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Gina McKnight

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Living in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains promotes inspiration and passion for creative writing; children's literature, poetry, freelance, and more. Gina is a graduate of Franklin University/Leadership Scholar/BA, Columbus, Ohio. Writing at an early age, an avid reader and lover of words, Gina continues to be encouraged by her horses, neighbors, family and friends. ...more

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	Poetry from the Field 4.08 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To the Heart: A poetry collection really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	All Things in Moderation: A Collection of Stories and Poems: Volume I by Gina McKnight (Goodreads Author), Noah Franklin Fox (Foreword) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Stone Soup and Crickets: An interview with Ohio Author Dale W. Geisel

StoneSoup and Crickets: An interview with Ohio Author Dale W. Geisel

Ohioauthor Dale W. Geisel is stepping onto the literary stage with his debutcollection, Stone Soup and Crickets. A new voice with agift for weaving everyday detail into layered storytelling, Geisel invitesreaders to pause, listen, and discover meaning in unexpected places.

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Gina McKnight liked Cynthia John's review of Grandmother's Fan: "This book is such a wonderful mix of mystery and nostalgia. Emily’s reluctance to visit her grandmother’s house felt so relatable, and I loved how the story slowly pulled her into the past. The old house itself felt like a character—its creaky floors" Read more of this review »
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Gina McKnight liked Georgina Saunders's review of Grandmother's Fan: "I don’t usually read books like Grandmother’s Fan, but I’m so glad I gave it a chance. Emily’s story, at first, seems like your typical rebellious teen drama. She’s mad at her parents for leaving her with her grandma, and she’s super annoyed to be st" Read more of this review »
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Gina McKnight liked Arely Hubbard's review of Grandmother's Fan: "As a new parent, Grandmother’s Fan gutted me—in the best way. I went in expecting a gentle story filled with cultural charm and maybe a touch of magic. What I didn’t expect was to be sitting up at 1 a.m., tears on my face, completely undone by the de" Read more of this review »
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“Writing is like riding a bike. Once you gain momentum, the hills are easier. Editing, however, requires a motor and some horsepower.”
― Gina McKnight, The Blackberry Patch

tags: editing, writers-block, writers-inspiration, writers-life, writers-on-writing, writers-quotes, writers-world, writing

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“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.”
― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

tags: character, empowerment, flaws, freedom, gender, identity, image, independence, integrity, realism, self-awareness, self-determination, women

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“A pen and a napkin is all an author needs. A finger. Sand..."
http://ginamc.blogspot.com/”
― Morten Jorgensen

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“(1)BEING A POET
is like opening a car door
& exposing yourself.

(2)BEING A GOOD POET
is like opening the door
& exposing the passenger
as well.”
― Chocolate Waters

tags: humor, poetry-quotes

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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
― Oscar Wilde

tags: attributed-no-source, be-yourself, gilbert-perreira, honesty, inspirational, misattributed-oscar-wilde, quote-investigator

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“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa

tags: books, humor

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message 10: by Gina

Aug 18, 2016 07:12AM

Hi Mike! Thanks for connecting! I will take a look at your site and and promotion opportunities! Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy your day.

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message 9: by Gina

Aug 18, 2016 07:10AM

Hi Lucinda!
Thanks for connecting! Yes! We have a lot in common! Stay connected; enjoy your day.

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message 8: by Mike C.

May 01, 2014 05:37PM

Hi Gina
thank you for the friendship.
Mike at beezeebooks.com we promote indie authors books

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message 7: by Gina

Jul 31, 2013 06:26AM

Good morning! As an author/blogger, I interview writers, poets, etc., for my international blog! If you're interested, please message me. Have a great day!
Gina

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message 6: by L

Nov 25, 2012 07:31AM

Dear Gina,
I would like to thank you for acepting the request and for being my friend here on GoodReads. It seems that we have a lot in common in regards to both the equestrian side and also literature/ fiction. I look forward to future book discussions with you.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x

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message 5: by Sarah

Jul 03, 2012 02:19PM

Thanks for adding me!

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message 4: by Gina

May 15, 2012 12:23PM

Elyse wrote: "Lovely to meet you, Gina, thank you for the friendship. ^_^

~Elyse
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Hi Elyse! Great to meet you here! Thanks for your warm message...

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message 3: by Gina

May 15, 2012 12:23PM

Rocky Mountain wrote: "Hi Gina! Thanks for approving us as friends.

I’m Gusto Dave Jackson Publicist for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and I wouldn’t be worth my salt if I didn’t tout our blog and organizatio..."

Rocky Mountain wrote: "Hi Gina! Thanks for approving us as friends.

I’m Gusto Dave Jackson Publicist for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and I wouldn’t be worth my salt if I didn’t tout our blog and organizatio..."

Hello! Thanks for your kind message! I'll tout my blog and website, too! :) As a children's lit writer, I will peruse your website (already a member); as a freelance writer, I'll check out your contests...warm regards...
http://ginamc.blogspot.com/
http://www.gmcknight.com/

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message 2: by Gusto

May 12, 2012 08:19AM

Hi Gina! Thanks for approving us as friends.

I’m Gusto Dave Jackson Publicist for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and I wouldn’t be worth my salt if I didn’t tout our blog and organization. Chiseled in Rock http://chiseledinrock.blogspot.com features side-splitting satire and some flash fiction for intellectual readers.

This week on the Rock: writer of erotic romances E.C. STACY offers up another warped cartoon, scroll down and catch the May 9th interview with Literary Agent Jessica Faust –she started a publishing company in tandem with her agency…for a book buyers like yourself, it’s an insightful article about this changing business.

RMFW has several bestselling authors such as J.A. KAZIMER, author of CURSES which is on its way to becoming number one on the Amazon contemporary fantasy list. You have an open invitation to the “The Rock” for contests, entertainment, and an insight to the world of writing! Let’s follow each others’ blogs!

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message 1: by Elyse

Mar 26, 2012 06:23AM