Writer,  Editor, Speaker,
   and Community Leader

Author of

     Finding God in a Bag of Groceries 

       Sharing Food, Discovering Grace

Summer in Paradise

    An essay about children, peaceful
    afternoons, and quieter times at
    Mothers Always Write.

About Laura

Laura Lapins Willis has been observing people and writing about them since she was 8 years old. Passionate about community, Laura has more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector where she has managed, led, and inspired others to work for the common good.

She is the author of the award-winning "Finding God in a Bag of Groceries" (Abingdon, 2013), a memoir about her faith while working at an outreach ministry in rural Appalachia. 

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Laura is an accomplished speaker,  an inspiring workshop leader, and an experienced teacher of writing and editing memoir.

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Writing & Speaking

For information about Laura's availability to speak to your organization, contact her through one of her social media sites.