Eric D. Patton, a 1984 Lakeville High School graduate, grew up in the Twin Cities and served in the U.S. Air Force (1986–1990). He earned his degree from Mankato State University and owned a recruiting business for 25 years before semi-retiring five years ago to start a food truck and substitute teach. Married with four adult children, Eric began creative writing two years ago, channeling his 1980s Minnesota experiences into Bruce’s House, his first feature script.