Kathye has twenty fiction books in print with various publishing houses and one non-fiction compilation of her town’s history at the behest of the Manville Library Bord. She was honored to have been named an Amazon top 100 Romance Author for Ineligible Bachelor published by Montlake Romance. Other works include a three book Grandmother’s Rings Series – Amethyst, Sapphire and Citrine, a rom-com series that follows three siblings as they use their Grandmother’s Rings given to them by their mother to find their soulmates.
Because she has been fascinated by King Arthur and his knights for almost forever, her series Beyond Camelot, Brother Knights, is her vision of how the majestic kingdom may have survived after Arthur. Two books are written in this series with the third and final still in concept.
She is a founding member of Liberty State Fiction Writers and has been a part of Romance Writers of America and New Jersey Romance Writers.
She is married to her real-life hero, Donald, and has three grown sons, each having romantic adventures of their own. Her two grandkids, Savannah and Dax, happily cut into her writing time but she still manages to get a few pages done each day.
P.K. Eden is the alter ego of multi-published and award winning authors Patt Milhailff and Kathye Quick whose debut novel FIREBRAND was lauded as comparable to the Harry Potter series, garnered 5-Star reviews, and won numerous Reviewer’s Choice Awards.
Website & Social Media:
Website ➜ www.Kathrynquick.com
Twitter ➜ https://x.com/KQuickAuthor
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Goodreads ➜ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217228581-the-mirror
📙 Thank you for your time in answering our questions about getting published. Let’s begin by having you explain to us why you decided to become an author and pen this book?
P K Eden (Kathye Quick): Patt and I decided to write this series based on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm because one day we were fantasizing about all the things we could do if we had the spinning wheel that turned straw into gold, but of, course, it wasn't real. But what if it was?
📙 Is this your first book?
P K Eden (Kathye Quick): No. This is our second brook as P K Eden in collaboration with my writing partner Patt Milhailoff. Our first collaboration, Firebrand, told of the return of the Garden of Eden and involves every kind of fantasy creature - fairies, trolls, orcs, sprites, and, of course, humans. They all have a part to play.
The Mirror is the first of a three-book series revolving around the artifacts from folk lore and fairy tales from all seven continents under the challenge to protect them from being used for personal gain or world domination. Imagine if Elon Musk actually got his billions from the spinning wheel that turned straw into gold, or that a prick from a spindle could send your enemies into a 100-year slumber. Interesting ideas, but with good always comes the bad and the greedy.
📙 With this particular book, how did you publish – traditional, small press, Indie, etc. – and why did you choose this method?
P K Eden (Kathye Quick): Bottom line - I need an editor. My mind is so busy listening to all those voices in my head wanting to get a book of their own, that sometimes I skip words or have a sudden spelling issue. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a typo of two in this interview. Hope not.
Our publisher, The Wild Rose Press, is a fabulous pathway to getting our stories out for readers to enjoy. TWRP is a traditional publisher with a small press feel offering print and e-books. Plus working with the fabulous editors, it feels like home.
📙 Can you tell us a little about your publishing journey? The pros and cons?
P K Eden (Kathye Quick): There are lots of detours on the way to that first book. I don't like to think of them as cons; more like opportunities to get better.
Yes, there is the dreaded rejection letter and/or e-mail (sometimes dozens of them), and if you don't have a thick skin and a drive to get to the end, your writing career could end there. The waiting is brutal. Time between submission and decision can take months.
But then just when you have almost decided to take up knitting instead of writing, that call, or email, or letter comes. You are offered a contract. The clouds' part and the rainbow forms. You are going to finally have that book.
📙 What lessons do you feel you learned about your particular publishing journey and about the publishing industry as a whole?
P K Eden (Kathye Quick): I've learned to be patient above everything. And patience was something I never had. The line for patience was too long in heaven, so I skipped it. Should have waited.
I've learned to listen to criticism and reviewers, but to remember it is my book. Take what you agree with and learn from it, but don't take everything they say and change your book into theirs.
📙 Would you recommend this method of publishing to other authors?
P K Eden (Kathye Quick): I would recommend other authors trying all avenues. I won't ever self-publish, but that doesn't mean aspiring authors shouldn't they present the best work they can do. As I said - I need and editor.
📙 What's the best advice you can give to aspiring authors?
P K Eden (Kathye Quick): The same advice my father gave me - never give up. He said that quitting was what happens just before you were going to succeed.
The Mirror is available at Amazon.
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