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Pat Ritter

Biography

Hi Everyone,

Let me introduce myself. My name is Pat Ritter. Since 1988 I have been writing and publishing books. In 2009 I decided to publish my books as e-books on this and other websites.

Writing and self-publishing became expensive especially the marketing end of the business. I experienced little problems with my first book 'Closing The Gap' however after writing and self-publishing six other books the printing costs out-weighed the cost of production.

At this stage of my writing I am converting from writing true life stories to fictional or better known - storytelling and it's difficult I can tell you. I'm giving it my best.

Reading is a passion. When I read I try and place myself in the writer's seat and endeavour to work out how they wrote the story. I enjoy reading interesting stories filled with passion, desire with a happy ending.

If you have a look at my website www.patritter.com.au all of my books are exhibited plus stories I have written and published.

I'm happy to meet you.

I'm also proud to be involved in Operation eBook Drop.

Pat Ritter
Author/Self Publisher

Smashwords Interview

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
My teenage years were in Sandgate, a seaside suburb of Brisbane the capital city of Queensland Australia. In sub-junior I attended Sandgate High School. A teacher, Mr Imoff, our English Teacher after we wrote a composition approached me and said, 'you have a gift for writing - you write the way you speak which is unique'. Unfortunately at the time I never had any idea of what he meant.

Again later in my life when I attended college a lecturer told me exactly the same words. I didn't truly understand what he meant. However, with this lecturer we wrote and published my first book 'Closing The Gap' which started my journey of becoming an author.
When did you first start writing?
In 1986. At the time I attended college - my lecturer, Bob O'Sullivan took notice of a project I began when I used material from his lecture in this project. I was a police officer. In the area I patrolled, a number of teengers 'ran away from home' and I didn't have the skills nor the knowledge of stopping them.

Bob lectured in a subject 'Behaviour' which gave me these skills and knowledge and soon after I developed this knowledge to help parents improve their communication with their teenage child. This project was an instant success. Bob suggested we write and publish a book about what I was doing in the community. He wrote the theory whilst I wrote the actual case studies of each parent-child interview.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Pat Ritter online

Website: http://www.patritter.com.au
Facebook: Facebook profile

Where to buy in print

http://www.patritter.com.au

Videos

My Journey To Become An Author
Being an author is a tough job. More love of writing to share with readers. With the help of my grandson Jackson he produced this video to share with my readers of my journey to become an author. Enjoy!

Series

Outback Australia by
These books tell a story of outback Australia.
The Drover
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Shearer
Price: $3.99 USD.
Click Go the Shears
Price: $3.99 USD.
Tilbaroo Station
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Year That Never Was
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Suffragette
Price: $3.99 USD.
Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group by
Writing Group Stories
Price: Free!
Awesome Stories - Omr - One Minute Read.
Price: Free!
Brilliant Stories - One Minute Reads (Omr)
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Captivating - Omr (One Minute Reads) stories
Price: Free!
Dynamic - One Minute Read - Omr - Stories
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Energizing - One Minute Read - (Omr) - Stories
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Memoirs by
Dream Angel
Price: $3.99 USD.
'Hollywood' John Mcmullen Story
Price: $3.99 USD.
His Life Worth Living
Price: $3.99 USD.
How Could This Happen to Me
Price: $3.99 USD.
Bundy Quicksilver by
Confessions of an Alcoholic
Price: $3.99 USD.
'the Proposition' (A Bundy Quicksilver Mystery)
Price: $3.99 USD.
Parent Drug Awareness by
Closing the Gap
Price: $2.99 USD.
Programme Workbook for Young People
Price: Free!
Parents Stop Be Aware of Your Child Taking Drugs
Price: Free!

