Posts by Gina Conroy
Let’s Get Together, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
I’m talking about ACFW! Last year I reserved a table for breakfast on Friday morning. It really helped eliminate the first day jitters or “where am I going to sit and will I know anybody.” So I’ll be doing it again and will try to get a table in the center by the door. Just…
Read MorePray Before You Leap
I just finished reading Camy Tang’s Sushi for One? I thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in the Asian culture as well as the life of die-hard volleyball player. I used to play volleyball in junior high and high school so it was fun getting to relive my sports playing days, though I was no where near…
Read MoreWhen the Nile Turns Red by DiAnn Mills
Award-winning author, DiAnn Mills, launched her career in 1998 with the publication of her first book. Currently she has over forty books in print and has sold more than a million copies. DiAnn believes her readers should “Expect an Adventure.” Her desire is to show characters solving real problems of today from a Christian perspective…
Read MoreQuick Fiction Fixes – Necessary dialogue
We’re all busy, whether working full-time or chasing/chauffeuring kids around all day. Yet we’re also writers, striving to get our words on paper and then polish it to a sparkle. This column gives quick fixes for fiction manuscripts specifically for busy writers. Pick and choose what works best for you! Make sure every word of…
Read MoreSing with ME! 50 Ways to Edit MY WIP!
I must be a little loopy after so much synopsis rewriting. I think I could probably rewrite it forever. But during a break that old song “5o ways to Leave your Lover” came floating back into my head, except with different lyrics. So indulge me while I let loose before I dive back in to…
Read MoreSt. Louis Arch Jumping
Jumping on the St. Louis Arch! Why? Becaue everyone else was doing it!
Read MoreI Remember
Reposted from September 11, 2006 I was in my bedroom, half awake, not even dressed for the day. My baby was asleep in his crib so I flipped on the TV and there it was. The buildings on fire, the news commentators playing over and over again the planes flying into the towers. I sat…
Read MoreSelf Doubts and a Whole lot of Research
My first draft, and synopsis is finished! Now it’s time for me to go back and make sure my plot and police proceedure lines up. I feel a bit overwhelmed with all the research that is in front of me. Maybe I should have researched everything first, but if I did I’d never finish the…
Read MoreGetting Yourself Ready for Conference!
Okay ladies. If you haven’t already, it’s time to schedule your manicures, pedicures, haircuts/color and facial hair waxing! Yes, it’s important to look your best at these writer conferences. While you’re beautifying yourself, don’t forget to make sure all your conference clothing is dry cleaned and pressed! Make a list of all the things you…
Read MoreThe Great Hope Maker
Two weeks ago, I posted about enduring hope. At the end of the article, I included this verse as part of a prayer. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans…
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