Patrick has always been drawn to the fantastical—the worlds of magic, cosmic wonder, and characters who are at once stoic and delightfully absurd.

His love for fantasy probably began in childhood, though the exact moment is lost somewhere between He-Man reruns, Willow, and an endless fascination with swords. Like many readers, Tolkien opened the door for him. In third grade, he begged his teacher to let him read The Fellowship of the Ring, a book that had been calling to him from her desk for weeks.

After Tolkien, Patrick explored many different authors and genres, but then came Robert Jordan. The Eye of the World remains one of Patrick’s top five favorite novels, and Jordan’s influence runs deep. If Tolkien opened the door, Jordan ripped it from the hinges. Over the years, Patrick has delved into the realms of Martin, Rothfuss, Erikson, and many, many others, all of whom have continued to inspire Patrick’s own storytelling.

As his reading inspirations broadened, his creative path evolved—starting with mapping out stories for video game development, then comics, and eventually taking shape as multiple versions of what became A Chronicle of Light and Dark.

After pausing to complete his degree, he returned to writing with renewed focus. He chose to forge his own path through self-publishing, keeping full creative control over his characters’ destinies.