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Author Kathleen Paterka reading to her grandson

Reading with My Grandson

Keeping it in the family…even my grandson loves to read!

Steve and I on Beach at Waikiki

Even authors need a vacation. Our trip to Hawaii was wonderful, with lots of inspiration for my James Bay series.

Grammie’s Books

My twin grandsons loved finding Grammie’s books at a local bookstore.

Book Club October 2015

Book Club appearances are a great chance to connect with readers.

Kathleen standing with author Jenna Mindel and Christine Johnson

Best Friends

A girl’s best friends: authors Jenna Mindel and Christine Elizabeth Johnson

Kathleen at a book signing with a reader fan

Meeting Readers

Meeting readers who are fans, then good friends, is one of the best parts of this business!

Kathleen with students from St. Mary's School

St. Mary School Visit

Chatting with students on ‘Career Day’ about what it’s like to be an author made me stop and think.

Kathleen at a book signing

Dreams Come True

I love chatting with readers at autograph signings.

Kathleen sitting in a Jaguar car

Writer Research

Test-driving a Jaguar convertible for my novel LOTTO LUCY. Research can be fun!

Kathleen at a book signing

Royal Book Signing

Author Linda Mueller and me on official royal business signing FOR THE LOVE OF A CASTLE (Photo courtesy of Julie Christiansen)

Kathleen's home office

My Office

The most peaceful spot in our house: in my office, with the door shut.

Kathleen's daughter and son-in-law on their wedding day kissing at the ceremony

The Wedding Kiss

Our daughter Abby and son-in-law Patrick were married in a Las Vegas wedding chapel. Perfect inspiration for my novel ROYAL SECRETS.