As a reader and author, I love the world of stories for entertainment. They last longer than a movie and take me places filled with love. Romance. Thrills. Action. Suspense. And beauty. With a little spice of truth mixed in.
Just because.
Happy reading,
Patti Corbello Archer 📚
Do the mothers in your life love to read good stories? Bless her with a romantic suspense book❤
To all the mothers…love and hugs to you🌻
Patti Corbello Archer
I ask, what do you do when you’ve read 1000s of books? Romance. Mysteries. Thrillers. Dramas.
Then you watch 100s of movies. Action. Adventure. Love. Even scary. You know, the kind you watch through your fingers. Yeah. Those.
I wondered…what if you weave the stories together? Like a basket weaver. Knitter. Gardener grafting branches. An artist. A builder. Even a potter. And simply put the pieces together for one cool story.
And write your own❤
Exactly.
Patti Corbello Archer
Her brother’s best friend. Hot. Handsome. She had waited long enough.
Patti Corbello Archer ❤️
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Yay! Received good news!!
My three romantic suspense books are now at the Calcasieu Parish Library. As a local author, it’s important to me for all of the community to have access.
They are stocked at the Moss Bluff and Central branches. They can be transferred. Help me pass it on, please. Love Louisiana stories! ❤📚
Patti Corbello Archer
Dakota and Gabrielle ❤
Happy reading,
Patti Corbello Archer
Lake Charles, Louisiana +Pirate Jean Lafitte =❤
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A fabulous day meeting readers, signing books, and enjoying fellow vendors!!!
Happy Saturday….Patti
This Saturday March 11 – come out and get your copy of my new romantic suspense series:
Louisiana Secrets
Bloodline❤ book one
Obsession❤ book two
8 to12, at the Moss Bluff Farmer’s Market and Swap next to McDonald’s.
Great vendors! Shop local!
Patti Corbello Archer 😁
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Counting my blessings❤
Happy Sunday!
Patti Corbello Archer
Louisiana Secrets Series: Book Two ❤
eBook and paperback available at Amazon. #Amazon.com/author/patticorbelloarcher.cajunlady
Enjoy!!!
Patti Corbello Archer
Book two of the Louisiana Secrets Series will be out in February on Amazon. Stay tuned!
If you haven’t read Bloodline – book one – check it out!
Amazon.com/author/patticorbelloarcher.cajunlady
Curl up with a book, it’s cold outside!
Patti Corbello Archer 🥰
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I’ll be at the Moss Bluff Farmer’s Market and Swap this Saturday Dec 3rd – next to McDonald’s – with my books!!! Romantic Suspense 🥰 10 to 2 Come check us out! Shop local❤ Merry Christmas!
Patti Corbello Archer
Amazon.com/author/patticorbelloarcher.cajunlady
Thank you to God first. Then I thank you for reading my books and sharing your reviews. Written. Spoken. Texted. Messaged. Passed by word of mouth or posted online. They mattered to me. A great deal.
So, in this month of Thanksgiving, I honor you and share some opinions:
Patti Corbello Archer
November 6, 2022
A shout to all authors! I think it’s a well deserved day!
My first one…
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Eat candy! Read a book!
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Moss Bluff Farmer’s Market next to McDonald’s!
Happy Saturday…Patti
Enjoy! Eat candy and read Double Target!
Patti Corbello Archer
Borrowed off FB. Love it🥰
Patti Corbello Archer
Today was a great opportunity in my hometown to introduce myself as a local romantic suspense author who publishes on Amazon. It was terrific!
Thank you Moss Bluff Farmer’s Market! Thank you Moss Bluff. I will return next week. 🤎❤
Patti Corbello Archer
*Check out my books at Amazon – paperback and eBook. Amazon.com/author/patticorbelloarcher.cajunlady
Man. I have to write a book from this setting. Inspiration with a capital I.
What inspires you to write?
