About
Patrick Hinds is an author, founder, and podcast host. With the release of "Failure Is Not NOT an Option," a humorous memoir that quickly soared to bestseller status on WSJ and Publisher Weekly lists, acclaimed author Patrick Hinds cemented his place in literary circles in the Fall of 2023. Chronicling his journey as someone who's experienced numerous setbacks, Patrick Hinds offers a heartfelt and hilarious exploration of his failures and triumphs, showcasing his signature storytelling style. Through tales of missteps, fiascos, and surprises, "Failure Is Not NOT an Option" illustrates Patrick's resilience and eternal optimism, ultimately serving as an uplifting and relatable narrative for readers navigating their own paths to success. His ability to captivate audiences extends beyond the pages of his book to his live "Book Party" shows in the US and UK.
Before achieving literary acclaim, Patrick Hinds found success in podcasting, particularly as the co-creator and co-host of True Crime Obsessed. Leveraging his background in Broadway podcasts like Broadway Backstory and Theater People, Hinds brings a unique perspective to the true crime genre, engaging listeners with his distinctive blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling.
Featured Work
Failure Is Not NOT an Option
Patrick Hinds has failed. A lot. In fact, he’s kind of an expert at it.
On paper, the chubby, poor, gay son of a lesbian who wrote pornographic letters to Jesus isn’t the person that you think of when you hear the word “success.” Yet Patrick Hinds has somehow managed to bungle his way through to become the successful co-host of True Crime Obsessed—a podcast that accumulated more than 200 million downloads.
Before that, though, he failed at many, many things. Patrick’s life is a series of fiascos, missteps, and just plain bad ideas. An eternal optimist, he’s always thrown himself into everything he’s done, even when he probably shouldn’t have. He devoted himself to becoming an actor even though he was terrible, started a daycare even though he hated kids, and somehow had a disastrous time with Bea Arthur . . . even though he couldn’t be gayer.
Both heartfelt and hilarious, Failure Is Not NOT an Option lets Patrick’s signature storytelling style shine.
By trying, and yes, failing at so many things, Patrick finally found his way—to a great career, a great husband, and a great family. Along the way, there were hurdles to jump, unexpected surprises, and no shortage of laughter. Failure is Not NOT an Option is a fun and outrageous read that will raise you up—and provide a soft landing pad for the next time you fall.
