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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


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


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: 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


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


Family: An Interview with Kay Lynn Wilson
"What does it mean to act like family? It means forgiveness, repentance, and respect. It means sharing struggles and trials and ups and...
Aug 26, 20232 min read


NOT BROKEN: Infertility, Adoption, and Christ's Power to Heal by Kay Lynn Wilson
This is a very special book! In 2019, I had the opportunity to help Kay Lynn Wilson with an editorial read of her manuscript Not Broken:...
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Keeping Promises: An Interview with K.J. Fieler
"Well, I have always believed that simply being a decent human being pays in unintended ways. That belief is affirmed." This month I had...
Jun 21, 20235 min read


SHADOW RUNNER by K.J. Fieler
I love books with well-developed characters, strong plots, and clever usage of literary devices—it's a tall order for a book to have all...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Meet Elena Shelest
Other than Instagram interactions, I haven't met Elena. But she is my hero! Here's why: She is an absolute force for good in the indie...
May 17, 20232 min read


THE SEVEN LIVES OF GRACE by Elena Shelest
Experience the delightful and heart-warming tale of The Seven Lives of Grace by Elena Shelest. With her well-written, clever, and...
May 16, 20232 min read


Growth: An Interview with Katie Millar Wirig
"Relationships are like trees. It is like a homeowner asking a gardener to fix a leaf on a tree. Even though the leaves are suffering,...
May 13, 20234 min read


BECOMING A MEAN, TEEN PARENTING MACHINE by Katie Millar Wirig
A step-by-step guide to better relationships with teenagers, this book is incredible! Katie Millar Wirig has done a remarkable job of...
May 8, 20233 min read


Meet Katie Millar Wirig, M.A.
Last year, my dear friend Katie Millar Wirig reached out about her amazing work in progress. We chatted off and on about her publishing...
May 8, 20232 min read


Clearing Out the Weeds: An Interview with Lauri Schoenfeld
"Be gentle with yourself and permit yourself to try again. Healing from past lies and trauma takes time to create a new dialogue for...
Apr 21, 20234 min read


LITTLE OWL by Lauri Schoenfeld
In the past, I labeled UnAuthored Letters as a psychological suspense novel. Turns out there really isn't a "psychological suspense"...
Apr 8, 20233 min read
Meet Lauri Schoenfeld
In the winter of 2017, I attended an all-day training event—that ended up not being what I expected. A little discouraged, I headed to...
Apr 6, 20232 min read


Last Call: March Wrap-Up
Where Am I Essential? It's a fascinating question. By seeking an answer, you get to remove the unwanted noise from life. You also permit...
Mar 30, 20234 min read
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