Patricia Lorenz

Bio: Patricia Lorenz is a nationally-known inspirational, art-of-living writer and speaker, the author of five books and the co-author of four:

LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO FOLD YOUR UNDERWEAR

GRAB THE EXTINGUISHER, MY BIRTHDAY CAKE'S ON FIRE 

STUFF THAT MATTERS FOR SINGLE PARENTS

 A HUG A DAY FOR SINGLE PARENTS

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE DIETER’S SOUL DAILY INSPIRATIONS

TRUE PILOT STORIES

GREAT AMERICAN OUTHOUSE STORIES

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE CHOCOLATE LOVER’S SOUL

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE TEA LOVER’S SOUL

Patricia is the top contributing writer in the country to the Chicken Soup for the Soul books with stories in over 30 of the Chicken Soup books.  She's had more than 400 articles published in numerous magazines and newspapers;  is a contributing writer for seventeen Daily Guideposts books;  over four dozen anthologies;  and an award-winning newspaper columnist.

As a professional speaker she has entertained hundreds of groups throughout the United States with her various art-of-living speeches, including Humor for the Health of It,  Follow Your Dreams While You're Still Awake,  The Five Things We Need To Be Happy,  Learning to Love Your Struggles,  The Wild Wonderful Side of Women's Friendships,  Listening for the Voice of God,  and Stuff That Matters for Parents, Grandparents and Teachers.  She is also a sought-after speaker for women's retreats and writing conferences. 

After 24 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Patricia raised two daughters and two sons as a single parent, she moved to  Largo, Florida in 2004 where she loves her empty nest and the freedom to follow her dreams while she's still awake.

To contact her about possible speaking engagements visit her website at www.PatriciaLorenz.com or e-mail her at patricialorenz@juno.com