Reading for Quiet Lightning: Think Her Name Was Martha

Film: Evan Karp

Patrick ONeil is the author of the memoirs: ANARCHY AT THE CIRCLE K (forthcoming), GUN, NEEDLE, SPOON (Dzanc Books, 2015), and HOLD-UP (13e Note Editions, 2013). His writing has appeared in numerous publications including: Juxtapoz, Salon.com, The Fix, After Party Magazine, The Nervous Breakdown, and Razorcake. Patrick is a contributing editor for Sensitive Skin Magazine, a Pushcart nominee, a two time nominee for Best Of The Net, and a PEN Center USA Professional and former Mentor. He is honored to be on the Board of Directors for REDEEMED, a Non-profit Criminal Record Clearing Project that brings lawyers & professional writers together to help others move beyond their past. Patrick holds an MFA from Antioch University Los Angeles where he is an adjunct faculty member for the inspiration2publication program. Patrick also teaches creative writing at various rehabs, correctional facilities, institutions, and workshops. (Author Photos: Brian Looby)

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