Happy Sunday,
Patti
Come on…you have to give me a moment here. Please!
My new book’s release today – Bloodline – well, what you don’t know is that I designed and created the book cover and advertisements too. I also did the same for the cover of my first novel, Double Target. So, no, I am not looking for graphic work lol. I just wanted to pat myself on the back for the covers.
It’s all a lot of work. The writing. The editing. The graphics. And the marketing. I’m getting there. Learning and loving it. Thanks for being patient with my excitement. It’s an amazing experience. I hope that reading the stories will be a good experience for my readers out there!
Also, for your convenience, and it kind of looks cool, I posted QR codes for both books on my blog. Or, you can search my name on Amazon.
And to close, thank you. I hope you follow me. I hope you take the time to post reviews on the books so others know if you enjoyed the story. And always, I love the personal contact from you.
Happy Friday, my friends.
Patti Corbello Archer
Dakota is FBI. Sexy. Native American. Undercover on the river in Lake Charles, Louisiana…watching Gabrielle. She’s beautiful. Amber eyes. Long dark hair. But she is secluded. Afraid and armed. Danger. Killers. A 200 year old secret. But Dakota is warrior on deck. She’s his.
BLOODLINE
Louisiana Secrets Series: Book One
*** eBook and paperback available on Amazon***
QR codes on side bar…
Coming Soon! Release of Louisiana Secrets Series book one later this month on Amazon.
Am I excited? Oh yeah!!
Thank you!
Patti Corbello Archer
Today – and I repeat today – for the first time, I walked into a business and someone said, “I want one of your books! Do I need to order it online?”
And I have to admit, for a moment I was surprised and shocked. Then I recovered and said, “Actually, I have some in the car!”
As I went to get her a Double Target paperback, I thought how much being an author is a dream come true for me – and a cool experience. I love seeing reader responses in the reviews. I love knowing that others are kicked back reading a story that provides them an exciting romantic suspense break in their daily routine.
And as an update, since others are asking, I plan to publish Book One in my Louisiana trilogy in August. And this fall, I want to have an author table in a few craft, farmer, or flea markets for book signings. I hadn’t realized some readers like a signed copy.
Have a great day and thanks to all of you. You make this an awesome journey.
Patti Corbello Archer
Double Target: Steamy Romantic Suspense https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2KRMQW5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_8GK3BT69M96XAMHMGQDF
My romantic suspense ebook is published! The paperback is pending. Enjoy!!!!
After 4 nights of going to bed at 3 a.m. and then working all day, I have loaded my manuscript onto the KDP Publishing platform through Amazon. And if you haven’t done that, it is a lot of work – but exciting work. Hence the megaphone above!
And last night I finished my eBook cover. I still need to do the paperback cover, but hey, I am happy. I wish I could jump like the girl above!
And today I revamped my blog and proofed all the extra pages that go in a novel. Did you hear that? I’m going to be a novelist! An author! Set off the fireworks!
Of course, I can’t tell you what the title or description of the book is yet. It’s a secret. But my goal is for it to be available to the public in June. And then, I am going to publish my Louisiana trilogy exactly the same way – one book every two or three months.
Who stacks up manuscripts, lol? I need to get all these published so I can get to work on the others waiting to be written.
I had to share the excitement – and hopefully get to bed a little earlier tonight. Yawn…
Thank you,
Patti Corbello Archer
Yes, he is pursuing her from yesterday’s post. Remember his black hair and green eyes?
Well, today, I write and show you Her.
I pick her hair. *It’s long, brushing his face, platinum.
Then I wait for her eyes to open. *With breathtaking color, so light blue they are almost silver, and she watches him come to her.
She stands and only reaches his chest. *Petite, graceful, and he tilts her chin so their eyes meet.
I see her lips. *Full, pink, and moist.
Her face. *Heart-shaped, lovely, and fair.
Her nose. *Feminine and appreciative as she smells his cologne.
