ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Patricia has been writing since she was eight years old, stretched out across her bed crafting bunny stories. In the 8th grade, one of her plays was produced by the Girl Scouts and in high school, a piece on the death of President Kennedy was published in The Hartford Courant, her first real by-line. Patricia holds a B.S. in Written Communications from Central Connecticut State University and a graduate degree in Liberal Studies from Wesleyan University. For over 20 years, she has worked as a freelance and business writer, developing promotional pieces for corporate and non-profit clients. Her magazine articles and essays have appeared in local and national publications. She also facilitates writing workshops and speaks to groups across the country. Her latest books, Field of Destiny and Giving with Meaning, have ranked bestseller in several categories on both Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com. Her next novel, A Thousand Whispers, is planned for release in 2009. Drawn to the interplay between body, mind and spirit, Patricia's novels and magazine articles explore values, beliefs, and spirituality and the power of each and every choice to impact our life.
Looking for a Dynamic Speaker? Ask Patricia to speak to your group. Topics include: Gift-Giving 101: How to make every gift special without spending lots of time or money. The Story Behind the Story: A look at the author’s books, how and why she wrote them, and her route to publication. Life Happens: The author’s personaljourney, from traumatic injury to bestselling author. Traditional vs Self Publishing: A look at the choices available to writers; the pros and cons of each option. Do You Have A Story to Tell? Techniques for starting the novel you’ve always wanted to write. Can I Quit My Day Job? The writer’s life and all the truths nobody else will tell you. What a Coincidence! Do things happen to us simply by chance, or is there something more at play in our lives? The Voice Within: Listening to our intuition; paying attention to the messages that seemingly come out of nowhere. Shameless Acts of Self Promotion: How to get you and your books noticed — in a nice way of course! patriciasheehy@aol.com	2009 Appearances & Book Signings   where I'll be through 2009:   November 14 Talk and Book Signing:  11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fifth Annual Book & Author Luncheon Quota International: Candlewood Valley Chapter November 18: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Book Signing State House  Square:  Food Court November 20:  6:30 So. Glastonbury Library – So. Glastonbury, CT Talk /Demonstration: Gift Giving Followed by book signing November 29 – 11 a.m. EST Guest - Blog Radio: Topic Abundance www.blogtalkradio.com/Bante-Design.com December 1: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Henkle Corporation Book Signing December 4:  11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Book Signing Russell Library Middletown, CT   where I've been: talking, signings, presentations   The Writers Circle – Wethersfield Darrien Women’s Club Card Hall Book Signing Holiday Shop Til You Drop Eastern States – CT Building CAPA Bookstore Aesthetic Underground – Contemporary Arts Center – Illinois Oak Tree Writers Conference – Taylorville, Ill CAPA-U –panelist Borders – Farmington – Milford – Meriden Borders Express Manross Branch – Bristol Public Library Tunxis Book Fair