Wednesday, March 13, 2024

A Storyteller Is Born

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A Storyteller Is Born
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered Woman
By Christine Clarke-Johnsen

Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.
~Robin Moore

One hundred pairs of eyes are fixed on me as I stand on stage performing a humorous story. Waves of laughter from the audience wash over me. I am halfway through when the story pictures in my head that roll out the plot suddenly stop. My mental screen is devastatingly void of content. Empty!

Fear rises from my gut. I have seen other beginner storytellers succumb to that fear and leave the stage humiliated and defeated. I am, for the first time in my very short career, experiencing the dreaded nightmare of "The Blank-Out," the bane of all actors who perform live and without notes. (Keep reading)

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Did you know March 13, 2024 is National K9 Veterans Day! This day is set aside to honor the incredible service, courage and sacrifice of military working dogs throughout history. Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food is grateful for their dedication and bravery.

 

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Me and My Dog — Let me tell you about my best friend!

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Chicken Soup for the Soul The Magic of Cats Coloring Book — Grab your colored pencils!

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The purr-fect combination for cat lovers of all ages — entertaining stories and the perfect artwork to color!

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Two books in one! A unique coloring book with 38 pages of art, plus 29 full-length Chicken Soup for the Soul stories!

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At Chicken Soup for the Soul, we believe everyone has a story to tell - even dogs! We'll be publishing our next dog book in 2025, and we want to hear your dog stories! Tell us about the hilarity, calamity, and insanity of being a dog parent. And tell us about the love (so much love!) that they bring into your life; the life lessons they teach, and comfort they offer. Submission deadline is June 30, 2024. Click here for more information on how to submit.

 

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