Early look: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Because I have an original story making its debut in the book, I have just received several advance copies of the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grandmothers' anthology of stories. The book will be available nationwide on March 22, and it feels satisfying to finally hold the book in my hand and see the quality of the finished product.

My story, 'Passages in Stone', is a heartfelt narrative that I penned for my favorite Grandmother (my wife Shirley). 'Passages in Stone' is a story of a Grandmother's love reaching across the generations, and of the inevitable march of time in a world where nothing remains constant or unchanged.

As a writer, I am pleased to have this story selected for publication in such a collection, a compilation that features the work of 101 authors writing on Grandmothers using a diverse array of themes and emotional settings.

Look for it everywhere on March 22, 2011.

Laudizen King

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grandmothers

'Passages in Stone', a heartfelt narrative that I penned for my favorite Grandmother (my wife Shirley) has been chosen for inclusion in the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grandmothers' anthology of stories. 'Passages in Stone' is a story of a Grandmother's love reaching across the generations, and of the inevitable march of time in a world where nothing remains constant or unchanged.

As a writer, I am pleased to have this personal and moving story selected for publication in such a collection, a compilation that will feature the work of 101 authors writing on Grandmothers using a diverse assemblage of themes and emotional settings.

Look for it in bookstores everywhere on March 22, 2011.

Laudizen King

The 2 Wheel Muse

The 2 wheel muse is seeking new stories and pictures from anyone with a story to tell about motorcycles, past or present. Visit the site at the link below and read the stories and view the pictures submitted by others from around the globe.

So write up a story and submit it to the muse, or make it just pictures with a line or two. The muse is waiting to publish your piece. Whether it is a story about your first bike, your club, a memorial piece for a fallen friend, or a motorcycling adventure, all are welcome. And after it is published, you'll have a link to share with friends and family as well.

I hope to hear from you soon!

The 2 Wheel Muse

Laudizen

Joseph Heller on Writing

Success and failure are both difficult to endure. Along with success come drugs, divorce, fornication, bullying, travel, meditation, medication, depression, neurosis and suicide. With failure comes failure.

Joseph Heller, writer (1923-1999)