Gina Writes http://ginarobinson.com/blog about everything Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:13:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Getting Ready for RWA National in Orlando http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=85 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=85#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:13:47 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=85 It’s a big time of year for romance writers. Many of us are getting ready to head to Romance Writers of America’s annual conference in Orlando next week. The main topic of conversation in my circle of writing friends is what to pack and how to fit it all into a suitcase or two. I’m already panicking. Conference wear, resort wear, evening wear, and shoes and accessories to match–where does it all end? How will I cram it all in?

My husband, silly man, thinks I should be able to get by with two pair of shoes–pack one and wear one on the plane. He thinks that if I color coordinate my entire week’s clothes that something, like say a single pair of black shoes, should suffice. That and a pair of flip-flops for the pool and I’m done. He doesn’t seem to grasp that I need evening shoes, daytime shoes, different styles of shoes…

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=85 0 Romance Authors on Romance http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=81 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=81#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:33:22 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=81 I’m giving away a copy of Spy Games today on the BookEnds blog. Fellow BookEnds client Christie Craig and her nonfiction writing partner Faye Huges are celebrating the release of their new book Wild, Wicked & Wanton: 101 Ways to Love Like You’re in a Romance Novel. In the book they talk about lessons a real woman can learn about men and relationships from reading romance novels. Cool, huh? f you’re interested in what romance authors think their books can teach about romance, please stop by and comment for a chance to win a book by one of seven BookEnds clients.

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=81 0 Public Library Association Signing http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=76 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=76#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:06:16 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=76 The RWA Booth at PLA

The RWA Booth at PLA

Yesterday I had the great pleasure to sign and give away books in the Romance Writers of America booth at the Public Library Association conference in Portland, OR. I mean, for an author, what’s more fun than talking about books with people who absolutely love them? The librarians seemed upbeat, especially considering how much funding has been cut at many libraries around the US. They were very happy to get signed copies and many planned to donate them to their library’s collection. The attitude toward romance was encouragingly positive. I heard time and again how popular romance is with library patrons.

Isn’t the RWA booth gorgeous? I’d love to be sitting outside on a bench reading a book right now myself!

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=76 4 Dating Disasters http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=74 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=74#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:18:20 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=74 I’m hosting a discussion on dating disasters today in the Romcon contemporary forum. Have a story to share? Please stop by and join the fun!

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=74 0 Live Chat http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=71 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=71#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:29:21 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=71 Carrie Lofty, Beverly Kendell, and I will be chatting about our latest releases on Coffee Time Romance this evening, January 19th, at 6PM Pacific time. I’ll be giving away a copy of my debut, Spy Candy. Always wanted to ask an author a question? Here’s your chance. Stop by and join us!

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=71 1 Indonesian Release Day http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=69 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=69#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:01:51 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=69 Today is Spy Candy’s official release day in Indonesia!

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=69 1 Spy Games in The Seattle Times! http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=66 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=66#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:44:59 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=66 A brief synopsis of Spy Games appeared in the Local Books column of The Seattle Times today!

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=66 0 Merry Christmas! http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=63 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=63#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:52:03 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=63 Merry Christmas!

Space Needle at Christmas

Space Needle at Christmas

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=63 0 Another Guest Blog http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=61 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=61#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:54:52 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=61 ‘Tis the season for guest blogging, for me at least. Stop by The Chatelaines and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of my first book, Spy Candy.

]]> http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=61 0 How Do You Like Your Spies? http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=58 http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=58#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:15:14 +0000 admin http://ginarobinson.com/blog/?p=58 I’m guest blogging on Romance Bandits today. The topic is–how do you like your spies? Serious? With a twist of humor? Please stop by and let me know. I’m giving a copy of Spy Games away to one lucky commenter.

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