It’s little wonder Patricia became a writer, she developed the love of the written world at an early age. The middle of three children, she was reading her older sister’s school books before she started school. By the time she was in grade school she was writing up a storm and hasn’t looked back.Patricia Bates is a Canadian romance author writing in her favorite genre: Historical Romance. She recently expanded her genres to include Contemporary Suspense and Romantic Suspense with a gothicesque feel.Patricia has developed a unique writing style to reflect her passion for history and strong, independent characters. Her stories feature characters of strength and integrity, with their own unique flaws.