Charlie on my Shoulder “My Gutsy Story®” by Nancy McBride Roslyn Carter, President Jimmy Carter's wife, would be visiting the small, two-year college where I was the Director of Public Relations and Alumni. My office was chosen for her to rest in because it had an outer office for her security, and a bathroom. A few days earlier, the Continue Reading
“My Gutsy Story®” Writing Contest Winner-August 2014
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." SONIA MARSH SAYS: Thank you Continue Reading
Interracial Couple: An Immoral Proposal
An Immoral Proposal “My Gutsy Story®” by Jennifer B. Graham The main road flanked by small businesses and industry teemed with dark-skinned people getting ready for their weekend activities. Convenience stores displayed attractive arrangements of tropical fruit and produce on the sidewalk. A barefooted paper boy waved copies Continue Reading
I Wished Him Dead
Forgiveness “My Gutsy Story®” by Leslie Johansen Nack Forgiving him was something I knew I needed to do. I couldn’t carry this weight around any longer. It was crushing me. But forgiving him was mile fifty and I was stuck on mile one. Hell, I was stuck on mile zero as I sat naked on the bathroom floor wrapped around the toilet seat Continue Reading
How I Get Over Being Shy in Front of Audiences
In order to sell books and become a little bit "famous" in your community, writers have to speak in front of their audiences. The problem is, what do you do if you're shy and scared to speak in front of a group? Well practice helps, we all know that, but what else can you do to feel at ease in front of a crowd of people staring at you. SMILE Continue Reading