Chicken Soup Books Are Good For the Soul

The Chicken Soup book franchise has been hugely successful over the past years.  If you've never read one of their books, you really are missing out on a soulful experience.  If you're a writer or someone who has had an inspiring experience that could be shared with others, you can submit your stories at: 

 http://www.chickensoup.com/form.asp?cid=submit_story



I tried submitting an idea for a great book I thought they should write, but they're not accepting that kind of proposal.  They are, however, actively looking for contributors for the following books:






20th Anniversary Reader's Choice


To celebrate our twenty-year anniversary next summer, we are
planning a book in which contributors tell us how a Chicken Soup for the
Soul story changed their lives. If a Chicken Soup for the Soul story
made a big difference to you, tell us the name of the story and the book
in which it appeared, and then write us a new Chicken Soup for the Soul
story all about how the old story helped you. We'll publish the stories
in pairs -- the old ones and the new ones. The deadline for story
submissions is November 30, 2012. 

 





Angels Among Us


We are looking for stories from people who believe that they
have encountered or been helped by angels. How did your angel manifest
himself or herself? How did your angel help you or someone you know?
Please do not send stories about people who are "angels" because they do
nice things, and also please do not submit eulogies where you say that
your loved one is now an angel. The deadline date for story and poem
submissions is July 31, 2012. 

 





Great Advice for Making Changes in Your Life


Have you ever read a Chicken Soup for the Soul story that had a
wonderful nugget of advice in it that made a difference in your life? We
are looking for stories that contain great pieces of advice, whether
they are little things that improve our everyday lives, or major
epiphanies that can change a life completely. Topics we will cover
include advice related to work and personal relationships, marriage,
parenting, health and fitness, finances, constructive criticism, taking
chances, and following your passion. The deadline date for story and
poem submissions is August 31, 2012. 

 





Independent Woman


Whether you are single or married, widowed, or divorced, you are
in charge of your life and the lives of many other people. Tell us your
story about running your independent life, achieving independence, and
being a complete person. We are referring to all kinds of independence,
not just financial or emotional. Share your story of empowerment and
independence to help women of all ages feel stronger, more capable, and
more confident. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is July
31, 2012 

 





Raising Kids on the Spectrum


If you are the parent of a child with autism or Asperger's, we
invite you to share your story about raising your child - the ups and
downs, the effect on your family, your child's special attributes and
talents, and the lighter moments too. You may use a "pen name" on your
story. These stories will provide advice, comfort and insight to other
parents in the same situation. The deadline date for story and poem
submissions is September 30, 2012.