Amy Newmark

Amy Newmark is an author and the editor-in-chief of the book series Chicken Soup for the Soul, a company that produces books filled with real stories meant to motivate, inspire, and support readers. Amy first discovered Chicken Soup in 2000 when she was a Wall Street analyst and financial writer dealing with the ups and downs of the stock market. She was so taken by the book, she decided to get involved, eventually becoming the editor-in-chief in 2008.

Since joining the company, Amy has become the main force behind the continued success and growth of Chicken Soup for the Soul. She is the managing editor and the editor-in-chief for many of the Chicken Soup for the Soul projects, including the books, e-books, audio books, magazine, and Sunday morning newspaper column. She is also responsible for finding and selecting the stories that appear in the books. Under Amy’s editorial guidance, the Chicken Soup for the Soul series now has over 500 titles and has sold more than 115 million copies worldwide.

In addition to her work with the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Amy is also the author of several non-fiction books. She wrote the national bestseller Believe, co-authored with her friend, the actor Barry Watson, as well as several other books, including Fast Track to Success and Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul. Her latest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul - Joyful Milestones: Celebrating the Journey to Motherhood, was published by Chicken Soup in April 2021.

Amy is an internationally renowned speaker and has shared her personal and professional experience with audiences around the world. She is also a regular contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul blog and a frequent guest on radio and TV shows. Her work has earned her several awards, including the International Women Humanitarian Award from the Global Citizens Foundation, the Connecticut Women of Innovation Award from the Connecticut Technology Council, and an Outstanding Women in Business Award from Fairfield County Business Journal.

Amy is passionate about not only inspiring people to achieve their goals, but also about making the world a better place. She serves on the board of directors for several non-profit organizations, including the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Curefinder, which focuses on bringing cancer treatments to patients who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them.

Amy Newmark is a powerful voice in the publishing industry and an inspiring role model to many. She has dedicated her career to the art of storytelling and her passion for helping others truly drives her work. Whether she’s editing the stories behind the Chicken Soup for the Soul series or writing her own non-fiction books, Amy brings infectious positivity, motivation, and creativity with every bit of work she does.