Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Pat Esden, the author of the contemporary fantasy Dark Heart series from Kensington Books, plus the Northern Circle Coven series. Both series take place in New England, where I am from. I love to write stories that are a little bit sexy and a touch dark. Besides being an author, I was a florist for many years (I’ve done flowers for close to four hundred weddings). I’ve also been an antique dealer since my teens. When I’m not writing, I’m most likely with my husband and Golden Retriever at an auction, checking out yard sales or messing in my garden.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
THINGS SHE’S SEEN is the second novel in the Northern Circle Coven series. The main character is Em who was the world’s youngest psychic. When the novel starts, she’s now in her early twenties, six months sober, and a new member of the coven. The inspiration for the story was my desire to write a novel about a young woman overcoming horrible obstacles while successfully staying sober and becoming even strong–plus finding love and the right HEA for her.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Hmmmm . . .I have a Spotify playlist for each novel. I often listen to the playlist when I begin writing for the day. But once I get into the flow, I shut Spotify off and write in silence.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
That would be a huge list. I read across genre, commercial fiction and literary novels. I love poetry. The first series I ever took out of the library on my own (probably in 4th grade) was the Wizard of Oz. I also was a huge fan of Grimm Fairy Tales as a child. Now, I read lots of paranormal romance, contemporary fantasy, as well as mysteries.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a new series. Honestly, I can’t breath a word about it yet. But I’m terribly excited.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m not sure if there is a best website. I think the best method is being yourself, and enjoying chatting with fans and other writers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep pushing to be better. Never settle for quick success over producing the very best writing and novel you possibly can.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t listen to the head monkeys. Just keep going.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading THE ART FORGER by B. A. Shapiro
What’s next for you as a writer?
Ha, ha… I’m still not telling. The secret project shall remain a secret for now.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
My current project (you didn’t say it couldn’t be a work in progress), The Last Unicorn (I could read that book a million times and never get sick of it), and any book by Nora Roberts.
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