April Patten
April Patten is a New York Times best-selling thriller author of more than twenty-five novels for teens and adults. She is based in Portland, Oregon.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
What’s your favorite line from a book?
“But there was one other thing that the grown-ups also knew, and it was this: that however small the chance might be of striking lucky, the chance is there. The chance had to be there.”―Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Suzanne Collins, Susan Beth Pfeffer, and Keith Rossen.
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
I have always loved to read.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Tenacity is probably even more important than talent.
