IWSG DAY, JUNE 3, 2026, OBSERVATIONS OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE THAT HELP ME SPIN A STORY BY PAT GARCIA

Welcome to our SIXTH IWSG Day of 2026. 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

At IWSG, we believe in the power of sharing and encouragement. Writers of all levels and genres can express their doubts and concerns without fear of judgment. Our community is a haven for all insecure writers and a source of encouragement and support for others.

So, if you're a writer seeking a supportive community, IWSG is the place for you. Join us and experience the benefits of sharing your journey with like-minded individuals. The link below will lead you directly to us.

nsecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.

The awesome co-hosts for the June 3 IWSG posting are Victoria Marie Lees, Sarah Foster, Natalie Aguirre, and C. Lee McKenzie!

OBSERVATIONS OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE THAT HELP ME SPIN A STORY BY PAT GARCIA

I write multicultural Romance and Romantic suspense, and my topics stem from what I observe whenever I'm out and about in Europe. Depending upon the plot, these people become my major or minor characters. 

The first thing I ask myself is whether they would fit into my main plot, or whether I need subplots to increase the suspense. 

I like my stories because I'm introducing concepts from the Bible: that God is no respecter of people, meaning my main female character doesn't have to be white, blonde, or red-haired. It is a new way of looking at life, and it challenges people to be open and to live life more meaningfully.

Have a lovely month of June, and take care.

Shalom shalom

Pat Garcia

IWSG DAY, JUNE 4, 2025, SOMETIME IN MY THIRD YEAR, By Pat Garcia

Welcome to our SIXTH IWSG Day of the year 2025. 

 

IWSG is a writers’ support group created and led by Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

 

At IWSG, we believe in the power of sharing and encouragement. Writers of all levels and genres can express their doubts and concerns without fear of judgment. Our community is a haven for all insecure writers!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us, as we are willing to share our insecurities and successes or offer encouragement and support to others.

 

So, if you’re a writer seeking a supportive community, IWSG is the place for you. Join us and experience the benefits of sharing your journey with like-minded individuals. The link below will lead you directly to us.

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.htm

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG, and the hashtag is #IWSG.

The awesome co-hosts for the June 4 posting of the IWSG are PJ Colando, Pat Garcia, Kim Lajevardi,  Melisa Maygrove, and Jean Davis!

SOMETIME IN MY THIRD YEAR

I don’t remember exactly when, but sometime during my third year, I became obsessed with reading. I don’t know if this is entirely factual, but the letters of the alphabet and their shapes fascinated me, and all the adults started avoiding me as much as possible because I wanted them to read to me. What I didn’t know at that young age was that very few of them could read or write, and so whatever book I chose, they read as a figment of their imagination and what they thought the word might be. 

However, my grandfather on my mother’s side could read. He was the only one who could, and it was he who taught me how to read the Bible. When I entered the first grade at the age of five, Mrs. Tyndale, my first-grade teacher, who was married to a Pastor, took over from there. I left her class reading real books, including Dr. Seuss and Catch-22, of which I still have my paperback version, as well as many others.

I fell in love with reading, and I remain in love with it, regardless of whether it’s an actual book, an e-book, or an audiobook. 

Have a lovely month of June, and I hope it is warm in whatever region you’re living in. Be safe. 

Shalom shalom

Pat Garcia 

IWSG DAY, APRIL 2, 2025, WISHING UPON A STAR, By Pat Garcia

Welcome to our Fourth IWSG Day of the year 2025. 

 

IWSG is a writers’ support group created and led by Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

 

At IWSG, we believe in the power of sharing and encouragement. Writers of all levels and genres can express their doubts and concerns without fear of judgment. Our community is a haven for all insecure writers!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities and successes or giving others encouragement and support.

 

So, if you’re a writer seeking a supportive community, IWSG is the place for you. Join us and experience the benefits of sharing your journey with like-minded individuals. The link below will lead you directly to us.

