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Pat Wahler is a Missouri native and avid reader. She is winner of Western Fictioneers' Best First Novel of 2018, a Walter Williams Award winner, and the winner of Author Circle Awards 2019 Novel of Excellence in Historical Fiction for I am Mrs. Jesse James.

Her newest books include a holiday-themed eBook - The Christmas Keepsake; and The Rose of Washington Square: A Novel of Rose O'Neill, creator of the Kewpie Doll, tracing the journey of a young woman who turned an idea into an empire.

A frequent contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies, Pat is an avid reader with a special passion for historical fiction, women’s fiction, and stories with heart. She makes her home in Missouri with her husband and two rescue critters—one fei ...more

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	I am Mrs. Jesse James 3.92 avg rating — 371 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rose of Washington Square: A Novel of Rose O'Neill, Creator of the Kewpie Doll 4.17 avg rating — 126 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Let Your Heart Be Light: A Celebration of Christmas 4.42 avg rating — 43 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Christmas Keepsake 4.25 avg rating — 28 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On a City Street: A Becker Family Novel 4.05 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Along the Road (Becker Family #2) 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Christmas Letter: A Whimsical Holiday Quick Read 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pathway to Home (A Becker Family Novel, Book 3) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Midnight, the One-Eyed Cat by Pat Wahler (Goodreads Author), Sheree K. Nielsen (Goodreads Author), Janelle Dimmett (Illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Along the Road: A Becker Family Novel it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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For me, one of the most fun parts of researching a book is when I discover fascinating tidbits from history. For example, the early stages of my peeks at the life of Rose O’Neill as I worked on my novel showed me she supported suffrage. Rose was, after all, a working woman living in Greenwich Village, a hotbed of political activism. However, I had no idea about the extent of her involvement until

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“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.”
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“I don't remember who said this, but there really are places in the heart you don't even know exist until you love a child.”
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