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

Jan 33 min read
A Letter to Creatives on Coming Back: Reclaiming Belief in Yourself After Rejection
Dear Creatives,
We’ve all been there. You pour your heart into your art, your words, your creation. You put it out into the world and then

Nov 23, 20242 min read
Christmas Bookstore Feature: LI'L BITS: THE LITTLEST GIANT By: D.J. Wray
In a tale of love, growth, and miracles, debut author, D.J. Wray presents Li’l Bits: The Littlest Giant  featuring a little girl born...


Sep 30, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 4 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders participates in an interview with Dr. Gravers and a potential patient’s parents. The patient is hearing voices & has attacked others


Sep 25, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 2 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
CHAPTER TWO
Sanders meets patient Rebecca Brownell. He tries to shake her hand, but she insists he stay away from her imaginary baby.


Sep 25, 20241 min read
SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 1 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
CHAPTER 1
Starting his first clinical psychologist job, Dr. John Sanders is abruptly introduced to the staff and patients at Clearcreek.


Sep 9, 20243 min read
Please Excuse the Dust
But when I arrived at the hotel, now around 9:30 at night, the place was under serious construction. And I mean serious CONSTRUCTION!


Sep 4, 20241 min read
It's Time to Celebrate!
This has been a dream come true! Sanders' Starfish is finally an audiobook. Thanks to Narrator James Davidson and Sound Engineer Josh Law!

May 30, 20242 min read
How Do You Interact with Stories
When I was four I learned how to read. I loved reading and wanted to enjoy as many books as I could find. Then when I was five, my mom said


Jan 31, 20244 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...

Dec 1, 20232 min read
Mixed Emotions After Completing NaNoWriMo
Tonight, my heart holds a mix of emotions. Firstly, NaNoWriMo holds a special place in my writer's journey. Since 2015, I've embarked on...


Oct 27, 20232 min read
From Pen to Studio: Embracing Novel Anniversary with an Audiobook
Twenty years ago this month, my first novel, Sanders' Starfish, was released by a mid-sized publisher. Since then, my journey has been an...


Sep 16, 20233 min read
Don't Embrace the Skunk
What’s on the back of your computer?
To introduce September's theme, let me tell my story backward and see how it goes.
On the back of


Aug 14, 20231 min read
Island memories, grief and loss, and Ohana's bond
My heart, like that of many others, aches in the wake of Maui's recent devastations. The year 2012 marked the start of a tradition for my...


Aug 11, 20233 min read
The Path of Family
"Having family is nice. Acting like family is even nicer." August's theme is centered around what it means to be a part of a family and how

Aug 5, 20233 min read
Something is in the Works - Part III
Here is the rest of the story:
In the email titled Questions about audiobooks, this former student shared this: "You may already have

Jul 26, 20231 min read
Something is in the Works - Part II
Are you eagerly anticipating the next chapter of "A Story Worth Sharing"? The first portion of the story can be found here . On November...

Jul 25, 20232 min read
Something is in the Works - Part I
I am amid a captivating chain reaction – a journey that both humbles and excites me! This story spans a vast expanse of time, and it...


Jul 6, 20232 min read
And remember … today is the main event!
I'm incredibly grateful for the amazing people I've met through my books. One of them is my dear friend Jeanette, who always seems to...


May 29, 20232 min read
I Am Growing
Mindset truly makes all the difference in the world! Over the past couple of years, I embarked on a personal journey to understand my...


May 26, 20232 min read
Storymakers and My Growth
Over 20 years ago, I was part of a small group of authors called ldsindieauthorpress (or something like that). Then we decided to change...
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