Why Friendship Matters in Middle-Grade Books
Patrick Wilson Patrick Wilson

Why Friendship Matters in Middle-Grade Books

Friendship is what makes middle-grade adventures come alive. The laughter, the conflicts, and the courage kids find together often matter more than the prize at the end. Discover why these bonds are at the heart of the story.

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From Idea to Manuscript: How The BUG Boys Story Grew
Patrick Wilson Patrick Wilson

From Idea to Manuscript: How The BUG Boys Story Grew

The BUG Boys didn’t start as a scavenger hunt. From camping trips to clubhouses to countless rewrites, the story grew through prayer, persistence, and a lot of learning. Here’s how an idea became a manuscript — and why the journey mattered just as much as the finished book.

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Faith and Fun in Fiction: Why Kids Need Both
Patrick Wilson Patrick Wilson

Faith and Fun in Fiction: Why Kids Need Both

Kids don’t have to choose between fun and faith — they need both. In this post, I share why laughter, adventure, and biblical truth belong together in stories, and how The BUG Boys grew out of my own journey from loving fiction as a kid to wanting my son (and others) to have books that point them toward Christ.

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