kpatterson

Hello! I'm Kaila Patterson and I'm an author based in Ireland. I published my first novel aged thirteen and won the Goldsmiths Young Writer Prize 2026. I have over 60 creative writing publications in The Irish Times, Faerie Press, Paper Lanterns and others. In 2024, I was a Finalist in the international Rising Voices Awards. Currently, I read English Studies at Trinity College Dublin.

28 articles published

9 followers

Pieces by kpatterson

Hobbies and interests

Writing What You Know: What's That About?

Why the famous writing advice 'write what you know' can be extremely useful for upcoming writers.

kpatterson

Jan 18, 2024

Hobbies and interests

Here Exists a Vibrant Love

A short story about attending Pride as a young person.

kpatterson

Jan 11, 2024

Hobbies and interests

Writing a Book: Where Do I Start?

A guide to starting the process of writing novel-length fiction.

kpatterson

Dec 8, 2023

Hobbies and interests

Irish Young Adult Recommendations

YA books to add to your reading pile written by Irish authors

kpatterson

Nov 27, 2023

Mental health and wellbeing

Brave Kids Don't Cry

A poem about toxic masculinity and mental health

kpatterson

Nov 1, 2023

gray scale photo of a little boy pouting

Social Issues

Silent Protest

A poem about protest and the experience of an activist learning to amplify their voice.

kpatterson

Oct 10, 2023

Mental health and wellbeing

Little Bee

A poem about choosing to simply exist instead of buzzing around like a little bee.

kpatterson

Sep 20, 2023

Hobbies and interests

Silent Explosions

Social action can be creative. If you employ your creativity on the page and the stage, you can create change. Whether you're a writer, artist or actor you can be an activist.

kpatterson

Sep 7, 2023