Her shape. *Slim and graceful like a dancer, all woman. all his.
Her hands. *Warm, sensual, with long pink fingernails that lay against his chest.
Her voice. *Musical, sweet, and smooth as she whispers, “Will you play our favorite song?”
Her heart. *Yielding. She’s all his. And Gods.
Yes. They are a beautiful couple.
A story waiting to be written.
I can’t help but smile. As a writer I so love this part. Come with me.
I pick his hair. *It’s thick, and run your fingers through it, black.
Then I stare into the face until his eyes focus on me. *His gaze is deep and intense, with I can read you, green eyes.
And then I have to look up. *He’s tall, looking down, at only me.
I see his lips. *They are well-defined, masculine and parted.
His face fills my vision. *With bronze skin, high cheekbones, and a stubble beard.
His nose. *Strong and bold as he inhales my perfume.
His body. *Fills his clothes impressively, all man, all mine.
His hands. *Strong, impressive, protective, and direct, as he pulls me close.
His voice. *Deep, intimate, as he says, “I waited all day for this dance with you.”
His heart. *Pursuing. He’s all yours. And Gods.
Yes. This hero can definitely work a romance story.
Tomorrow I will show you who he is pursuing.
Choosing which imagination door you want to go in is like deciding what you want to watch on Netflix. For real.
In the last two days, I have written over 8,000 words in my fourth romantic thriller, and today is far from over. While 8,000 words might not seem like much to write for some, I can assure you that my 8,000 storyteller words are like the many strokes of an artist’s brush, as each word builds on another until the story (or picture) is done.
The most words that I have ever written in one day is 14,000 and I was whipped. I average 1,000 to 3,000 a day if I don’t have to stop for research or note organization. And there are times I write 4,000 to 8,000 a day. I have fallen asleep at my laptop, I have looked up and hours have passed. And, I have gotten up and fell across my bed and crashed.
Writing fiction takes a lot out of me, but it gives me more in return.
As for characters, stepping from the thriller to the romance in the scenes is really cool, and my favorite part. The twist of the plot is like dessert all day long. My characters come alive and that rocks.
To all you writers out there, high-five.
To all you readers out there, thank you.
Some nights I just want to create, to continue to write a story, to watch the characters, just like I am making my own movie. Smile. See, I don’t even have to turn on the TV.
I’ve started a fourth book. I have to write. The stories want out and I am almost ten chapters in already.
Today was research, then I took a ride to think about it, then I cooked dinner with roasted chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and creamy sliced avocado.
Now I’m ready. I open my computer and lay my hands on the keys.
It’s time for the unnamed one to slip into the story.
He has a plan.
Oh, no.
I was writing a wedding kiss scene in my first book, and for the life of me, I could not remember what they called a certain type of kiss that I saw in my mind. Now, don’t get me wrong, I write memorable kiss scenes that drip with attraction and intimacy. But, I needed a dramatic flair for this scene and I needed the name.
So, I googled types of kisses, and got definitions of kisses, which didn’t help me at all. I just needed the name of a kiss. Then I keyed in the search bar – fancy wedding kisses – and hoped that I would not hit some shocking website that put me on the FBI watch list. Eek.
Then immediately my computer monitor filled with fabulous pictures of couples off the Brides website. I scrolled through them and found the one for my description.
It was entitled The Dip.
Now, this is what I needed. A dip. Beautiful. Dramatic. He’s got her.
But then I had to show you the next dip picture. He is one happy man.
He wasn’t going to let her get away and he was celebrating. Smile.
But then, after I found what I needed I saw two other pictures of kisses that showed a depth of intimacy that was amazingly beautiful in a totally different way. They had the touch and the kiss. These are MY favorites and already in my books.
Sometimes a picture speaks louder than words.
Now, tell me, out of all these kisses, which one is your favorite?
