WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Hi all. I expect most of you reading this short blog have never read one of my books. It must be very difficult making a purchase decision on an unknown author like myself. To help overcome this dilemma, you can read first pages of every novel without any obligation on the publisher's website. Go to www.feedaread.com and in the search box type in my name, Julia Patten. All my books will pop up. Just click on the one which interests you. This will give you a better idea of my writing style.

I should say, I pride myself on writing fast-paced novels with no unnecessary waffle. I think this style comes from the many years I was employed in the field of public relations. I was required to write press material, advertising, leaflets, newsletters and the like, all of which had to be sharp, to the point, economical with words.

When I began writing novels, I mistakenly believed all these commercial disciplines could be forgotten. I soon learnt the opposite. The disciplines of commercial writing are essential to good fiction writing.

My characters, generally, are 'normal' people who find themselves in chaotic situations. Sometimes there is a mystery; sometimes a murder; sometimes an inexplicable event; but the emphasis is always on the characters and the part they play in each story.

I am always pleased to receive feedback. From time to time, if I receive comments, I will update my books to take such input into account.

So, please do read the synopsis and sample the book before you make a decision. Best wishes.

Julia