My debut novel, A Campus on Fire, is the August Book Club selection for the Cranford Public Library. I’ll be joining two sessions of the library’s Books & Brew series at The Morning Roast (Yale Terrace Brewery in Cranford) on 8/18, with meetings at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Come for great conversation, a good drink, and a deep dive into the book that Library Journal called “a stunner, with a devastating ending.”

Join me at the Wayne Public Library on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM for a workshop on finishing your novel. I’ll share insights from writing my debut, A Campus on Fire, and offer strategies to help bring your own manuscript across the finish line.

Join me online with the Wayne Public Library for a virtual author chat about my debut novel, A Campus on Fire. I’ll discuss the inspiration behind the book, share what I’ve learned about writing and publishing, and take questions from readers. It’s a chance to connect from home and dive into the story, the process, and the power of storytelling.

Join Patrick O’Dowd, author of A Campus on Fire, at Barnes & Noble Morris Plains on July 19. A finalist for the 2025 American Fiction Award, the novel was praised by Library Journal as “a stunner, with a devastating ending.”

Meet award finalist Patrick O’Dowd at Barnes & Noble Paramus on July 12 for a signing of A Campus on Fire—a novel Library Journal calls “a stunner, with a devastating ending.”

Award finalist Patrick O’Dowd joins fellow Regal House authors at Amherst Books for an evening of readings and conversation about fiction, storytelling, and the creative process.

Join Me at WORD Bookstore – May 13!

Excited to be in conversation with Kerri Schlottman, author of Tell Me One Thing, at WORD Bookstore in Jersey City! We’ll be discussing our novels, the writing process, and more.

📅 May 13 | 7 PM
📍 WORD Bookstore, 29 McWilliams Pl., Jersey City, NJ

Hope to see you there!

Join Me at Montclair Book Center – May 3!

I’ll be at Montclair Book Center for a book signing and discussion about A Campus on Fire! Stop by to chat about writing, storytelling, and pick up a copy.

📅 May 3 | 2 PM
📍 Montclair Book Center, 221 Glenridge Ave., Montclair, NJ

Hope to see you there!

Join me at Cranford Public Library on April 30!

I’ll be part of a panel of local authors discussing writing, storytelling, and the creative process. Looking forward to talking about A Campus on Fire and connecting with fellow book lovers.

📅 April 30 | 7 PM
📍 Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Ave., Cranford, NJ

Hope to see you there!

🔥 A Campus on Fire launches April 29! 🔥

Preorder now and be among the first to read it. Available wherever books are sold! Can’t wait to share this with you all.

📅 Release Date: April 29, 2025

Montclair State University – April 26, 5:30–6:30 PM

Thrilled to join fellow Montclair alumni Priyanka Taslim (The Love Match) and Casey Masterson (Revelations of the Raven Master) for an alumni authors panel at the Montclair Literary Festival! We’ll be talking about our novels, our journeys, and how Montclair shaped our paths as writers.

📍 Montclair State University
📅 April 26 | 5:30–6:30 PM

Montclair State University – April 7, 7 PM

Excited to return to my alma mater, Montclair State University, for a discussion on A Campus on Fire! I’ll be talking about the novel, the writing process, and more. Hope to see you there!

📍 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ
📅 April 7 | 7 PM