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Wiles, Patricia

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1963-

Biographical History

Patricia Wiles (b. 1963) is a writer and author of children's books in Kentucky.

Patricia D. Wiles is married to Tim Wiles, and together they have three children. They reside in Madisonville, Kentucky. Wiles has been a public radio commentator, newspaper columnist, and author of articles for magazines nad regional publications. Lately, Wiles has been authoring children's books with companies such as LDS Covenant Communications, with the Kevin Kirk Chronicles: My Mom's a Mortician, Funeral Home Evenings, Early Morning Cemetery, and the Final Farewell.

Citation:
My mom's a mortician, c2004: t.p. (Patricia Wiles)

Deseret Book, via www, Mar. 9, 2016 (Patricia Wiles; written public radio commentary, newspaper columns, and articles for magazines and regional publications; happiest when she writes for children; married Tim Wiles; and they are the parents of all grown Ami, Jessica, and Aaron)

My mom's a mortician, 2004 (Patricia D. Wiles; member of Society of Children's Writers and Illustrator's and Author's Guild; resides in Kentucky with husband Tim and cat Bandit)

Patriciawiles.com, via www, Mar. 9, 2016 (written the Kevin Kirk Chronicles published by LDS Covenant Communications: My Mom's a Mortician, Funeral Home Evenings, Early Morning Cemetery, and The Final Farewell)

Mormon Literature & Creative Arts, via WWW, Mar. 9, 2016 (Patricia Wiles; b. May 6, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky; spouse, Timothy D. Wiles; Honorable Mention, Columns, 2002 Kentucky Press Association Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers Competition (February 2003); member of Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Patricia Wiles books, 2002-2005

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232592888], Folder: 1-12
Identifier: MSS 8709 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains drafts of three different novels by Wiles that are the first three novels in the Kevin Kirk Chronicles; My Mom's a Mortician, Funeral Home Evenings, and Early-Morning Cemetery. The Buzzard Bait Motel drafts of folders 1-4 become the book draft that is in folder 5; My Mom's a Mortician. Materials dated 2002-2005.

Dates: 2002-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8709, Patricia Wiles papers

Patricia Wiles ephemera, approximately 1998-2008

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232592888], Folder: 13-16
Identifier: MSS 8709 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains notes in preparation for and in the process of writing novels, correspondence concerning drafts and publishing of novels and articles, magazines featuring novels, and personal correspondence. Dated approximately 1998-2008.

Dates: approximately 1998-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8709, Patricia Wiles papers

Patricia Wiles papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8709
Content Description

Contains drafts of three novels by Patricia Wiles, the creator of the collection, as well as correspondence about novels, notes in the writing process, and magazines and other paraphernalia featuring her works. Dated approximately 1998-2008.

Dates: approximately 1998-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Patricia Wiles papers

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Subject
Books 1
Drafts (Documents) 1
Fan magazines 1
Letters 1
Letters of administration 1
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Manuscripts for publication 1
Notes 1
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