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Patricia Bailey grew up in a small town in Oregon. She now lives in a slightly larger town in Oregon with her husband and three cats. She spends her time exploring forgotten places, hiking mountain trails, and scribbling story ideas on sticky notes.

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April New Releases at From the Mixed-Up Files

April showers bring….a storm of brand new Middle Grade Releases. Take a look at the books coming your way this month.

A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic
Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm
by Philip C. Stead

A plucky young goatkeeper sets out on a misadventurous rescue mission in this uproarious debut novel with premium hardcover features, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Lemony S

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The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface

by Donald Maass

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Write for Life: Creative Tools for Every Writer

by Julia Cameron

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Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules

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