The Paradox
Series
Book 1 Paradox –
The Angels Are Here (2010)
Book 2 Paradox –
Progeny Of Innocence (2011)
Book 3 Paradox –
Bound By Blood (2012)
Book 4 Paradox –
Equilibrium (2013)
Genre:
Fantasy/paranormal
Paradox – Bound
By Blood, book blurb:
A story within a
story. A world within a world.
Love is not counted
in years
Love is counted in
heartbeats
Love is not bound by
distance
Love is bound by
blood
In the Ancient World
In the New World
Love will prevail
Some will kill for
love — Some will die for love
Some will love until
it hurts. And some will make the greatest sacrifice of all.
"Paradox is not
a story in a place - it is the legend of a whole world." Ella
Medler.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
PATTI ROBERTS was
born in Brisbane Australia but soon moved to Darwin in the Northern
Territory. Her son Luke was born in 1980. She currently lives in
Cairns, Queensland where she is writing the Paradox Series of books.
Paradox – The Angels Are Here, is the first book in the Paradox
Series and was first published as an eBook with Smashwords in 2010
and Amazon in 2011. Patti continues to write the Paradox Series. It
is Patti's wish to one day own and operate a writers retreat in FNQ -
Australia.
MORE JUICY DETAILS from PATTI's Interview
How long have you
been writing, and how did you start? I started writing at the end
of 2009. I'd just had my heart broken and I needed to do something
for me – other than feel sorry for myself. So, rather than go out
and get a haircut, buy a new outfit, a new pair of shoes, the usual
feel-good therapy, I bought a new laptop instead and started writing
the Paradox Series.
What do you like
best about writing? The freedom to get lost in imaginary worlds,
I love that. It's a total high. There is nothing you can't do.
How did you come
up with the title of your book? I liked the word Paradox, what it
means, so I wanted that to be the theme throughout the entire series.
Meaning of the
word Paradox: a statement or proposition that seems
self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible
truth.
Do you have
another job outside of writing? I also make book cover, trailers,
formatting - for ebook and print - and promotional material for other
authors.
How would you
describe your book in a tweet?
"Paradox is not
a story in a place - it is the legend of a whole world." Book
review by Ella Medler.
Do you outline,
write by the seat of your pants, or let your characters tell you what
to write? Seat of the pants/character driven.
Did you have any
say in your cover art? What do you think of it? Tell us about the
artist. I design all my own cover art. I buy royalty free images
then manipulate them to fit the Paradox style.
What books have
you read more than once or want to read again? There are way to
many books out there to be read, so I don't read the same book twice.
Although, having said that, I am very tempted to re-read Stephen
King's book on writing. That was so entertaining. What an incredible
life and talent... not that I have read many of his books.
Tell us a book
you’re an evangelist for. I love the Game Of Thrones series by
George RR Martin. Big stories, big worlds, big cast of characters,
plus dragons.
Have you ever
bought any books just for the cover? Did you enjoy the book(s)? I
have bought many books by the cover, many I am yet to read. I am a
"Cover Love" junkie.
What do you do to
market your book? Twitter, facebook and blogs, such as this one.
Thank you by the way. I also have a pretty extensive blog dedicated
to the Paradox world.
Do you have
imaginary friends? When do they talk to you? Do they tell you what to
write or do you poke them with a Q-tip? My "friends"
like to visit fist thing when I wake up, if they can wait that long.
They are also very prominent when I shower.
How do you get to
know your characters? I have an idea of who I think should play a
part. Then I will go looking online until I find a face that fits the
character. I buy it, print it out, and pin it to my character wall.
Do you have a
favorite of your characters? Way too many. But I have to say, I
really like writing for the most vile ones...
When you start a
new book, do you know what the entire cast will be? I have my
regulars, but there are always one that come to visit because 1 –
they have a part to play later on. And 2 – you have to have someone
to exterminate.
Which character
did you most enjoy writing? At the moment I would have to say
Abaddon. He doesn't look all that evil. But we all know looks can be
very deceiving.
How do you name
your characters? Bounce names around off the top of my head from
favorite books, TV shows, movies or people I know.
What would your
main character say about you? I know where you live.
If you could be
one of your characters, which one would you choose? Holly. Kick
arse Princess from the Ancient Forest Of Doors. She is part witch,
has a hot body and great hair, and is great with a bow and arrow.
With which of
your characters would you most like to be stuck on a deserted island?
Wade or Cerberus. If I was younger. Damon, Riley or Zach. Or Josh, if
he wasn't so obsessed with Angela.
Tell us about
your favorite scene in the book. I really like the Ancient world.
Dragons, castles, witches, Angels, Grigori (vampires) ... I love all
those scenes.
What song would
you pick to go with your book? I have a list. But for the Ancient
world I really like "Two Steps From Hell". Most of my
characters have songs that I have chosen just for them. For example
"Halo" by Beyonce is the song I chose for Riley and Grace.
Cerberus and Cleona, "Fireflies" by Ron Pope. For Wade and
Kate, "A drop in the ocean" by Ron Pope.
Where and when do
you prefer to do your writing? I have a writing desk, a very
messy one, in my bedroom.
Where’s home
for you? Cairns, Australia.
What do you like
to do when you’re not writing? Catch up with friends, read, and
watch a few of my favorite TV shows. Designing book covers,
formatting books...
What are you
working on now? Paradox – Equilibrium. Book 4 in the Paradox
Series. And, about to co-author a book with a very talented indie
author... A romance/feel-good/drama.
Publisher: Self
published – Paradox Publishing
