I’m John Patrick Weiss. I write stories and essays about life, inspired by my love of literature and street photography. Before devoting myself to writing and art, I spent twenty-six years in law enforcement, eventually serving as Chief of Police.
I’m the author of The Morning Fox: Stories of Love, Loss, and Hope. My work has appeared in The Guardian, NBC News, Simplify Magazine, and elsewhere.
I’m the creator of Weiss Journal, a free weekend letter for more than 7,000 readers. Come join us.
“There’s a meditative, artful quality to John Patrick Weiss’ writing—whether the subject is personal or philosophical, his words always feel valuable.”—Charles Schifano, Desk Notes
The world is full of things we hurry past. Photography makes me stop. Writing makes me look again. Here you'll find stories about ordinary lives. Essays about the things that interest and trouble me. Street photography. Pen-and-ink cartoons. And whatever creative loose ends find their way onto the website.