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Winner of the June 2013 “My Gutsy Story®” Contest

July 11, 2013 by Sonia Marsh 4 Comments

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I am thrilled to announce Penelope James as the first winner of the start of Anthology # 2 in the  “My Gutsy Story®” Anthology series.

Penelope James Winner
Penelope James Winner

Penelope James

Congratulations to Penelope and her inspiring “My Gutsy Story®” about how she overcame job loss, financial struggles, health problems and moved on.

 

2nd Place Dixie Diamanti
2nd Place Dixie Diamanti

Dixie Diamante

Dixie Diamanti also deserves recognition for her courage in sharing her story of how she broke the “secret” of incest within her family.

My Gutsy Story 3rd place
3rd Place Jennifer Richardson

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 Jennifer Richardson  shares her honest account of not giving into the pressures of becoming a mother.

Mary Hamer
Mary Hamer

And Mary Hamer had a wonderful “My Gutsy Story®” of how she escaped her career and followed her passion.

 

Do you have a “My Gutsy Story®” you’d like to share?

Would you like to submit your “My Gutsy Story®” and get  published in our 2nd anthology?

Please see guidelines below and contact Sonia Marsh at: sonia@soniamarsh.com for details.

You can find all the information, and our new sponsors on the “My Gutsy Story®” contest page. (VIDEO) Submission guidelines here

Our July stories have started with Liz Burgess  and Sharon Leaf, both sharing her “My Gutsy Story®.”

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Next Monday, come back to read Patti Hall’s My Gutsy Story®.

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  1. David Prosser says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Congratulations to Penelope.
    You’ve made a good start for July Sonia. xxx
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    • Sonia Marsh says

      July 11, 2013 at 8:21 pm

      Thanks so much David. I have some wonderful news to share very soon about the first Anthology event. You’re wonderful to comment so frequently. Thank you.
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  2. Penelope J says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Sonia, I’m really overwhelmed by this win, the response, and the inspiring comments I’ve received. I’m particularly grateful to you for all your support and for never giving up on me even though I took so long to respond. This has been a unique experience for me and has certainly spurred me on to publication.
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    • Sonia Marsh says

      July 11, 2013 at 8:21 pm

      You deserve this Pennie. So glad you are encouraged to get your book published. All the best. Sonia
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