I’ve been a singer and songwriter since 1997. Before that and between times, a graphic artist and book illustrator. As I transitioned out of career performing, I began writing non-fiction. Currently, I am working on a novel. I also write short fiction and poetry. In 2022 I retired from my day job as a writer for the Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning Communications Office. My writing has been published by The Cornell Chronicle, Ezra Magazine, AAP News, and on aap.cornell.edu. I write essays about music and songwriting, my experiences in nature (including human nature), small towns, horses, animals, and the weather. In fiction, I explore why people and things are the way they are, and other stuff. I live in the country near Ithaca, New York. More: pattiwittenauthor.com