Patricia Escarcega has lived in the Arizona desert since she was a teenager. She works as a writer and editor in Phoenix with her four dogs and two cats.
She received her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona and is working on a novel about growing up in the 1990s.
Patricia knows a lot about:
Patricia says, "Don't leave Phoenix without taking a scenic drive through South Mountain Park, a desert mountain preserve with incredible panoramic views of the city."
The Phoenix bar scene has never been more interesting, with a smattering of modern cocktail lounges, craft beer spots and wine bars creating an increasingly distinctive bar scene. If you're in downtown Phoenix,...
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