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Caroline Gerardo replied to the discussion 'In Six Words: "The Worst Thing That's Ever Happened to Me"'
""I never think of you anymore."  Could I ever say that- no. Time healed every hurt, I'm stronger.   :) hope for your tender heart to find new and better"
Oct 3, 2012
Caroline Gerardo posted a status
"My Marketing tools: egg timer eight minutes a day twitter, pinterest, instagram I will promote your positive content, just point your way"
Oct 2, 2012
Caroline Gerardo replied to the discussion 'In Six Words: "The Worst Thing That's Ever Happened to Me"'
"    Divorce, cancer and fire are nothing. I can do make and survive.    Nothing bad "happens" - our response does."
Oct 2, 2012
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"I'm reading my book, The Lucky Boy at VROMAN'S Pasadena Sunday June 24th 4:00 I'm giving away ipad & gift cert. http://bit.ly/PDnDZ0"
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Midwestern Gothic Review Spring 2012 Issue at Ann Arbor, Michigan

March 6, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
I want to share with my She Writes friends that my poem, Fallout Shelter is included in Midwestern Gothic this spring 2012 issue Caroline Gerardo in Midwestern Gothic Spring 2012See More
Mar 6, 2012
Caroline Gerardo commented on the blog post 'A Day of Action for Women and Girls Who Write'
"Kamy Books I bought this week: Perfect by Ellen Hopkins; Cut by Patricia McCormick; Chain Reaction, Simone Elkeles; The Year of Magical Thinking, Joan Didion; just to name a few"
Dec 19, 2011
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Book Release

The Lucky BoyPress Release ServiceMembers AreaRegister NowAbout New Best Selling Coming Of Age NovelShare |Best Selling indie Author Caroline Gerardo releases her novel, The Lucky Boy 11/18 Seth McGrath, the teenage lead will charm you into his dark world of bum fights, drug dealing and illegal activities to raise $10000.00  Laguna Beach (I-Newswire) November 15, 2011 - The Lucky Boy“The Lucky Boy is a…See More
Nov 15, 2011
Caroline Gerardo commented on the blog post 'Check in on the SheWriMo Discussion boards this weekend!'
"Showtime for Writers The wedgie was great. I don't believe in writer's block. If you get stalled, work on something else, take a walk, get some light, and then coffee. There is always melodrama in our lives so tell them there will be a…"
Nov 13, 2011
Caroline Gerardo commented on the blog post 'Check in on the SheWriMo Discussion boards this weekend!'
"Up to 22806 as of last night hope to get in 2800 more this morning on  The River (working title) Any other Nano writers in Southern California? Anyone enjoying the full moon this morning at 4:45?  "
Nov 10, 2011
Caroline Gerardo posted a status
"My novel, The Lucky Boy is releasing November 18th http://www.amazon.com/The-Lucky-Boy-ebook/dp/B0064FOCZO"
Nov 10, 2011
Caroline Gerardo posted a status
"http://scapegoatreview.com/fall-2011/caroline-gerardo.html Caroline Gerardo "Entropy" Fall Scapegoat Review Magazine"
Oct 4, 2011
Caroline Gerardo replied to the discussion 'Opening Lines'
"Radnor is a suburban town on the Main Line, there a secret happened with the McGrath family,i n a dark granite outcropping, in a row of towns once fed by coal mines . The Lucky Boy  "
Aug 26, 2011
Caroline Gerardo replied to the discussion 'Prompt Lot'
"  Tell a big whopping lie story in 140 words, I dare you to fool us."
Aug 26, 2011
Caroline Gerardo posted a blog post

Current Projects

 The Lucky Boy   -- novel edits are completed.I am working on cover art, back cover blurbs and still hunting for beta readers- contact me by email if you are a critical reader. ( note story has R+ violence and R- sexual content if those bother you)When I get cover more defined I hope you will vote on the best one. Also working on a poetry book with 60 poems, 60 images and interactive linking website with a techy group. Next novel, Working Title: Eco Terrorist.  I am 49899 words into a Thriller…See More
Aug 26, 2011
Caroline Gerardo posted a status
"The father is a Dr Frank.. figure. It is literary writing commercial theme because of the content. I am done. Working on cover art."
Aug 26, 2011

