A Girl Who Was Nearly a Flower, my second illustrated children’s book in collaboration with artist/illustrator, Francesca Filomena, is now available for purchase in paperback and eBook (Kindle). Available for purchase from in most ... [Read more]
Book Releases
Patrick Gilmour's book release announcements.
With Freedom to Singapore by Oswald Wellington Gilmour—Republished
A few weeks ago, I republished Singapore to Freedom, Oswald Wellington Gilmour's account of his escape from Singapore in 1942 during WWII. In 1950, he wrote a sequel to that book, With Freedom to Singapore, which outlines his return ... [Read more]
Singapore to Freedom—the story of a WWII escape—republished after 70 years
In February 1942, Japanese forces invaded the then-British Colony of Singapore. My grandfather, Oswald W. Gilmour was there at the time, working as Deputy Municipal Engineer. As little military support was forthcoming from the British forces, Oswald ... [Read more]
Love Song Illustrated Book—Now Available
Love Song, my illustrated children’s book, in collaboration with artist, Francesca Filomena, is now available for purchase in hardback. Paperback and eBook (Kindle) editions will follow before end of May 2020. I hope you enjoy the story! ... [Read more]
Love Song – Available May 21st, 2020
I'm delighted to announce the forthcoming release of my children's illustrated book, Love Song. Produced in collaboration with the Italian illustrator, Francesca Filomena, Love Song is slated for release May 21st, 2020, and ... [Read more]
The Flowerdrops Illustrated Book—Now Available
The Flowerdrops, my first illustrated children’s book, in collaboration with artist/illustrator, Aubrey Roemer, is now available for purchase in hardback, paperback and eBook (Kindle). Available for purchase from Amazon in most regions, ... [Read more]
The Flowerdrops—New Release Date
I'd planned to release my book, The Flowerdrops (illustrated by Aubrey Roemer) tomorrow, 20th March 2020—the first day of spring. But given the current disruptions due to COVID-19, the book is going to be 5-7 days late. I'll post again as ... [Read more]
The Flowerdrops – Available in March 2020
The Flowerdrops is nearly here! With a release date set for 20th March 2020, my first illustrated children’s book in collaboration with artist/illustrator, Aubrey Roemer, will soon be available. Visit The Flowerdrops book page ... [Read more]
The Magnificent Green Sisters – Book Release
Book release (22 September 2018): The Magnificent Green Sisters, a novel for children by Patrick Gilmour. This fantasy adventure, full of warm humor and oddball characters like vain trolls, goblinellas and a many-tongued toad ... [Read more]
The Pear Tree – Book Release
Book release (August 15, 2017): The Pear Tree, a novelette for children by Patrick Gilmour. Young Christopher Marchant is about to find out that sometimes a secret you’re bursting to tell is the heaviest thing to carry—and the easiest ... [Read more]