Welcome
award winning author Patty Wiseman!
Patty is the author of the romantic, historical suspense series The Velvet Shoe Collection, published by
Desert Coyote Productions. Her new book An
Unlikely Conclusion is the third in The
Velvet Shoe Collection…
GM:
When did you realize you wanted to become a writer?
PW:
I was that kid who had a flashlight under the covers reading into the early
hours of the morning. The stories let me travel to places unknown, experience
things I never imagined, and fueled my desire to put pen to paper at a very
early age. At various times throughout my life, I tried my hand at that deep
desire to write, but life got in the way. It wasn’t until I retired from a 25-year
career that I took the plunge and went for it!
GM:
Your books are romantic vintage fiction and are popular around the world!
Congratulations on your success! How do you develop characters, plot, etc.?
PW:
The stories my grandmother told me as a young girl danced like scenes from a
movie in my brain. I could see the girl named Ruth, and envision the mobster
called “The Nose”. Grandmother was a great story teller, so it wasn’t hard for
me to picture the characters she described. They lived with me as I wrote each
book and still do. I’ve said I would stop the series at six books. Book four is
about to be published and I am already deep into the next book. The 1st
three books centered on the two main characters, Peter and Ruth, but the rest
of series will be centered on the secondary characters from the 1st books.
At this point, I could go on and on!
GM:
Can you share an excerpt from one of your favorite passages...
PW:
Well, I have two favorite passages. The first is from Book Two – An Unlikely Beginning,
Chapter One
Chapter
One Excerpt
by
Patty Wiseman
In the far corner of a seedy speakeasy known as
the Blue Feather, seventeen-year-old Ruth Squire tried to avoid the interested
eye of a repugnant patron. The impatient bartender waved his hand toward the
stage—it was her turn to sing, but the metallic taste of fear drenched her
tongue and slithered downward until her stomach burned. She took a step back.
A female voice whispered from behind, “Remember
why we are doing this Ruthie. You can’t abandon him now.”
Slowly, courage overtook the fear. One
step—another, until she stood center stage. The piano began the prelude, and
she closed her eyes. A few tremulous notes exhaled through ruby lips, but strengthened
as memories of the murderous carnage at home unfolded and steeled her will. The
choice to save him was hers. Instead of a pack of crude, bawdy men in a smoke
filled room, she envisioned Peter, the man she came to rescue. Her eyes opened,
and she remembered…
And
Book Three An Unlikely Conclusion Chapter
One ...
Chapter
One Excerpt
by
Patty Wiseman
Ruth Squire Kirby clutched the letters close to
her breast and drank in the hint of violets emanating from the parchment,
Mother’s signature fragrance. In the cold, upstairs bedroom of her childhood
home, she’d found the beribboned stack on the mirrored bureau, exactly where Mother
intended for her to look. It was over.
Trembling, she’d opened each one and read the
heart wrenching words, the story that ended so tragically.
The goal was now accomplished. She was married,
and to the man her parents had chosen. The journey to this wish had been
fraught with unspeakable danger, death, and destruction. Lies and secrets,
exposed to the light of day, completed the circle of deception and impacted her
life forever.
Each letter told the story. Mother’s story. She
could only imagine the fear that beat in her mother’s heart as each year went
by, never knowing when, never knowing who would show up at her door and seek
revenge.
Whether divine providence or accidental
misfortune, two women, mother and daughter, battled a male dominated world.
Unwilling to leave the future to old world propriety, each woman took charge of
their destiny—many times clashing with one another while fighting separate
inward struggles.
Tears slid down the smooth softness of her cheeks
as she, once again, read the tale as described by the woman who lived it and
mourned the mother she never really understood.
GM:
Which character have you enjoyed writing the most?
PW:
I love all my characters. They are like family to me. But the one I think I had
the most fun with was Fanny Zapelli, the mob moll. In fact, I like her so much
Book Five will be all about her! She’s sassy, smart, and knows what she wants.
It took her a while to find her way, but now that she has there is no stopping
her!
GM:
How much of your own personal experience is woven into your characters and
story line?
PW:
These books are loosely based on a true story. A story my grandmother lived
through. I’ve tried to portray the flavor of the time, as she described to me.
I’ve taken liberties, of course. She’s been gone a long time and I only have my
memories to go by and the research I do about that era. So there is quite a bit
of personal experience woven into the stories.
GM:
Besides writing romantic fiction, what else do you enjoy writing?
PW:
I’ve written a short story called A Summer Tale. I
won 1st place with that one. I’ve also written a self-motivational
book called Success
Your Way. Available only in print (so you can write in it. LOL)
GM:
What are you currently writing?
PW:
I have two projects. I am attempting a contemporary romance and a children’s
book. Very exciting to branch out and do something new.
GM:
What are you currently reading?
PW:
Written in My Own Heart’s Blood by
Diana Gabaldon
GM:
Who is your favorite author?
PW:
Diana Gabaldon! I have followed her Outlander
Series since the beginning. I love her descriptive writing; the way she
takes you there!!
GM:
Do you have advice for novice writers?
PW:
You know, the word that comes to mind when talking about new writers is Persistence!
Oh there is so much to learn! Keep at it. Never doubt your ability, use your
desire to motivate yourself. My favorite quote is from Dolly Parton. “Figure
out who you are and do it on purpose!”
GM:
List 10 things that your fans may not know about you...
PW:
1. I’m only 5’2”
2.
I love Masterpiece Mysteries on PBS.
3.
I have a wonderful dog, but like cats better. (Don’t have one because of
hubby’s allergies)
4.
Love to travel.
5.
Am learning to write a screenplay.
6.
Am learning to be a voice actress
7.
I make lampshades.
8.
I’m also a ghostwriter.
9.
Am a fanatic about baseball
10.
And! I never stop learning! It’s an exciting world out there! Seize it!
Connect with Patty…
Author of An Unlikely
Arrangement
Author of An Unlikely Beginning
Author of An Unlikely Conclusion
http://www.pattywiseman.com/
Author of An Unlikely Conclusion
.png)
.png)
.png)
5 comments:
Thank you so much, Gina. I'm honored to be a guest on your blog!!
Great interview! Loved the excerpts!
Thanks for sharing, Patty! Best wishes always for your continued success!!
Very nice, Patty! I had no idea you had so much going on! Congrats.
Thanks so much everyone! This was a very fun interview to do!
Post a Comment