Posts by Gina Conroy
I Interrupt this Conference Confidence Series…
The kids just left for the first day of school, and I’m trying to get caught up on my own notebook, so the only conference prep I have for you to day is to review what we’ve already discussed and get working. Only a month unitl ACFW! YIKES! But to help lift your spirits in…
Read MoreSabbath Rest?
Did you ever have sooo much to do, you didn’t know where to start? That’s how I’ve been feeling for weeks. School starts tomorrow and thankfully school supplies and uniforms are bought. So all I have to do is make sure we all wake up on time and get out the door by 7:30 am.…
Read MoreMichelle Sutton’s review of Am I Forgiving? by Jeannie St. John Taylor
Product Description: Gold Medallion finalist Jeannie St. John Taylor returns with her engaging character, Erik. Erik is afraid that he has lost his best friend when Chuck ignores him and plays in the snow with Todd. To make things worse, Erik breaks his arm when his sled swerves into a tree after trying to avoid…
Read MoreQuick Fiction Fixes – Read plays and scripts for better dialogue
by Camy Tang 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! Read a…
Read MoreWhat Are You Doing Tonight?
Our family is hanging out with friends for a High School Musical 2 party! We’ve been planning on watching this for months, but had to find a friend who would invite us over since we don’t have cable. We’ve stocked up on junk food and are planning for a night filled with music and fun!…
Read MoreSchool Days
We visited the boys school for orientation the other day. Joey (10) is really excited about school. He’ll be one of five in a class room, and I’m thrilled that he’ll be getting so much individual attention and chances to answer and participate. We’ve already had the talk about not hogging the answers and let…
Read MoreTime Savers for Fall
“Make the most of every opportunity.” Col 4:5 With fall schedules heating up, carving out time to write is even more of a challenge. I remember many days (even with my kids at school) that seemed to slip by with very accomplished at home — much less at the keyboard. I often thought, “Am I…
Read MoreMidweek Motivation
Starting Your Day out Right Scripture, Short Devotion For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help…
Read MoreDefiant Heart
No, not me. Though that wouldn’t be too off. But it’s Tracey Bateman’s book 1 in the Westward Hearts series. I’m ashamed to say this is my first Tracey Bateman book, but I’m already a fan and knew I would be after meeting her in person. Though I’m not a romance lover, this book kept…
Read MoreDream Vanity
What little girl wouldn’t love this precious vanity set? We bought Grace a Target Vanity and “Dress Up” closet a couple of years ago, knowing that she was indeed a girlie, girl, yet all rough and tumble underneath. We didn’t want to invest in something that she would most likely destroy by the time she…
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