The Enterprise - White Salmon, Washington

Local writer in the 'Soup'

Story about adopting cats

October 02, 2012

A story by Mosier resident Tracie Hornung appears in a new book in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series published this month.

Hornung's true story "Bailey's Decision" has been published in "Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Believe My Cat Did That!"

It's based on her funny experience adopting cats at an animal shelter. Hornung is a freelance writer, as well as a former reporter and public relations specialist. She has been published in numerous periodicals and has won awards in technical writing and journalism.

She currently writes the blog "Animals of the Gorge" and is a volunteer for Catlink and Columbia Gorge Cat Rescue.

"It's a delight to have my story published in 'Chicken Soup for the Soul'," Hornung said. "I hope it helps reiterate the message that many terrific pets are available at animal shelters."

The first "Chicken Soup for the Soul" was published in 1993. Since then more than 112 million books have been sold in the U.S. and Canada, and 280 titles, translated into more than 40 languages, are in print.