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Patrick Dilloway

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Pat has never climbed Mt. Everest, never fronted a rock band (or played a musical instrument), never played on a pro sports team, never dated (or even seen up close) a supermodel, never been linked to any celebrity (A, B, D-list or otherwise), never walked down a red carpet, never had anyone discuss a "baby bump," never been featured on reality TV, and never been the star of a YouTube video. However, Pat has spent many lonely evenings (early mornings and midafternoons, too!) reading and writing, and that has resulted in the publication of this novel. ...more

Passed Away

 Patrick passed away from cancer in January, 2025. 


His family thanks everyone for their kind words and thoughts. 

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Published on February 18, 2025 07:16
Average rating: 3.26 · 58 ratings · 17 reviews · 3 distinct works
Where You Belong

3.37 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions
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Virgin Territory

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The Carnival Papers

3.13 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
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Charles Bukowski
“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”
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“The plain state of being human is dramatic enough for anyone; you don't need to be a heroin addict or a performance poet to experience extremity. You just have to love someone.”
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“Let all of life be an unfettered howl. Like the crowd greeting the gladiator. Don't stop to think, don't interrupt the scream, exhale, release life's rapture.”
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“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.”
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message 4: by Beth

Beth Hi Patrick,
Thanks for befriending this fellow Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author!


SassyMama Hey, BJ...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...have a blessed week...Happy Reading :-)


William Hello Look forward to talking books

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Bradley Hello BJ, thank you for adding me as a friend. =)



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