Patrick Balester

, Male

Kansas City

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Kansas City, Missouri
About Me:
Mystery writer whose debut novel, In the Dismal Swamp, was released in June 2008 by Avalon Books. I enjoy photography, reading, food, and of course, murder.
I Am A:
Reader, Writer
Website:
http://www.patrickbalester.com
Books And Authors I Like:
The Unquiet Night & Hush, It's a Game by Patricia Carlon
Fuzzy Navel by JA Konrath
Easy Innocence by Libby Fischer Hellman
Maiden Rock by Mary Logue
The Dragon man by Garry Disher
Anything by Dennis Lehane, William Kent Krueger & Dorothy Simpson
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
Law & Order SVU
The Public Eye starring Joe Pesci
Mystery Encore Channel
History Channel

Comment Wall:

  • MysteryDawg

    Hey Patrick...

    Welcome aboard. Look forward to seeing you in the forums and on the boards.

    Mar 3, 2008

  • Sandra Scoppettone

    Thanks for asking me to be your friend, Pat. But just know I'm not around here very much.

    Mar 4, 2008

  • JackBludis

    Conferences are a good place to make friends.

    Mar 6, 2008

  • kathrinp

    Good evening :-)

    Of course I enjoy crimespace a lot! I don't have much time to be around for the time being, though. A pity, but university comes first...

    Well, you asked about a good German mystery writer, yes? Well, some would be: Jacques Berndorf, Andreas Eschbach, Andreas Franz, Charlotte Link and Sabine Thiesler.

    Best, Kathrin

    Mar 7, 2008

  • Sandra Ruttan

    Hi Patrick, nice to "meet" you. I haven't been back to Joe's to see if I've been tarred and feathered, or how many times yet.

    Sometimes, the extra time on the first book is nice, but once you're in then things move pretty fast. I have two books out this year... you'd think I'd have less time for mischief!

    Mar 8, 2008

  • L.J. Sellers

    Hi Patrick
    Congratulations on your first release. Very exciting.
    I'm so jealous of everyone at Left Coast Crime right now. Writers conferences are wonderful. Perhaps will meet at one someday.

    Mar 8, 2008

  • Carol Exline

    Congrats on Dismal Swamp! Your photos are excellent.

    Mar 9, 2008

  • Lee Lofland

    Hi Patrick. I'm glad you enjoyed the article. You might also enjoy my new blog The Graveyard Shift. Stop by if you get the chance.

    http://www.leelofland.com/wordpress/

    Mar 9, 2008

  • DeadlyDeb

    Hi Patrick,

    No alligators in Jersey, except for zoos and the old serer myth. I read your first chapter and loved it.

    Deb

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Vicki Delany

    Fee free to ask away!

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Viansa Blake

    Hi Pat,
    Thanks so much for the info, that was so nice of you!

    I do like J.A. Konrath and I like that quote.

    I actually purchased the Rosetta Stone learning Italian thing. :o) It's pretty good so far. I also started an Italy fund so that I'll get myself there one day! I have 14 smackers so far. (I would have more if someone hadn't hit my brand new car!)

    I see you went to your first writer's conference, how neat. I'm going to my first one next month in Natick, MA. I'm so excited! I can't believe you got to meet Tess G. and Joe!

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Lori

    Thank you, I will check out those authors.

    Mar 15, 2008

  • Rick Mofina

    Welcome aboard Patrick, congratulations on your work.

    Mar 16, 2008

  • Sue Dawson

    The ...Velvet Claws book is available online from All Book Stores (think that's keyed in ok). Copies as low as $4.99 but much higher if you want an earlier hardover editon. If I remember correctly , a first edition was even listed.

    Mar 19, 2008

  • Jane Cleland

    Hi Patrick -- Yes, I write cozies. Hope to meet you at one of the upcoming events!

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Bethany K. Warner

    No, there are no lie detectors involved with my interviews. I'll put you on my list and be in touch! (It's all done through e-mail, so really, it's pretty painless...)

    Mar 24, 2008

  • Rich M Carroll

    Saw you at Erik's page and the mention of Lovecraft immediately put you into the 'cool' section

    Mar 28, 2008

  • Morgan Mandel

    Good luck on your release in June.
    Morgan Mandel

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Jeannie Faulkner Barber

    Hi there Patrick. Thanks so much for adding me as a friend. I'd love to swap ideas as well as writing any time. I read your blog and I'm definitely the newbie. LOL. I'd love for you to check out my website jeanniebarber.com and sign the guestbook some time. I'm VERY open to suggestions! Wow....so glad to be part of this group.
    Blessings,
    Jeannie

    Jun 27, 2008

  • Beth Groundwater

    Hi Patrick,
    Thanks for accepting a friend request from this fellow cozy author.

    Aug 18, 2008