Category Archives: Writing

Guest Post by Author L.G. Reed

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Greg Pattridge

I’ll be posting a review tomorrow of L.G. Reed’s new middle grade book, THE SCIENCE OF DEFYING GRAVITY. Today she is taking my place at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE with her insights on FAVORITE MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS. Take it away, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading, Writing | Tagged , | 1 Comment

WRITING DAY WORKSHOPS

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

Longtime Writer’s Digest Editor, Chuck Sambuchino manages these one day learning experiences. I went to a recent event in Colorado but many are scheduled throughout the United States and occasionally Canada through 2020. I often don’t have 3-5 days to … Continue reading →

Posted in Critiques, Literary Agents, Publishing, Resources, Writing | 4 Comments

THE WIND-UP…AND THE PITCH

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Greg Pattridge

I’m more of a first base or right field kind of guy but tomorrow I’m pitching. Not the kind with nine innings (although our local pro team could use a lot of  help). Instead, I’ll be pitching two of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Literary Agents, Writing | Tagged | 10 Comments

Words are Powerful

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Memories… About the time I was a fifth grader, I began sitting at the kitchen table with my dad every morning before he left for work. Instead of talking we’d read the newspaper. I’d grab the sports section and any … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | 3 Comments

Little Big Shot Editors

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Greg Pattridge

Over the years I’ve had critiques and edits on many of my stories. Adults with a passion for writing or often a job to critique manuscripts have always provided excellent reactions and advice. Last May I had the opportunity for … Continue reading →

Posted in Critiques, Editing, Writing | 5 Comments

A Special Friday Update

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve been so busy with the three R’s (Reading, wRiting, and Revising) that I haven’t had time to talk about some big news happening on my blogging and writing front. Today is the day to take care of that omission… … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged | 10 Comments

A WRITER’S JOURNEY REWIND

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

I don’t have many opportunities to update the world on what is happening with my own writing. I’m so busy writing reviews and hosting blog tours, any progress I’ve made to get published is left as a mystery. That’s why … Continue reading →

Posted in Publishing, Writing | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Author Interview: Eric Kahn Gale

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Greg Pattridge

Hi Eric and welcome to ALWAYS in the MIDDLE. Congratulations on your new book, THE WIZARD’S DOG, scheduled to be launched next week. I’ll have a review later this month. First off, how did you decide to become a writer? I actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Interviews, Publishing, Writing | Tagged , | 3 Comments

THE THREE FACES OF MG READERS

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

The range of MG books this or any year is immense. You’ll find literary masterpieces right next to silly bare thin plots. Both are needed. Book publishers do a good job of making sure their title list contains books for … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading, Writing | 9 Comments

An Irish Aside

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I couldn’t resist putting on my green socks, sipping green tea, and revisiting my favorite upper MG book set in Ireland – CELTIC RUN by Sean Vogel (2012). Here’s the book jacket blurb: While in Ireland … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Lists, Writing | Tagged , , | 1 Comment