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Announcing a new anthology

Announcing the release of the Christian themed anthology, Window in the Heart, by Linden Books. It features an essay from my humble self about my own path as I follow Jesus Christ.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBQNVQTM/...

#IStandWithEvanGershkovich

16 years for just doing your job as a journalist is unconscionable.

A new review for Two Sides of the Same Coin

Thank you, T.S., for the great 5 Star review for Two Sides of the Same Coin: In-between stories of Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson.

5.0 out of 5 stars
Your "Coin" is worth spending on this Author!
Patt is an amazing Author! Every detail of her book makes you want to read more! The descriptive details are very well written which shows her compassion for writing as an Author. She is very supportive of her fellow Authors as well! Your "Coin" is well worth spending on this Author!

Geez, they've known me for years

Like many of you, I spent yesterday with friends and family enjoying the company and celebrating the anniversary of our country's independence. Also like make of you, I introduced to people I've known for years the fact that I'm a published author. Short of carrying copies of my books with me at all times, I did show them the Amazon pages on my phone, but I felt I needed more as a way to prove I'm worth spending money on.

Thankfully I was able to share one of my stories on Spillwords Press and they liked the idea that reading it was free. Today I'm going to share one of the stories that earned the Story of the Month Award. Please enjoy reading it and maybe you might decide to spend some money on my work as well.

Spillwords.com/miss-cluny-remembers/

#IStandWithEvanGershkovich

Today began the trial of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in Moscow, Russia on charges of being a spy for the United States.

The son of Russian immigrants to the USA, Evan is first-generation US Citizen and is being used as a pawn my Putin's government.

When you kneel beside your bedside tonight, please remember Evan Gershkovich in your prayers.

My latest story published!

"Pregnant Pause" is a new story available to read for free on Spillwords Press. It is my dedication to men who long to be dads. I hope you enjoy it.

https://spillwords.com/pregnant-pause/

News about the book, West of Dodge.

Congratulations to Saddlebag Dispatches Magazine for the nomination for their anthology, West of Dodge, for a national award. Yours truly has the privilege of being included as one of the contributing authors. It's a good day for Western writing all around.

Story named as a national finalist, again!

In 2023, Saddlebag Dispatches Magazine published my story, "The Great Burro Revolt." It was based on a story my Tata, Bill Brady, told me when I was a child. It won the magazine's Mustang Award for Short Fiction.

Yesterday I learned it has been selected as a finalist for short fiction for the Western Fictioneers Award. It's up against some heavy hitters (even my good friend Sharon Frame Gay - Writer). We'll know the results in June, keep your fingers crossed!

http://www.westernfictioneers.com/?

Always willing to share what I do know.

I'm pretty much self taught when it comes to things like submissions. I can assure you what have learned has been from the advice of other writers who were kind enough to share what they know.

Because of their grace, I believe that I too much share with other writers, or people who want to be writers. I believe there has never been a better time for those who seek to share there thoughts and stories with others.

If you have a question, and if I know the answer, I will gladly help you or help to refer to one who does know.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/P.A.-ON...?

Release of a new anthology featuring my story.

Being a cancer survivor myself, when I learned that MacKenzie Publishing had planned a charity anthology for the Canadian Cancer Society, I knew I had to make a submission. The theme as you can see is loss, I offered "The Girl Who Could See Death", and fortunately they accepted it.

Such a Loss is available in paperback and Kindle format. If you have experienced a loss, from cancer or any other reason, it is hoped this book will give you some comfort and/or perspective.

https://www.amazon.com/Such-Loss-Cath...?