A Lifelong Storyteller Tells Us Her Own Story
OAKLAND, CA / / November 2, 2026 / Since July, readers have been getting to know Nicole Moreland, the naive sweetheart of Blindly Yours: Love, Friendship…And Comedic Chaos. Now, the author behind the young woman, and the novel, is saying a warm hello of her own. Patrice Gouin is officially introducing herself as a writer, and she is extremely grateful for the support she has received from readers.
“My book has been out in the world for a few months, and the kindest thing I can do is thank my readers,” said Gouin. “I’m so grateful to everyone who has picked it up, and I can’t wait to share more stories with you.”
Gouin said that writing comes naturally to her. When asked about formal training, she answered, “Until after I was published, I honestly didn’t give that any thought. I am open to taking some creative writing classes but I am not too eager to do it.”
The reason behind that: “I never want to see writing similarly to paid employment. I want to continue enjoying it as much as I do, viewing it as completely voluntary. I feel like formal training might interfere with that. The jury’s still out though,” she laughed.
Gouin grew up on Long Island, N.Y.’s South Shore, and had plenty of landscape to inspire her early, unpublished writings. Looking back, she desperately wishes she had taken herself seriously enough to have saved her amateur work. Thankfully, second chances have been quite good to her.
As of October 5, 2026, her first novel was averaging over 4.5 stars in reviews on Goodreads, and her second book was soon to be released.
A reader at heart, Gouin loves romantic comedies, historical fiction, and psychological thrillers. When she’s not reading or writing, you’ll find her dancing, or looking for a delicious new dish to try.
About Patrice Gouin
Patrice Gouin is a romance author with a lifelong love of books. Blindly Yours: Love, Friendship…And Comedic Chaos was her first published novel, and Bound2: Will She Ever Meet Mr. Normal will be her next. Learn more at her official website.
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