Although writing came along later on the agenda, Pat was destined to be a global traveler and la bonne vivante.
Pat's multicultural background comprises a mélange of Indonesian and Chinese heritage and a child/teen-hood in Singapore. At 19, she flew 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean bound for the U.S. to pursue a degree in communications at the University of Washington in Seattle.
After working in the non-profit arts for eight years, Pat decided on a career swap. A two-year sojourn in a tiny village called Dartmouth amidst rolling hills and bountiful farmland in the English countryside helped with this decision too (i.e. there really wasn't much else she could do).
Back in Seattle, Pat continues to discover the joys of being a writer, and the wide spectrum of emotions that come with the job (as her husband can attest), developing a writing portfolio that is ever so eclectic. Her true love is food writing but she also enjoys writing about other topics she is passionate about: namely the arts, travel and people from across the cultural smorgasbord. She also produces marketing and publicity materials for several clients.
After her many travels and experiences living on three continents--Asia, North America and Europe--Pat amassed a treasure chest-full of adventures and has a wealth of experiences to share. Travel is wonderful fodder for any writer!
Pat is also an aspiring children's writer, having written several picture book manuscripts, one of which is under consideration by a publisher in the U.K.
As one who likes to dip her toe in many ponds, Pat always has projects up her sleeve. She is currently working on The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook, a compilation of Asian homecooking recipes to be published by Sasquatch Books in 2009. Another impending project is a cookbook based on recipes by the best cook in the world, otherwise known as her mom, Julia. (Psst... if you're ever in Seattle, visit Julia's Indonesian Kitchen for a taste). A cooking/lifestyle book with friend Anna Ferro is still stewing on the backburner but not forgotten.