Author Archives: Irette Y Patterson

About Irette Y Patterson

Irette Y Patterson is a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and romance. She has been published in FIYAH, Strange Horizons, Translunar Travelers Lounge and on the website of The Saturday Evening Post. When not writing, you can find her digging around in her garden or catching the latest musical in the theater.

Eat the Meat, Leave the Bone

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Irette Y Patterson

Thoughts on taking what’s useful when it comes to writing advice, and leaving the rest. Continue reading →

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Done Calendar

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Irette Y Patterson

Well, I’ve set up my done calendar for the quarter. I tape a calendar on the back of my bedroom door. I have two of them – one for my health and one for my writing. I’ve pretty much gotten … Continue reading →

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Because I’m Brave

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Irette Y Patterson

The Pom Pom dance class I signed up for just ended and my mom asked if I was going to attend the free session today. It’s free, my mom’s favorite words and I’ve enjoyed the classes, releasing my inner cheerleader … Continue reading →

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Creative Life: Say Yes

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Irette Y Patterson

Sometimes I feel as if writing is about a whole lot of little steps – like swinging from one monkey bar to the next on a kindergarten playground. You concentrate on one rung and then use the momentum to propel … Continue reading →

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Stay Ready – Library Cards

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Irette Y Patterson

Sometimes we have access to so many benefits that we don’t use Let’s take a library card. The digital version of my library cards allows me access to language learning sites, newspapers, and a movie site. I don’t call it … Continue reading →

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Story Analysis- Legally Blonde The Musical

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Irette Y Patterson

An analysis of the story structure of the very fluffy, very pink, Legally Blonde the Musical. Continue reading →

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Creative Life – Defining The Goal

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Irette Y Patterson

The idea about this article sprung from something I read about language learning. A man had set a Duolingo goal to reach diamond league (the highest you can go on the app) when actually the real goal was being able to talk with his German girlfriend’s parents. You can reach your goal, but if it’s not tied into your vision, it won’t give you what you want. Continue reading →

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Stay Ready – Check for Fees

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Irette Y Patterson

Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. Personal finance tips for creatives. Check the fees on your accounts. Can you get a better deal? Continue reading →

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Creative Life – Junk Miles

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Irette Y Patterson

There’s no harm in writing words for the sake of words, right? What training for a half-marathon taught me about junk miles and junk words. Continue reading →

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Stay Ready – Emergency Fund or Emergency Plan

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Irette Y Patterson

Conventional wisdom is to have 3 – 6 months of expenses as an Emergency Fund. But what about an Emergency Plan? Continue reading →

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