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Patella Publishing Service’s world of writing, publishing, and reader connections.


For the Eternal — A Long-Awaited Update
If you’ve been following The Existence Series for any amount of time, you know this final book, For the Eternal , has lived with me for years—patiently waiting for its moment. And as many have asked for updates, I wanted to share where things stand and what the path forward looks like. 2025 Has Been a Season of Big Growth This year brought enormous change and opportunity. In October 2024, I joined Western Governors University as a Senior Learning Experience Designer. In the n
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Meet Natalie Brianne: The Mind Behind Mysteries, Memory, and Victorian London
If you have ever found yourself binge-watching a good BBC mystery and wishing you could step right into that foggy, gaslit world, Natalie Brianne has done exactly that... and then turned it into a novel. Natalie is the author of The Pennington Perplexity, a gripping historical mystery with just the right sprinkle of romance and a whole lot of heart. But before we get to her story (and her unforgettable detective who can’t remember anything), let’s rewind a bit and get to know
Nov 213 min read


Helping Women Find Balance, Boundaries, and a Brighter Path Forward: Meet Lisa Macedo.
If you have ever found yourself juggling everything, work, home, relationships, while quietly running on empty, Lisa Macedo gets it. She has been there. And now she is on her goal to help women everywhere find their way back to balance. Lisa Macedo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified CBT Therapist, and an anxiety and OCD Specialist with over 15 years of experience helping others heal. However, her latest project, Life Reset: Overcoming Burnout, stems from
Nov 213 min read


Meet the Voice Behind Sanders’ Starfish: James Davidson
Stories have a way of impacting the right people and finding them at the perfect moment. For James Davidson , the story found in Sanders’ Starfish did just that—it was a guide for him, from being a high school creative writing student to becoming an audiobook narrator. Though I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting James in person, getting to know him through our communications has been a delight. His passion for storytelling, his thoughtful reflections on his craft, and his in
Nov 183 min read


Unauthored Letters by Tara C. Allred: A Gripping Tale of Redemption and Psychological Intrigue
Tara C. Allred’s Unauthored Letters  is a psychological thriller that dives deep into the complexities of trauma, trust, and identity. Winner of the 2014 Howey Award for Best Adult Book and Best Adult Author, this novel blends suspense with emotional depth, offering readers a story that lingers long after the final page. Synopsis: A Past That Refuses to Stay Buried Dr. John Sanders has helped Rebecca Brownell rebuild her life after a childhood of isolation, an adolescence mar
Nov 142 min read


Behind the scenes of Li’l Bits: The Littlest Giant with author D.J. Wray
Warning: Spoilers Greetings, PPS Blog readers! My name is Michelle, and I am thrilled to be a part of the Fall 2025 intern team. I had the pleasure of interviewing one of Patella Publishing Services’ authors, and D.J. Wray drew the proverbial short straw - she would be sacrificed to the intern team!! Just kidding… Actually, she graciously agreed to interview with me. It was a fantastic conversation and the chance that most readers never get: to sneak a peek behind the curta
Oct 294 min read


Pop-up Bookstore Feature: KILLED BY TRUE LOVE’S KISS
Patella Publishing Services is thrilled to introduce the debut novel from talented writer Haley Bono. Haley is one of our featured authors at the Spanish Fork Christmas Gift and Craft Show on November 28 th  and 29 th . Be sure to join us to snag a copy of this gorgeous gothic fairytale. Meet the Book: When true love’s kiss doesn’t break the curse – it is the curse. Lottie must confront her grandmother's dark warnings as she races against time to save her sister from a dea
Oct 273 min read


Upcoming Events & Workshops
EVENT INFO Three upcoming events: Read Local Book Festival Saturday, October 25, 2025 10 am - 1 pm Provo City Library Ballroom (see below for workshop info) More info can be found here: https://www.provolibrary.gov/readlocal-11362 2. Patella Publishing Pop-up Bookstore Christmas Gift & Craft Show Friday, Nov 28 & Saturday Nov 29 9 am - 7 pm Spanish Fork Fairgrounds (indoor) Here is a sample of last year's Pop-up bookstore event: 3. Utah Authors Day Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 10:30
Oct 181 min read


Meet Michelle Woodland: Team Leader
As the Fall 2025 internship reaches its midpoint, our team of interns from Ensign College + BYU Pathway has been hard at work—not only preparing author spotlights for the upcoming Patella Publishing Pop-up Bookstore but also laying the groundwork for long-term success.
Oct 172 min read
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