Books

Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude

The Community Book Project
Lead editor Donna Kozik

People from all walks of life join together in this thought-of-the-day collection of essays. This book brims with appreciation without crossing the line to sappy or too “woo-woo.” Instead you will find evidence that harnessing the power of gratitude can be a life-changing force. Inside are stories about the things, people, circumstances, and events the contributors that bring gratitude to everyday life. These “gratitude-in-real-life” stories are about more than the polite "thank yous" we casually exchange every day. They're testimonials to the people and things we often take for granted.

Join us in this growing movement of people from around the world who have committed to asking themselves this simple yet profound question every day of the week–what am I grateful for?

Includes A Child’s Love of Story and Grandma's Peanut Butter and Jelly

by Carol A. Peña

Kindle • Paperback, 442 pages

Celebrating the Little Things in Life

The Community Book Project, 2021
Lead editor Donna Kozik

This inspirational thought-of-the-day book brings together a community of contributors who wrote brief yet compelling essays about the little things that uplift them and make life more fun and interesting.

They talk about the books that they held dear in childhood, the gardens that bring them peace and tranquility and the pets that they snuggle for comfort. There are also tales of travel and dancing in the rain, plus stories around the campfire and even a recipe for everyone’s favorite comfort food: chicken soup!

The Community Book Project: Celebrating the Little Things in Life gives a nod to those people, places and memories that bring a smile even during tough times.

Join us in escaping from everyday troubles, even for a brief time, and celebrate the little things that make life good!

Includes Star-Filled Nights

by Carol A. Peña

Kindle • Paperback, 90 pages

Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude

The Gratitude Book Project, 2012 Edition
Lead editor Donna Kozik

People from all walks of life join together in this collection of essays–one for every day of the year–asking this simple yet profound question: what am I grateful for?

Get the feeling of appreciation and thankfulness with this inspiring thought-of-the-day book.

Net proceeds from book sales support Feeding America, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and Women for Women International.

Includes A Brother’s Smile

by Carol A. Peña

Paperback, 424 pages

Anticipation

Bay Area Writers League, 2021

Ten Houston Area writers, including Carol A. Peña, bring their experiences, dreams, and ideas about "anticipating the future" into these carefully planned and executed short stories and poems. All of these works are suitable for those times when you have just a few minutes to enjoy a good read. Genres include fantasy, drama, history, memoir, science fiction, comedy, adventure, romance, and philosophy. Some will make you think; others will make you laugh, some will bring tears to your eyes, and others will just make you feel good inside. Expect to feel surprised, joyful, happy, sad, uplifted, and satisfied.

If you are a person who wants to write or keeps a journal or have written a lot; but are fearful of publishing, then these works will inspire you to continue writing and maybe even inspire you to finally decide to publish.

Includes Reunion and Sunshine

by Carol A. Peña

Kindle edition