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Patrick Whitfill finished his PhD in Creative Writing from Texas Tech University in 2008 before moving to Spartanburg. An occasional thespian and musician, he is also an unashamed super-fan of anything film related. His poetry can be found in the Mid-American Review, Alabama Literary Review, West Branch and others. A few of his short stories have found homes online, as well. He was born, raised and educated in West Texas.

During his stay as an AIR with HUB-BUB and the Hub City Writers Project, Patrick continued to work on his original collection of poems, After the Lightning Storm. He wrote new poetry that reflected his experiences and interaction while living in Spartanburg including a showstopper about the Spartanburg County Fair. In addition to working with the Hub City Writers Project, he held an adjunct teaching position at Wofford during the fall and spring. He was able to connect with many local writers, professors, and students. Patrick’s fascination and appreciation for the trees in this part of the country was unwaivering.  

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