Tomorrow, my latest story comes out in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book: Pets, Pets, Pets! I’ve been reading… Read more Tomorrow is all about Pets, Pets, Pets!
Category: short stories
Not too shabby
My latest story, “When the Sled Hits the Light Post,” won first place for the March contest with my local… Read more Not too shabby
The Bad Day Book Parenting Edition Hit #1
I’m so excited to be a part of this hilarious book. We just hit #1 in New Humor releases, and… Read more The Bad Day Book Parenting Edition Hit #1
American First Magazine
The publishing world is weird. It’s filled with propaganda and political wars I never imagined when I first submitted my… Read more American First Magazine
Read and Give all the JOY because it’s Chicken Soup for the Soul Tales of Christmas Release Day!
It’s release day! And Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Tales of Christmas book isn’t just packed with all the Yuletide… Read more Read and Give all the JOY because it’s Chicken Soup for the Soul Tales of Christmas Release Day!
The Pepper Paper is born and accepting STUDENT submissions
Our new co-op is off to a running start with dozens of students and tons of parent involvement. It was… Read more The Pepper Paper is born and accepting STUDENT submissions
Parenting in the Bad Day Book
I’ve got another story coming out next month! I love comedy writing and turning real-life stories into inspiration, so when… Read more Parenting in the Bad Day Book
Pre-Order some early cheer!
https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul-Christmas-Gratitude/dp/1611591171 Is anyone else excited about the holiday season? My kids are ready to get their Halloween costumes going, and… Read more Pre-Order some early cheer!
Calling all Homeschoolers!
I’m now in charge of my local co-op’s homeschooled literary magazine and happy to invite your middle school and high… Read more Calling all Homeschoolers!
Spreading Cheer!
https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul-Christmas-Gratitude/dp/1611590957 Sharing stories about holidays past is a great tradition to get in the spirit, or overcome new issues that… Read more Spreading Cheer!
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 