Stories from the wilderness

   I’m Patrick Oliver Griswold, an author, former therapist, and follower of Jesus Christ. I write to reflect the presence of Christ in the small, ordinary moments of life, offering words to inspire those walking through questions, carrying grief, or learning to live in the light of grace.

 

   My newest book, A Clown for Orphans & Other Short Stories, traces the quiet ways grace enters ordinary lives—through moments of laughter, experiences of loss, and an enduring hope.

 

   My debut poetry collection, Letters to the Living, was written over fifteen years—born from loss, shaped by Scripture, and carried by the hope of redemption. These poems speak to our longing to seek and understand the things of God. They offer a place to pause, to breathe, and to remember that His mercy is never far.

 

   You’ll also find essays and early glimpses of my upcoming novel, A Walk With Grace—a story about faith, identity, and the slow, surprising work of healing. Whether in prose or poetry, my aim is to craft words that walk with you, meeting you where you are and pointing toward the One who holds us steady.

 

   Alongside the books and essays, I host a podcast called Stories from the Wilderness, where I share reflections, read from my work, and sit down with fellow writers to talk about faith, creativity, and the grace that threads through our lives. You can listen [here] or on Audible.

 

   Stories should carry the weight of real lives—scarred and stubborn, yet brushed by grace. These stories are plain like scars and rough like dust, and if you follow them far enough, you’ll find Christ there—the eternal in the ordinary.                       

 

   Thank you for stopping by.