Endorsements for Freeways to Flip-Flops
“Sonia Marsh and her family give new meaning to the term “flipping out!” Sombreros off to them for showing us the roads less traveled can often be the most rewarding — even when our trips don’t go as planned.”
–– Franz Wisner, New York Times bestselling author of Honeymoon with My Brother and How the World Makes Love
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“If you’re dreaming of escaping to a tropical island, or to any foreign land, don’t miss Sonia Marsh’s candid and vivid recounting of the ups and downs of life abroad. Part adventure tale, part romance, part family saga and part travel guide, Freeways to Flip-Flops is a memoir that reads like a novel.”
–Lan Sluder (Easy Belize, Fodor’s Belize, Living Abroad in Belize)
I am so happy to announce the arrival of my travel memoir:
Freeways to Flip-Flops: A Family’s Year of Gutsy Living on a Tropical Island.
After seven years of gestation–the time it would take for 3.5 African elephants to grow inside their mother, I am now the proud author, wife, and mother of my family’s story.
As a special gift, I would like to offer you a 26-page book called: My School Bus Isn’t Yellow. My husband, Duke, wrote this book which is full of color photos from our year in Belize. You will see our family, how we took our sons to school by boat, the mangroves, dolphins swimming next to our boat, a stormy sky, Altun-Ha Mayan ruins, our pier, a stingray next to our boat dock, “Hank” the hawk, starfish, and how we did our final garage sale by boat.
I love how Duke wrote this story for children, from the perspective of our ten-year-old son. It shows children and adults, how different our life can be depending on where we live.
You can find all the information for signing up to receive your gift, my book and more on the Sidebar to the right.
Finally I wish to thank my family, fellow writers, blogger friends and everyone else, for your support during my writing journey. I wish you the best with your writing and publishing, and one last message.
I’d like to share one piece of wisdom that I learned from our year in Belize.
“Paradise is not a physical location; it’s a place that you discover within yourself.”
Love from Sonia.
Congratulations on your book, Sonia! That’s a huge accomplishment and so exciting.
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Debbie,
Thanks and I’m also grateful to you for your help the other day.
That’s delightful news – congratulations!
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Yes Belinda, We’re both following the same journey right now.
I’m about half way through the book and lovin’ it. I plan on finishing in the next few days. Thanks for sharing your story with us. I would love to have the book with the pictures, will it be on Amazon? While I was reading I thought how nice it would be with pictures of some of your adventures. And now I maybe I can.
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Gigi Ann,
I shall put it there later. Right now you can download for free, the 26-page pdf of photos by clicking on the free gift on the right sidebar, and you will receive it instantly.
A huge high-five, Sonia. This has been a real labor of love for you and your family. You have worked as hard as anyone I have ever met to make this dream come true. I have my copy and will be posting a review next month, but my first quick scan says: a home run.
Congratulations and sell a million!
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Congratulations, Sonia! I just downloaded your ebook from Amazon, plus I shared it on my FB and Twitter! I’ll try to help to spread the word for you.
Congrats again. I’m looking forward to reading this, especially since my son and his girlfriend talk about one day moving to Belize.
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Sylvia,
I just read your post about heat, humidity and too much going on to write. If you son and his girlfriend have specific questions, let me know. My husband and I might have the answer. Thanks so much for spreading the news. I appreciate it.
That is so Great! Can I get that on Amazon?
Yes. I can also give you a copy after all the kind things you’ve done for me and helping support the “My Gutsy Story” series, Larry. That’s the least I can do.
Congrats and good luck, Sonia! I finished the advanced reading copy this very morning. I am in awe of the guts you had to pack up your family and make the move to Belize . . . and survive!
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Miss Footloose, from a woman who packs her bags and moves to a new country as often as I change my bed sheets, that’s a huge compliment.
CONGRATULATIONS, SONIA!!! Question: Do you have autographed copies for sale? I would so enjoy having a copy as one of my ‘treasures.’ Let me know and if so, I’ll send a check + shipping 🙂
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You know, my blogger friend Juanima Hiatt, who recently posted her “my Gutsy Story” about PTSD, has that option, and I debated whether or not to do the same. For you, and your kind help promoting every week, of course I shall do that. I shall send you a separate DM on Twitter.
Congratulations, Sonia! Can’t wait to read your book….if it is half as great as the author that wrote it (and I do mean you!), it’s a sure winner! Polly
Polly,
Thanks for the compliment. I’m waiting for your humorous book to come out so I can have some entertainment.