Chicken Soup

Want to be “Simply Happy?” Start by reading this book.

From the editor-in-chief of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series comes a first book called Simply Happy. It’s out tomorrow, but I was blessed with a splendid sneak peek of Amy Newmark’s debut book. Even if you only read the chapter descriptions, you’d get plenty out of this book, such as: Chapter 2 A smile is aContinue reading “Want to be “Simply Happy?” Start by reading this book.”

Chicken Soup and Popcorn!

Exciting news! My personal essay “Uno, Popcorn, and Laughter” has been chosen for the Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude collection. I’m honored, especially as it features my hubby and my beloved kids. (Maybe I should make them sign the books too??!) Who knew when we went through such tough times that our storyContinue reading “Chicken Soup and Popcorn!”

Featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Podcast!

I’m so excited! First of all, I adore podcasts and Chicken Soup for the Soul is now podcasting. Did you know that? I’ve been enjoying them from day one. Imagine my delight, then, when I recently received word that one of my stories will be featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s podcast tomorrow, MarchContinue reading “Featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Podcast!”

A Virtual Book Launch Party/Live Twitter Chat Today for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams and Premonitions

Join us this afternoon over on Twitter at 3 pm for a virtual book launch party. If I understand correctly, this is a Chicken Soup first. Be a part of history in the making (and ask some questions as well) as we discuss our stories and dreams and premonitions in general. As you know, I’m a proud contributorContinue reading “A Virtual Book Launch Party/Live Twitter Chat Today for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Dreams and Premonitions”

Another Helping of Chicken Soup!

I’m pleased to announce that Chicken Soup for the Soul has chosen one of my essays, “Wake-Up Call” for their newest collection, Dreams and Premonitions. The book will be released on September 22, 2015 and is available for preorder now over at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Since my name is Drema, (pronounced “Dream uh”)Continue reading “Another Helping of Chicken Soup!”

My Biggest Writing News Yet!

I know, I’ve been totally obnoxious on Facebook and Twitter by hinting and not spilling my news, and I (sort of ) want to apologize for that. But not entirely. Don’t you sometimes just want to bask in the joy of the moment, just take it in? For me, it was more the incredulity IContinue reading “My Biggest Writing News Yet!”

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood, Update

Have you ever had a moment when you knew something was meant to be, but all evidence pointed against its ever happening? You might recall that I recently mentioned that I have another essay coming out in Chicken Soup for the Soul, the Parenthood edition. I just received word that it will be in bookstoresContinue reading “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Parenthood, Update”