Fulfilling a wish and a goal
A couple of years ago when I started working on my first book, “Mother Knows Best – Wit and Wisdom from Idaho Moms,” one of my main goals was to be able to donate...
A couple of years ago when I started working on my first book, “Mother Knows Best – Wit and Wisdom from Idaho Moms,” one of my main goals was to be able to donate...
“If you swallow your gum your butt cheeks will stick together.” ~ A mom in Boise, Idaho NOTE: This book was published in 2013. I am putting together my second book of “momisms,” to...
Book Publishing / PR & Promotions / Work
by Murphy · Published January 30, 2012 · Last modified May 3, 2014
(Author Patti Murphy (L) talking with Amanda Turner, host of Radio Boise’s Writer’s Block show) A lot of writers hate the idea of having to do self-promotion. Trying to pitch someone on why they...
Book Publishing / News / PR & Promotions
by Murphy · Published May 16, 2011 · Last modified May 22, 2018
My publisher Elaine Ambrose and I did several TV and radio interviews to promote Mother Knows Best – Wit and Wisdom from Idaho Moms. Here’s a fun one we did with Tim Johnstone and Ken...
Authors / Book Publishing / Literary Agents / Writing Tips
by Murphy · Published March 31, 2011 · Last modified September 3, 2014
(graphic source) “Every time an Oscar is given out, an agent gets his wings.” ~ Kathy Bates In my lifetime I’ve pitched my mom on why she should let me stay out later, potential...
“You’re running away? Let me help you pack.” ~ Mom My first book, “Mother Knows Best – Wit and Wisdom From Idaho Moms,” is now being printed and will be in my sweaty little...
With Halloween just around the corner, it seems to me that Ghostwriting might be just the thing to blog about this week, especially since I recently completed ghostwriting a book on nutrition and sports...