PLEASE VOTE NOW for our January 2015 “My Gutsy Story®” You have from now, until February 11th, to vote on the sidebar, (only one vote per person) and the winner will be announced on February 12th and will select a prize from our generous sponsors. Our 1st “My Gutsy Story®” is from Kenn Aschcraft., "From Morbid Obesity to Taking Charge of my Continue Reading
Archives for January 2015
I Did Something I Told My Kids Not to Do
All my life I've brainwashed my sons to never buy, ride, or be a passenger on a motorcycle. "Do not get on a motorcycle. It's too dangerous," I would tell them whenever they mentioned the "m" word. I've always been proud of saying "no" to any offers of being a motorcycle passenger. Why? Because Mom brainwashed me to Continue Reading
Time to be Honest…I’m Fed Up
I have to be honest with my readers and let them know what I think about writing, social media, and publishing. You may not agree with me, but that's OK since I'm shifting gears and direction. I just hope you keep reading my blog, especially as I'm starting a mid-life gap year, jam-packed with new adventures. I'm going against blogging Continue Reading
My Way To Handle REJECTION
Saturday afternoon, after a pleasant lunch with a friend, I checked my phone and found an e-mail from the Peace Corps, with the subject line: "Peace Corps Application Decision." My fingers trembled as I tapped the screen anticipating good news. I've been waiting to hear back since I applied in July 2014. Imagine how I felt when I Continue Reading
How to Make a Living From Your Writing
Nathan Barry, author of Authority, claims, “THE IDEA THAT AUTHORS CAN’T MAKE MONEY IS BULL****. And no, you don’t have to be famous or have a huge online following.” I’m not sure if I agree 100% with Nathan, especially after writing my controversial post: Do Authors Make Money? Here’s the Truth. One way Nathan Barry recommends making Continue Reading