We’ve had an unprecedented TIE!! Due to an unfortunate glitch with the poll, it did not close at midnight as programmed, and votes were still coming in this morning. But according to the poll logs at 12:00 AM, we have two winners, who each scored 59 votes.
Congratulations to Juanima Hiatt for her incredible story which will help others and give hope to those who face PTSD. Juanima’s goal is, “to shatter the stigma of PTSD and abuse, and inspire others to break the silence.” She has a memoir out which I am reading and recommend called: The Invisible Storm.
Congratulations also go to Belinda, an expat from South Africa who moved to the U.S., in 2001. She shows us how change can also present us with opportunities in life. Please check out her book, Out of Sync, I am enjoying reading about Belinda’s life in the U.S after moving over from South Africa.
Mary Herslet has an uplifting story about her life, and her words of wisdom can help all of us. “Take advantage of your opportunities, follow your passions, and never stop learning.“ We are all encouraging her to finish her memoir.
3rd place goes to Sherrey Meyer. Sherrey’s story showed us how she overcame the cruel threats of her mother’s psychological games and threats of suicide.
4th place goes to Bob Lowry who inspired us with his remarkable story of how perseverance and staying “Gutsy” paid off as far as leaving the corporate world and finding his own job.
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We already have two wonderful new stories for August with Heidi Morrell and Sharon Melton Lippincott.
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Do you have a “My Gutsy Story” you’d like to share?
To submit your own, “My Gutsy Story” you can find all the information, and our sponsors on the “My Gutsy Story” contest page. (VIDEO) Submission guidelines here.
Congratulations to Juanima and Belinda on their success! Both entered great stories and exhibited great writing styles. I enjoyed participating with all of you in the July contest. 🙂
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Thanks Sherrey for also writing an honest story about your childhood that I am sure has helped several others. That’s what I love about your stories. I’ve heard from others, that they feel they are not alone, after reading these inspirational stories.
Thank you, Sonia! I felt honored to be in the ranks of published authors since, until Jonna Ivin’s anthology comes out, I am an unpublished writer. This was a good experience for me and provides me with the motivation and incentive to keep pushing forward with my writing.
Thanks to all of you for being a supportive group of writers as we each posted our story and then the voting began and the support continued! It was so good to get to know each of you.
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Congratulations,Juanima and Belinda on winning the contest! I enjoyed reading your interesting and well-written stories. My best wishes to both of you for great success in your future endeavors.
Mary, I also want to thank you. As far as I’m concerned, you are all winners. Your stories are so inspiring and as you know Mary, we’re waiting for your memoir when you’re ready. Thanks again for submitting.
It’s great sharing the trophy with you, Juanima. And thank you so much to all the other participants for your congratulatory notes – kudos to you all l for participating and sharing your wonderful stories. Thanks, Sonia, for hosting us – and congratulations again on getting your book on the shelves.
Belinda,
I just finished reading “out of Sync” and shall write the review on Amazon tomorrow. What a fantastic memoir and you were so open about your life and the journey to start over in the U.S., after living in South Africa all your life. I am also reading Juanima’s amazing story. So nice to get to know so many fabulous memoir writers.