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Member Since: April 03, 2019

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Patrick Basil

Biography

Imagine being the only science major in a 400-level poetry class. I was relentless in my pursuit of writing at Purdue University, even though my family pressured me to study science and engineering. Graduating with a bachelor's in science, I drifted into the medical field and serendipitously woke up one morning with a medical degree. I got married and practiced medicine for 15 years, raising three kids. But life is messy, and the divorce that I got was not from my wife, but from my career. Now, in midlife, I am returning to the one thing I was ever truly passionate about: writing. I specialize in epic fantasy and sci-fi short stories.

My training as a biologist helped me see the interconnectedness in things, that health should be judged by biodiversity, not similarity. As a writer, I do not analyze, I connect, sometimes in the most unusual ways. My plots are Lego sets meant to build a nice fire truck, but instead assembled into a butterfly.

Smashwords Interview

What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
I wake up to write. I go to bed thinking about my characters, ruminating over their interactions. I wake up with a head full of ideas and I try to get them on paper before they are lost. I use any medium available, old notebooks, note cards, word processors, even dictations. In the afternoon and evening I assemble ideas into cohesive plots, run them by family and friends. My wife and my kids have been a huge help, offering opinions, suggestions, and freedom to write.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I am a full-time Dad. I cook, clean, do yard work. But I also love to volunteer. I spend one day each week on a maintenance crew for my local church. I'm the youngest guy there, and I enjoy spending time with retired electricians, plumbers, and carpenters--there is so much to learn from these skilled craftsmen. I also work at local food pantry several times each month. I've been helped in my life, and you have to give back. Recently, I joined a radio reading service. I go in once a month to read articles from local newpapers for the blind. It's helping me work up the nerve to create my first audiobook.
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Series

Songs of Sevria by
Adventure with Rinn and her feisty feline sister in the magical world of Sevria. Seeking shelter from war, Rinn and her father take refuge in a remote hilltop ruin. When Rinn frees an enslaved dwarf, she plunges her family into an epic battle against magic, monsters, and slavery. But sinister forces are tearing Sevria apart, and this indomitable teenager is drawn into a conflict as big as the Empire itself. Join Rinn and Cat, the elf-hating assassin Yallakh, the quarter-giant Molo and his rock Clive, the bard Nightsong, the traitorous redhead Sionne, and the bad-tempered dwarf Felsic on their harrowing journey through the lands of Sevria.
Spear of the Sigilla (Songs of Sevria 1)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Words of Warfare (Songs of Sevria 2)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Stones of Sacrifice (Songs of Sevria 3)
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

Stones of Sacrifice (Songs of Sevria 3) by
Series: Songs of Sevria. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 107,260. Language: English. Published: February 28, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Conclusion to the fantasy triology the "Songs of Sevria". The Empire is embroiled in war with the Immortal Elves. To save Sevria, Rinn and Cat brave hostile oceans, scorching deserts, and armies of rampaging dwarves. Rinn' magic is failing and she may fight final battle with no powers at all. The secrets of the gods of Sevria might be her undoing, or salvation. Bonus short story included!
Words of Warfare (Songs of Sevria 2) by
Series: Songs of Sevria. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 121,170. Language: English. Published: September 30, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Coming of age
Rinn and Cat are back! And this time it's war. Magical beasts, political intrigue, brutal battles--these teenage sisters are ready for just about anything, except boyfriends. Sparks of romance complicate an already complex mission, to save an empire spiraling into civil war. The gods of Sevria mean well, but their help comes with a hefty price. Book 2 of the Songs of Sevria. Now on sale!
Spear of the Sigilla (Songs of Sevria 1) by
Series: Songs of Sevria. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 85,740. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
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Fight slavery with magic! Get lost with Rinn in the magical world of Sevria. With war and hostile beasts rampaging, this teenage girl refuses to give up hope. Her relentless determination may be the spark that changes everything, but her journey won't be easy and the cost may be higher than she realizes. Plunge into Book One of the Songs of Sevria.

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