Following her debut novel, HIGH WATER, Patty’s love of interwoven storytelling continues in this sequel. JOURNEYS is a heartfelt tale of self-discovery, fate, soul mates, and the serendipity of unexpected encounters. With humor and warmth, it celebrates the mystery of life's twists and turns, reminding us that true purpose often reveals itself when we least anticipate it.

JOURNEYS is a poignant, often humorous tale of resilience, divinity, and the magic of human connection. It invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys of healing and the transformative power of finding purpose, and perhaps even soul mates, when they least expect it.

In this sequel to HIGH WATER, young adventuress Frankie returns to California from Venice, Italy when the global pandemic hits, ending her Italian dream job at the self-proclaimed World’s Most Beautiful Bookstore.

Once home, Frankie continues to grapple with scars of her troubled childhood, the grief of losing her parents at a young age, and the emotional instability of living through a series of crises, and social and political unrest. With the help of her two best friends, Frankie reconnects with her passion for storytelling via podcasting, a healing journey where she discovers that soul mates and true connection come in many forms. When Frankie and her beloved grandma embark on a life-changing adventure to Arizona’s Grand Canyon, she experiences the majesty and power of Mother Nature by confronting her deepest fears. She learns to embrace vulnerability, uncovering layers of her past that have held her captive, and discovers what it truly means to love and be loved.

Interwoven with Frankie’s journey is a collection of interconnected short stories of soul mates through time and space navigating their extraordinary bond across various epochs and celestial realms, discovering that true love knows no boundaries.