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E. J. Patten

E. J. Patten
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E. J. Patten

E. J. Patten was born Arizona and grew up with a love of stories, thanks to his parents’ ownership of a video store. He received a BA in Media Arts and an MBA from Brigham Young University, and he lives with his wife and three children on a... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Power, without compassion, is the greatest evil there is.
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My life in 8 words: "Trap-builder by day, shadow by night. Frequently exhausted."
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Return to Exile will be released on August 14, 2012 in Trade Paperback
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The Legend Thief will be released on December 04, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
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Nov 15, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Return to Exile
Oct 16, 2011
Middle School Survival Kit is now available in
Oct 04, 2011
Middle School Survival Kit will be released on October 04, 2011 in
Oct 04, 2011
Return to Exile will be released on September 06, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Sep 06, 2011
Return to Exile is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Sep 06, 2011
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Is there a book you love to reread?
Jun 28, 2011
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Jun 28, 2011
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What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
Jun 28, 2011
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What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
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What are your 5 favorite songs?
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What’s your fantasy profession?
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What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
Jun 28, 2011

E. J. Patten Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Power, without compassion, is the greatest evil there is. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. My biggest pet was a golden retriever named "Bridger," and please don't call me Peeve. Oh. I misread that. Do I still have space to ans Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. Harrison Ford. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. My wife. Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. That when asked a question about my greatest flaw, I make a joke out of it. Learn more about E. J. Patten

Authors on the Web

This Sunday's round up of middle grade fantasy and sci fi from around the blogs
Charlotte's Library, September 4, 2011
...His Fantastic Eyes, by Jonathan Auxier, at Birdbrain(ed) Book Blog and Page in TrainingReturn to Exile, by E. J. Patten, at Other Stuff ExistsSally's Bones, by MacKenzie Cadenhead, at Wicked Awesome BooksThe Scarcrow and His Servant, by Philip Pullman,...