Birth “Listen, I need you to understand what we’re up against going in,” the Doctor said again. His almost serene manner was infuriating. He kept gazing at me like he was waiting for me to understand, or explode. “There is a very real possibility the baby won’t make it. You will need to be strong for your wife.” My wife was a Continue Reading
Archives for July 2013
Do You Know Someone “Gutsy” in Your Community?
Do you know someone "Gutsy" in your community? We need your help. Please nominate a "Gutsy" person in one of the following locations. Orange County San Diego Los Angeles Send us their name, and a 200 word max. e-mail about why this person is "Gutsy." Please send e-mail to: gutsyanthology@gmail.com We would like to bring them on stage Continue Reading
“My Gutsy Story®” Destiny Allison
In an instant In an instant, my world collapsed. It wasn't just the absence of planes in the sky or the way people wandered around blank and numb. By then, I'd turned off the news, not wanting my young children to be more frightened than they already were. Like most, I did what I had to do to get through the days. I even bought a flag and hung Continue Reading
“Bring Out the Gutsy in You” with Marybeth Bond
Be Inspired to 'Bring Out the Gutsy in You' Are you ready to take the next gutsy step in your life? I’m hosting an event in Orange County on Sept. 26 that will inspire you to act on that dream you’ve been holding inside. I’m thrilled that author and intrepid traveler Marybeth Bond has agreed to be my keynote speaker for this launch party, which Continue Reading
“My Gutsy Story®” Patti Hall
Runaway Writer Found on Beach, Heart Broken, but Alive! One of the best moves I've ever made was to run away from home when I was almost fifty-one years-old. Once I made the move, my life changed. I did meet a small new circle of friends, but the biggest change was in my writing life. It had been over 10 years since I was actively writing Continue Reading