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.htm

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG, and the hashtag is #IWSG.

The awesome co-hosts for the April 2 posting of the IWSG are Jennifer Lane, L Diane Wolfe, Jenni Enzor, and Natalie Aguirre!

Wishing Upon A Star

Pinocchio is one of my favorite fantasy characters. There was something magical about listening to him sing When You Wish Upon A Star; it gave me courage to dream, hope, and realize the dreams in my heart. Cliff Edwards's voice interpretation of the song was the best, and it still rings in my heart.

I wish all of you a wonderful April and a lovely Easter.

Take care. 

Shalom shalom

Pat Garcia

IWSG DAY, MARCH 5, 2025 , PASS IT ALONG By Pat Garcia

Welcome to our THIRD IWSG Day of the year 2025. 

 

IWSG is a writers’ support group created and led by Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

 

At IWSG, we believe in the power of sharing and encouragement. Writers of all levels and genres can express their doubts and concerns without fear of judgment. Our community is a haven for all insecure writers!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities and successes or giving others encouragement and support.

 

So, if you’re a writer seeking a supportive community, IWSG is the place for you. Join us and experience the benefits of sharing your journey with like-minded individuals. The link below will lead you directly to us.

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.htm

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG, and the hashtag is #IWSG.

The awesome co-hosts for the March 5 posting of the IWSG are Ronel Janse Van Vuuren, Pat Garcia, and Liza @ Middle Passages!

PASS IT ALONG

If I could be one thing for one day, I would be an influencer with a podcast or podcaster. I learn a lot every day of my life, and what I don’t want to do is take my knowledge and experience to my grave. I once heard a preacher say that the graveyard is the wealthiest place in the world because people die not sharing what they have learned while walking on the earth. I want to share what I know and what I have experienced. It doesn’t help me to take it to my grave, and the best way to do it is by becoming a podcaster or, as others say, an influencer. 

I wish all of you a beautiful March. 

Take care and be safe. 

Shalom shalom

Pat Garcia

IWSG DAY, AUGUST 7, 2024, Do I Use AI In My writing? By Pat Garcia @TheIWSG #IWSG @pat_garcia

Welcome to our eighth IWSG Day of the year 2024. 

 

IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

 

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It's a haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 

This group is an immense help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities and successes or giving others encouragement and support. 

So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us.

https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG, and the hashtag is #IWSG.

The awesome co-hosts for the August 7th posting of the IWSG are Feather Stone, Kim Lajevardi, Diedre Knight, C. Lee McKenzie, and Sarah - The Faux Fountain Pen!

Submissions: THE POWER OF TOUCH  submitted to the ALPHA/OMEGA CONTEST sponsored by RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB (RRBC). The winner will be announced in October 2024.

THE POWER OF TOUCH's ebook version is now available on Amazon Bookstores worldwide, and the paperback will debut on August 30th. I am excited, and my heart is filled with thankfulness toward the four people who stood by me to make this happen. This is my first paperback, and it has thrown me into a tizzy. I am thinking heavily about putting my other ebooks in paperback format. I didn't realize many people still prefer a hardbound or paperback version of a book instead of an ebook.

Do I Use AI In My Writing?

AI IS NOT GOING AWAY, BUT IT DOESN'T MEAN I HAVE TO USE IT. I am sure there are some good ways to use it, but I haven't taken the time to find out how it would suit me. Therefore, I am not using AI. I still do my research by using Google and other online libraries that have the material that I need. I hunt through the Internet Archive, and I still read lots of books so that there is a sense of reality in my stories that my readers can relate to. 

In all honesty, I don't want AI to write my books. That is why there are writing classes all over the internet, where authors are willing to pass on their know-how, and I take advantage of those writing classes when I don't know how to do something. I would rather learn how to write myself than depend on a software program that would weaken my brain muscles and rob me of my ability to think creatively for myself.

 

May all of you have a wonderful month of August. 

Take care.

Shalom shalom,

Pat Garcia