Now if Frances Wood isn't an inspiration to all of us, then I don't know who is. Frances Wood decided to take charge of her life and go back to school, two years after her husband passed away. They had been married for 59 years and she was heartbroken, and needed something that would bring her joy again. So Frances enrolled at MidAmerica Nazarene Continue Reading
Archives for 2013
“My Gutsy Story®” Cappy Hall Rearick
To Have and Have Not “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away and know when to run.” ~ Kenny Rogers Act One. We walked around the block over and over, my best friend and I. She tried to talk me out of leaving my husband; I didn’t want to listen. I was stuck in emotional quicksand. “Stop walking and Continue Reading
The Gutsy Book Traveling Contest
My husband, Duke, (not "The Duke" above) gave me a brilliant idea. It's called, "The Gutsy Book Traveling Contest," inspired by the "Roaming Gnome," and "Where in the World is the Saddleback Valley News?" Photos will be judged according to: Originality Unique location Unique landmark Unique photo We are giving the winner a Continue Reading
“My Gutsy Story®” Mayu Molina Lehmann
Writing in a second language I recently read a piece in the New York Times by Mr. Corstica Bradatan, a Bulgarian writer. Having moved from Bulgaria to the US, he talks about the difficulty of finding a voice in a new language: “ When you become a writer, you don't do so in abstract, but in relation to a certain language. To practice writing is Continue Reading
How to Become a Successful Gutsy Indie Publisher
Becoming a successful "Gutsy Indie Publisher" is like being a circus juggler on a unicycle, throwing flames and spinning plates; all at the same time. So what is the secret to juggling? It's to think like a pro. If you want to sell commercially, you need to become a professional publisher. To sell your book you have to suit the book Continue Reading