will delight young children of all ages. You need an Adobe Reader to read the story. I would love to hear from you. Please let me know what you think about the book!
Feel free to visit my website, and be sure to check out my articles where I have written on different topics, like writing, health, and relationship issues. I also have a blog where readers can make comments, so feel free to visit me there! I am also on Facebook for those who like to connect that way. Enjoy your visit here!
A World To Live In
What would it be like
When peace replaces fear -
People living peacefully
In unison and in love with life!
What would it be like
When all children are given a chance to be born
And raised by mothers and not by strangers
To have a home to come to.
What would it be like
If sickness vanished and health reigned-
And smiles came easily on our faces
During times of distress.
What would it be like
If we all loved our neighbors
And there were no wars
But a healing, quiet peace
That saturated all our beings
So much so, that we would
Never want to leave
This world we live in.
- by Patty Apostolides
January 2008
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"The Lion and the Nurse" is a story that takes place on the beautiful Greek island of Kos, where Hippocrates, the famous physician, was known to teach and heal people. This romance is about a nurse who returns to the island to help her ailing mother and finds love in the process. Her healing powers are able to save others, but not herself. When she experiences her own mortality, she witnesses the breathtaking power of love. .
The novel is now available! Look for it in the books section of this site and/or in your favorite bookstore! Read an Excerpt from Chapter 1
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“Patty Apostolides’ novel, which takes place on a “typical” Greek Island, Kos, is truly a proper follow-up to “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” although it comes from a different direction – Americans experiencing the Greek culture in Greece.” - Michael Bilirakis, former Congressman
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“What impressionism achieved on the canvass, Patty Apostolides seems to accomplish on the printed page – and her psychological insights are remarkable. A stunning achievement!” – Nicholas D. Kokonis, Ph.D., Author of the award-winning novel Arcadia, My Arcadia
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“Patty Apostolides has done it again! Just as in Lipsi’s Daughter, The Lion and the Nurse captures the beauty and charm of a Greek island in a love story that is more than a love story. This romance about Cassiani, a nurse who returns to Kos to help her ailing mother, is also about the triumph of eternal values, such as truth and caring, over materialism and deception. It is also about the loneliness and the struggles of two widows and about how love transcends all planes, even in modern times. This book is a real page-turner. I couldn’t put it down!” - Aphrodite Matsakis, Ph.D., Author of Growing Up Greek in St. Louis
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“The Lion and the Nurse is a wonderful story of love amidst the beautiful island of Kos. It can take you back to your Greek roots or let you fly through a new entertaining adventure. It’s a “feel good” story!” – Katherine Lambros Matrakas, MS, RN, CAPT, USPHS
"Lipsi's Daughter" is a unique Greek romance that takes place both in Greece and in America. It embraces Greek orthodox beliefs, as well as Greek traditions. It is the first of its kind. There is nothing like it out there. This novel depicts the Greek American and Greek cultures in a romantic Greek island setting, titled “Lipsi’s Daughter.”
Lipsi is a Greek island situated in the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. It is located next to Patmos and Leros islands. Patmos Island is the island where St. John was exiled and experienced the revelations that were written up in the Bible. For five hundred years, the monastery of Patmos ruled over Lipsi Island and the monks used the land. Later, when people migrated to the island, the monastery sold land to them on the condition that they build a church on their property. At least thirty, if not forty churches exist on the island today. Lipsi has a miracle that occurs there every year. In the 1940s, a maiden was praying to the "Panagia tou Harou" icon (The Virgin Mary of Haron). Her prayers were met, so she placed a simple bouquet of lilies on the icon. The lilies withered and remained on the icon. The following year, the lilies blossomed and gave off a fragrance on August 23rd, the anniversary date. Since then, every year on this day, the lilies blossom and give off a fragrance.
This miracle is included in the novel, as well as other interesting descriptions of island life, like vivid scenes of milking a goat in the early morning, and the strong sense of community feeling depicting people caring about each other.
"Lipsi's Daughter" is a Cinderella-style story set in the 1980s, where Ipatia, a 17 year old orphan, lives on Lipsi Island with her grandfather. She leaves for Piraeus with high hopes of obtaining a college education there. In the process, she finds love in the way of a handsome shipowner's son. Tony. Their love blossoms, but obstacles get in the way, and a car accident separates the couple. Ipatia finds herself in Chicago, where she eventually gets her degree. Tony has amnesia from the accident and doesn't remember anything or anyone, including Ipatia. Will they get together again? Read the book!
This sweet romance, which follows a young Greek woman’s journey from
a Greek island to mainland Greece to America, was a delight to read, with plenty of action and suspense. The Greek culture and its intricate variations are cleverly woven into the novel’s tapestry of human relations." - Marilyn Rouvelas, author of the bestseller "A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America"
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Lipsi's Daughter brings forth a fresh voice in an age-old world. The Greek characters spring to life with their hopes, dreams, and fears. Filled with important family values, educational ideals, and an underlying religious foundation, this story is sure to please young and old alike."-Constantine Papadakis, Ph.D., President, Drexel University
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This superbly charactered and richly endowed bitter-sweet romance has all the right messages and morals that will warm the cockles of every Greek mother's heart. This is a story of an independent, strong willed young lady who challenges conventional norms, while maintaining her values. How relevant the message is for these turbulent times!- Joseph C. Keane, Hellenic Cultural Commission, AHEPAN Magazine Jan 2006
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Many letters from satisfied readers who expressed their sincere feelings after reading the book can be seen here "Lipsi's Daughter."
For those of you who like poetry, Patty Apostolides has penned an inspirational poetry book titled “Candlelit Journey: Poetry from the Heart"
The poetry book is a wonderful pick-me-upper book that has nuggets of wisdom laced through each poem. The book is a result of several years of poetry, including poems written for the online yahoo poetry group Ipatiaspoems. It's a great book to give as a gift to a patient in the hospital, or for reading in a doctor's office.
Again, feel free to browse the many interesting sites, including articles written by the author, her poetry, links to Greek sites (Greek names, recipes, news, organizations, authors,.. etc.), and more.
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