Posts by Gina Conroy
Teenage Boy
My oldest turned 13 a couple of months ago. What happened to my precocious, strong-willed, bossy, fun-loving little guy? He got taller and grew up, just a little. He’s still all of the above, and though he’s matured over the years, I think I’ve changed more. I’ve learned that with Chris it’s not about how…
Read MoreThanks Michelle!
Oops! This was drafted a while ago and I forgot to post! So here it is! “This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you’ve been awarded please pass…
Read MoreCall me crazy!
People think I’m crazy … seriously they do. I can’t tell them about all the book ideas I have or possible projects coming down the pipeline … otherwise they’ll start hyperventaling. People may wonder why I write. Is it to get famous? No way. Because I enjoy living by one crazy deadline to another? Uh,…
Read MoreA Big Apple Christmas
By Vasthi Reyes Acosta, Gail Sattler, Lynette Sowell, and Carrie Turansky “A Contemporary romance collection that captures the sights and sounds of the Christmas season in New York City.” Since I’m a navit New Yorker (Long Islander) this is a must read for me. But if you love romance, Christmas or New York, it should…
Read MoreRewriting, Self Doubts, and Insanity!
I’m on a vicious cycle right now, writing and rewriting my first couple of chapters, and I’m driving myself insane! After getting my critiques back from the Genesis contest in the Spring, I went to work, perfecting and cleaning up my writing. Then I got busy writing the synopsis and proposal for the ACFW conference.…
Read MoreWhat a Mom Would Say…Can You Relate?
Check out this video! I’m clueless as how to put a You Tube video on my blog. Anyone care to explain??? I tried pasting the embedded code and it didn’t work.
Read MoreFinding Community: Is God Enough?
Today at church our pastor talked about community and how we need to embrace our fellow Christians across the denominations. Too many American Christians are divided by factions. “I’m for the war.” “I’m against the war.” “I’m a Republican.” “I’m a Democrat.” “I’m an attachment parent.” “I’m a Growing Kids parent.” Is that what Christ…
Read MoreEver Faithful
For many years of my life, I wanted to be successful. I put a lot of effort into that endeavor. I worked and worked and worked. If I joined an organization, I had to be president because I wanted the organization to be successful and I wanted to be seen as a success in the…
Read MoreIncredible Contest Reminder
My friend the loud Asian Chick who writes loud Asian Chicklit is having an awesome contest that will last from now until October 31st, 2007! She’s giving away THREE huge baskets of books AND an 8 GB iPod Nano! Here’s more from Camy… 1st place winner will receive a copy of my novel, Sushi for…
Read MoreThe Trophy Wives Club by Kristin Billerbeck
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing THE TROPHY WIVES CLUBAvon Inspire (September 4, 2007) by Kristin Billerbeck Kristin Billerbeck was born in Redwood City, California. She went to San Jose State University and majored in Advertising, then worked at the Fairmont Hotel in PR, a small ad agency as an account exec, and…
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