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!

You Want to Write a Banned Book?

Yes, the title is a bit of a  joke, though writing a banned book will often take you to the top of the charts at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. 🙂 It seems that this is the age where the banned books occur -- for young adult readers.  Yep. It's true. Some group will...

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Young Adults Love Graphic Novels

Most kids love comic books. I remember when I was a little girl, my dad used bring one home to me every day after he was finished working. I'm talking Richie Rich, Archie, Dennis the Menace... pretty much benign fare, and as humor is a MAJOR emphasis in our family...

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Writing for Young Adults: Who Are They?

When you think young adult, you're probably imagining a person over twenty.  Yet, when it comes to writing, it means their "reading" age, not their chronological one. A young adult reader is probably in the 6th to 8th grades, or loosely 10 - 14.  They can read as well...

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