Shirley Showalter: Winner of the January 2014 “My Gutsy Story ®” Contest

Shirley Showalter

CONGRATULATIONS! to Shirley Showalter who received the most votes for her story, “How I Became a Gutsy Mennonite.”

Shirley Showalter

We had 4 outstanding “My Gutsy Story®” authors in December, and first I’d like to congratulate all of them. Their stories will be included in our 2nd “My Gutsy Story®” Anthology, published in the Fall of 2014.

Jon Magidsohn: January 6th
Gillian Jackson: January 13th
Eleanor Vincent: January 20th
Shirley Showalter: January 27th

2nd Place:

Jon Magidsohn

Jon’s story touched so many of us. He wrote about how he mourned the loss of his wife with his 10-month-old son.

Jon Magidsohn

3rd Place:

Eleanor Vincent

Eleanor’s story about letting go, and allowing her beautiful 19-year-old daughter, Maya, to die, brought tears to so many.

Eleanor Vincent

Gillian Jackson shares how she finally opened up about her childhood abuse after 40 years of silence.

Gillian Jackson

 

Thank you to all four authors. We know that all of you are WINNERS.

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Do you have a “My Gutsy Story®” you’d like to share?

Would you like to submit your “My Gutsy Story®” and get published in our 2nd anthology?

Please see guidelines below and contact Sonia Marsh at: sonia@soniamarsh.com for details.

You can find all the information, and our new sponsors on the “My Gutsy Story®” contest page. (VIDEO) Submission guidelines here

Our February 2014 stories have started with Susie Mitchell and Leanne Dyck sharing their “My Gutsy Story®.” Next Monday, February 17th, Viki Noe will share his “My Gutsy Story®.”