Writing Credits


Writing Credits for Gloria Hander Lyons
Essays and Short Stories

Change Magazine, published November 2006, page 62, Your Personal Change “The Feet Go Forward!” (Read the Story on my Cancer Journey Blog)

I Didn’t Get Old Being Stupid (Anthology), accepted for publication April, 2008, “The Feet Go Forward!”

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters, 2010, Final Round Selection, “A Simple Twist of Fate”

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Shaping the New You, published November, 2010, “The Amazing Newborn Weight Loss Program” (Read the Story)

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for the Young at Heart, published August, 2011, “Rewriting Retirement” (Read the Story)

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Happiness, published October, 2011, “Cupcakes and Karma” (Read the Story)

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Married Life!, published June, 2012, “Giving and Taking” (Read the Story)

Pilots for Patients News, published Fall 2012, page 7, Pilot Spotlight “Lifetime Passion Helps Patients in Need” (Read the Article)

Not Your Mother’s Book...On Home Improvement, published September,, 2013, “In Hot Water” (Read the Story on my Cancer Journey Blog)

Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade, published August, 2013, “A Joyful Life” (Read the Story on my Cancer Journey Blog)

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Home Sweet Home, published May, 2014, "The Best Tool in the Toolbox" (Read the Story on my Cancer Journey Blog)

 
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Interior Decorating and Crafting Articles

I began designing needlework and craft projects for magazines in 1983, and have had more than 125 articles accepted for publication. Some of these credits are listed below.

Better Homes and Gardens Creative Ideas Holiday Crafts, 1985, page 54, Crocheted Yellow Pencil Rug and Wooden Clown Toothbrush and Cup Holder

Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Crafts, 1988, page 102, Copper Metal Punch Christmas Ornaments and Angel Tree Topper

Country Handcrafts, Fashion 1985, page 66, Appliquéd Crocheted Teddy Bear Throw

Country Handcrafts, Spring 1986, page 6, Shadow Quilted Diaper Bag and Crocheted Stuffed Toy Pig

Country Handcrafts, Winter 1993, page 59, Biscuit Quilted Snowman Wall Hanging

Country Handcrafts, Spring 1995, page 9, Country Critter Tote Bags (Pig and Bunny)

Crafting Today, Volume 2, Number 1, 1990, page 18, Southwestern Coyote Painted Fabric Tote

Crafting Traditions, Premiere 1995, page 42, Fabric Bunny Tissue Box Cover

Crafts Magazine, September 1983, page 28, Soft Sculpture Decorations on a Wooden Spoon

Crafts Magazine, November 1987, page 118, Counted Cross-Stitch Reindeer Wall Hanging

Crafts: A Springtime Treasury of Needlecrafts, Volume 3, 1985, page 14, Crocheted Sailboat Throw and Crocheted Tennis Shoe Rug; page 25 Smocked Cosmetic Bag and Lingerie Case

Crafts ‘n Things, November 1993, page 38, Torn Fabric-Strip Christmas T-Shirts

McCall’s Needlework & Crafts, August 1986, page 79, Appliquéd Kitchen items: Country Cook Pot holders, Letter Holder, Toaster Cover, Towel Holder

McCall’s Needlework & Crafts, December 1989, page 52, Painted Fabric Christmas Ornaments

McCall’s Needlework & Crafts, June 1990, page 63, Frog and Bunny Painted Sweatshirts

McCall’s Creative Crafts, Country Style, Volume 22, May 1986, pages 2 and 3, Appliquéd Sunshine Kitchen Set: Wall Hanging, Apron, Tea Cozy, Trivet, Placemats, and Pot Holder

The Friendswood Journal, Wednesday, November 27, 2001, page 13, “Quick Change Decorating for the Holidays”

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Books

My first cookbook, Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug, was featured in the Gooseberry Patch Holiday Catalog for 2007, 2008 and 2009. To date, I have sold more than 6,000 copies of this fun cookbook.