A storyteller since her first fib, and an explorer since her first runaway, Patti M. Walsh is an award-winning author who writes short stories, novels, memoirs, and travelogues. Her debut novel, Ghost Girl, was named Best Children's Fiction of 2023 by American Book Fest. As an avid photographer and adventure seeker, she offers presentations and workshops on various topics, including Celtic culture, mythologically significant landmarks in Ireland, and the Aurora Borealis.