by Pat McCaw | Jan 24, 2019 | book review, multiple pov, Pat's Chat, Writing tips
I discovered two new favorite Young Adult (YA) novels – SADIE, by Courtney Summers, and SAWKILL GIRLS, by Claire Legrand. Each book held my attention and kept me reading to find answers and solve the mysteries buried in the pages. These novels share a common format...
by Pat McCaw | Jan 10, 2019 | Pat's Chat, short story
STORY BASED ON TRUE EVENTS . . . Meet Rosie. Mild mannered. Spoiled. Afraid to walk on hard-wood floors unless her parents have rugs to make a path. Wakes you up on a chilly night to sneak under the covers. Recently put on a restrictive diet due to stomach...
by Pat McCaw | Dec 22, 2018 | Pat's Chat
‘Tis the season, and it’s my favorite. My radio station turns to Christmas music as soon as “O, Holy Night” begins to play (after Halloween), and I put the decorations up a little earlier to provide a splash of color to the winter gray. The winter doldrums...
by Pat McCaw | Dec 6, 2018 | book review, Pat's Chat, picture books, Uncategorized
I’m positive that kids get tired of hearing – “things are different than when I was a kid” . . . but they are! In my opinion, children face different social pressures, cyber bullying, and have to watch out for “drugs” in all forms...
by Pat McCaw | Nov 12, 2018 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
The competitive world of writing requires fortitude and persistence. I am often asked where someone can purchase my books. I usually drop my head, turn red, and fill with guilt as I explain – they are nowhere YET, except on my computer. I continue...
by Pat McCaw | Sep 28, 2018 | Pat's Chat, safety, Uncategorized
My daughters along with 35 other family and friends had the privilege of attending Jai Johnson’s self defense class last night. It was an evening that inspired hope and confidence to reverse the role as victim and to take back control. I’m going to share...
