Wattpad User Name: @pattyblount

Author Name: Patty Blount

Tell us a little bit about yourself

I'm a quiet, often fearful person so I write kick-ass characters who say the stuff I'm too afraid to.

What genre do you write in? Why are you drawn to the genre?

Tough issues YA and romance. Because reading about stuff gives me the courage to face it. And romance because I believe in the power of hope. All romance is hope.

What is your most memorable moment on Wattpad?

When TMI crossed the one million views mark. It's now past 4 million and that just astounds me.

Do you think that writing on a platform such as Wattpad has helped you grow as a writer?

I wish there were more hours in the day so I could write more Wattpad stories and take them all the way to publication based on comments from readers.

What advice can you give to those that are just starting out on their online writing journey?

Write every day, even when you don't feel like it.

What books have most influenced your life most?

The Harry Potter series taught me I could be a real writer.

Are you a published author? If so, what name do you write under.

Patty Blount

Readers can connect with Patty outside of Wattpad as follows:

Twitter: @pattyblount

Instagram: @pattyblount3

Facebook Page: Patty Blount Novels

Website: http://www.pattyblount.com

Recipe Name: Bourbon Hot Dogs

Is there a special story behind the recipe? If so can you tell us a little bit about it?

This recipe is pure magic.... it's so fast and easy, yet tastes so amazing, people are always shocked that it didn't take hours.

Ingredients

1 lb. package of your favorite hot dogs, cut into bite size pieces. Or, cocktail weiners

1 cup of ketchup

1 cup of brown sugar

1 cup of your favorite bourbon

Directions

Arrange cut up hot dogs in an oven proof glass dish with a cover. Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and bourbon together. Pour on top of the hot dogs. Cover. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes, until the brown sugar dissolves and the hot dogs are hot throughout. You can also microwave this, if desired, or slow-cook these on top of the stove over low heat for an hour. The longer you heat, the longer the bourbon has a chance to absorb into the hot dogs. It's sweet and spicy.

Serve with mini-forks or toothpicks. In lieu of hot dogs, you can easily substitute small meatballs or even chicken. To multiply the recipe, remember the ratio is 1:1. 1 cup of everything -- double to 2 cups of all for 2 lbs. of meat and so on.

Once you have tried out Patty's recipe, make sure to also check out The Way it hurts, available from 1st August.

http://www.pattyblount.com/the-way-it-hurts/

Make sure you put @KellyAnneBlount 's Wattpad Block Party in your library and party with us all August long!