It was a wonderful moment. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go to the Awards, so my music publisher, who was going anyway, collected the awards on my behalf .

The plaques now have pride of place on my office wall!

Once the songs were out of copyright, I decided I would approach artistes, which is basically what a publisher would do anyway, and try and obtain covers myself. 

I managed to get a number of my own and co-written songs covered by three top UK line dance artists, which was very rewarding.

However, while still struggling with back pain, I developed a heart problem.
Although not life threatening, it resulted in me being rushed to hospital on several occasions.

While recuperating, I sent some verses to a UK greetings card company. They wanted more! Nowadays, cards with my verses are selling in the UK and the US. You will see the credits on each card, "Words by Patricia Rose".

My latest project is a new CD titled "Moments".

About a year or so ago, I was asked if I would like to write and record an album of uplifting verses and poems. I was fortunate enough to know a  well  established and respected record producer, who had previously signed a couple of my songs, and  who had purchased my book "Grains Of Truth".

I was delighted to be asked, and the result is "Moments" - an album that has been written from the heart to inspire and to help anyone going through a difficult time, perhaps  through illness. Hopefully it may also help those who need to hear some positive and uplifting words of hope.

There are four segments on the CD, each containing eight separate verses, which are headed "Moments To Inspire Positive Thinking & Confidence", "Healing & Peace", "Comfort & Caring", and "Harmony & Peace", with music weaving in and out the verses. 

My personal satisfaction comes very much from the fact that if I can help just one person, with any of the words of my songs, my books or my CD, and make them feel uplifted and better about themselves, and their situation, I will be more than happy. 

Members who have read my interviews in the ISA's  Songwriter Magazine will know I always ask my interviewee  "Finally, do you have any advice for fellow songwriters?"

Well, if asked, my own advice would be simply this.

Try to cultivate a positive attitude and apply it to everything you do. If you believe in yourself and your songs, others will believe in you. And do remember, when opportunity knocks at your door, be sure to answer -  you never know where it might  lead you.  Dreams do come true - I know!

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