Books

Outback Australia Series - Book One by
Series: Outback Australia. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 120,090. Language: Australian English. Published: November 15, 2023 . Categories: Essay » Literature
Three books for the price of one. I discovered this idea worked for readers.
Build an Empire by
Series: Outback Australia. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 32,150. Language: Australian English. Published: July 25, 2022 . Categories: Essay » Author profile
1909: An Australian legend in Cattle King Sidney Kidman continued his dream to expand his cattle empire. When I researched this story Sir Sidney Kidman’s life came alive. An Australian legend in his own right. In 1909 Henry Ford exported his motor vehicles to Australia.
Build a Nation by
Series: Outback Australia. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,720. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
1908: Australia commenced to build a nation. Wool became a major commodity in south western Queensland. Australia built on the sheep’s back. Nat Young purchased sheep properties in south-western Queensland west of Cunnamulla a decade before in hope Founding Fathers: Treasure House of a Nation’s Heart located to his area.
The Bush Detective by
Series: Outback Australia. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,100. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history, Fiction » Western
‘The Bush Detective’ ‘The Bush Detective’ is the sixth book in ‘Outback Australia’ series. This is set in 1907. Catherine Smith, wife of Herbert Smith, a hawker residing at Tego Springs, near Cunnamulla has been murdered. The Smiths were on friendly terms with a man named James Brokenborough, who stayed with them when he was out of work.
Important Omr Stories by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group. Price: Free! Words: 19,260. Language: English. Published: October 11, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Educational, Fiction » Biographical
Each week in 2019 I attended the Pomona Writers Group. The facilitator asked us to write a story about a topic he chose. These stories less than 500 words are OMR (One Minute Read). I hope you enjoy reading each one. I want to express my gratitude to Melissa Smith. Thank you for doing a great job of the cover. If you want Melissa to create your next cover, I highly recommend you do.
Hopeful - Omr - Stories by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group. Price: Free! Words: 22,610. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Each week in 2018 I attended the Pomona Writers Group. The facilitator asked us to write a story about a topic he chose. These stories less than 500 words are OMR (One Minute Read). I hope you enjoy reading each one. I want to express my gratitude to Melissa Smith. Thank you for doing a great job of the cover. If you want Melissa to create your next cover, I highly recommend you do. If you have
The Suffragette by
Series: Outback Australia. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,850. Language: English. Published: November 28, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » Australia & New Zealand
‘The Suffragette’ is the fifth book in ‘Outback Australia’ series. This is set between 1903-1905. Women weren’t permitted to vote. Margaret Wallace, Principal at Cunnamulla State School decided to make a difference. With help from The Honourable Joseph Ryan, Esquire, MLA they worked together to ensure women in Queensland empowered the government of the day to pass legislation for women to vote.
Greatest (Omr) stories by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group. Price: Free! Words: 24,210. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2017 . Categories: Essay » Literature
Weekly I attend Pomona Writers Group. The facilitator gives us a topic to write for the following week. These are the topics he choses.
The Year That Never Was by
Series: Outback Australia. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 32,620. Language: English. Published: November 11, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » Australia & New Zealand, Fiction » Inspirational
AUTHORS NOTE: Fourth in this 'Outback Australia' series from 1899 to 1902 in Australian history. Australians fought in the Boer War in South Africa. Federation of our nation. Two great events in our history during this period. Although this book is fictional many of the events are true in our history. Each character is created from my imagination.
Fantastic (Omr) stories by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group. Price: Free! Words: 24,230. Language: English. Published: December 17, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
Each week in 2016 I attended the Pomona Writers Group. The facilitator asked us to write a story about a topic he chose. These stories less than 500 words are OMR (One Minute Read). I hope you enjoy reading each one.
Tilbaroo Station by
Series: Outback Australia. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 39,480. Language: English. Published: November 12, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Alternative history
Story Thus Far: This is the third book in the series starting with 'The Shearer' continued on with 'Click Go The Shears' and the story of Hannah and Joe continued.
Energizing - One Minute Read - (Omr) - Stories by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group. Price: Free! Words: 25,300. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2016 . Categories: Essay » Literature, Fiction » Adventure » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Each week in 2015 I attended the Pomona Writers Group. The facilitator asked us to write a story about a topic he chose. These stories less than 500 words are OMR (One Minute Read). I hope you enjoy reading each one.
His Life Worth Living by
Series: Memoirs, George Burtenshaw Story. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 82,740. Language: English. Published: November 10, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Adventurers & explorers, Nonfiction » History » Historiography
Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit. ≈ Napoleon Hill ≈ Courage, determination, independence are some of the words to describe George Burtenshaw. His passing, aged one hundred and two years and a half truly showed inspiration with such self-determination, willpower and a ‘what he wanted attitude’ combined with a deep love for his huge family. Born in 1911
Dynamic - One Minute Read - Omr - Stories by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group, 2014 Stories. Price: Free! Words: 23,860. Language: Australian English. Published: December 13, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
Each week in 2014 I attended the Pomona Writers Group. The facilitator asked us to write a story about a topic he chose. These stories less than 500 words are OMR (One Minute Read). I hope you enjoy reading each one.
Click Go the Shears by
Series: Outback Australia, 2014. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,340. Language: Australian English. Published: November 28, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » Australia & New Zealand, Fiction » Inspirational
"Click Go the Shears" is a traditional Australian folk song. The song details a day's work for a sheep shearer in the days before machine shears. The enduring popularity of this song reflects the traditional role that the wool industry has played in Australian life.
The Shearer by
