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!
10 Steps to Writing Query Letters that Sell
In everything you do, there's a slow way and a fast way. Personally, I'm a preparer. I like to figure out what I'm going to do and then, execute my plan. That's what writing great query letters is all about. So, in case you're the methodical type, let me give you a...
Writing Query Letters Is Really Fun
New writers tend to cringe when they hear about query letters. They seem so "non-creative," and so business-y and lacking in entertainment value. But lemme tell ya... Writing query letters can be a blast! At least, they are for me. You see, I'm a researcher at heart....
Writing the Killer Query Letter
That's never been a problem for me, and query letters, but selling work before it's done does scare some people. You can always create an outline of your idea first, if that makes you feel more secure. But let me tell you... Once you start writing every day and...
Gma Barb
2012-07-01
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."
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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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