There When It Matters
To read my recent Winter Yoga International Article click on this link: There When It Matters by Sonya Elliott
January Jump Start – Day 29
Another great prompt from Judy Reeves’ book, A Writer’s Book of Days.
January 29, 2013 – Writing Prompt: Write about being on the outside
January Jump Start – Day 28
January 28, 2013 – Writing Prompt: The newscaster said it had been raining for 47 days straight, a record in Culver City. In fact, each day it seamed to come down harder and harder and the rumor was, it was never going to stop.
January Jump Start – Day 27
January 27, 2013 – Writing Prompt: Beth Ann couldn’t believe it had been 50 years.
Meet Sonya
Meet Sonya
Sonya Elliott’s memoir, Back on the Court: A Young Woman’s Triumphant Return to Life, Love & Basketball, is her story of finding hope in the wake of tragedy after she and her fiancé were hit by a train. She blogs about writing, basketball, and life and is currently working on a Young Adult Novel and a Non-Fiction Coaching book. Stories of her career as a fashion model are woven through her memoir, as both the Soloflex and Easy Spirit Shoes commercials were filmed during that time period, and this unique and intriguing business continues to be a part of her life.
Sonya played basketball at Eastern Washington University and was a starter for the Big Sky Champion team that went to the 1987 NCAA tournament. She coached for almost 25 years and was voted Seattle Times Coach of the Year, Seattle Officials Women’s Basketball Association Coach of the Year, and twice voted Metro League Coach of the Year. She loves the game of basketball and is thankful, not only for her husband and kids but for her ability to continue to get back on the court.
Blog
PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: Beyond Basketball
Be ready to cry when you read about this unique friendship…
The inspiring story of Michigan State basketball player Adreian Payne and superfan Lacey Holsworth
Monday’s Pen to Paper: Time to Write
Take a look at the photo and let your pen fly…
WRITING PROMPT:
PeaceLoveBasketball Friday: Lucky
Last night my parents came to my rec-league basketball game. I started off a little shaky. My left knee was hurting and I missed my first two shots. But when I finally warmed up (at 47 years old, it takes a while), I was able to get some boards and steals and went on to score 14.
After the game my mom and dad told me how much fun it was to see me play. Over twenty years ago they thought they had lost me forever when I was hit by a train and nearly killed, so they certainly never expected to continue to see me on the basketball court.
I gave them each a big hug. It was their support that helped me to survive and them being at my game reminded me of how lucky I am to be […]
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