Meet Patience D. Schoene
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.
Upcoming Novels
Shadows Of The Stage
Book 1 of The Fae & Glamour Series
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 shocking murder threatens the livelihood of The Black Cat House, Jolie is thrust into a hidden Fae underworld, unveiling more secrets than she ever imagined.
The Shattered Moonstone
Book 1 of The Brightstar Manor Series
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 than just an old house; it is a nexus of magical energy, a place steeped in history and secrets, and home to two rather unconventional caretakers—Jolvaan and Margarith, living gargoyles sworn to protect the manor.
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