Posts by Gina Conroy
Leave Martha off Your Guest Thanskgiving Guest List
Oldie But Goodie There are two words that send my normally calm husband into panic as Thanksgiving Day approaches – and they are not “dry turkey” or “lumpy potatoes.” The two words that make him break out in a cold sweat are “Martha Stewart.” My husband knows how easy it is for me to get…
Read MoreProfessional Writer?
by Ron Estrada At some point, the average writer will make a decision: to continue writing for pleasure and occasional payment or to make it a career and become a professional writer. Either is fine. Some of you may not want the stress of producing words to keep your finances in the green. It’s no…
Read MoreThanksgiving and Community: Who Will You Invite to Your Table
Oldie but Goodie Repost “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.” 1 John 4:7 I used to dread the holidays. Sometimes I still do. I grew up in a NY Italian family that celebrated every holiday together. Then I…
Read MoreGetting by with a Little of Help from my Friends
I’m just back from a ten day trip, so I’m still recovering mentally and physically, but I just wanted to give a shout out to my amazing critique partner in crime who helped me stay a float at Writer…Interrupted. Ron Estrada is off celebrating with his bride of 23 years in the Big Apple! He’s…
Read MoreWhat I Learned While NOT Writing
As I race toward a self imposed deadline, I’ll be posting some “Oldies but Goodies” on Mondays, unless inspiration hits! Be sure to read until the end for my thoughts today! Jan 2007 Ten months ago I placed my writing on the altar, realizing that publication had consumed my life and my writing had become…
Read MoreTop 5 NonMarketing Things I Learned from the MacGregor Literary Marketing Workshop
As I get ready for the MacGregor Literary Marketing seminar in Chicago this weekend I’m reminded of that first MacLit gathering a few years ago in 2011. And while looking for some content to fill my blog while I’m away I found this half finished post from 2011 in my draft folder and decided to…
Read MoreMonster Mash Book Bash
It’s back! The second annual Monster Mash Book Bash will commence on Tuesday, October 29 -31st. That’s tomorrow! What is the MMBB? Glad you asked. It’s a group of mystery/suspense/thriller authors who will gather for discussions on “shedding light in a dark world” and offer book giveaways. There are all sorts of discussions and time…
Read MoreThe Heart of a Lonely Writer
Sometimes I swear I’m masochistic—committing to a career fraught with rejection, with anonymous spews disguised as reviews, and a wait that rivals the time it took to build the Great Wall. Still. I’m here. I’m in this. And I’ll be the first to admit it can get insanely lonely. Yes, social media has provided wonderful…
Read MoreJust Go with the Flow
As I race toward a self imposed deadline, I’ll be posting some “Oldies but Goodies” on Mondays, unless inspiration hits! Be sure to read until the end for my thoughts today! Nov 26, 2006 I’m not an early riser. I covet a good night’s sleep, and I’ve been known to hit the snooze for an…
Read MoreRecognizing Lies and Beating Them with Truth
If you write fiction, you may know all about crafting lies that drive your characters, but have you ever had to beat the lies in your own real-life story? As I write this, my head and heart are full of the lessons and fellowship of my first ACFW national conference. It is both a spiritual…
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