"Your blog is very interesting and funny...quirky..in a good way. I am amazed at how many books you have read. Long live print. Pat"
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Pat Alvarez replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
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For blogging readers, writers, collectors, reviewers to discuss blogging. Please no all-caps posts and no book jackets/other imagines on the wall. We're trying to avoid self-promo hell. And seriously, contributing to the conversation will draw more readers to your blog that spamming the wall with links to your posts.Thanks!See More
Pat Alvarez commented on the blog post 'Finding My Voice (part one of Unlocking Your Uniqueness)'
"Great commentary and information...food for thought. Thanks."
Pat Alvarez liked Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar's blog post Finding My Voice (part one of Unlocking Your Uniqueness)
Tina Barbour commented on the blog post 'Shopping for baby...I mean puppy...'
"So funny! I have cats, so I agree with your description of their pickiness. I would never try to get clothes on one of them. They don't even like collars.
When I adopted my first cat, I was clueless. I had never had a cat. I went to…"
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Shopping for baby...I mean puppy...
You may not know this but going to the pet store is a life changing experience. I haven't been to one within recent years cept to buy food (not for me, for a past…See More
Pat Alvarez left a comment for Jill Starishevsky
"Hi Jill,
Thank you for your welcome; I'm new to the site and still learning to navigate. I worked in Child Protective Services for years...as an investigator and as a supervisor in Florida anArizona...so I'd love to network with…"
Jennifer Lauck left a comment for Pat Alvarez
"Hi and welcome to SheWrites!
This is a terrific place network and connect.
If you are writing memoir, please come to this site for 12 hours of free teaching.
This is my gift to writers because I know, for a fact, how hard it is to…"
Beth Lane left a comment for Pat Alvarez
"Hi Pat - glad to have another AMW member here. There's quite few of us. It's a good site!"
Caitlyn Levin left a comment for Pat Alvarez
"Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with…"
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- Who I am:
- I retired from the State of Arizona in 2011. I worked in Child Protective Services as an investigator and supervisory positions. I also worked in CPS in Florida. I've worked in non-profit agency programs and management and for the Air Force managing and delivering programs for active duty personnel and their family members. I've taken writing classes and attended writing groups working on acheiving my life long dream of writing a book. I have two blogs; one at the TucsonCitizen.com, Pats-bits-and-bytes and on Google, Patabit.blogspot.com. I am working on a couple of different projects.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- Patabit.blogspot.com or Tuconcitizen.com/pats-bits-and-bytes
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I'm a work in progress... :) I am TRYING to write a memoir, mystery and other books..I know... a little ambitious for someone not yet published. But I have a lot to say and share and been waiting all my life for the time to write.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Tucson Citizen
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- I've done this informally on food, restaraunt and travel sites.
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Good will and support always. I will happily share what I learned and resources I've become aware of. I will also, unfortunately, share my sense of humour.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Arizona Mystery Writers; Aspiring Writers
- My professional associations:
- As above....and professionally...I can't think right now, I will have to get back to you. But...I am on Linked In.
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Beth Lane
And just, I'm saying
I worked in Child Protective Services Investigations in Florida and Arizona. I also worked for the Air Force, in the then called Mission Support Squadron, managing/developing programs, support, training and counseling for military personnel and their families. I've been employed in non-profit management and have done fund raising, program development, training and curriculum development. I also worked for the Department of Corrections, a children's home in Florida, an agency that helps adults through residential and training programs in New York, and lived in several areas of the country...my husband was active duty military officer - now retired, but kicking.
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 11:41pm on February 29, 2012,
Jennifer Lauck said… Hi and welcome to SheWrites!
This is a terrific place network and connect.
If you are writing memoir, please come to this site for 12 hours of free teaching.
This is my gift to writers because I know, for a fact, how hard it is to create our art.
Enjoy, Jennifer LauckBlackbird, Still Waters, Show Me the Way & Found
- At 9:24am on February 28, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Pat, Welcome to SheWrites! If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group and/or in Novelists (Struggling or Not).
Hope you enjoy it here, and best of luck with your writing.
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and The Language of Light
- At 7:25pm on February 26, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
- At 4:29pm on February 26, 2012,
Beth Lane said… Hi Pat - glad to have another AMW member here. There's quite few of us. It's a good site!
- At 3:22pm on February 26, 2012,
Caitlyn Levin said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Caitlyn Levin
Managing Editor, SW Blog
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