Series: Outback Australia, 2014. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 37,370. Language: Australian English. Published: January 7, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action
(5.00 from 1 review)
In 1891 Australian history changed forever because of 'The Great Shearers Strike of 1891' when shearers from across the country went on strike for better working conditions and wages. Joe Ryan was one of those shearers. This is his story.
Captivating - Omr (One Minute Reads) stories by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group, 2013 Stories. Price: Free! Words: 18,170. Language: English. Published: December 27, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
I am a member of Pomona Writers Group which meet weekly. Our facilitator selects a topic for homework each week to write no more than 500 words. These topics are the stories I wrote during 2013. Hope you enjoy.
Brilliant Stories - One Minute Reads (Omr) by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group, 2012 Stories. Price: Free! Words: 19,230. Language: English. Published: January 1, 2013 . Categories: Essay » Author profile
These are OMR - One Minute Reads. Weekly when I attended Pomona Writers Group the facilitator provided us with a title to write and read to the other members. These are the stories I wrote for 2012. Hope you enjoy.
'the Proposition' (A Bundy Quicksilver Mystery) by
Series: Bundy Quicksilver, Mystery. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 47,340. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action
(3.50 from 2 reviews)
Bundy Quicksilver received two medals from the Commissioner of Police twenty years after he retired. He wrote a letter to show his appreciation; and received a telephone call from the Commissioner wanting him to visit his office. Upon his visit, the Commissioner offered Bundy a proposal which he couldn’t refuse.
Awesome Stories - Omr - One Minute Read. by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group, 2011 Stories. Price: Free! Words: 20,180. Language: English. Published: January 8, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
This book contains Amazing Stories - OMR (One Minute Read.) Each story is less than 500 words. These stories were written by me while attending Pomona Writers Group for year 2011.
The Drover by
Series: Outback Australia, 2011. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 43,250. Language: English. Published: October 11, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
Harry Williams from the age of ten years wanted to become a drover, like his father and grandfather before him. This is his life story of leaving school at ten years old, operating his first droving plant at thirteen years and fully operational at twenty-one years old. Droving is now a craft past its used by date. Harry Williams didn't think so.
Writing Group Stories by
Series: Stories Written at Pomona Writers Group, 2010 Stories. Price: Free! Words: 7,720. Language: English. Published: July 5, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
During 2010 I fell into a hole with my writing. A notice in a local magazine advertised the Pomona Writers Group which meets each Tuesday morning at Pomona Community House calling for new members. I decided to attend. These weekly meetings have become a Godsend for me to reignite my writing ambitions.
Parents Stop Be Aware of Your Child Taking Drugs by
Series: Parent Drug Awareness, Parents Drug Awareness. Price: Free! Words: 14,490. Language: English. Published: June 18, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Parenting » Teens
Many parents have little idea of the drugs being taken by their children. This is information for parents to understand what type of drugs there are in society. Each drug is explained of the affects and consequences it has when used. Also available are hints to help your child if you discover your child is taking drugs.
Programme Workbook for Young People by
Series: Parent Drug Awareness, Parents Drug Awareness. Price: Free! Words: 2,030. Language: English. Published: June 11, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Confidence & self-esteem
How do young people, particularly teenagers, learn to understand what they want? This is a programme designed to help those young people to write down what they want - strategies to show how to get what they want and positive thoughts to help them reach their goals. This programme has proved successful in helping hundreds of teenagers to achieve their personal goals in life.
Closing the Gap by
Series: Parent Drug Awareness, Parents Drug Awareness. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 23,710. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Parenting » Teens
(5.00 from 1 review)
Parenting teenagers at times can be difficult and is an unknown journey for parents of teenage children. This book came about when one of the co-authors identified how he could improve communication between parents and their teenager after the teenager had 'ran away from home'. This book is unique. Personal experiences have been drawn by the authors to help improve parent-teenager relationships.
How Could This Happen to Me by
Series: Memoirs, Crisis in life. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 5,720. Language: English. Published: January 29, 2010 . Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Mental health
At 42 years old I had a pacemaker implant. From that moment onward I had no idea of the future. I fell into a big black hole of depression. This is a story of surviving a life crisis. There were no other books available to explain what the patient endured after the pacemaker implant. I decided to write this book and explain my journey.
'Hollywood' John Mcmullen Story by
Series: Memoirs, John McMullen's life story. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 21,080. Language: English. Published: December 31, 2009 . Categories: Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration
John McMullen knew what he wanted to do at 17 years of age. His deep desire to be a harness racing driver. His desires bubbled to a point when he achieved his dream to drive against the best drivers in the world. How did he do it? This is a story of personal strength; tenacity; heartache; and inspiration with the will to succeed.
Confessions of an Alcoholic by
Series: Bundy Quicksilver, Alcoholism. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 43,260. Language: English. Published: December 25, 2009 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Other biographies
Bundy Quicksilver is an alcoholic. He tasted his initial taste of alcohol at 12 years old. Before he knew what alcohol could do to him it was out of control. At 28 years his wife gave him an ultimatum 'if he didn't do something about his drinking she was leaving and taking the children'. He promised to never drink again. This is a story of how he overcome his alcoholism.
Dream Angel by
Series: Memoirs, My life story. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 85,330. Language: English. Published: November 12, 2009 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
Have you wondered why different events happen to you in your life as if the event was meant to happen? This book is about my life and how different events forced me to travel in a certain direction. It's facinating when analysing each event, after it happened, how did it happen. In many ways I was saved and learnt a valueable lesson on life. I think that I had a Dream Angel.