It was kind of freaky (pun intended) when I realized in the thriller portions of my books all the directions that I could take with the characters and the stories. And for me, there had to be a purpose in the madness for the villian(s), not just random. I wanted the intensity and build for my story.
And personally, I can’t do gore – wounds and battle injuries I can handle. Some pictures I don’t want in my head. However, I could weave an intriguing strategic mental torment, confrontation, and battle between the characters. Emotional. Harsh. The things that cause nightmares, especially with past memories and pain.
Nature provided me obviously a world of choices for extra tension, action, and excitement. What are characters afraid of, what is their weakness, what do they see, what do they smell, or what could bite them?
Action is my thing too. I like a mixture of movement with the characters or otherwise I will take a nap.
Then I think about the body and what it would feel during all those conflicts as it came close…and touched them.
Then I had to know my character’s probable response. Fight. Flight. Scream. Anger. Freeze. Panic.
And feel it for them.
To me, and I repeat, to me, the thriller part of my stories show what the target, or victim, can become, as well as what they are made of. Survive. Thrive. Awareness. Purpose. Victory. Warrior.
A purpose to move forward in life makes a huge difference, and ‘why’ matters in my stories.
So, each time I sat down with all this research, understanding, awareness, and plan, I was able to release my imagination and see how my story could play out. One scene at a time.
Did I mention how much I hate my villain(s)?
Isn’t that the point?
Facebook post on February 13, 2022 – New Book updates
I have completed a three book thriller romance series. Right?!
I tried to end the story but it kept growing! Now it is told. The three books are connected, but each book stands alone.
Thank you, author, Jessica Ferguson for meeting with me yesterday for guidance on my next steps.
And to all my family and friends, I would appreciate your prayers for publishing favor.
I can’t wait for everyone to step into a tale that I love.
Thank you, God!
Patti Corbello Archer
P.S. Hugs to Gloria Jean and Dawn Corbello. Thank you with all my heart for my first book reviews.
Live nativity dramas fill the Christmas season. I love them. I love the warmth, the holy joy and the reminder of who this is all about. And I know that I am not the only one who feels that way. I close my eyes now and say a quick prayer. Jesus fills my heart and my mind. At this very moment I can imagine Him actually enter with a crowd at an outdoor nativity play. Come, imagine with me…
He did it with no fanfare at all. Truth be told, the big fanfare to come…ah, that special coming will reveal itself another time and the whole world will see Him. But tonight, well tonight Jesus looks just like you or me. I refocus on the nativity scene and see Him inhale this offering. The celebration that began in the heavens well over 2000 years ago continues still in the hustle and bustle of this night. How it pleases Him. It is His private gift to be with His children as they remember Him. Watch Him with me…
A sweet ache pierced His heart as He caught the arm of an old man who stumbled as he tried to calm the nativity animals. Jesus gave the man a quick hug and walked to the side of the seating area. He leaned against a tent post to watch everything. He didn’t want to miss anything at all. He chuckled at the children’s squeals and antics waiting for the drama to start. Two pre-school kings ran into His legs and made everyone laugh as they continued to barrel through the crowd – determined to play, at the play!
Jesus enjoyed the twinkling lights, the costumes, the music, and the Star of Bethlehem high above the wooden stable. He loved it all – and He loved them. Jesus walked up the aisle and shook hands, hugged those around Him, and greeted everyone like His family. No one knew anything was different tonight. Old people, young people, married people, single people, church people and passersby stopped and entered the tent looking for a place to sit. Everyone was eager to watch the drama unfold. After all, everyone wanted a reminder in this busy season of what it was really all about. Christmas is so hectic, so media driven, and so commercial.
Suddenly Jesus turned and headed to the far edge of the tent where a woman was sitting by herself. Her head was lowered so her hair shielded her face. He came around the row and sat beside her. No one else saw the tear overflow as she closed her eyes, but Jesus did. He quickly reached out and caught it as it rolled off her check. He also saw the bruises she hid underneath her makeup and the wedding ring lying in the bottom of her purse. Quietly He breathed a command to His angels concerning her, to guard her in all her ways. How He loved meeting them at the place of their need. Then He stood and walked outside.
