Michele Campanelli came to my classroom for a visit with her editor Fontaine Wallace. They had an enormous impact on my student writers. No matter how many lessons I taught, I could not have accomplished what their wonderful writing presentation did.
-S. Harper
6th Grade Teacher
I just wanted to write and let you know I think you are a lady of great talent. I am impressed with all you have done and you have my compliments.
-Michael T., Canada
Your story in Chicken Soup for Teenage Soul III helped me realize the value of life. Thank you for writing it. After reading your story I hugged my friend who went through something similar. Maybe somebody else was affected to.
-C. Petty, Haleyville Alabama
Michele, I loved that story in Chicken Soup. Many of my friends told me I have no self esteem. I finally realized and decided that everyday I am going to say just like you. "I am perfect because God made me." Thank you.
-Ashley Age 15
I felt so alone and that nobody could possibly understand, but after reading one story you wrote in Chocolate for a Teen, I know now u have some idea of where I'm coming from. Just knowing that makes life easier. Know that you've made a difference to me.
-Melisa, USA
Keep up the good writing work. I admire you and your spirit.
-Rizya H., Canada
I think everyone should learn sign language. I wish I could communicate with the deaf like that Santa in your story. I cried after reading it and then you made me smile.
-R. Steinmetz, Texas
Thank you for sharing your story about missing the dance, that could have been mine! You are truly a hero.
-Krista W., Atlanta
The other night while listening to Keeper of the Shroud my boyfriend came in the room and asked me to marry him. I feel your book brought me good luck like the mystery of the shroud. I'll never forget this audio book for as long as I live.
-A. Gaspi, New Mexico
A tremendous story in heartwarmers about the Saint. I don't like WWE wrestling like you, but I do love Nascar. Some writers just write but you are a superstar.
-K. McDevit, USA
When I read your story in Chicken Soup I cried okay. Any time I feel bad about myself I'm going to reread your story and remember how important my friends are.
-Tricia S., California
Every day Chicken Soup receives letters from teens all over the world, many of them had to do with your stories, Michele. Keep up the great work.
-K. Kirberger, Chicken Soup Office
I met you at the Barnes & Nobles workshop for writers in Merrit Island. You gave a speech about, "Never Giving Up." That month I submitted twelve short stories. I got my first contract yesterday because of you. Thank you, Michele!
-J. Miller, Florida
I love you so much even though you don't know me. You saved my life with your bulimia story. I will always remember that story. After reading it I went to the doctor. God bless you.
-Danny S., age 12
You have more talent in one finger than I have in both hands. You're spirit shines through every page. Not only are you a great writer but a wonderful human being.
-Steve B., age 43
Every short story in Chicken Soup is special but I read Michele's Kevin's Saint, and cried. Just wanted to let Michele know how much you touched me. There's a signing Santa that comes to my mall, too he's going to get a tip from me this year $.
-A. Sherri, North Carolina
This story makes me believe in Santas again.
-S. Lyndan, Nevada
Every year I send a valentine to my aunt from her cat because she lives alone. I just read your story A Bill From Cupid. I know my Aunt only gets my Valentine, so this year I'll sign it from me.
-Ishy, age 58
I loved your story in Soul of America. On my trip from Colorado it was so hard to find any flags and could relate. You captured the feeling of America after the tragedy in your story. You made me smile and cry all at the same time.
-Aaron E., Colorado
May God always watch over your writing endeavors. I admire your advice, telling writers not to write for the money but for the love of the craft. I took that to heart and realized I was already successful.
-G.B. Johnson, Illinois
I just read the Aftermath in Heartwarmers. I can't get rid of this lump in my throat feeling that this story evokes. I had to write and let the author know. Thank you for the words that touched my heart today. God bless America indeed!
-Linda B., New York
Patriotic warmth is not dead in this country. Not by a long shot. As you described in Soul of America I still get a flutter in my stomach when I see Old Glory. That you being so clear about the deep seeded warmth that is so strong in our country.
-E. Young, Michigan
I'm sitting here at work and just read your story in Guidepost. I must say, thank goodness for waterproof mascara. You loved your Dad so much and I'm going to call mine now and tell him.
-Cindy Y., Florida
Thank you for showing me you can get better with an eating disorder. I'm taking it day by day and hopefully will make it to.
-Liz, Age 16
A copy of Keeper of the Shroud was in my library last week. I'm almost blind and having not much money it was nice to listen to this audio book for free. It took me back to medieval times and made me remember Christ's sacrifice. I told my daughter to write you and let you know how much this book meant to me.
-M. Jackson for L. Jackson, Florida
Your competition is keen, Michele, and your stories appeal to the mass market audience. You have so much writing talent and I highly recommend any reader to pick up your novels. Your stories are a gift to the world. In my books alone you've touched over one million women.
-K. Allenbaugh, NBS Author
Thanks a million for your story "The Legend of Harry Caray." My grandfather's spirit is still with us all. Your newspaper story touched so many fans and was a wonderful gesture. Go Cubs!
-C. Caray, Cubs Sports Announcer
You made me realize that if I guy doesn't like me for the way I look than it's his problem.
-Leah A., Age 16
For those who have hurt you let them read and be ashamed. You have risen above them all.
-Brandon G., Mexico
Your story in Chicken Soup for Grandparents was very encouraging. I hope I find a woman like your grandma.
-Willy K., U.K.
I wanted you to know that your story impacted my life. I'm going to keep fighting my eating disorder with my head held high.
-J. Saporito, Maine
Enjoyed your story about the signing Santa so much I wanted to write. I am a recovering alcholic who is hired as a Santa every year. This reminded me of all the good I do and how even a Santa can make a child so happy.
-M. La France, California
I had to thank you for saving my niece down a dark road. She read your story about bulimia and let me know she needed help. Thank you!
-JoJo D., Washington State
Never thought about buying Valentines for the lonely before. Thanks for "A Bill From Cupid." Good work! You're a real life Angel.
-B. McCaslin, U.K.
Many a times we come across a gifted person who is trying to make a difference. I just wanted to go a step further and say you did that to me by writing. Kevin's Santa and you are both so special.
-Sanjana K., India
I am writing you from China. Read Chicken Soup in the library and liked your story best about Missing the Dance.
-E. Shen, China
Thanks to you millions of girls will think twice before becoming bulimic. I soaked up your whole message about it and realized how inspiring a writer can be. It must have taken a lot out of you to share this. Not many people would have admitted it, but you did.
-B. Hatcher, Ohio
You reminded all of us Heartwarmer readers that we are still in the land of the free and the home of the brave. May God continue to bless your writing.
-Taylor K., New York
Your grandfather may have given you a flag, but you gave the world something priceless too, one great patriotic story.
-Rev. Earl F., LCMS World Mission
Keeper of the Shroud would make an incredible motion picture. It's the best Christian story I've heard in ages.
-Jimmy D., Kentucky
I love you, Michele. More girls need to believe in themselves and you are fighting for them all. Keep it up.
-F. Garrett, Georgia
