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| Patricia Flewwelling, sans hat. |
Honestly, I feel like I just got interviewed by Oprah. Except author Patricia Flewwelling is neither African-American, nor is she American, nor does she have her own TV show ... come to think of it, Patricia is nothing at all like Oprah, other than she asks some insightful questions and sparks honest long-winded answers during her interviews.
I know Patricia from the Muskoka Novel Marathon, the annual July write-fest in Huntsville, Ontario, that thrusts writers in a room for three days and tells them to write novels. It's also a fundraiser for adult literacy programs. People come from all over Canada and elsewhere for this event. Patricia comes from Montreal, and it's a wonderful thing that she does.
Patricia is one of the fastest writers at the marathon, she has the best hat collection, and she's one of the most popular and generous. Not only does she regularly raise a ton of money for the event, but last year she also mentored a graduate from the local literacy program and helped her participate in the novel marathon for the first time. Isn't that fabulous?
Patricia is always generous with people around her, including me. She spent hours on the phone with me one night helping me through a rough writerly spot and for that I am eternally grateful.
Lately she has been using her blog, Nine Day Wonder, to actively promote struggling authors like myself. If you would like to be interviewed, you should get in touch with her. Knowing Pat, she'll be more than happy to give you a hand.
In the meantime, drop by and say hello! I'd love to show Pat a little bloggerly love and support!
P.S. Sorry, I haven't been around all that much lately. As you know I was pretty sick in November but I did get my Remicade treatment a few days ago and am starting to feel better. Thank you all for your good wishes and kind words. You all mean the world to me, you really do. oxoxo
I am so very glad that you are starting to feel better. Yay for drugs.
ReplyDeleteI know, right? Thanks EC!
DeleteI've been meaning to ask you how your ex feels about the Weezie book? I mean, since it's somewhat autobiographical....
ReplyDeleteHe supports me in writing it but he doesn't want to read it. I warned him it would tick him off, but I also told him Weezie's story is a LOT different than mine. It IS fiction, just based on my own experiences (like all fiction!).
DeleteWill do!
ReplyDeleteYou're so good, Alex! :)
Deleteyay for chemical well being....just in time for Christmas
ReplyDeletelol! Yup!
DeleteGood to hear your feeling better ! Bloody cold there I hear ! I will have to look out for your book all though I have lived through one bad marriage myself he was controlling ,verbally and mentally abusive towards me after I had my kids but I got him in the end in court after all that was said and done lol ! Thanks for sharing ! Have a good week !
ReplyDeleteIt IS bloody cold here! The other night, according to the news, parts of Alberta were the coldest places on the planet!!!!!!!!
DeleteI'm glad things worked out for you, marriage-wise. I hate how bad marriages destroy people's lives.
I'm glad to hear the Remicade is working for you. My dear daughter has just started with it. We have high hopes that it will kick in soon.
ReplyDeleteI have to download Weezie AGAIN. My laptop crashed and Weezie went with it,,,,,,grrrr. And I was just getting to the good part!
What's the good part??????? LOL!!!!!
DeleteOh I hope Remicade works for your daughter. It's a bit of a miracle drug, that's for sure. All my fingers and toes are crossed for her!
Good to know you're getting better.
ReplyDeleteLove your description of short story writing! And glad you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better, Cathy. Loved the interview. I thoroughly enjoyed Green Eggs and Weezie. Any chance of a sequel at some point?
ReplyDeletekaren
Awesome blog!!!
ReplyDeleteCan we follow each other via gfc bloglovin and G+?
Follow me and leave me a comment so that I can follow back.
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I'm glad you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteAnd your friend there looks/sounds like a hoot!
Pearl
Like the others, I am so glad you are feeling better. Especially in time for Christmas.
ReplyDeletePat sounds like a delightful soul; I must look her up.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Best wishes for a healthy and enjoyable holidays. Glad you are feeling better.
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Glad you're feeling better Cathy. It's lovely when you pop up on my blog these days. Great interview. I finally bought your novel! Don't know when I'll get to read it but it is sitting snugly on my kindle!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the interview, LOVE your funny, & LOVE you & that you are feeling better. xo
ReplyDeleteWell, doesn't Patricia look happy to see us...
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself, Cathy! Hope you feel better soon.