J.R. Patterson was born in Manitoba in 1989 and raised on a beef and grain farm on the Canadian prairies. His experiences as a farm labourer, factory worker, and musician inform much of his writing.
His work has been longlisted for the CBC Short Story Prize, shortlisted for the Geist Postcard Contest, and received Honorable Mention in the 2019 Bradt Emerging Travel Writers Competition. In 2020, he was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
When not writing, he enjoys flying single-engine planes, paddling his folding kayak, and drinking wine.
Together with his partner Francisca, he divides his time between Canada, Scotland, and Portugal.
Appearances
United States
World Literature Today
Hidden Compass
The Alpinist
Travel Writing World
Longreads
Drift Magazine
Expedition Portal
Wanderlust Journal
Fresh.ink
Cagibi Literary
BootsnAll
Canada
The Globe and Mail
Literary Review of Canada
Maisonneuve Magazine
En Route
Canadian Notes and Queries
Blank Spaces Literary Journal
Motorcycle Mojo
Great Canadian Longform
United Kingdom
The Independent
New Humanist
Oxonian Review
EATEN Magazine
Rucksack
Overland
Shooting Times & Country
Litro Magazine
The Erotic Review
The Real Story
Europe
TREVL
EuroNews
Fields & Stations