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‘Best Amigas’ mention in Latinidad E-zine
Thanks to Marcela Landres and her great E-zine Latinidad for mentioning my YA book, “Best Amigas.” Marcela’s E-zine is full of information about writing and publishing, as well as opportunities. Her site, Marcela Landres Helping Writers Get Published is also great resources for writers. https://marcelalandres.com/e-zine/ Juana Mendez and Diane Conrad are going to save each…
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Grace Christian Academy performs ‘Roja Ridin’
Many thanks to the Grace Christian Academy in Chicago for performing “Roja Ridin’ in the Hood and Other Tales,” on April 20, 2024. The 5th – 8th Grade Drama Club took to the stage and did a great job. Belinda Bjorklund is the drama coach and director. As the writer of “Roja Ridin’” I was…
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Featured on Writer Wednesday blog
Many thanks to author Heather Weidner for featuring me on her Writer Wednesday blog. Check it out. https://www.heatherweidner.com/blog/2024/5/1/writerwednesday-with-patricia-marcantonio
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Best sight-your new book arrives
As an author, there’s no other exciting sight than seeing your published books arrive. To open the box and feel proud of what you’ve accomplished. All the hard work, sore back and fingers. Struggling over words. Flashes of doubt over what the heck you’re doing. The long hours and editing, editing and editing. But there’s…
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Best books about second chances at life, love
Check out Shepherd.com for books that I love about taking second chances. I also got to mention my new book, Misbehaving at Cactus Lanes, which is about second chances, love, friendship and a lot more, not to mention bowling. My gratitude to all the fine people at Shepherd, a book website for readers and authors.…
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Happy Valentine’s Day and release of ‘Cactus Lanes’
The day devoted to love is perfect for the release of my new book, “Misbehaving at Cactus Lanes.” It’s a story of love, second chances, friendship and of course rolling strikes. Margaret Adams just buried her late husband but was widowed long before he dropped dead on the ninth hole at his beloved golf club.…
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Enjoy audio sample from ‘Misbehaving at Cactus Lanes’
The novel is wonderfully read by Laurel Lefkow.
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‘Misbehaving at Cactus Lanes’ rolling your way

For those who love second chances, “Misbehaving at Cactus Lanes” will be released Feb. 15 by One More Chapter. Margaret Adams just buried her late husband but was widowed long before he dropped dead on the ninth hole at his beloved golf club. Now with children grown and her unhappy marriage over, Margaret goes in…