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“My Gutsy Story®” Writing Contest Winner-August 2014

September 11, 2014 by Sonia Marsh 1 Comment

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Leslie Johansen Nack

This August we had FOUR OUTSTANDING  “My Gutsy Story®” authors. Some of these stories will be included in our 3rd “My Gutsy Story®” Anthology, published in 2015.  Thank you to all four authors. Your stories are all WINNERS.

1st Place, with 45% of the votes, goes to Leslie Johansen Nack, with, “I Wished Him Dead.”

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SONIA MARSH SAYS:

Thank you for sharing your personal story and helping others who have been abused by their fathers. You made us wait to discover who you were talking about, which I found intriguing. I cannot wait to read your memoir and wish you all the best Leslie.

2nd Place goes to Barbara Charlene Barker

Barbara Charlene Barker
Barbara Charlene Barker

Barbara Charlene Barker

 

Barbara Charlene Barker, “A “Gutsy” 79-year-old drives a FV432 Armoured Personnel Carrier”

SONIA MARSH SAYS: Barbara, you look too young to be 79, and being active seems to be what makes you stay young. You are an inspiration to all of us. keep doing what you love. Perhaps you should join the Peace Corps next.

3rd Place goes to Gisela Hausmann, “My “Gutsy” Journey to the Dalai Lama’s Potala Palace-Lhasa Tibet”

Gisela Hausmann
Gisela Hausmann

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SONIA MARSH SAYS: Thank you for taking us on a spiritual and historical journey through your Gutsy adventure to Tibet.

 

4th Place, goes to Maralys Wills, “Hang Gliding With My Son.”

Maralys Wills

 

SONIA MARSH SAYS: I know Maralys Wills from a writers’ group I attend, and can attest that she fits the “Gutsy” woman award in every way.

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