Patti is a writer, author, speaker and workshop facilitator. 

She began as the "Action Reporter" for a local newspaper where she was assigned to experience and write about such adventures as skydiving, hot air ballooning and flying in ultralights.   At the same time, she owned and operated a successful newsletter publishing business and wrote hundreds of articles for local, regional and national press.

A popular speaker and workshop facilitator, she has taught hundreds the importance of goals, self-esteem and having (and writing) a Life List.  Here's what past clients and participants have said about her:

• "Patti has facilitated for us since 2004 and it continues to be one of our best-attended programs."
• "Patti goes about and beyond and is such a caring facilitator."
• "Feeling good about ourselves is so important and with Patti's guidance, our clients leave her workshop with a much better understanding of themselves and improved self-confidence."
• Thank you, Patti, for truly making a difference"

She is also a trained JOY! workshop facilitator through Suzanne Falter-Barnes (www.howmuchjoy.com) as well as a certified firewalk instructor, massage therapist and infant massage instructor.

Patti is currently working on two non-fiction books: one for sons, daughters and grandchildren who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's; the other a book about her father's experience in World War II.