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Patrick Dilloway

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in Bay City, MI, The United States

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Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy

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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

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Patrick passed away from cancer in January, 2025.

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	Where You Belong 3.37 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Carnival Papers 3.13 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

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“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.”
― Nick Hornby, How to Be Good

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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.”
― Vladimir Nabokov

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“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.”
― Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack

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message 4: by Beth

Jun 09, 2009 08:23AM

Hi Patrick,
Thanks for befriending this fellow Goodreads author!

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message 3: by SassyMama

Dec 17, 2008 01:50AM

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 :-)

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message 2: by William

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