ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Patrick CoppolaPatrick Coppola is a writer, independent filmmaker, and actor.

With over a dozen film and television scripts to his credit, CITY OF FOOLS is his first novel.

Patrick has written, produced, and directed numerous feature films, TV pilots, and music shows.

As an actor he studied Meisner method acting, at the Victory Theater in Burbank, CA with the renowned, Maria Gobetti, and Shakespeare from noted author and Shakespearean scholar, Delbert Spain.

His film and television appearances include The Departed, Spenser for Hire, Cheers, Unsolved Mysteries and others. He’s appeared in several national commercials including those for Burger King, Toyota, John Hancock and Exxon.

He has a degree in Business Management and Law Enforcement from Boston State College and a Certificate in Filmmaking from New York University.

A former hockey and baseball player, he has enjoyed coaching both sports at youth levels for many years.