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Our New Year “Gutsy Creative People” Party

December 31, 2012 by Sonia Marsh 11 Comments

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Our "Gutsy Creative People" Party.
Our “Gutsy Creative People” Party.

My husband Duke decided we should have a party with creative people.

“Why not, ” I agreed and said, “Let’s call it a Gutsy Creative People Party.”

So we created a list of all our friends in Duke’s indie movie: The Down Home Alien Blues, my writer friends, PR friends, journalists, editors and so on.

What fun we had between actors, such as Nathalie Biermanns (photo below left) and make-up artist Coco Covarrubias (photo below right.)

Nathalie Biermanns and Coco
Nathalie Biermanns and Coco Covarrubias

Then my good friend Madeline Sharples, author of  wrote a “My Gutsy Story” drove from Manhattan Beach to Orange County in the rain with her husband Bob. After reading her memoir, Leaving the Hall Light On, it was wonderful to meet her husband Bob. It’s strange how memoir writers know all about the author’s family, prior to meeting them in person.

Sonia and Madeline Sharples
Sonia and Madeline Sharples with blue Belizean morpho butterflies on the right and a photo of a boat dock in Belize on the left.
Madeline and Bob Sharples
Madeline and Bob Sharples

I invited two of my SCWA (Southern California Writers Association) friends. Charla Spence, and Janis Thomas.

Charla Spence
Charla Spence author friend from SCWA

Here is Janis and her husband Alex, with Charla.

Alex, Janis and Charla
Alex, Janis and Charla

My friend Janis Thomas, had her novel, Something New, published by Penguin. I am thrilled for her.

Then Tom Blake, a former OC Register columnist, arrived with his friend Gretta.  Tom still writes a column about dating over 50 for a local Dana Point, California newspaper, and was generous to host me at his deli, “Tutor and Spunky’s” in Dana Point in September. You can view photos here.

Tom Blake and Gretta
Tom Blake and Gretta

The actors had a good time, including Jay Mitsch, who is the lead man in The Down Home Alien Blues.

Nathalie, Coco and Jay
Nathalie, Coco and Jay

We had an amazing evening and here is my friend Dee Fitgerald and his wife, Mary. I met Dee from blogging. You can view his Dr. Eclectic blog here.

Dee and Mary FitzGerald
Dee and Mary FitzGerald

Dee also offered me the opportunity to speak at the MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) about my youngest son becoming a soldier. My son is on the top photo, far right.

A wonderful PR lady for authors, Jennifer Heinly, also attended, together with Pam Westcott, a freelance writer and their respective husbands.

Pam, John, Jennifer and her husband.
Pam, John, Jennifer and her husband.

Happy New Year to all my friends and may 2013 be the year you accomplish whatever you desire.

 Submit your “My Gutsy Story.”

I am collecting new “My Gutsy Story” submissions for 2013.  NOW is the time to submit your own “My Gutsy Story” and get published in our Anthology. Please contact sonia@soniamarsh.com for details.

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.

 

 

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  1. Sonia Marsh says

    December 31, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    Happy New Year to Everyone.
    Sonia

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    • Marla says

      January 7, 2013 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Sonia!
      Happy New Year to you and yours! May 2013 bring you much love, happiness and good fortune!
      Marla

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  2. Sammy says

    January 1, 2013 at 12:37 am

    Well done Sonia,

    I recently came across your My Gutsy Story site and read many of the stories you had listed. Just today I am starting to read Leaving The Hall Light On by Madeline Sharples. My son also at 28 committed suicide almost 5 years ago and I still have not been able to speak about it freely and openly and not yet able to write about it. So I am looking forward to Madeline’s story.

    Your site is great and all the best to you and your husband. I hope his film is a big hit.

    Someday I hope I will be able to submit a Gutsy Story for your site.

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    • Sonia Marsh says

      January 1, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      Sammy,

      So glad you stopped by and are enjoying reading the “My Gutsy Story” submissions. I am so sorry to hear about your son. I know it took Madeline Sharples many years to write her memoir, and I have read it. She tells her story with such honesty, and I am sure you can relate to her feelings while reading it.

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    • Marla says

      January 7, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      Sammy,
      I am so, so sorry for your loss. I empathize with your feelings as I lost a daughter to suicide at age 19. It has been over 11 years but seems like it was just a day ago.

      Sonia has a great site to help release our inner feelings, as I did when I sent in “My Gutsy Story” to her. Fellow writers responded with such love and encouragement!

      I hope to soon read your story.
      Stay strong!
      Have a wonderful New Year!

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      • Sonia Marsh says

        January 8, 2013 at 9:02 am

        Marla,

        Thanks for your kind comment and for letting me know how this is helping writers. That means a lot to me, and Madeline Sharples, also shared her story about her bipolar son committing suicide at 27.

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        • Marla says

          January 8, 2013 at 11:40 am

          Sonia-
          You truly do have a unique site. I hope to check in with you all more often.

          I have been crazy busy, editing my novel and delving into poetry.

          Keep up the great work!

          Marla

          Reply
  3. ladyfi says

    January 3, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Sounds like a great get-together. Wishing you a wonderfully creative year!
    ladyfi recently posted..Chasing the lightMy Profile

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    • Sonia Marsh says

      January 8, 2013 at 9:00 am

      Thanks LadyFi. The same to you. All the best in 2013, and look forward to another year of wonderful photography.

      Reply
  4. Penelope J says

    January 4, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Sorry to miss out on this very enjoyable evening! Wish I could have been there and met everyone including people I know online. Wish you all the best for 2013!
    Penelope J recently posted..Never Give Up on Your DreamMy Profile

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    • Sonia Marsh says

      January 8, 2013 at 8:59 am

      Pennie,

      Wish you had been able to come as well. I know you would have fit in with the creative crowd. Next time.

      Reply

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