Hi, I’m Patrick Villegas,
Soapmaker by day, Storyteller by passion.
When I’m not stirring up batches of goat milk soap for Smelly Goat, I’m crafting creepy, funny, and thrilling stories for kids who love a good scare. My children’s horror series Whatever You Do, Don’t... is packed with spooky adventures, strange creatures, and just enough weird to make young readers want to keep the lights on at night.
I write these books for the kids who feel a little out of place—the ones who are brave, curious, and not afraid to peek behind the curtain. Growing up, books were my escape, my safe place, and my spark. Now I write in hopes that my stories might be that same spark for someone else.
Every book I write is meant to respect young readers' imaginations while giving them a thrilling ride they’ll never forget. If your kiddo loves Goosebumps, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, or weird tales with a twist... they’re going to love this series.
Thanks for supporting my books—and my soap! You’re helping a small business, a big dream, and a storyteller all at once.