Hello, I'm the host of Everyday Creation. Not too long ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing author Patricia Falvey. She and I covered a lot of territory in the full episode, including her successful 30-year career in accounting before she took a leap of faith to become a full-time writer.

In this excerpt, Patricia talks about each one of her five books. All are historical fiction with a connection to Ireland, where she lived until she was about 8 years old. To listen to "Orphan Girl," which is referenced in the interview, go to @watch?v=-zlUEhxDDhg&list=RD-zlUEhxDDhg&start_radio=1. The song is performed by the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin.

If this episode piques your interest enough to learn more about Falvey and how she's had success in two very different careers, please check out the full interview. It's Episode 116 titled "Author Patricia Falvey on Being Brave, Resilient, and Focused on Your Dream."

Three more excerpts will publish this week: "Always a Writer at Heart," "Goodness, Resilience and Paying it Forward," and "The Courage to Embrace Your Second Act."

To learn more about Falvey's books, visit patriciafalveybooks.com. And if you read any or all, please write a review.

This is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation, available on YouTube and in podcast directories including Apple, Audible, iHeart and Spotify.