Patricia Walsh has spent most of her life on Long Island. She was born in Brooklyn, and grew up in Nassau County, New York. After she got married, she moved to Suffolk County, residing on the south shore of Long Island where she raised her family. Widowed at any early age, and being an avid reader, she decided to go to college part-time at the age of forty. Pursuing her degree was a long journey of going to school at night, while working a full-time job and raising her family. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in HealthCare Administration and continued on, completing her Master's Degree in Human Services.

Ms. Walsh still resides on the south shore of Long Island where she enjoys dining out at the many local restaurants Long Island has to offer. She also enjoys cooking, travel, writing, spending time with her family and exploring her creative side. She is involved with two local historical societies as a museum clerk and docent. Patricia is the mother of adult twin boys and a grandmother of two. Wizecatz and Dogz is her first book. She is currently working another book.

Hotels of yesteryear, objects of grandeur, architectural beauties steeped in history. Many of these have withstood the test of time, while others have succumbed to redevelopment or rubble.

This book will explore the reasons that some are gone, and revel in the ones that remained for us to enjoy and admire. As you transverse the pages of this book you will visit the many cities and states that were home to these hotels. You will learn the histories behind some of the more famous ones.

Extensive research has gone into the writing of this book. Many sources were from the early 1800's. This will give my readers a true glimpse into the history and evolution of the hotel industry. Each chapter is written in a light factual way. Woven with threads of interesting tidbits of information. This book will evoke memories of the glory days of yesteryear.

Independently published 2022.

Wizecatz and Dogz is an amusing l story of a family of Long Island cats and their cohort Buster the Cockapoo. Follow them on their journey as they explore new experiences. Delightfully whimsical, with a touch of fantasy, Wizecatz and Dogz breaks you away from their typical lives as pets as they step out into the outside world. Poignant and funny. A must for all to read and enjoy!

Published 2017 by ProPress Books, Inc.