Val Testa Almquist

Authored LOOK BACK MOVE FORWARD; twice published in CHICKEN SOUP for the SOUL; & WRITER'S DIGEST story contest winner. Loves to write, dance, laugh and inspire.

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

Erik Almquist's director's cut of, THE GREAT UNKNOWN, includes additional footage, & has recently won many international short film awards. He includes clips of his grandfather, whom he credits for his interest in film. #Filmmaking #shortfilm https://t.co/YhVPv2dWAd

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

"Mother-Daughter Connection," a true story, explains how an inner voice guided me to my mother, not knowing she would need my help. Thank God she's still with me, and for miracles. Happy Mother's Day!" #MothersDay #miracles #innervoice

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

I'm starting a positive post in hopes others will #shareyourjoys. These photos took place last week celebrating St. Patrick's Day w/family, & keeping tradition on St. Joseph's Day. #hope #positivitychallenge #gratitude #familytime #Smile #writerslife

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@DeanaMartin_ Loved The Dean Martin Christmas specials. Miss those family shows. My parents would allow us to stay up and watch. It was a big deal & many years later brings fond memories.❤️🎅🏻🎄

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@DeanaMartin_ I love the way he sings, “I’ve Gotta be Me.” I put that under my high school yearbook photo.

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

"Plastic Santa" is a fun game I created 30 years ago, and is played while riding in the car observing the beauty of the season. Read my story & learn the rules in: Chicken Soup for the Soul: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. #Christmas #ChristmasGiftIdeas #familyfun

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

An uplifting historical fiction story taking place during Christmastime, makes the perfect gift. #Christmas #holidaygifts #FaithInGod #tradition #Hope #family #WWII #HistoricalFiction #brotherlylove #intergenerational #poverty #Immigrants #Compassion #survival #InnerStrength

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@JrzyJoePiscopo God bless your mom and family❤️Happy Thanksgiving to all. I won’t be seeing my mother this Thanksgiving (not easy), but thank God we are well and talk on the phone daily.🙏

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

Happy Felix Unger Day!

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@MelissaLaurenE They look delicious - now I want one!

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@chazzpalminteri @billyjoel You'd be the perfect narrator for a documentary honoring Italian-American iconic singers & their stories: (Sinatra, Martin, Como, Vale, Damone, Lanza, Minnelli, C. Francis, Roselli, Valli, Bennett, Avalon, Rydell, Darin, Prima...) "Courage & Conviction" was very informative.

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@chazzpalminteri We do need faith every day in our lives. Thank you @chazzpalminteri for being a supporter of the Mother Cabrini statue, & an integral part in making this happen. I also watched "Courage and Conviction" and found it an informative & enlightening history of Christopher Columbus.

[Chazz Palminteri @chazzpalminteri]

Courage and Conviction: The True Story of Christopher Columbus For my Brother Phil Foglia https://t.co/dZ3GIPDCSE

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

Amazing stories-miracles do happen, and prayer is powerful

[ChickenSoup4theSoul @ChickenSoupSoul]

Have you experienced miraculous healing? @AmyNewmark shares two incredible stories that seem like they're one in a million. https://t.co/fOdWTVMyOC

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

Amy, you are stronger than you know. It took courage to fight cancer & to share your story. I believe the mind controls the body. You’ll be okay-stay positive.

[Amy Newmark @amynewmark]

Mindfulness can help you take life one day at a time. I shared my personal story of being in remission on our podcast: https://t.co/F9N2fF4XGO

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@Jill__Burns @ChickenSoupSoul @amynewmark Congratulations - very exciting and quite an accomplishment!

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

Thanks for sharing - that’s wonderful

[ChickenSoup4theSoul @ChickenSoupSoul]

Did you know we feature a story from our books in each issue of @FIRSTmag? Look for the latest on newsstands now and find a story from our book, CSS: Believe in Miracles.

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

Honoring two exceptional women on National Woman's Day - my grandmother and my mother💕 #nationalwomansday #Grandmother #motherhood #FamilyMatters #FamilyFirst #strongwomen #Perseverance #RoleModels

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@movieguide Do you have to be a SAG and/or Writer's Guild member before sending a script to @movieguide? Does @movieguide accept unsolicited manuscripts?

[Val Testa Almquist @VTAlmquist]

@JackByron13 @ChickenSoupSoul Hope you’re feeling better soon.