Posts by Gina Conroy
Blogger or Writer?
I have a confession to make. Okay, well it’s not actually a NEW confession because I’ve stated it here at Portrait of a Writer many times. There’s a HUGE little part of me that needs daily comments validation from you people, and I could probably delve into my dysfunctional past to tell you all the…
Read MoreChristmas Version of First Cornithians 13
Not sure who the writer of this is, but wanted to pass it along. If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing…
Read MoreCharlotte’s Web
I’ve read the book recently and own the cartoon version which I love, but big screen version of Charlotte’s Web left me asking “what’s missing and why didn’t I love it?” If you want a rave review of the movie go here. If you want my honest opinion, stick around. I took my four kids…
Read MoreFall Into Reading Wrap Up
Wow! What an awesome challenge! I’m a competitive person so this challenge really helped me focus on the books I said I would read. When it came time to pick up another fiction book, I heard that little voice (don’t know if it was Katrina’s or not) but it said, “Your non-ficiton book list has…
Read MoreMy Chrsitmas Break To Do List
In no particular order Set up my website www.ginaconroy.com Transfer my blogs to my website Put last year’s Christmas photos in the Christmas album Finish writing my mystery novella Finish writing my juvenile adventure series with my boys Figure out curriculum for next semester, especially where Timmy needs to be in Math Finish reading The…
Read MoreMid-Week Motivation
Start your day out right! Scripture, Short Devotion Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven. –Mt. 5:16 I was shopping at my…
Read MoreIt was supposed to be a quiet evening…
No gymnastics. No play practice. Just a quiet evening at home doing some Christmasy stuff. Then Grace pulls the “I’m afraid of monsters card” like she does every other night. Hubby puts Grace to bed because Grace clings to me like a baby chimp and won’t let go if I put her to bed. Joey…
Read MoreIn Due Time
I received this devotional in my inbox from the daily Tozer devotionals from Literature Ministries International. It came at just the right time for me. Maybe it’s also a good time for you! Trials and Pain: Not Yet “Due Time” But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall…
Read MoreWriter Mom Tina Ann Forkner part 1
Introducing a wonderful mom, writer and friend. Tina and I got to know each other through email, both of us writing against a deadline and asking for prayer. Then I got to meet her at ACFW and heard her testimony for the first time, and was immediately taken to her sweet and honest spirit. Her…
Read MoreTo All a Good Night–
Blame it on the holiday rush and stress, or perhaps it’s sensory overload. With all the gorgeous things to see in our neighborhoods and towns, all the wonderful smells coming from our kitchens, all the sounds of carols and bell-ringers and jingle bells, it’s no wonder when it comes to writing, the spirit is oh-so-willing,…
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