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About Patrick Lombardi
Patrick Lombardi is an author of both humor and horror. He was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s degree in English, with a concentration in writing.
His first book, Junk Sale, a collection of humorous short stories and essays, was published in August 2018. His second book, The New Jersey Food Truck Cookbook, hit shelves in February 2023. Clear As Clay, his latest nonfiction humor book, can be found in stores and online today! Patrick’s writing and photography also have been published in Stay Salty: Life in the Garden State and on BuzzFeed, Odyssey, NJ.com, BestofNJ.com, MyCentralJersey.com, and Patch.com. He is a lifelong New Jerseyan, where he lives with his wife, son, and turtle.
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Patrick writes in a similar vein to comedy greats like David Sedaris, Kurt Vonnegut, and Dave Barry. His humor is often cheerful and clever, but he isn’t afraid to be blunt or caustic when the situation calls for it. Visit his Links page for some of his writing credits.
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You can follow Patrick on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
My Books
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Clear As Clay
Provoking Life's Moldable Moments
2024 International Book Awards Finalist
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At some point, unbeknownst to him, Patrick began doing adult things: getting jobs, paying taxes, starting a family. Still, he felt no more mature than he did as a teen, when he discovered *67 for prank phone calls. Where’s the line in the sand dividing adolescence from adulthood?
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This collection features nearly two dozen embarrassingly true stories seeking to answer these questions. With a blend of self-deprecating humor and heartfelt reflection, Patrick hilariously explores the nuances of family dynamics, the absurdities of the workplace, and the joys and tribulations of embracing adulthood. Patrick pokes fun at his past decisions and delusions, all while celebrating those who've consistently kicked him back to reality.
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Clear As Clay is not a memoir--it’s a relatable, riotous journey that reminds us it's okay to laugh at ourselves and at life, even when we’re not quite sure what the heck is going on.
Readers’ Favorite Five-Star Book
In author/journalist Patrick Lombardi’s debut book, tales get twisted and encounters get heated. This collection features more than a dozen humorous short stories and nonfiction essays. Lombardi has crafted a hilarious adventure into his own little world, where a man finds love while committing burglary, a fresh college graduate does his best not to get hired, and a bitter server verbally abuses his guests. From hopeless romantics to simply insane travelers, Lombardi captures a range of engaging personalities that will have you convulsing in laughter.
So buckle up for a chaotic ride of stories that live up to their collective title. Junk Sale is bound to make you laugh so hard you’ll cry—or cry so hard you’ll laugh. Either way, you’ll cry. Isn’t that the point of humor?
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Junk Sale
Stories & Essays
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The New Jersey
Food Truck Cookbook
Discover the best of the Garden State’s booming food truck scene . . .
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Whether appearing at food festivals, catering personal and business events or just serving up lunch on the job site, New Jersey’s food trucks are some of the best in the nation. These eateries on wheels offer mouthwatering favorites alongside innovative interpretations of iconic dishes. The Jersey Roll truck and shop keeps tradition alive, slinging the Garden State staple pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich to the masses. Beach vibes and good eats are found at the Surf and Turf truck, where the BLT lobster roll offers a twist on the coastal classic. Baking some of the best cheesecakes in the region for more than forty years, Maddalena’s opened a roving dessert truck that serves the deliciously different cheesecake on a stick. Popular publication BestofNJ.com presents profiles of the best New Jersey food trucks, including easy-to-cook recipes from some of their most delectable meals.
