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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.


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


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


Meet Kohlten Johnson: Deliverables Manager
This team is helping us build something truly lasting—both for this year’s pop-up bookstore and for the future of Patella Publishing Services.
Behind the scenes, our Kohlten, our deliverables manager, has played a key role in organizing internal projects that will serve PPS long after this internship ends.
We’re excited to spotlight our next amazing intern: Julieta Medina, who is serving as Project Manager for our Fall 2025 internship with Ensign College + BYU Pathway.
Oct 162 min read


Meet Julieta Medina: Project Manager
Great things are in the works this season!
We’re excited to spotlight our next amazing intern: Julieta Medina, who is serving as Project Manager for our Fall 2025 internship with Ensign College + BYU Pathway.
Oct 152 min read


Meet God's Power Udoma: Sponsor Liaison
After an incredible summer internship, we're continuing with our next project, and we can't wait for you to meet this fantastic group!
First up: God's Power Udoma, who brings a powerful blend of tech and storytelling to the team.
Oct 142 min read


The Joy of Creating: Why the Process Matters as Much as the Product
Over the years, my writer friends and I have noticed something important: it doesn’t always matter if we’re working on a specific book...
Sep 62 min read


Meet Kigame Kisia: Deliverables Manager
Meet the Interns Making It All Happen
Kigame Kisia is a Web & Computer Programmer, Digital Marketer, and Data Analyst with diverse skill sets across digital media, data, and technology.
Jul 32 min read
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