Posts by Gina Conroy
End of Summer Book Giveaway!
Bad news… it’s the final weeks of summer. Good news… still time to lounge by the pool or lake or inside with a good book. And to help you out, I’m giving away my two novels along with a Starbucks gift card just to sweeten the deal. Details below Also, those who leave an amazon…
Read MoreManaging What’s Left of Your Summer
Summer. Time to slow down, relax a little, and finish (or start) those neglected projects you started last year. Right? I had grand plans of doing all the above, and while I’ve dabbled in fun and accomplishments, it hasn’t been to the degree I had planned. How about you? So in an attempt to embrace…
Read MoreIn a Fog on the Writing Journey
For the last few months, I’ve felt a foggy confusion hovering over my writing journey. I’ve pressed on, kept banging on the keyboard, and had a couple of encouraging things happen, but not really the kind of breakthrough I’d like. I’ve surrendered my writing journey to the Lord, so I’ve felt peace knowing that He’s…
Read MoreFlashback Friday: Author Mom Christy Barritt
Welcome to Flashback Fridays! For the summer and beyond, I’m going to run some nostalgic posts on parenting and writing from writing wannabes, newbies, and published authors. Many of these prepublished writing interviews are now published. So I encourage you to visit their sites and see what they’re up to today. 2007 Interview Christy Barrit…
Read MoreHow Writers Can Use Pinterest for Marketing
Pinterest has quickly become one of the fastest growing social networks and is turning heads in marketing circles. It’s time writers get on the train. Last month Brandy gave us a great piece on why writers should NOT use Pinterest. Anyone who has visited the site can tell you how quickly a few minutes turn…
Read MoreNovel Idea to Premise
by Ron Estrada Your Big Idea You wake up at 1 am and say “Aha! I’ve got an idea!” Though your spouse is probably annoyed with you, you’re thrilled. You reach for your handy journal on your nightstand and write something like “A young girl meets her true love on Ellis Island.” You smile at…
Read MoreFlashback Friday: Writing Dad: Author Mike Dellosso
Welcome to Flashback Fridays! For the summer and beyond, I’m going to run some nostalgic posts on parenting and writing from writing wannabes, newbies, and published authors. Many of these prepublished writing interviews are now published. So I encourage you to visit their sites and see what they’re up to today. 2008 I don’t know…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Crtique Partner: Seeing What’s Not There
by Ron Estrada Someone far more musically adept than I once told me that you recognize a great bass player when you don’t even realize he’s there. Take him out of the music, though, and you’ll know something’s wrong. Anyone who’s ever attempted to write a novel probably thought they had the greatest story ever…
Read MoreLetting Go of My Writing… The Post That Started Me Blogging
Today I am in mourning. I’m grieving the loss of a love. The loss of an idol in my life. My writing.
Read MoreFlashback Friday: Author Lisa Samson
Welcome to Flashback Fridays! For the summer and beyond, I’m going to run some nostalgic posts on parenting and writing from writing wannabes, newbies, and published authors. Many of these prepublished writing interviews are now published. So I encourage you to visit their sites and see what they’re up to today. 2007 The first Lisa…
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