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About Valerie O. Patterson

Valerie O. Patterson

Valerie O. Patterson

Location: Leesburg, Virginia

Valerie O. Patterson was raised in the Florida panhandle where the Gulf of Mexico inspired a love of blue and fascination with the horizon and what lies beyond. An attorney in her day job, Valerie graduated in May 2008 with an MFA in Children’s Literature from Hollins University. She is a past recipient of a Work-in-Progress grant from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Valerie lives with her husband in Virginia.

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Example Presentations and Workshops

  • First Line, First Page, First Chapter: Now What? A workshop on beginnings for new writers.
  • What’s So Important About Voice Anyway? A combined talk/workshop on finding your voice.
  • Revision is Not a Scary Monster and Other Tales. Tips on revising…and learning to love it.

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Posts by Valerie O. Patterson

  • THE OTHER SIDE OF BLUE by Valerie O. Patterson