Patricia Grayhall

Patricia Grayhall is a former medical doctor whose journey from medicine to memoir has captivated readers around the world. Her debut memoir, Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine, was met with critical acclaim, earning a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and securing a spot among Kirkus’ Best 100 Indie Books of 2022.

The memoir went on to collect numerous accolades, including two first-place honors in the Best Indie Book Awards. It also received a Reader’s Favorite Award, a Firebird Award (first place), a Nautilus Award (second place), and was a finalist for the Nancy Pearl Best Book Award, the Golden Crown Literary Award, the American Book Fest Best Book Award, and the Canadian Book Club Award.

Beyond her books, Patricia’s voice has resonated in numerous publications. Her essays and articles have appeared in outlets such as Queer Forty, The Gay and Lesbian Review, The Millions, Lesbian Game Changers, and Seattle Magazine, among others. She’s also been featured in various podcasts and NPR interviews, which are available on her official website.

In 2023, Patricia ventured into fiction, co-authoring a romance novel with her partner titled Golden Years and Silver Linings, a heartfelt project born during the pandemic. She followed that with A Place for Us, her most recent novel, further showcasing her versatility as a writer. She is currently working on a thriller, adding yet another genre to her growing body of work.

Patricia splits her time between Seattle and Vancouver Island. There, she and her partner delight in quiet joys, admiring the antics of seals and otters at the dock, watching for orcas and black bears, and enjoying the company of other people’s dogs.