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A place for insights, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into Patella Publishing Service’s world of writing, publishing, and reader connections.


A Look at Love: Book Chat with Michelle Dennis Christensen
On Feb 21, 2023, my morning began hearing a quote, "Do something that scares you every day." Later that day, Michelle Dennis Christensen...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Love for Self, Others, and God: An Interview with MemoryBlogger Vivian Cumins
"For decades, I set unrealistic expectations of myself in an effort to gain approval – not the approval of others, but the approval of...
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Labels by Viv
First published on the MemoryBlogger May 8, 2022 Assumptions, accusations, pity, and blame All emit from a society, uneducated in me...
Feb 18, 20232 min read


Who is the MemoryBlogger?
Have you ever met someone and within a short period you are opening your heart to this new special friend? That has been my experience in...
Feb 17, 20232 min read


MIRRORS OF JESUS by Michelle Dennis Christensen
I got to be a beta reader of an early draft of this inspirational memoir in April 2021. All I can say is this book is absolutely...
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Meet Michelle Dennis Christensen
This month's guest is extremely special to me. In Jan 2017, I received a notification that I had a new subscriber to my newsletter...
Feb 2, 20233 min read


Last Call: January Wrap-Up
This month has been more fun than I would have imagined. Thank you to all who have participated in the month's activities. Currently,...
Jan 30, 20233 min read


TRUST ISSUES by Katherine Nichols
My first read for 2023 and I am having a great time. Terrific humor and fun characters! This is exactly what I need to start this year....
Jan 9, 20232 min read


2023 Celebration
Have you ever had a year you've been waiting to jump into? Not so much because of all that lies ahead (although that can be exciting) but...
Jan 5, 20232 min read


Meet Katherine Nichols
Each month I will be spotlighting a special author. To kick off 2023, I could not be more delighted to introduce you to Katherine...
Jan 5, 20231 min read


JAN 2023 GIVEAWAY: TARA C. ALLRED CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY
Welcome! It's time to celebrate! This month, enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card, a paperback copy of Trust Issues by Katherine Nichols,...
Jan 2, 20231 min read
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