Meet Patricia Lorenz

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Patricia's Bio:

Patricia Lorenz is a nationally-known inspirational, art-of-living writer and speaker and the author of six books: TRUE PILOT STORIES, LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO FOLD YOUR UNDERWEAR, GRAB THE EXTINGUISHER, MY BIRTHDAY CAKE'S ON FIRE, GREAT AMERICAN OUTHOUSE STORIES, A HUG A DAY FOR SINGLE PARENTS, STUFF THAT MATTERS FOR SINGLE PARENTS. Two of her books were published by Guideposts Books, two by Servant Publications (Christian publishing house in Ann Arbor, Michigan) and two by Infinity Publishing.

Patricia is one of the top three contributors in the country to the Chicken Soup for the Soul books with stories in 26 of the Chicken Soup books so far. She's had over 400 articles published in numerous magazines and newspapers; is a contributing writer for sixteen Daily Guideposts books; four dozen anthologies; and an award-winning newspaper columnist.

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

Patricia's Speaking Topics:

• LISTENING FOR THE VOICE OF GOD

During our busy lives we often get in the habit of just talking to God, asking the good Lord for things. We sometimes forget to listen for God’s answer. Learn how to hear God speaking to you directly and also learn how to hear His voice through others.

• HUMOR FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Learn the five things laughter can do for you physically, the five things it can do for you mentally, and how laughter can change your life. Then, if you think you're not that funny, discover simple, hilarious ways to put loads of laughter into your daily life.

• THE FIVE THINGS WE NEED TO BE HAPPY

This program will help set your priorities, adjust your attitude, eliminate stress and appreciate the blessings you already have. Note: This is the title of Patricia’s 7th book.

• THE WILD, WONDERFUL SIDE OF WOMEN'S FRIENDSHIPS

Discover the differences between men and women and why friendships with other women are so important. Then learn how to organize and nourish various women's groups.

• LOVE THOSE STRUGGLES

Learn how to appreciate the struggles we have in life and how they make us strong, more interesting and people of great character. Learn how to take life's stumbling blocks and turn them into terrific building materials.

• FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS WHILE YOU'RE STILL AWAKE

Discover what your goals and dreams are and how to make them come true, now, while you're still able to do it. Learn the "row gently, merrily" method of dream fulfillment.

• STUFF THAT MATTERS FOR PARENTS

Single parents, step-parents, grandparents, married parents, harried parents and those thinking about being parents, learn about the stuff that matters: family, friends, faith, time, tough love and laughter.

• RETREAT FOR A DAY…AND COME OUT SMILING

This five-to-seven hour retreat for women of all denominations is an upbeat, faith-building opportunity for women to come together to learn, think, ponder and plan for the rest of their lives. This retreat includes three or four keynotes described above.

• HOW TO BE AN INSPIRATIONAL WRITER

As a prolific art-of-living writer of books, articles, columns, devotions and stories, Patricia will share the steps, systems, grit and glamor of how to be a published writer. This seminar can be scheduled for one to seven hours.

Meeting Planners Say:

. "Patricia's expertise, style of delivery and wonderful sense of humor."

. "The presenter! She was informative, interesting, humorous. Very helpful information. She was so down to earth and made everything easy to understand."

Students at writing seminar at Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

. "The speaker who made the greatest impact, and received the highest evaluations from our participants during the 14 years of the Mark Twain Writer's Conference, was Patricia Lorenz. Her presentation, content, people skills, sense of humor and knowledge make her a hard act to follow."

Cyndi Allison, Mark Twain Writer's Conference Director, Hannibal, Missouri

. "You certainly held the attention of the audience and I heard many favorable comments after your dynamic and upbeat presentation." Penny Weber, Director, Hartland Chamber of Commerce, Hartland, Wisconsin

. "Patricia not only entertained us, she left us with a message that everyone will take to heart."

Laurie Engen, Oak Dale Electric Cooperative, Oak Dale, Wisconsin

. "Patricia was easily the most sought after speaker at our conference."

Joy Ross, Writer's Guild of Acadiana, Lafayette, Louisiana

. "Your gift of story telling and witty bag of props were splendid additions to a very meaningful message!" Sue Liebl, Social Development Commission, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

. "Patricia Lorenz's ability to share personal, real-life experiences in a humorous, refreshing manner proved to be both entertaining and uplifting. You're in for a treat!"

JoEllen McCue, RN, BSN, Coordinator of Community Services, CGH Medical Center

Sterling, Illinois

. "Everyone attending our seminar was overwhelmed by your meaningful, down-to-earth presentation. We just loved you!"

Ila Mae Hora, Secretary of PBX Tele-communicators, Past International President

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

. "Patricia is so positive and forthright that it's easy to learn from her!"

. "Patricia Lorenz was the most helpful writing instructor I've had here or online. She was great!"

Chloe Hutto and Carol Pryor, Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky

Patricia Says:

My talks are generally light on the heavy theology and heavy on the light inspiration, motivation, celebration and art-of-living. I am not a theologian or a Bible scholar, but I present real-life inspirational stories with real-life solutions that certainly use the gospel of Jesus Christ in their takeaway messages. I don't generally quote the Bible verse by verse.

Why Patricia Speaks:

As a woman who raised four children as a single parent, had kids in college for 17 years in a row without a break, had no relatives in the state where I raised them, was married, divorced and annulled twice (second husband left me for an older woman, married her the day of our divorce then died two years later, devastating the nine-year-old son we had together) I am compelled to share how I learned to love my struggles and give hope to those also struggling. That includes everyone in the room generally. I'm one of the happiest people I know, proving that struggles are, indeed, blessings of great importance.


Patricia's Goal:

I want the Holy Spirit to gently lift them up my audiences and help them say, "WOW! If she can do it, I can do it. Look how she was blessed! By golly, I think I'm blessed too!"

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