Temporal Mythologist — one who writes once & future myths.

Pat is a speculative fiction novelist and poet who brings a unique perspective to her storytelling after a career transition from Quality Assurance manager to proofreader and copyeditor. She co-founded the North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop (@NTSFWW) (now on Discord) and teaches writing workshops around the world, from the Dallas/Fort Worth area to The Netherlands.

When not crafting new worlds and characters, she practice tai chi, cheers on the Dallas Stars hockey team, travels with her husband of nearly 40 years, flops at pottery, and volunteers with foster dogs through Cody’s Friends Rescue. A native Texan, Pat lives in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA, surrounded by family including two children and four grandchildren who keep her grounded between fictional adventures.

Pat’s background in quality assurance and editing brings precision to her prose. She calls herself a ‘temporal mythologist’ because her love of mythology and world-building infuses her work with rich, layered storytelling that explores the legends and possibilities of both familiar and fantastical realms.

Writing her my passion. And talking about writing is her second favorite thing. Meet Pat at an upcoming convention or writer’s workshop, or contact her and say hello!