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Hey, how’s it going? I’m Pat Marcello and I’ve written 10 books for publishers like ABC-Clio, Lucent, and Andrews-McMeel. I haven’t been writing for magazines or writing books for years, but I do write every day. I am a writer. And I have writerly thoughts all the time — some twisted, some normal. And so, I’d like to share a little of each with you. Enjoy!

Bad Endings Just Creep Me Out

by Pat Marcello | Jan 6, 2011 | Writing | 1 Comment

Have you ever had that feeling? You get to the end of a great book or short story, and you're at the end and NOTHING happens? Or it's a dumb ending or ugh! Doesn't that just make you feel... well... icky? Does me. Image via Wikipedia When I get to the end of the book,...

How to Write a Killer Ending

by Pat Marcello | Jan 5, 2011 | Writing | 0 Comments

Image by koalazymonkey via Flickr So, endings can be tough. You've told your tale, the conflict is solved, and well... then what? Then, you need to satisfy readers. You have to tie everything up in a neat little bow so that they're not left hanging. That is, unless...

Writing: Ends Up

by Pat Marcello | Jan 4, 2011 | Writing | 2 Comments

So, what about the end of your novel or short story? How should it happen? My advice is that you make it closure. Let your readers see that the main conflict has been solved via the actions of your main character(s) and that all of the loose ends are cut off or tied....

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   Gma Barb 
 2012-07-01
 
 
 Verified  The Tragic Secret of Cyrus Crowe: A Cassie Slade Mystery | Pre-teen fears
I read this book before giving it to my grand-daughter.  I was surprised that it held my interest until the end.  The book tells the tale of a pre-teen girl experiencing natural fears of unknown sounds and events when home alone. She becomes physically affected by her fears. Her best friend is understanding but thinks it's all imagination until she shares in some of the events and they find themselves in a true mystery.My grand-daughter then read the book and liked it very much. She said that after telling one of her friends about it, the friend asked to borrow it.  Her answer was, "Nope, I don't want to lose it. I think I'll read it again."
  
 
 
       
   Nurse Val 
 2011-10-23
 
 
 Verified  Ralph Nader: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) | Thanks
Received quickly. I appreciate that because it was a required book fir a sociology class. When I'm done I'll try to re sell it.
  
 
 
       
   D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer 
 2006-04-27
 
 
 Verified  Mohandas K. Gandhi: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) | An overview of Indian society society as a whole!
Patricia Cronin Marcello's MOHANDAS K. GANDHI: A BIOGRAPHY (0313333947, $29.95) lends to all three collections, joining others in the 'Greenwood Biographies' series to provide not just a coverage of his life and contributions, but an overview of Indian society and history up to World War II. Gandhi's personal life as an absentee husband and father is also reviewed, as well as his attachments to devotees and his experiences of betrayal.
  
 
 
       
   Robert A. Deckert 
 2004-10-20
 
 
 Verified  Gloria Steinem: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) | A life well told
Written in a clear and engaging style, Patricia Marcello's biography of Gloria Steinem is a fascinating account of perhaps America's most influential, and certainly the most eloquent, feminist. Steinem is widely known as the founder of Ms. magazine and a women's rights activist, but few readers know much about her personal life. Marcello gives us a powerful insight into this remarkable and intriguing woman by a careful examination of the family and forces that shaped her. Though written primarily for a young adult audience, Marcello doesn't talk down to them. A book for every student's library.  R. A. Deckert, Bellingham WA
  
 
 
       
   S. C. Smith 
 2000-10-17
 
 
 Verified  Jerry Garcia (Little Books) by Ariel (1999-05-03) | A nice quick read to put on your desk,
When I got this book in the mail I opened the package and knew why it was not real expensive.  It is about the size of a cassete tape box and is a well-made hardback with a dustcover.  It is a nice quick colorful tribute that celebrates Jerry Garcia.  Something that any Garcia fan would really like.  It is actually quite a bargain now that I think about it.
  
 
 
  
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