Michele enjoys booksignings, radio, television interviews and motovational speaking on writing. Here's an exerpt from WPIO's Radio.
WPIO Radio Interview
with Brenda Kelly
Q: How many times have you been told you can't do this or gotten rejections?
A: Rejection is a huge part of this business. Eventually you get to the point where you just don't take it personal anymore.
Q: So you deal with it?
A: Exactly. For every 8 rejections I'll have a successful publication and that's what I strive for. This is an entertainment business and it's tough. If you become a writer who dedicates yourself to it, anything is possible. God makes anything possible.
Q: I'm a firm believe that staying focused makes people successful. Is that something you believe?
A: It's so hard to get published that when you do, it's so exciting. It's the challenge that drives me.
Q: So when you get where you are, most people don't realize what you have gone through to get there? They see success and have no clue.
A: That's so true.
Q: People really relate to the stories that you write, especially the short stories. They have had something similar happen to them, or perhaps someone they know. Wouldn't you agree?
A: Life is full of these little moments, these lessons we learn by our experiences.
Q: But either you get the lesson or you don't?
A: I hope most of us get what life's all about.
Q: There is a kindness in your stories that shines through. They are light, yet, they always carry a heavy message. Wouldn't you agree?
A: That's an amazing compliment. Thank you.
Q: When you can educate people to step out in faith the way you do, you are really helping so many. Do you get feedback?
A: Yes, I get emails and hear from fans that tell me my stories have touched them. I always try to write back to as many as possible and thank them for taking the time to let me know.
WPIO
Brenda Kelly
Florida Today Newspaper
by Marilyn Meyer
Palm Bay woman spreads 'Soul' into millions of books.
"In truth we all have stories," said Campanelli, who writes most of her articles after interviewing people who triumph over tragedy.
To read entire article go to:
www.floridatoday.com
Reviews
ebook Weekly Magazine
Jamison
This young adult novel combines baseball with a strong and interesting plot to make for a good read, even for this not so young adult reviewer. Debra Jamison is in a new town, trying to fit in, but also she has a dream. She wants to play on her school's baseball team. It sounds like a simple dream, and she's good enough to play with the guys, but things pop up that make the fulfillment of her dream more difficult. If you like great baseball stories with other elements thrown in to make things even more interesting, then this is a must read for you!
Craig Hardee
eBook Weekly Magazine
Chocolate for a Teen's Dreams, a spirited look at the importance of listening
to your heart and following your dreams, will encourage and inspire teens
to find their own faith in themselves and joy in all they do.
Firebrand Books
Thank you to Chicken Soup for the Soul writers for making a book that celebrates the teaching profession and really profoundly touches our future. Each and every priceless story will make you laugh and cry, but mostly affirm the limitless power teaches have over our children's hearts.
-M. Borba
The Seven Essential Virtues Author
Superbly written for teens, --this book is truly habit forming!
-S. Covey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Author
Chicken Soup Working Woman's Soul stories remind us that we're not alone in the challenges we face, and they inspire us with their accounts of persistence, success and faith.
-D. Fedderson
V. President of Childhelp USA
