Stamford Author, Barbara Occhino, in Nov 1st Chicken Soup for the Soul

Three months after her book signing at Stamford's Barnes & Noble, Barbara Occhino's comedic nonfiction story, "Psychic Baby Babs," has been published in the latest "Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Wonderful, Wacky Family" book released November 1, 2022. The hysterical, true story reveals how her clowning-around mischief resulted in an embarrassing, unforgettable moment.

Chicken Soup for the Soul has published over 276 motivational books, with several on the New York Times #1 bestseller list, and sold over 600 million copies with translations into more than 40 languages. The books are distributed by Simon & Schuster and available at over 30,000 internet booksellers, retail stores, and independent bookstores. Charities and religious organizations receive a 65% discount off the purchase price for book-signing fundraisers. Visit BarbaraEntertains.com for details.

Besides being a contributing author for Chicken Soup for the Soul, Barbara Occhino's writing credits include copywriting for public relations and marketing campaigns, commercials, TV pilot treatments, training films, and other broadcast works. Her writing efforts have earned her first-place awards in national marketing competitions. Barbara has published numerous works for government agencies, businesses, organizations, and Fortune 500. She is a member of the Writes & Bites author group in Rye, New York. Barbara is the president of Vertex Marketing Communications (VertexMarketing.com), serves as a volunteer coach and competition judge for the NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) in schools, and is an Adjunct Professor of entrepreneurship and marketing at Norwalk Community College. She is a music curator for local concerts, studies dance, and is a singer/band manager (BarbaraEntertains.com).

Beyond the successful books, Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC, is a socially-conscious company with a podcast, education programs, dog and cat food, licensed products, and video, television, and movies through its subsidiary, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.