Author name: Adam R. Patrick

I am a retired U.S. Air Force veteran from Southeastern Kentucky. I craft psychological thriller and horror novels set in Appalachia. I currently reside in Arkansas with my wife, Lyndi where I’m working on my debut novel, The Big Deep. In my spare time I play electric guitar, and give what is usually regarded as insufficient attention to our dog, Mo and our orange cat, Otis.

Book Review: Something in the Walls

Adam R. Patrick / May 12, 2025

When newly minted child psychologist Mina travels to the isolated town of Banathel in South England to care for a […]

Master Storytelling with the But…Therefore… Technique

Adam R. Patrick / April 16, 2025

How to use the “But…Therefore…” technique to keep your story moving forward

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Managing Creative Tension: 3 Essential Tips

Adam R. Patrick / April 14, 2025

Writers are no strangers to the importance of tension. Tension drives our story forward. It challenges and changes our characters.

The Hidden Link Between Music and Muse: How Learning an Instrument Supercharges Your Creative Writing

Adam R. Patrick / March 29, 2025

Discover how learning a musical instrument can improve your creative writing skills.

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The Big Deep Universe

The Big Deep Universe: How to Keep a Secret

Adam R. Patrick / March 19, 2025