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Novelist. Amateur Historian. Cinephile. My debut novel will be published by Regal House Publishing on April 29th! You can pre-order now! GET A COPY BEFORE ITS BANNED! Go to my site for more. patrickrodowd.com
Catch Patrick O'Dowd at the WORD Bookstore tonight at 7pm to celebrate the release of A CAMPUS ON FIRE! Signed copies available at the event - please #shoplocal! @wordbookstores.bsky.social @patrick-odowd.bsky.social withfriends.co/event/233318...
Join us May 3rd at the fabulous Montclair Book Center to celebrate the release of Patrick O'Dowd's A CAMPUS ON FIRE. Signed copies available at the event! #shoplocal @patrick-odowd.bsky.social www.montclairbookcenter.com/pages/events...
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Some early words about A Campus on Fire from authors I deeply admire.
This novel is about power, ambition, truth, and what happens when it all collides on a college campus.
Available now wherever books are sold.
🧯 Let’s talk. Let’s argue. Let’s read dangerously.
Step into the Fire today!
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#BookRecommendations
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#StoryAsRevolt
A Campus on Fire is officially out today.
I’ve spent years with this book — revising, wrestling, obsessing.
If you’ve ever loved a campus novel, questioned a system, or wanted to burn something down (metaphorically, mostly), this one’s for you.
🎥 Watch the video
📖 Grab the book
🔥 Step into the fire
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Beth Hahn’s The City Beneath Her is a gorgeous literary noir set in 1947 LA—gritty, glamorous, and full of danger. I truly loved this one. Sharp prose, haunting characters, a must read! Available now! @regalhouse.bsky.social regal-house-publishing.mybigcommerce.com/the-city-ben...
Fires Burning Underground by Nancy McCabe is a poignant, beautifully written YA novel about grief, identity, and the awkward, brave leap into adolescence. Highly recommend this one—Anny’s story will stay with you.
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For more on the history behind my debut novel and my life growing up in Wisconsin, check out this conversation with author and fellow Midwest transplant Joy Preble. She asks some great questions! joypreble.substack.com/p/looking-fo...
Gittel by Laurie Schneider is a beautifully told story of resilience, identity, and hope. Thirteen-year-old Gittel faces 1911 Wisconsin with courage and wit. A moving, powerful read—highly recommend.
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If you love fast-paced historical adventures, The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Berlin Breakout by M.M. Downing & S.J. Waugh is a must-read. Lewis and Pearl’s daring mission in Nazi-controlled Berlin is full of heart-pounding moments and gripping suspense. Highly recommend!
Upcoming Book Events! 📚🔥
I’ve got some exciting events coming up to talk about A Campus on Fire! If you're nearby, stop by for a reading, discussion, or just to say hi.
Looking forward to great conversations on writing & storytelling. Hope to see you there!
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“McCorkle shows us a glimpse of another’s heart so that we can know our own—and maybe forgive both.”
No One Gets off Scot-Free: Margaret Hutton reviews Jill McCorkle’s Old Crimes (@algonquinbooks.bsky.social).
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Very easy to love a book that’s this good!
Available now!
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If you love historical fiction that separates truth from legend, Upon the Corner of the Moon by Valerie Nieman is for you. A gripping, immersive look at the real Macbeth and Gruach, set against Scotland’s royal intrigues. Highly recommend!
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Just read Play, With Knives by Jeanette Horn, and it’s a wild, brilliant ride. Surreal, theatrical meditation on truth, lies, and the magic of storytelling. If you love books that play with reality, this one’s for you. Highly recommend. #PlayWithKnives #MagicalRealism #Books
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Check out Bare Ana and Other Stories by Robert Shapard. These tales, full of surprising twists and poignant moments, will stay with you long after the last page. A perfect read for anyone who loves stories that explore the strange, the beautiful, and the deeply human. @regalhouse.bsky.social
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Riddle of Spirit and Bone by Carolyn Korsmeyer is the perfect mix of history, mystery, and the supernatural. A haunting story about trust, loss, and the eerie consequences of searching for answers in the unknown. If you’re into historical fiction with a ghostly edge, this one’s for you. 👻📖
The hardest battles are fought within ourselves. The Good War by Elizabeth Costello beautifully explores the complexities of love, art, and history, reminding us that understanding who we are often means facing the truths of our past. 🌿💭
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In the heart of an untamed wilderness, survival and friendship intertwine in the most unexpected ways. A Tea-Dark Bearing by Janice Kidd is a powerful reminder of the strength we find in each other when the world around us is in chaos. 🌿💫
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