Posts by Gina Conroy
Stand in Groom by Kaye Dacus
I’m so excited to see this book on my bookshelf because I remember when this writer friend was unpublished! And the fact that her agent is my agent means we’re “agent sisters” which holds a special bond. I’m not one for romances, but this one sounds fun and refreshing. I can’t wait to read it!…
Read MoreHope
Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” What an inspirational verse! And we need it right now. A lot of things are happening in our country that are scary and make us fearful for the…
Read MoreGran Torino: A Lesson in Character & Spiritual Arc
I went to see Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino last night and woke up thinking about it this morning. That’s when I know a movie or book has touched me forever, changed me for life. When I can’t stop thinking about the story and I can’t get the characters out of my mind. When I picked…
Read MoreFree Online Program for Tracking Your Submissions
I just signed up for this cool free online program where I can keep track of all my submissions, word counts on manuscripts, publishers, etc. It even gives graphs of your writing progress. I’m still learning about it, but wanted to share. Anyone else use this site? Check it out: http://www.luminarypub.com/services/writersdb/
Read MoreAmbushed by Grace by Shelly Beach
Help, Hope, and Heart Transformation in the Caregiving Journey The subtitle caught my attention of this book and I wanted to know more. Though my mom is not near the age where she needs a caregiver, it got me thinking. In today’s society more and more nursing homes and assisted living centers are being built.…
Read MoreKiss by Ted Dekker and Erin Healy
I’m a big fan of Dekker (though I’ve only read two of his books) and wanted to be mostly through this book before I posted about it, but since that’s not going to happen I thought I should at least tell you what I think so far. Shauna is a sympathetic character, who lost her…
Read MoreThe Verdict’s In…
and you can have a say in determining the verdict in Randy Singer’s upcoming legal thriller, The Justice Game (Tyndale House, July 2009), which features a court case centered on the gun debate. The verdict voted on by the readers will be written into the story and kept under wraps until the bookâs release. This…
Read MoreMy Birthday Present and Room Dilemma Solved!
About a month ago I mentioned my hubby bought me couches for my birthday. Walking through an auction viewing, I said in passing, “These would work well in the formal living area.” But I thought nothing of it after that. Well, to be honest I thought “we can’t afford these so why even dream about…
Read MoreA Resolution Worth Keeping
I had heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes.” Job 42:5 Good intentions. Our lives are full of them. And when it comes to finding time to spend one-on-one time with God, the proverbial “road” is paved with them. Well aware of this struggle in my own life,…
Read MoreTruvia is the True WINNER!
I started using Stevia, a non-caloric herb sweetner when my mom moved in a year ago. I had always heard of it, but never tired it. Now I’m hooked. No more real sugar (well, occasionally) and definitely no Sweet and Low, Nutrasweet or Splenda. The only drawback to Stevia is that some people say it…
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