Breaking the Silence In horror, I stared at my 11-year-old daughter as she, with tears running down her rosy cheeks, recounted the times and places my own father had molested her. I was torn from my place of denial with a vengeance that knew no mercy. A war waged inside of me. The little girl in me, who never faced her own issues, and being Continue Reading
Your Special Invitation to “My Gutsy Story®” Event on September 26th, 2013
I know this is early, but I'm so excited to let you know about the special location for the launch of our first Anthology on September 26th, 2013. “My Gutsy Story®” Anthology. Thanks to Larry Poricelli, Regional Manager of the Regency Theaters, and President of Southern California Writers Association (SCWA) we are inviting all 64 authors and Continue Reading
“My Gutsy Story®” Mary Hamer
"Breaking out of the Library" This is a story of escape—though a slow release from sucking mud rather than a daredevil exit down castle walls on a rope. How I released my imagination, that’s the story. It began the day I was returning from a sabbatical to the college where I’d been teaching for ten years. As I looked round the familiar Continue Reading
How to Choose a Book Cover That Sells
How do you choose a book cover that appeals to your readers? After much thought, a poll, and discussions with 1106 design company, here's why I decided the above “My Gutsy Story®” Anthology is the right cover for the first and subsequent series. The #1 reason to have a great book cover is to grab people's attention. A book cover has to Continue Reading
Winner of the May 2013 “My Gutsy Story®”
Congratulations to Carol Bodensteiner, winner of the May 2013, “My Gutsy Story®.” She wrote an inspiring story about giving up her career and following her passion. I love her phrase: “It’s more important to be satisfied than to be successful.” In 2nd Place, we have the wonderful “My Gutsy Story®” of Jason Matthews. Another motivating Continue Reading