
Yes, today I’m bragging. I couldn’t believe it when Register writer, Lori Basheda, told me that her article about my family escaping OC for Belize would make the front cover of the OC Register.
I woke up early, ran to buy 3 copies of the OC Register outside my local bagel shop, and asked my husband to take some photos of me holding the paper in our back yard.
The story continues on Page 13, and I had to get another photo of that page. As you can see, the OC Register photograher took a photo of me at Laguna Beach, holding my book, Freeways to Flip-Flops: A Family’s Year of Gutsy Living on a Tropical Island.

You can read the online version of my interview with Lori Basheda, here.
There are extra photos to look at on the online version and if you would be so kind as to leave a comment on the online version. I was told the more comments, the longer that article will remain online.
Thanks to all of you for your support.
Sonia
YOU DID IT’
YOU DID IT!! Congratulations!
I know that, now, this is the beginning of a new project of promoting and getting you books in the marketplace and sold.
I send you my best wishes for the future of your wonderful book.
Thank you Mary. I am very happy to have met you and so many other wonderful “My Gutsy Story” writers. Next time you’ll be in the newspaper with your story.
OC Register piece…well done! Inspiration for us all!
Susan,
I saw your list of 8 places you love. Paris, London, Newport Beach, and others of course. I have lived in 3 of them. Are yo writing a memoir?
I love it, Sonia. And the book is deserving of plenty more articles. Keep it up 🙂
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Thanks Jason. You’re a great friend to all writers and indie authors.
I’m so happy for you, lady!! The article is really well-written, and makes me want to read the book (even though I was already going to buy it, lol). I’ll definitely go leave a comment on the online article page. Congratulations, Sonia! 😀
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Nima,
I agree, Lori Basheda wrote a fabulous article. We spent two hours together and she is a person who loves to travel, just like me. Thanks for the offer to comment.
Fabulous, Sonia! I’m in awe! You did so much work for this and here you go, on the front page!
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Miss Footloose,
With all your expat stories, packed with humor and interesting places, you deserve to be on the front cover yourself. Thanks for your support over the years I’ve known you.
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. Is your book available on Kindle yet (in Europe)?
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I am on Kindle and in Europe. Please confirm this when you get a chance. Thanks Lady Fi.
Congratulations, Sonia! I remember reading your blog when you had just begun writing. I’m an OC girl, myself, and LOVE to hear such great news from home!
Wishing you so much more success in all of your writing!
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Noexcuses, I remember those earlier days of blogging and reading your blog. Juat read your recent post. I forgot where you’re living these days.
Thanks for stopping by, my blogger friend.
I am sooooo proud of you and just a tiny bit jealous!!!! 🙂 Such a fantastic accomplishment!!!
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Kelli,
I shall do whatever I can to help you if/when you have a book coming out. How about submitting your “My Gutsy Story” about a Texan moving to Denmark. That’s “Gutsy.”
Congratulations Sonia! It looks like there is no end to your talents: not only did you write an excellent book, but you managed to create the buzz too! Wow!
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I think you’re pretty savvy and a go-getter Muriel. Love what you’re doing with your blog and the networking going on.
Fantastic Sonia! You SHOULD brag about that.
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It sounds like I am. Thanks Maggie.
Yi-ha – I’ve just downloaded your book to my Kindle!
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Let me know what you think, and if you have time to write a review on Amazon. I’d love it.
Well done, Sonia!! Hope to see you soon!