Behind Him the lights dimmed and the drama began. It was time for Him to go, but He wanted to visit the extra animals not needed for the play first. He knelt down to hold them. He grinned as they all tried to get to Him. He noticed a little lamb behind the others and stepped through the herd to pick it up. About that time He heard the angels in the play proclaim His birth. He walked to the edge of the stable door and watched as His children honored Him by laying baby Jesus in the manger.
He felt His heart sing a song that only He knew. He shifted the lamb to His left hand and raised His right hand to run it across the top of the door frame. He wanted the world to get it. He wanted them to see that tonight wasn’t really about Him, it was for them. Christmas was simply the beginning of Easter. And it was all so that He could be with them always. As Jesus turned to walk away, He glanced back at the blood that only He could see wiped across the top of the door frame. With a smile He leaned down and whispered to the little lamb that He held, “I was born to be you little one. I AM the last sacrifice.”
He put the lamb down, glanced up and was gone. There on the ground by the lamb was a gift tied with a large red bow. On the gift tag it read – All my love, Jesus.
From me to you this Christmas season, open and receive all your gifts with love. Especially the one that Jesus gave you.
Merry Christmas,
Patti Corbello Archer
December 13, 2015
I remember. I remember you Jesus.
I don’t just look at a Christmas tree and see the twinkle of decorations. While I love the glitter of holidays and sharing joy with family and friends, I never forget you. How can I not fathom that you left your crown behind and stepped out of heaven and into skin to lay in a manger made of wood and straw. You weren’t a new gift to the world. You were the prophesied hope of the world. You came to show us the way to love beyond skin and fleshly things. You opened the door to your spiritual world so that one day we could lay aside our skin and join you. But for now we celebrate Christmas…in hopes of that tomorrow. It is unreal that we use a tree to decorate when your last crown and breath on this earth was on a tree. But life has its peculiarities. So for me, and for all that love you, I pray that when we look at our Christmas tree – that the top has a spiritual crown that resonates within our hearts. A powerful reminder of the true gift and the true promise of love and a sincere Merry Christmas.
Patti Corbello Archer
December 14, 2014
My Christmas card to all of you. Blessings…
Daydream. Imagine. Encourage. Hope. FAITH.
Years ago I learned what touched the core of me. You know – the place that only you have access to on the inside of you; that place where truth and reality take what is and creates what could be, in me, and if you let it, in you.
I was in my mid 30’s before I found that place.
I was in my 40’s before I opened it up…even to Jesus.
That was when He showed me how to create something inspiring out of tears. Or create maybe even from that place that is beyond tears. It reminds me of an archeologist. They know the facts and dig for what is hidden. One piece at a time. It reminds me of an explorer. They don’t want to just read about life but desire to seek beyond the horizon for what is yet unseen by their eyes.
Sitting in the swing outside this morning, my thoughts recall asking Jesus years ago how he could ever use the broken places in me to be of any value at all in the big scheme of things. Then he gave me the most wonderful answer of all. He said, “I will use the broken places in your life to create a stained glass masterpiece…and I will be the light that shines through.” I never thought that anything broken could be beautiful till then.
Therefore, I have learned to love digging for what is hidden, and seeking for what is unseen among the discarded things in my soul. Like an artist, once found, they become tools for creating messages that are meant to touch you and me.
To daydream is to dance in the wonder of hope.
To imagine is to let encouragement teach escape with love.
To have faith is to know that Jesus journeys with me…and you.
I imagine sometimes Him holding me close while I listen to his heartbeat. No requests, no petitions, just listening to the music of his heart as he breathes. Some people may not think of that.
To me, Faith is knowing that He loves me…loving Him.
Patti Corbello Archer
March 2, 2014
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