In anticipation for release of Chronic Resilience: 10 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Women Coping with the Stress of Illness (Cornari Press, August 2013)  Author Danea Horn is pleased to announce a Summer 2013 Essay Contest. The topic is “Who inspires your chronic resilience?”  She is inviting the nearly 45% of American’s coping with chronic illness to honor the special people in their lives who motivate them every day.

Essays must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. PST on Friday, July 26th  2013 for a chance to win the top prize of $250! Two additional essays will be honored with a spa gift basket full of self-pampering goodies. All winners will be recognized and have their essay posted on Danea Horn’s websites, www.chronicresilience.com and www.creativeaffirmations.com.

Participants wishing to enter the contest should write an essay of no more than 1,000 words describing who they are chronically resilient for.

For details and official rules, visit www.chronicresilience.com/essay-contest