Patrick was born and raised in the greater Chicago area, with a brief stint in Los Angeles along the way. A former collegiate football player, Patrick is a die-hard fitness fanatic.Being two big kids who refuse to grow up, Patrick and his wife, Katie, got married in Disney World during EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival. They then settled down in Cincinnati to raise their three children.In addition to his novels, Patrick is co-host of the Let's Rewatch podcast and TTRPG enthusiast, having written for multiple published games and books.