Oxford American magazine sent author Carol Dawson to the shop to cover the grand opening, dubbed "Perms and Prose."

The resulting article, titled "Hairdresser to the Authors," put Patrick's salon and book store on the map.

[1] In 2008, she wrote the nonfiction book The Pulpwood Queen's Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life.

The company spokesman said the show was created "in response to increased demand for digital content from book clubs.

[6] Texas Monthly magazine featured Patrick in its January 2008 issue, after the release of her book.