Ask the Author: Amy Patrick
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Amy Patrick
Hi Nicole! How nice to hear from you. I'm so glad you're loving ACBaB—thank you for letting me know! Book 2 is coming really soon (in May) and then there will be 1 more in the series a few months later. (Aug? Sept?) The Audible version is coming one way or another—I have offers from 2 audiobook production companies for the audio rights, and I may produce it myself—trying to decide right now. Thank you for asking and for saying hello! Hugs, Amy
Amy Patrick
Hi! Thanks for asking. I've plotted out 4 books for the series. I can't wait for you to see what I have planned!!!!
Amy Patrick
I absolutely love Jamie and Claire Frasier from Outlander. Sooo romantic and unconventional. And time travel romances have grabbed my heart since I watched Somewhere in Time as a young girl. *sighs*
Amy Patrick
There are six books plus a related novella, The Sway. If you haven't read past Hidden Hope (book 3) you might want to check them out! ;) And I will have an announcement in my newsletter and on my Facebook page later this year that I think will make many of my readers happy!
Thank you so much for reaching out to me with your questions. It's so good to hear from you!
Thank you so much for reaching out to me with your questions. It's so good to hear from you!
Amy Patrick
Hi Cynthia!! Thank you so much for reading Hidden Deep! I am thrilled to hear it held your attention and gave you so much reading enjoyment. I love it when I find books that do that for me! If you want to see my vision of Lad, check out my Pinterest page-- I have images there for each book in the series. https://www.pinterest.com/AmyPatrickB... I don't have any pics of Ryann there, because I purposely don't say much about how she looks. I have so many readers tell me they see *themselves* in that role, and I think that's so awesome I don't want to ruin it! :)
Amy Patrick
Hi Cherie!!! Thank you for reading my series. :) The answer to your question is... TOMORROW! AHHHH!!! (Sept. 19) I'm so excited and so nervous at the same time I really hope you'll love it. <3
Amy Patrick
Hi Theresa!! Thank you SO much for reading my books! Forgive the late answer to your question-- I just saw it! It's so hard for me to pick a favorite, because I kind of love all my imaginary friends but if I had to, it would be Nox. He just won a special place in my heart. How about you?
I really appreciate you taking out the time to contact me, and *thank you* for your kind words. :)
I really appreciate you taking out the time to contact me, and *thank you* for your kind words. :)
Amy Patrick
Hi Brittany! Good news if you are wanting to continue in the Hidden World-- there is a new book releasing May 23! Book 4, *does* answer significant questions and wrap up major storylines, but Book 5, HIDDEN DANGER, goes deeper into the Dark Court and continues the fun for those who aren't quite ready for the journey to end. :)
Amy Patrick
Hi Kaitlyn! I'm so happy to hear from you, and it's awesome to know you're enjoying the Hidden World! :)
I always write my characters with a picture in my mind, and then after the book is finished, I go looking for photos of models or actors who "look" like them to me. If you'd like to check some of them out, they're on my Pinterest page. https://www.pinterest.com/AmyPatrickB...
It would be so amazing to see the Hidden Saga turned into movies, wouldn't it? If the word keeps spreading and more and more readers get behind it, it could happen! I always love it when directors cast unknowns in book adaptations, so they *become* the characters for the viewers.
Did you have some actors in mind? I'd love to know how you "see" the characters.
I always write my characters with a picture in my mind, and then after the book is finished, I go looking for photos of models or actors who "look" like them to me. If you'd like to check some of them out, they're on my Pinterest page. https://www.pinterest.com/AmyPatrickB...
It would be so amazing to see the Hidden Saga turned into movies, wouldn't it? If the word keeps spreading and more and more readers get behind it, it could happen! I always love it when directors cast unknowns in book adaptations, so they *become* the characters for the viewers.
Did you have some actors in mind? I'd love to know how you "see" the characters.
Amy Patrick
Hi Amber! It's nice to hear from you. :) My plan is to conclude it with Book 6, which comes out in September. But... there is a satisfying ending and significant questions answered in book 4, Hidden Darkness. I wanted people who don't like long series to be able to stop there and be very happy. For those who do want to continue in the Hidden world (and keep writing me begging for more) I continued the story and branched out further into the Dark Court in Book 5 and 6. :) I remember you read the first book. Have you gone further?
Amy Patrick
Hi Anne!! I'm pretty ready for it myself. :) The release date is Sept. 28th-- less than 2 weeks away. This was such an emotional book for me to write-- hope you'll love it!
Amy Patrick
I'm never bored! I literally *always* have something engaging to do-- too much at times. I've always loved reading, and writing lets me take it one step further-- creating my own worlds and characters is hard work, but it's also the greatest entertainment.
Amy Patrick
Just finish the book!! Don't let insecurities about whether it's good enough or whether you're "doing it right" stop you. The magic happens in revisions. And find a good critique partner or critique group. No one can be entirely objective about their own writing-- another set of eyes is so valuable. It also prepares you for the submission process. Organizations like RWA (and its local chapters) are the perfect place to find these great writing buddies. Writing itself can be an isolating process, but you don't have to take the journey alone!
Amy Patrick
I've never really experienced writer's block-- I think because I just don't "let" it happen. I write every day whether I feel "inspired" or not. I go to my writing spot, open a document and just get started. I know the first drafts are allowed to stink, and so I don't worry about making it beautiful, just getting the story down. It also helps to work from an outline I create during the plotting stage-- I know generally what I'm going to write before I start.
Amy Patrick
Hi Anne! I hope you're enjoying it so far. :) I'm working on it. My target date is late August. Wish it could be sooner, but so much goes into it, it just takes time. Have you read the related novella The Sway that just came out in the Faery Tales bundle? I messaged you earlier about it, offering to send it to you as a gift for being such a wonderful, loyal reader. That'll give you at least something to tide you over. Email me at amypatrickbooks@yahoo.com with an email address I can send it to.
Amy Patrick
Hi Anne! Thanks so much for reading HIDDEN DEEP. I really hope you're enjoying it. :) Book 2, HIDDEN HEART is coming out May 24-- it's up for pre-order now on Amazon and the cover is on Goodreads if you'd like to see it. I'll also have a HIDDEN DEEP-related novella coming out in mid-May in a Fae bundle called Faery Tales. It features a minor character who will become important in books 2 and 3. Thanks for getting in touch!
Amy Patrick
Hi Aimee! It's me! Hidden Deep is my newest book, scheduled to be released March 23rd. You should see the cover here on Goodreads soon, as it will be revealed Feb. 9th!
Amy Patrick
I'm working with my editor on final edits for STILL ME, Book 3 in the 20 SOMETHING series. I'm also writing Book 4.
Amy Patrick
Before I started writing full time, I was a news anchor and reporter for 12 years working at 6 different stations in four different states.
Three weeks after college graduation, at 20 years old, I started my first job as a weekend anchor and reporter in a small market in Mississippi, and that's what inspired the first book in my 20 Something series, CHANNEL 20 SOMETHING. It was a crazy-fun time full of new experiences, challenges, and yes, romance.
Three weeks after college graduation, at 20 years old, I started my first job as a weekend anchor and reporter in a small market in Mississippi, and that's what inspired the first book in my 20 Something series, CHANNEL 20 SOMETHING. It was a crazy-fun time full of new experiences, challenges, and yes, romance.
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