An Evening with Patrick Smithwick

Join us on Friday, September 20th at 4pm for a reading, Q&A, and signing with author Patrick Smithwick. Patrick has written several books including Racing Time, Flying Change, Racing My Father, and most recently Wars Over, Come Home which he will be discussing for the evening.

About the Author
Smithwick received a Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University in 1973 followed by a Master of Arts in creative writing from Hollins College in 1975. After working in the newspaper business for several years, Smithwick began teaching English, philosophy, photography, and journalism at both the high school and collegiate levels. In 1988, he received a master of liberal arts from Johns Hopkins University and in 2000 he received his degree in education for ministry from University of the South. During this time, Smithwick taught as well as held the position of director of publications and public relations at two different schools.

Smithwick resides on the horse farm where he was raised in Monkton, Maryland, with his wife Ansley. They have three children: Paddy, Andrew, and Eliza.

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