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...
Category: People
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...
A Visit to the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen
I was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and whenever I return to this beautiful city, I'm drawn towards The Little Mermaid. She brings back warm, childhood memories spent in Denmark with my best friend, Lilian. Those who...
My Air New Zealand Flight to London
On my recent Air New Zealand flight from Los Angeles to London Heathrow, passengers stopped to take photos of the plane before boarding. At first I thought someone famous was boarding my flight, then I noticed...
Why do Americans Work so Hard?
Thanks to Stephanie Yoder's post, "Is the American Dream Holding You Back?" I discovered an article which explains everything I've been meaning to put into words, but haven't. Stephanie is a young woman who travels all...
Vote for Your Favorite April 2013 “My Gutsy Story®”
The voting starts right now for your favorite April “My Gutsy Story®.” I shall be in Paris on May 16th to announce the winner and since we are taking a break from the “My Gutsy Story®”...
“My Gutsy Story®” Jason Matthews
Painting With Words Sometimes one needs to walk away from stability to follow a dream. Usually it’s not easy. I was a house painting contractor in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada. Painting houses was...
“My Gutsy Story®” Trademark is official
The “My Gutsy Story®” trademark became officially registered with the United States Trademark office on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. I wish to thank all the wonderful authors who have submitted their “My Gutsy Story®” since I...
“My Gutsy Story®” Carol Bodensteiner
“Giving Up Everything to Find What Matters” I spent 15 years trying to quit my job. At least that’s what my husband tells me. He says that in October 1985, on our first date, as we both...
Winner of March 2013 “My Gutsy Story®”
Congratulations to Bonnie Kassel for getting 78 votes and winning first place for her story of adventure about Crossing the Sahara in a VW Bug. In 2nd Place, we have the wonderful story from Dorit Sasson...