Nonfiction Books

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of Christmas: 101 Joyful Holiday Stories

Michelle M. Pillow, Contributing Author

Charity: $.25 from each sale goes to support Toys for Tots!

Get into the holiday spirit with these entertaining stories of family and friends… laughter and love… giving and gratitude… comedy and creativity!

These 101 true, personal stories capture the magic, joy, and spirit of the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah, to Christmas and New Year’s, this new collection will help you de-stress and brighten your season and the winter beyond-no matter which holidays you’re celebrating.

Whether it’s a tale of unexpected kindness, a long-awaited family reunion, or a humorous anecdote about some kind of holiday disaster, you’ll be entertained and inspired by these stories contributed by people from all walks of life. They celebrate the holidays in their own unique, and sometimes very funny, ways.

And we didn’t forget the kids either. This book is “Santa safe,” meaning it keeps the magic alive for even the most precocious readers. In addition, your purchase will support Toys for Tots, creating miracles for children and their families all over the U.S.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets: 101 Entertaining Stories

Michelle M. Pillow, Contributing Author

These 101 true entertaining stories celebrate the laughter, love and joy that animals bring into our lives. You’ll enjoy these stories of our furry, feathered, and even scaly companions, from the traditional dogs and cats to rodents, reptiles, birds, fish and backyard friends.

Pets, Pets, Pets showcases the incredible bond between humans and their pets. With each story, readers young and old will be reminded of the unique and often life-changing moments pets provide, from offering comfort during tough times to making us laugh with their quirky personalities. Whether you’re a proud pet owner or simply an animal lover, these touching tales will reaffirm the deep emotional connection we share with our beloved pets and the lasting impact they have on our lives.

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and include stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Change Your Habits Change Your Life: 101 Big and Small Ideas for a Better You

Michelle M. Pillow, Contributing Author

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life equips you with strategies to break bad habits, build better ones, and take control of your future—one step at a time.

Ready to change your life but not sure how? This book brings together the wisdom of 100 people who’ve been exactly where you are—feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. Through their personal stories and practical strategies, you’ll learn how small, consistent habit changes can lead to powerful, lasting transformation. Their real-life experiences offer not just inspiration, but a clear, actionable path forward—one that proves lasting change is within reach for anyone willing to take the first step.

The Write Ingredients: Recipes from Your Favorite Authors

Samhain Publishing. (2007) contributing authors include: Lori Foster, Diane Castell, Michelle M. Pillow,  Jim Alexander, Susan Andersen, Liz Andrews, Cynthianna Appel, Becky Barker, Jules Bennett, Lucinda Betts, Toni Blake, Allie Boniface, Denysé Bridger, Gemma Bruce, Jaci Burton, Stella Cameron, Mary Campisi, Tori Carrington, Cindy Carver, Billie Warren Chai, Celine Chatillon, Colleen Collins, Debby Conrad, Jodi Lynn Copeland, Sydney Croft, Cindy Cruciger, Paige Cuccaro, Bianca D’Arc, Gia Dawn, Sylvia Day, Jamie Denton, Danielle Devon, Roseanne Dowell, Christine Feehan, Kate Fellowes, Holly Fitzgerald, Suzanne Forster, Jenny Gardiner, Amber Green, Tilly Greene, Heather Grothaus, Rosey Haggerty, Karen Harper, Ingela F. Hyatt, Larissa Ione, Marcia James, Nicole Jordan, Sylvie Kaye, Susan Kearney, Mia King, Karen Kendall, Susanne Marie Knight, Jayne Ann Krentz, Rosemary Laurey, Kathleen Lawless, Jo Leigh, Toni Leland, Julie Leto, Cathy Liggett, Patricia Lorenz, Larissa Lyons, Allie Mackay, Donna MacMeans, Catherine Mann, Janice Maynard, Cheyenne McCray, Amanda McIntyre, LuAnn McLane, Patrice Michelle, Cindi Myers, Rhonda Nelson, Brenda Novak, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Mary Jo Putney, Anne Rainey, Tonya Ramagos, Joanne Rock, Patricia Sargeant, Melissa Schroeder, Shana Schwer, Jill Shalvis, Jennah Sharpe, Suzanne Simmons, Catherine Spaulding, Michele Stegman, Kay Stockham, Karin Tabke, Jean Marie Ward, Ann M. Warner, Nancy Warren, Carys Weldon, SueEllen Welfonder, Diane Whiteside, Lori Wilde, J.C. Wilder, Brenda Williamson, C. J. Winters, Justine Wittich. 

Nonfiction Articles

Michelle M. Pillow was a contributing author at Paranormal Underground Magazine for 10 years. You can find her interviews and articles in the archives at Paranormal Underground Magazine. She also wrote tattoo articles for the now-defunct Lady Jaided Magazine, a magazine issued by Ellora’s Cave Publishing back in the day. We probably have a copy lying around here somewhere, LOL.