Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of Christmas

Pumpkins may still be in the patch, but Christmas and the holidays are already upon us, and CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS - 101 JOYFUL HOLIDAY STORIES is sure to strike a cheerful holiday mood!

I'm pleased to share a personal essay with this collection. In "Meatballs...for Thanksgiving?" (page 26), I demonstrate how a turkey feast might be the norm on most Thanksgiving tables, but variations on the feast can be equally welcomed.

In addition to my essay, this inspiring, heart-warming anthology features 100 more stories that 'Deck the Halls' by tackling themes that extol gratitude, treasured traditions, holiday hiccups and miracles, getting creative amidst the joy of giving and selecting perfect presents, and experiencing the magic of the season through the wonderment of children. All bases are covered...These entertaining stories are the perfect literary pairing for the holidays!  

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL: THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS makes a great gift for yourself and/or for those you love. Pick up a copy today!

Note: Royalties from this book benefit Toys for Tots

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Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of Christmas - 101 Joyful Holiday Stories– edited by Amy Newmark

Chicken Soup for the Soul, $16.99 paperback, 368 pages, 978-1611591262

Publication date October 24, 2025

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from My Cat

Cats (and pets of all kinds) “keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share the ups and down of our lives.”  

In the latest anthology published by Chicken Soup for the Soul (What I Learned from My Cat), I’m pleased to share a personal story (“Kat in Wonderland”) about how a clever, quirky cat cast a spell on me…Yes, dog lovers can be charmed by felines! 

To read my story and 100 others, buy a copy of this hopeful, inspirational book today! 

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from My Cat – edited by Amy Newmark

Chicken Soup for the Soul, $16.99 paperback, 368 pages, 978-1611591217

Publication date May 20, 2025

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Ways to Think Positive

Your attitude is a powerful tool for creating a happier life…and nowadays, couldn’t everyone benefit from a little more positive thinking? That’s why I encourage you to read the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul anthology that features 101 personal essays written by real people who have reacted to the ups and downs of life—and how employing a positive attitude helped them create a happier life.

I’m pleased to have an essay included in this anthology—a story that explores the power of finding silver linings…I hope by sharing my experience, others will be inspired to think more positively about their own lives.

 

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Ways to Think Positive – edited by Amy Newmark

Chicken Soup for the Soul, $16.99 paperback, 368 pages, 978-1611591071

Publication date January 7, 2025

 

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Attitude of Gratitude

Very grateful that an essay of mine is featured in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul anthology. The book offers inspiring true stories about ordinary people who have chosen to focus on thankfulness in order to find deeper joy and happiness...And I'm even more grateful that my story, "The Rolls," is the first one in the collection. Pleased and proud to be included in another Chicken Soup for the Soul project.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Attitude of Gratitude - 101 Stories About Counting Your Blessings and The Power of Thankfulness edited by Amy Newmark

Chicken Soup for the Soul, $14.95 paperback, 336 pages, 9781611590937

Publication Date: August 16, 2022

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Read, Laugh, Repeat: 101 Laugh-Out-Loud Stories

With all the craziness "plaguing" the world right now (pun intended :), it's my pleasure to contribute a story to the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul anthology: READ. LAUGH. REPEAT: 101 Laugh-Out-Loud Stories.

In "Making a Splash" (p. 30) my beloved--however agoraphobic--Yorkshire terrier (more like "terrorist") becomes flushed with fear and hides in a harrowing, totally unexpected place. Ugh! 

This collection is a "best of" volume that will lighten your mood, help you escape and make you laugh!

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Read, Laugh, Repeat: 101 Laugh-Out-Loud Stories - Edited by Amy Newmark

Chicken Soup for the Soul, $14.95, Paperback, 9781611590753

Publication Date: May 4, 2021

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Think Positive, Live Happy

My story, “Reach Out,” has been included in the latest installment of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive, Live Happy: 101 Stories about Creating Your Best Life. This anthology, edited by Amy Newmark and Deborah Norville (Emmy Award-winning anchor/journalist of Inside Edition), is a collection of hopeful, inspiring stories about living a life filled with thoughtfulness and gratitude. My piece presents a lesson about not being afraid to reach out and do something nice for someone, even a stranger. Sometimes we second-guess ourselves, we hesitate, because we wonder if our outreach will be welcome. But in the case of the experience I share in my story, by taking a simple photograph and sharing it, two lives were changed in very special ways. This collection would make a perfect gift for the upcoming holidays…HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive, Live Happy (101 Stories about Creating Your Best Life) edited by Amy Newmark and Deborah Norville

Chicken Soup for the Soul Books (distributed by Simon and Schuster), $16.00 Paperback, 9781611599923, 368 pp

Publication Date: September 24, 2019

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The Dog Really Did That?

Pleased to share two fun essays in a new book about dogs presented by the ever prolific--and always inspiring--Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Royalties from this particular book go to American-Humane, an organization that "promotes the welfare and safety of animals and strengthens the bond between animals and people." 

I contributed two, true stories about two different mischievous Yorkshire terriers I've shared my life with that actually served as the inspiration for the therapy dog, Prozac, who stars in my novel THE THING IS. 

One story is about a beloved (yet very quirky) agoraphobic Yorkie who loved to hide...and one day hid in a place I'd never expect. Yuck! Another story is about a Yorkie, no angel, who decided to treat herself to a sweet (off-limits) feast one Saint Patrick's Day.

Don't miss this collection - a perfect read for dog and pet lovers. Great fun!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dog Really Did That? 101 Stories of Miracles, Mischief, and Magical Moments edited by Amy Newmark (Foreword by Dr. Robin Ganzert)

Chicken Soup for the Soul, $14.95 Paperback, 9781611599695, 400 pages

Publication Date: August 8, 2017

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