Category Archives: Patrick Hodges

Expressing Emotion in Writing

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Expressing Emotion in Writing by Patrick Hodges As an author, it’s normal to look at our past works and wonder, “OMG, what was I thinking?” Obviously, rookie mistakes are normal when you’re a fledgling writer, but whether you are writing … Continue reading →

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Best YA Books of 2016 (so far)

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Best YA Books of 2016 (so far) by Patrick Hodges I’ve been on a reading tear of late. So many fantastic books to read, so little time! Though I do on rare occasions step out of my comfort zone and … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Adverb Junkie

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Confessions of an Adverb Junkie by Patrick Hodges Hello. My name is Patrick, and I am an adverb junkie. (Everyone: Hi, Patrick! We warmly welcome you openly!) I’m an emotional guy, and I write the same way. I am of … Continue reading →

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To Outline or Not to Outline

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Laura Orsini

To Outline or Not to Outline by Patrick Hodges Most fiction writers fall into one of two categories, which in the vernacular are called “plotters” and “pantsers.” Lest you be unfamiliar with these terms: a “pantser” is someone who sits … Continue reading →

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The Eight Best Things About Being an Author

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Laura Orsini

The Eight Best Things About Being an Author by Patrick Hodges You may aspire to write a book. Here, in my humble opinion, are eight reasons you should go for it! Following the reverse countdown format, and without further ado… … Continue reading →

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YA Author Rendezvous at the Tucson Festival of Books

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Laura Orsini

YA Author Rendezvous at the Tucson Festival of Books by Patrick Hodges On March 12  and 13, five authors journeyed down south for the 2016 Tucson Festival of Books. We were representing my Facebook group of Young Adult and kids’ … Continue reading →

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Dialogue Basics

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Dialogue Basics by Patrick Hodges If there is one thing I’ve learned a lot about over the last year – as a writer, a reader, and an editor – it’s how NOT to write dialogue. And believe me, I have … Continue reading →

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Best YA Books of 2015

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Laura Orsini

Best YA Books of 2015 by Patrick Hodges I officially became an author at the end of 2014, and this coincided with my becoming a reader again. It had been years since I’d really read anything, and I was overjoyed … Continue reading →

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Constructive Criticism – Yes, There Is Such a Thing!

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Constructive Criticism – Yes, There Is Such a Thing! by Patrick Hodges One of the best mindsets you can have as an author is self-confidence. After spending months, years, even decades slaving over your manuscript, producing a final product that … Continue reading →

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Young Adult Author Rendezvous

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Laura Orsini

Young Adult Author Rendezvous by Patrick Hodges As the old saying goes, “If you want something done, you’ve gotta do it yourself.” Trite? Possibly. Cryptic? Definitely. So let me ‘splain the incredible, amazing thing that has happened along my author … Continue reading →

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