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Who I am:
Hi I am Caroline Gerardo, Author of Toxic Assets, a literary thriller. I also write short stories: Granny Magic, Greed, Vanity, Lust, Missing and others have been in Magazines- Sleet
and Negativesuck Magazines this month. I am in second draft revision of : A Lucky Boy
https:carolinegerardo.blogspot.com
I have a blog about writing, with some poetry, reviews of other indie writers
Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
http://carolinegerardo.blogspot.com/
http://cgbarbeau.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/cgbarbeau/ http://instagram.com/carolinegerardo/ http://linkedin/in/carolinegerardo/ http://pinterest.com/carolinegerardo/
http://www.mywjb.com/caroline-gerardo/
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
Toxic Assets, Greed, Vanity
Prior to 2009 I ghostwrote.
Media outlets that I currently write for:
Prior to 2009 I wrote on Blogit as the_loanlady without releasing my name.
I am now producing novels in my maiden name: Caroline Gerardo
I write flash fiction and post on my blog twice a week.
Other names: C. G. ( most call me by my initials so I sign this way)
prior married name: Barbeau - also my children's names
My writing is:
Fiction, Poetry, Blog Posts
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
I review any novels that strike my fancy
Services I offer to other writers:
Send me your book I will read it, if I like it I will tweet, review and march along side you.
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
International Thriller Writers, Writer's Guild of America,
My professional associations:
Writer's Guild, WGA, International Thriller Writers,
I found out about She Writes from:
several sources

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First Draft Done.

Posted on February 26, 2013 at 1:35pm 0 Comments

First draft has been a long labor this time.

Working title still is Eco-Terrorist but I'm not sold on the title

Current word count is 92336. I will cut it down about 10000+ words in revision.

The novel has flash backs and forwards and reads somewhat like short stories within the overall novel.

I'm struggling with how to clarify the time line. Tenses are a bit experimental...

 

Anyone volunteer to be a beta reader?  The story is:  Natalie retires from…

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Book Release

Posted on November 15, 2011 at 10:47am 0 Comments

The Lucky Boy

Press Release ServiceMembers AreaRegister NowAbout New Best Selling Coming Of Age Novel

Share |

Best Selling indie Author Caroline Gerardo releases her novel, The Lucky Boy 11/18 Seth McGrath, the teenage lead will charm you into his dark world of bum fights, drug dealing and illegal activities to raise $10000.00

 

 Laguna Beach (I-Newswire) November 15, 2011 -…

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Posted on August 26, 2011 at 5:33pm 0 Comments

 

The Lucky Boy   -- novel edits are completed.

I am working on cover art, back cover blurbs and still hunting for beta readers- contact me by email if you are a critical reader. ( note story has R+ violence and R- sexual content if those bother you)

When I get cover more defined I hope you will vote on the best one.

 

Also working on a poetry book with 60 poems, 60 images and interactive linking website with a techy group.

 

Next novel,…

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At 1:31pm on February 26, 2013, Mary Johnson said…

Thanks for reading my bost, ordering my book (!) and friending me, Caroline!

Here's to good writing for both of us,

Mary

At 4:12pm on August 14, 2011, Alle C. Hall said…

Intriguing! I immediately wonder what part is played by the fact that Papa is a neurosurgeon.

 

Are you think literary or commercial fiction?

At 8:28am on June 11, 2011, Jill Starishevsky said…
Hi Caroline,

 

Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.

 

Jill Starishevsky

 

Author, My Body Belongs to Me

http://www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com

At 6:06am on June 11, 2011, Margaret Traylor said…

Hi Caroline, welcome to She Writes! We're glad to have you here. You can use the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. Let us know if you have any questions!

 

Best,
Margaret Traylor
Intern @ She Writes

 
 
 

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