Q&A Indie Authors Uncovered - Meet the person behind the pages - Marian Pattechat Sci-Fi
Where were you born?
Bulgaria
Where do you live?
Bulgaria, Southeast Europe
Do you have fur babies?
No, unfortunately! But I feed stray cats and dogs.
Do you use a pen name?
Marian Pattechat. I use it because it provides anonymity and sounds better in English than my real name.
"Marian" is the name of a favorite French cartoon character I had growing up, and "Pattechat" means "cat paw" in French, in honor of the stray cat who was the first creature to approve a story of mine, by placing a paw on my notebook :D
What kind of writer are you?
- Old School : Notebook and pen Writer
- Modern Day : Laptop or PC Writer
Name one book you loved as a kid - one you loved as a new adult - and one you love now.
- I loved Terry Pratchett's books as a kid
- As a teen, I loved the first six books in the Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton.
- Now I love so many books, but maybe Tiffany Roberts' monster romance books are a highlight.
Is there an author you look up to? Or had an influence on your craft?
Many authors have influenced my writing style, but the first sci-fi romance I read and got me hooked was Anna Carven's Dark Planet Warriors series.
How would you describe your craft in one sentence?
Sci-fi and fantasy romance with a hearty dose of humor.
At The Dreamer's Bookshop, we embrace diversity and advocate for invisible illnesses. How do you feel about those topics? Do you include messages in your writing?
I want to represent these topics more in my stories, but am always afraid I might not do so properly.
So far, I've included chronic pain in one of my books, Ready for Her Alien Husband, as I experience that myself and felt confident in my knowledge to cover the topic.
Do you have red lines when it comes to writing/reading?
I can't read/write books about animals getting hurt and dying.
Was there a review that touched you more than others?
I'm most happy when I see my books have helped someone overcome a difficult period in their life by providing an escape from reality and laughter.
If someone asked you why you write, what would you answer in one sentence?
I can't imagine my life without setting my imagination free on the pages of a story!
Which book are you most proud of and why?
I'm proud of each one!
What would you tell an aspiring writer?
Write! Finish that story, even if it's a rough draft.
Everything else will click into place if you don't give up!
What's a wish you have for yourself as an author?
To reach more readers, so I can bring more people the same happiness that writing and reading books brings me.
What's a wish you have for yourself as a person?
To appreciate what I have in the present more, instead of always striving for something new in the future.
Do you have a message for your audience?
Keep reading and spreading the love for books!
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