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Thanks for visiting my web page!

I’m excited to share my ideas, creations, and blog with everyone. As an author, I get to play “pretend” every day. Through my stories, I create fantastic worlds for readers to experience the magic, terror, joy, or suspense.

Writing is an exciting journey. I hope you enjoy my site!

—Pat McCaw

{ Welcome. }

Thanks for visiting my web page! I love to write and I want to share my ideas, creations, and blog with everyone. Writing for children allows me to be a perpetual child and feel no guilt for allowing my brain to think like a seven year old. (I highly recommend it!)

Writing books is not easy, and I continue to learn every day. It is a journey that I’m excited to share, and hope you enjoy.

—Pat McCaw

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