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
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
What Do You Get From Winning a Book Award?
The 2014 Readers’ Favorites Awards ceremony just ended in Miami, Florida. I was lucky to step on stage to receive the "Gold" medal for my memoir, Freeways to Flip-Flops: A Family’s Year of gutsy Living on a Tropical Island The ceremony was held at the Regency Hotel in conjunction with the Miami Book Fair, on November 22nd, Continue Reading
Readers’ Favorite Awards-2014 Gold Medal for My Memoir
I'm on my way to Miami to receive the 2014 Readers' Favorite, "Gold" Medal Award for memoirs. I am very happy, honored and surprised. My biggest joy is to meet my fellow bloggers, authors, and those who have contributed to the "My Gutsy Story" Anthology. Linda Kovic Skov on page 234 of My Gutsy Story® Anthology: True Stories of Continue Reading
Take the Risk Contest
Take The Risk Contest. I started the My Gutsy Story® Anthology series in order to inspire people to help one another take risks in life. I'm a firm believer in going for your dreams and passions in life. Whether those are "baby steps" or huge changes in your life, I'm all for it. As you know this site is called: "Gutsy Living: Life's Too Continue Reading
