I’m excited to introduce a valuable member of this term’s project-based internship with Ensign College + BYU Pathway. Bree Talbot has brought an important perspective to this work through her deep involvement in the online reading community. Her understanding of how readers discover books, engage with authors, and build relationships around stories has helped inform several of the engagement strategies we are developing this spring. While much of this internship’s work is hap

As our third internship reaches its midpoint, our team from Ensign College + BYU Pathway has been hard at work. During this spring term, I find myself deeply grateful for the thoughtful, strategic work happening behind the scenes at Patella Publishing Services. While much of this internship’s work won’t be immediately visible, its impact will begin unfolding as we move toward our April 6th launch of new engagement initiatives. The systems being built now will quietly shape ho

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

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

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

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

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

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

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