Patrick was born in Ireland the son of an English teacher and an Orthoptist. He spent much of his childhood in Kenya and Malawi. Later in life, he worked for 18 years as a wine professional, published over 50 wine articles and tutored wine courses. His interest in language and literature, his life experiences and his time in Africa have inspired his first book Mfiti - An African Story. When not writing, he spends most of his time with his three children, usually up a mountain or in the sea.
