Tell us about your latest book.
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Who
are your favourite authors?
Stephen King is a favorite, not because of
his plots, but because of his writing style. He’s a terrific storyteller. I
think it’s his down-to-earth, no pretense style that makes me feel like I’m
spending time with a friend when I read his books. Another favorite is Lionel
Shriver. She is always challenging and insightful. I just finished her book, big
brother. It hit home in many
ways. Other favorites are Dennis Lehane and Tana French.
What
advice do you have for other writers?
Don’t give up. Writing can be tremendously
frustrating. There are constant ups and downs and second-guessing yourself. Do
the best you can. Find supportive friends. And put one foot in front of the
other.
What’s
your favorite quote about writing?
“Writing is something you do alone. It’s a
profession for introverts who want to tell you a story, but don’t want to make
eye contact while doing it.” John Green
Where
can people find out more about you and your writing?
My website is: www.patriciahale.org
My Facebook page is: @patricia.hale.102
And I’m on Goodreads.
Who
inspires you?
I’m inspired when I read a really great
book. Whether it’s a perfectly executed plot or writing at it’s finest, that’s
what motivates me to go to my desk and get to work. It’s not a competitive
response, but feeling like, I want to do that too. When I lose that drive, I
often pick up Stephen King’s book, On
Writing and read random pages. It never fails to put me back on track.
What
is your work in progress?
The
Church of the Holy Child is the first in a three
book series. In the second book, Durable
Goods, Britt goes undercover looking for a missing girl and ends up over
her head in the sex trade industry. The third book in the series is Scar Tissue. Britt and Griff are hired
to investigate a young girl’s suicide. In their search for a reason why, they
uncover the lines parents will cross to insure success as well as revenge. Both
of these will follow The Church of the
Holy Child, but I don’t have release dates yet.
Who
or what inspired you to become a writer?
As a child I spent an inordinate amount of
time in the children’s room of our local library. When most kids want to go to
the park, I wanted to go to the library. At that time I loved reading
biographies. I started with A and made my way through to Z. Louisa May Alcott
and her character Jo March may have planted the seed.
I’m reading Freedom, by Jonathan
Franzen. It’s both a comic and tragic look at marriage, parenting and middle
age in contemporary America. It’s not a quick read, but Franzen’s understanding
of the threats, anxieties and fantasies of the middle class are worth every
minute spent reading this book.
When
you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
I work full time at a holistic veterinary
hospital. Between that and writing, I don’t have much down time. A priority is
a daily hike in the woods with my dogs. Enya, is a 7 year old German shepherd
and Muddy is a 6 year old Beagle/Dachshund mix. They are my constant companions
and never fail to force me away from my desk for playtime. I’d be lost without
them.
Thanks so much for this opportunity to talk
with you about my work. I’d love to hear from your followers if anyone has
questions or comments.
