Posts by Gina Conroy
Romantic Suspense-characters
by Margaret Daley The three most important characters in a romantic suspense are the heroine, hero and villain. You need each one to have a romantic suspense. Let’s start with the heroine. With each character you should develop their background. From that background you will come up with their present goals and motivations. Then you…
Read MoreGoing Home…
If home is where your heart is, then I guess I’m a nomad. Going home to NY is always like entering a time warp. Technically I’ve lived away more than I’ve lived there, but when I return I feel fifteen again. My grandma no longer lives down stairs and it’s obvious by the growing nieces…
Read MoreAnd the Winners are…
In this order: Jennifer Mary Beck Thanks for playing! And I hope to make this a monthly event so stop back often because I never know when I’ll finish a book and put up a contest!
Read MoreBack Seat Babble
We’re finally back from our long trek across the US and are content to stay home for the next couple of years. It’s amazing how sore my body is and I haven’t worked out in weeks, just driven for over 48 hours in the car. Not all at once, but Saturday’s 15 hour drive seemed…
Read MoreBearing Fruit
I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit. -John 15: 1-2 Every so often a reinterpretation sends shock waves through my life. Thus it was…
Read MoreAbusing Grace
I’m posting at Portrait of Faith today.
Read MoreI’m Tired…
I’m tired of sacrificing for my family. I’m tired of being under appreciated. I’m tired of being taken for granted. I’m tired of jumping every time my kids need something. I’m tired of doing what is expected of me. I’m tired of putting the needs of others before my own. I’m tired of doing the…
Read MoreAUTHOR INTERVIEW: Cheryl Wyatt
I first met Cheryl several years ago when we found ourselves in a critique group together. Sometime later, another critique group was formed-Inspirational Critters. Cheryl’s enthusiasm and sense of humor abound; even the flat world of cyberspace can’t contain her abundance of contagious energy, faith in others, and spiritual constancy. After Hurricane Katrina, I lost…
Read MoreClearing My Bookshelf
This weekend I will be giving away several books (check out the links below). To enter all you have to do is leave a comment here! How easy is that!! If you’re new to my blog please introduce yourself and tell me how you found it! I will contact the lucky winners on Monday! Island…
Read MoreQuick Fiction Fixes – Dialogue info dumps
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! Avoid info dumps in dialogue.…
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