Author Archives: Greg Pattridge

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About Greg Pattridge

Climbing another mountain...always striving to reach the next peak in my life and career.

Spectacular Sisters

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

I agree, but it took me a long time to reach that opinion. Growing up with one older and two younger sisters I was surrounded by girls. Yep, always in the middle. Back then they were anything but spectacular to … Continue reading →

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MMGM for October 25, 2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                       A spooky week ahead! While we wait for it to unfold, try out these Middle Grade reviews and features by clicking on any of the pumpkins below. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m … Continue reading →

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THE HALLOWEEN MOON

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

You’re in for a treat (and a few tricks) with THE HALLOWEEN MOON. It’s a creepy story of a Halloween gone wrong for 13-year-old Esther Gold. October 31st has always been her favorite, but this year Esther’s parents are saying … Continue reading →

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KEEPING IT REAL

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Paula Chase, the acclaimed author of So Done, Dough Boys, and Turning Point, explores betrayal, conformity, and forgiveness—and what it means to be family—in this timely and memorable stand-alone novel. Marigold was the only black kid at her fancy private school until scholarship … Continue reading →

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ExplorerAcademy: The Dragon’s Blood Blog Tour-Day 4

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome back to the Explorer Academy! and… The Explorer Academy: The Dragon’s Blood Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Explorer Academy: The Dragon’s Blood by Trudi Trueit on October 5th, blogs across the web are featuring exclusive guest posts … Continue reading →

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MMGM for October 18, 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                  Rake in some great Middle Grade reviews or features by clicking on any of the leaf’s below. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I’m reviewing PLAYING THE CARDS YOU’RE DEALT by Varian Johnson. Natalie Aguirre at Literary … Continue reading →

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PLAYING THE CARDS YOU’RE DEALT

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he’s finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant’s friends are stressing about fifth grade homework … Continue reading →

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A CASE OF GRAVE DANGER

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

If you love enticing mysteries with an endearing new kid detective look no further than the first case in THE VIOLET VEIL MYSTERIES series. Set in England during the Victorian era of the 1800s, it starts off with a page … Continue reading →

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MMGM for October 11, 2021

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

                   Congratulations to the winner of the Susie B. Won’t Back Down GIVEAWAY: Patricia Tilton! She is a regular contributor to MMGM along with a picture book review every Friday. Go check out her posts at CHILDREN’S … Continue reading →

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THE MERMAID QUEEN

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

The fourth book in the WITCHES OF ORKNEY SERIES has its debut this week. It’s an exciting adventure full of witches, mermaids, and a nasty serpent who can destroy entire worlds. The question you might first ask is “Can I … Continue reading →

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