Family conflict is fictional gold!
The moment my mother floated the idea of having an extended family potluck to celebrate Christmas, I felt my stomach clench. Now,...
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Chris Patchell
- Mar 24, 2020
- 5 min
House Lessons from Erica Bauermeister
I'm thrilled to introduce you to an exceptional author and one of my favorite people, New York Times Bestseller, Erica Bauermeister. I'm...
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Chris Patchell
- Jan 17, 2020
- 3 min
A Life Made of Sand
The course of a life is usually captured in the minutes and days that fly by in a blur of frenzied activity punctuated by short-term wins an
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Chris Patchell
- Aug 11, 2019
- 3 min
The 'Impressively Original' Jennifer Jaynes
"Jennifer Jaynes serves up pulse-pounding suspense with a large helping of heart. She's an author to be reckoned with..." - J. Carson...
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Chris Patchell and Anubha Mehta
- May 23, 2018
- 1 min
When Dreams Become Reality
Dear Readers: Today I want to share a blog post on a website of an author-friend Anubha Mehta. If any of you have wondered what it’s like...
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Chris Patchelll
- Feb 14, 2018
- 5 min
The Cutting Room Floor: Dark Harvest: Uncle Willie
Author's Note: Some scenes just don't make the final cut, no matter how much fun they might be. This scene is from my book, Dark...
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Chris Patchelll
- Feb 14, 2018
- 7 min
Bloodlines - Chapter 1 (Preview)
Author's Note: Those of you who have read Vow of Silence and are hungry for more are going to have to wait a while for the next...
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Chris Patchell & Kat Sheridan
- Nov 29, 2017
- 7 min
Writing a Killer Book Blurb
Writing a killer book blurb that hooks potential reader and convinces them they absolutely MUST read this book is not only an art form,...
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Max Eastern & Chris Patchell
- Mar 22, 2017
- 7 min
Life in the Fast Lane - Published by Kindle Scout
Kindle Scout Winning authors Max Eastern and Chris Patchell share their publishing experiences and insights into their current works.
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Chris Patchell
- Aug 1, 2016
- 2 min
What would Littlefinger do?
Career Advice from Game of Thrones I’m a huge Game of Thrones fan. I’ve watched the series on HBO, and read all of the books (multiple...
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Chris Patchell
- Jul 28, 2016
- 1 min
Where to begin...
If you're a new author wondering how to navigate the world of publishing, don't panic. You're not alone! All of us who have braved the...
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Chris Patchelll
- Apr 3, 2016
- 11 min
Undercover Secrets
Like many Indie Authors, I want to make my book cover sing (well, more like scream in my case, but you get the gist). So when DEADLY LIES...
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Chris Patchell
- Mar 27, 2016
- 1 min
My mother is going to read this!
You'd think with one successful book under my belt that putting myself out there would get easier. Think again! There I was completing...
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Chris Patchell
- Mar 20, 2016
- 1 min
Find your inner Superhero!
Not all Superheroes wear a cape. Everyone has obstacles, and how you overcome them speaks volumes about who you are. Did your first...
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