Posts by Gina Conroy
Back Then…
Some times in writing, my first attempt is to take the easy way out. I was trying to do this with the book I’m currently writing, Blue Like Playdoh. This book shares much of my life journey, and I tried to tell it in sweet, devotional thoughts. My editor didn’t go for that. He wanted…
Read MoreWaht In The Wrlod?
Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs. I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer…
Read MoreWhat a Magical Weekend!!!
As in Magic Eraser! I spent the entire weekend unpacking boxes of books and erasing the marks on the wall. Hubby doesn’t want to paint, and I don’t blame him. The task is overwhelming, but I will insist on the painting some of the rooms that Magic Eraser couldn’t clean up! But the house is…
Read MoreTo Halve and To Whole
As a writer, I sometimes live disconnected from the world my body actually inhabits. I watch peImage by Ravages via Flickrople, notice their gestures, analyze how they perch on a chair, assess how they dress, listen to their conversations. I’ve learned to dig into the belly of my purse for my notebook and write these…
Read MoreH.U.G.S.!
More than anything, keep loving each other actively; because love covers many sins. ~ 1 Peter 4:8 Have you figured out yet that this life is all about relationships? The Relationship Expert Himself wrote an entire Book about this matter of relationships. The First Four Words of The Ten (Commandments) He gave us had to…
Read MoreI Failed this Test! How about You?
Count every ‘ F ‘ in the following text: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI FIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS…. (SEE BELOW) HOW MANY ? WRONG, THERE ARE 6 — no joke. READ IT AGAIN ! Really, go Back and Try to find the 6 F’s before you…
Read MoreGoodbye Hollywood Nobody
It is October 11th, and FIRST is doing a special tour to ‘Say Goodbye to Hollywood Nobody’. Today’s feature author is: LISA SAMSON and her book: Goodbye Hollywood Nobody NavPress Publishing Group (September 15, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa Samson is the author of twenty books, including the Christy Award-winning Songbird. Apples of Gold was…
Read MoreDiamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend!
Look what the good people at Kranichs’ sent me! I never heard of them before, until I saw their beautiful line of jewelry and watches on their website. This 1/4 karat diamond necklace is beautiful! I originally thought I would keep this one for myself, but the diamonds are a little too small for my…
Read MoreFor Young Men Only
by Jeff Feldhahn & Eric Rice with Shaunti Feldhahn What I say: This book is a refreshing read written after 600 teen girls were interviewed, and I can say from what I’ve read so far, their answers are right on. But some how teen boys, and dare I say it, grown man, are oblivious to…
Read MoreFighting Our Fears
October always brings to mind favorite fall things like enjoying the chill in the air and gorgeous leaves, pumpkin picking and cozy favorite sweaters. My calendar also says it’s time for Halloween. Whether you participate in this holiday or not, most of us know something about it. One something that I’m always discussing with my…
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