P.E. Klein – Author Interview
“Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code?”
The Invisible Hand – P.E. Klein
After recently reading The Invisible Hand by P.E. Klein and being blown away by its detail and mystery, it feels an honour to be finding out more about this author, including his favourite character in his debut, how long it took him to write said debut (disclaimer: it was FAST) and his favourite thing about being an author. You can read my review of The Invisible Hand here!
1. The Invisible Hand has so much happening all of the time (in the best way!) I imagine planning the book looked a little bit like an evidence board… How long did writing the book take, from the very first ideas to the final draft?
Alfred Hitchcock and his writers used a “set piece” approach (creating impactful scenes, then linking them together to create a story) to plot many of his films. I loosely followed that same writing strategy. The book took five months to write. During that time, I researched or wrote three hours each day. It took much longer (and was far more difficult) to navigate the many professional editorial cycles.
2. The Pareto girls are such memorable characters! How did you come up with the idea for them?
The characters are a product of my imagination. However, like many fictional characters, their actions and traits are inspired by real life people.
3. Which was your favourite character to create, and why?
Charlie is my favorite. I wanted to create a brilliant but flawed character. She misjudges everything, but things turn out fine for her in the end
4. Tell us about any plans you have for the next two books! Are they already plotted out?
The next two books of the trilogy are finished. Reader response to the first book will determine if they are published.
5. What three things do you think make a great story?
Relatable characters, fast moving plot and plenty of surprises.
6. Who is your favourite author and what is your favourite book of all time?
Impossible to pick just one, but Joseph Heller’s “Catch-22” is a masterpiece.
7. What’s your favourite thing about being an author?
I write for my two (now adult) daughters who seem to enjoy my quirky humor. I love hearing what they have to say.
8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
I see myself spending even more time in Rome.
9. When you’re not writing, what do you like to do?https://aquintillionwords.com/2023/09/25/p-e-klein-author-interview/
International Latin ballroom dancing. I dance almost every day.
10. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to new authors?
Do not compromise on editorial talent. Editors are critical members of your team.
About the author
Paul Eric Klein lives a quiet life in Menlo Park, California. He has two adult daughters who should not be compared to the quirky and flawed characters in his books. The Invisible Hand is the first installment of a three-book series featuring the Pareto sisters.
via A Quintillion Words
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