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!

Skin Cancer Sucks

When I was a little girl, my parents took me swimming a lot. In fact, I loved it, took lessons and had a lifesaving badge by the time I was 11 years old.  The class thought I couldn't rescue this guy who was twice my size and were all laughing and having a great time,...

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Terry Prachett Has Won My Heart

Image via Wikipedia My daughter is very good for me. If it weren't for her, I'd be all wrapped up in this crazy Internet world and never read a thing that wasn't about business. I mean, I like to read those books because they help me, and I read a lot. I'm finally...

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High School Reunions

Cover of Love Story Wow... Scares me that my 40th high school reunion is happening on October 30 in Pittsburgh. I'd so love to go, but well, for many reasons, I don't think I'll be attending unless some great thing happens and I just fly in to surprise everyone. I...

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