Posts by Gina Conroy
6 Bible Verses for Writers
By Gina Conroy and Brandy Heineman Many of us look at the Bible as one big book, but it’s actually many different books written by different authors organized in a way to help us come to know the nature of God and his people. The authors range from murdering orphans, whining righteous men and prophets…
Read MoreDropbox…a writer’s lifesaver
By Ron Estrada Super G is back in the wonderland that is Oklahoma, but we’ve still got a little time to ravage her blog while she recovers from a severe overdose of trans fats. By the way…who knew you could get a good bottle of chardonnay at White Castle? Only in New Yawk. Today, my…
Read MoreFlashback Friday: Author Robin Caroll
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. Feb 2007 Robin Caroll,…
Read MoreSeizing Your God-Given Writing Potential
By Tanya Dennis Sometimes I fear that my personal lack of discipline will ruin my kids’ futures. I look at them and see these bundles, packed with potential to an unfathomable degree. They overflow with it! The horizon stretches in sunset hues while God works His wonders in and through their lives, employing each gift…
Read MoreDogs in Fiction:The “Woof” Perspective
Guest Post by Becky Jacoby The ASPCA claims that 5-7 million dogs inhabit the USA. Considering how that number might have been ascertained, I would bet it did not include strays or dogs in shelters. I would love to see all dogs in good homes, wouldn’t you? Not only do I love dogs, but a…
Read MoreInterrupted by Vacation: Long Island, New York Edition
It’s been years since I’ve been to New York. Years since I walked the streets where I grew up, ate the BEST food in the world, and hung out with the craziest, funnest, and most loving people on earth! My family! No kids. No husband… And I’m having the time of my life! I thought…
Read MoreTen Best Titles for your Writer’s Blog
by Ron Estrada Okay, it’s day seven of Super G’s exile in NYC. I was able to log in to the blog today, so I’m guessing she is a) without internet access, b) desperate for bloggers (and partners), or c) still trying to figure out her subway connections. At this point, having successfully hooked you…
Read MoreFlashback Friday: Mary DeMuth on Publishing
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. July 2006 Mary DeMuth’s…
Read More4 Reasons Writers Should NOT to Use Pinterest
In the last year, I’ve probably seen no less than a half dozen articles by smart, well-respected bloggers explaining why you should be on Pinterest and how to use it to drive web traffic. It’s also a big hit with my ladies’ groups at church. How many times have you heard or even said yourself,…
Read More10 Uses for your Writing Tomato
by Ron Estrada It’s day 2 of my WI takeover. I was hoping for hostages, but they all told me they had to use the restroom and I haven’t seen them since. However, in a half-hearted attempt to follow Super G’s instructions, I will post about tomatoes. Why tomatoes? I’m glad you asked. According to…
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