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!

Time Management: Getting Things Done

I have a couple of ninja co-workers named Kyle Battis and Mike Purvis. They're amazing because they know how to get things done. I respect and admire them because I'm the same way. No matter how much shit I have on my plate (and trust me, I have a TON), I always...

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Blogging Is the Most Fun, Ever!

I was on the phone with the Overcome Everything crew last week, and had to laugh.  I forget what the topic of the conversation was exactly, but it had to do with people's style and likes and dislikes. Kyle Battis, our marketing and affiliate manager, said, "Some...

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Collecting Blue

Image via Wikipedia I'm a blue-aholic. In fact, my mom used to tell me, "You like any color as long as it's blue." Hmm... I can hear her saying it right now, and you know what? She was right. For whatever reason, the coolness of that color just makes me feel good....

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