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!

Did Someone Say Research?

Image via Wikipedia If I had a job doing nothing but research, I'd be happy. Seriously, I love it that much. And so, over the years, I've found some really cool stuff, and a lot of it is primary source documentation. That means diaries, legal papers, letters, etc. And...

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You Lucky Writer!

I started writing when I was a kid. I used to collaborate with my friends when I was in high school and we'd come up with some pretty interesting play scripts. In fact, we came up with one so funny and "interesting" about the teachers that it was banned. Image by...

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Research: Why It’s Important

Image via Wikipedia Research is a hated word by many. Personally, I love it! I could do that and not write, believe it or not, and I'm sure that many of you are wondering why. I'm a learner! I love to learn new things and will take on any topic to fill my brain. I've...

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