KIM WEISS
Since 1994, Kim led the PR department of a major book publisher, HCI (Health Communications, Inc.), best known for launching health, wellness, inspirational, women’s, nonfiction and self-help including the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and A Child Called “It.” While at HCI, she worked with legendary actor Kirk Douglas on one of his final books. She also helped put books on the New York Times bestseller list including: I Want! by former CNN/HLN reporter Jane Velez-Mitchell and Getting It Through My Thick Skull by internationally-recognized survivor and motivational speaker Mary Jo Buttafuoco.
As a storyteller, Kim has contributed to the hugely popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, The Ultimate Bird Lover with “America’s Vet” Marty Becker and Arielle Ford’s acclaimed book Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul. Most recently, she has penned her own inspirational photo/essay book, Sunrise Sunset: 52 Weeks of Awe & Gratitude (HCI Books). When she’s not working with authors, Kim is studying opera, playing guitar, being entertained by cats, or taking photos.