Yesterday I had my first “serious” psychic reading ever. I may or may not have had some quickie reading on a boardwalk when I was a kid–if so, I don’t really remember. Anyhow, I chose to do it at Practical Magick, the bookstore in Pompton Lakes (NJ) where I had my DANU’S CHILDREN signing in October. A friend had told me that the resident psychic, Annette, did a very accurate reading for her.
I’d chatted with Annette during my signing, so she knew something about me, but pretty general stuff. She told me during the reading that my “next book” (either the one that’s currently out to a new publisher or the one I’m working on now, not sure) would be more successful than any of the previous ones. Needless to say, I’m hoping that comes true! Also told me some things about a female friend going out of my life and a male friend becoming more important, problems to watch out for with my cats’ health, etc. All this in only half an hour. I took notes, so I’ll be checking back on the details as time goes on!
She read cards, which looks like an interesting process. (They didn’t look exactly like Tarot cards…I should have asked her the type.) Anyway, if I ever have a story with a character getting a reading–and with my story lines, that’s highly probable–now I’ll be able to write from experience.
About Eileen Watkins
Eileen F. Watkins specializes in mystery and suspense fiction. In 2017 she launched the Cat Groomer Mysteries, from Kensington Publishing, with THE PERSIAN ALWAYS MEOWS TWICE. This was followed by THE BENGAL IDENTITY and FERAL ATTRACTION in 2018, and GONE, KITTY, GONE in 2019; CLAW & DISORDER comes out in early 2021. Eileen previously published eight novels with Amber Quill Press, chiefly paranormal suspense (as E. F. Watkins), including the Quinn Matthews Haunting Mysteries. The first of those, DARK MUSIC, received the David G. Sasher Award at the 2014 Deadly Ink Mystery Conference. The second, HEX, DEATH & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, was a Mystery finalist for the 2014 Next Generation EBook Awards.Eileen is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the Cat Writers Association. She serves as publicist for Sisters in Crime Central Jersey and also for New Jersey’s annual Deadly Ink Mystery Conference. Eileen comes from a journalistic background, having written on art, architecture, interior design and home improvement for daily newspapers and major magazines. Besides these topics, her interests include the paranormal and spirituality, as well as animal training and rescue. She is seldom without at least one cat in the house and regularly frequents the nearest riding stable. Visit her web site at www.efwatkins.com.