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Smashwords book reviews by Pat Ritter

  • Sagebrush on May 03, 2012

    Sagebrush is a magnificent story, in so much, after I downloaded it onto my kindle reader and started to read it, I couldn't put it down. Waking up at three o'clock in the morning wanting to know what happened next is a novel I love to read and enjoy. Thank you Bill for writing a wonderful story.
  • Blood Ties on Sep. 12, 2012
    (no rating)
    DJ, may I congratulate you on writing a wonderful story. I thoroughly enjoyed the way in which you used the character Tess Fuller. In real life I was a detective with Queensland Police Service for twenty years. I was engrossed to read the detail of each character in your story. I related to each one and from my real life experiences actually come across those characters more than once. A great story. Great job! Pat Ritter Author/Self Publisher www.patritter.com.au
  • Heller on Sep. 21, 2012

    Jd - you have done another wonderful writing with 'Heller'. Congratulations on writing an interesting story with plenty of action. When I read a book I love to turn the page to see what the next page gives me. You have done this. Pat Ritter
  • Sentence of Marriage (Promises to Keep: Book 1) on Nov. 01, 2012
    (no rating)
    I really enjoyed the book.
  • Anzac Spirit on Jan. 25, 2013

    This is a story which is written from the heart by an Australian author who feels history of war was unnecessary. I agree with his writings. My grandfather fought in First World War in France and returned home wounded. His left arm useful for the remainder of his life. This story should be posted at the War Memorial Canberra for all to read.
  • My Story on April 06, 2014

    Les, I know at the beginning you shared your memoirs with me to ask my opinion if it would be a story to publish. I've read your story and I extend my deepest congratulations on a job well done! Your journey has been tough and to commit your story to print, that takes courage and determination. You've displayed both. I've enjoyed reading your story and all I can say now is wait for the movie. Again congratulations. Pat Ritter
  • Haveachat with Les Shipp on March 20, 2015

    Congratulations Les on writing these short stories. Each are interesting and after reading one you can't stop reading the others. Good job - well done!
  • Joan: The Story of an Unconventional Life on Nov. 24, 2020

    Joan, a huge congratulations on writing and publishing your story. I am most proud of you. This is a story for everyone to read. Pat Ritter Author/Self-Publisher www.patritter.com.au