Denise Lewis Patrick

Denise Lewis Patrick was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She attended local schools and earned a degree in Journalism from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 1977. That same year, she moved to New York City. She has been both a writer and editor in various areas of the publishing industry, particularly for children.


In addition to being a published author, Denise is an adjunct professor of writing at a local college. Shes also worked with budding writers in an afterschool program, has managed middle and high school writing programs.