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A place for insights, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into
Patella Publishing Service’s world of writing, publishing, and reader connections.


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


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


From Reader’s House to Mosaic Digest: Sharing Stories That Heal
I’m honored to share that my feature in Reader’s House Magazine  was recently picked up by Mosaic Digest —a publication that amplifies...
Mar 201 min read


Featured in Reader’s House Magazine
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been featured in Reader’s House Magazine , a London-based publication that celebrates authors, artists,...
Jan 221 min read


 A Magical Christmas Bookstore Experience!
The 2024 Christmas Pop-up Bookstore was an incredible success! This event brought together talented authors and enthusiastic readers,...
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Christmas Bookstore Feature: THE YOWLERS By: Stacy Lynn Carroll
A fuming family of five doesn’t know how to turn their frowns upside down! The Yowlers  are so used to being grouchy—they’re baffled when...
Nov 23, 20242 min read


Christmas Bookstore Feature: LOOPHOLE By: Alex Hugie
What if your appearance reflected your moral choices?  In Alex Hugie’s Loophole , every choice you make alters the way you look—for...
Nov 23, 20242 min read


Christmas Bookstore Feature: THE ROGUE ROYALS (BOOKS 1-3) By: Kyro Dean
A steampunk mystery romance set in Victorian high society will keep you glued ‘til the very last page. Kyro Dean will be signing copies...
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Christmas Bookstore Feature: SANDERS’ STARFISH (Audiobook Release) By: Tara C. Allred Narrator: James Davidson
Standing up against corruption in the mental health world is brave but unravels a web of chaos and complexities. This psychological...
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Christmas Bookstore Feature: THE PENNINGTON PERPLEXITY (Constantine Capers Series) By: Natalie Brianne
In Victorian London, dark secrets and deadly motives will keep you turning pages of Pennington’s Perplexity  as each murder mystery is...
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Christmas Bookstore Feature: ADVENTUROUS ALI (Books 1-5) By: Tyler H. Jolley
Unforgettable escapades around the globe will entice young explorers this holiday season! Tyler H. Jolley’s kid-approved adventure book...
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Writers on the Moon: A Journey of Dreams, Disappointment, and Perseverance
“We’ll send a rag-tag fleet of stories to the Moon aboard a digital data card. We hope this snapshot of indie fiction from around the...
Jan 31, 20244 min read


FALSE CLAIMS by Katherine Nichols: Bookstore Feature
And now, as we round out the year with our last author to be featured at the Christmas pop-up bookstore, it feels like we have come full...
Dec 6, 20233 min read


NOT BROKEN by Kay Lynn Wilson: Christmas Bookstore Feature
What if it can't be fixed? What if I am broken beyond repair? Why does something have to be wrong with me? Why does it have to be so...
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Uncle Brad: A Christmas Author's Journey and Bookstore Feature
Brad Allred isn't just an author; he's family, my go-to for fatherly advice and wise counsel. When I was 19, my father passed away, and...
Dec 4, 20234 min read


MIRRORS OF JESUS by Michelle Dennis Christensen: Christmas Bookstore Feature
It brings me immense joy to share the exciting news that Michelle Dennis Christensen will be present to sign her books at both pop-up...
Nov 21, 20233 min read


AFLOAT: Drug Addiction Through a Mother's Eyes x4 by Mechelle Leifson Wride: Bookstore Feature
This is an extremely special book! I have worked with Mechelle for two years to capture her story. It is with great joy that I get to...
Nov 20, 20234 min read


ADVENTUROUS ALI (Books 1-5) by Tyler H. Jolley: Christmas Bookstore Feature
I feel like I won the author lottery here! As I curated the list of authors to invite, we had a gap in representation for middle-grade...
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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