Gina R. Briggs

Hello, magical reader!My name is Gina. I'm a scrappy indie author (but I'll also answer to "wordsmith witch") who's been intrigued by storytelling since I acquired the dexterity to click the Microsoft Word icon.There's nothing I'm more passionate about than the chemistry between reader and author.
I don't write to please, I write for my soul.
But in equal part, I write for the conversations sparked from reading something truly memorable.I can promise you authenticity, probably some tears, and always a dash of whimsy. Sound good?
Let's take a journey together through the written word.

How do you take your heart back from the past?This is the question that K Statham has wrestled with for three years following the death of her high school best friend, Isa.But that’s only the beginning of the never-ending line of inquiry that haunts K on the daily. Is she responsible for Isa’s death? Could she have stopped it? Will K herself ever be able to move on with her life? And what is waiting for her on the other side of college graduation?Determined not to fall into a perpetual cycle of “new girl” anonymity, K is tasked with overcoming regret as she attempts to forge her way into a new life.Part coming-of-age, part mystery, The Isa Project highlights the reality of processing trauma and the complexity of friendship.Content Warning
Please be advised that this book contains references to alcohol consumption, sexual situations, addiction, assault, and mental health topics that may not be suitable for all readers.

FOREVER IN BLOOM: A REMEMBRANCE LULLABYLittle Rosebud lives in a colorful garden with her mommy and daddy. But there was one who came before her--her sister, Poppy, who now watches over her from the stars. Join Rosebud as she describes all the ways she can find comfort and feel close to her forever guardian angel.Told from the perspective of the "rainbow baby," this bedtime story combines ideas to honor the "angel baby" with the alphabet. With dreamy illustrations and vivid colors, Forever in Bloom makes for an engaging pathway for difficult conversations about loss with preschool through lower elementary school-aged children.A story dedicated to their late daughter, Matthew and Gina R. Briggs draw inspiration from their own family's journey of loss and finding the rainbow after the storm. Resources for angel parents are included at the conclusion of the story.

HOW WE MADE LOVE BLOOM: AN ADOPTION STORYLittle Rosebud wants to know all about her adoption story. Who helped Mommy and Daddy find her? How long did they wait before she bloomed? Her parents, of course, are happy to tell the tale!This lyrically written story is a gentle explanation of the domestic infant adoption process. Featuring a lovable cast of garden friends, How We Made Love Bloom is perfect for curious young minds between 0 and 4 years of age.Written by adoptive parents, Matthew and Gina R. Briggs, this delightful tale is sure to inspire, educate, and add joy to the adoption process. Affirmations for waiting families, birth mothers, and adoptees can be found at the conclusion of the story.

Gina R. Briggs is a self-taught writer who refuses to stick to one genre. With a background in theatre and education, she wore many tiaras (because hats don't have enough sparkle) before finding her creative home in fiction. She holds a BFA in Acting from Belmont University and an MA in Human Communication Theory from Arizona State.Currently residing in the Sunshine State, Gina lives with her husband, furry familiars, and daughter. After losing her first child, Gina has become an advocate for pregnancy and infant loss awareness. She is compelled to share her unique journey to motherhood with others in the hopes of shattering harmful stigmas. Her publishing house, Poppy & Rose Press, is named for her girls.A proud Quill & Cup "Hedgie," Gina is a pantser-turned-plotter who knows from experience that this whole writing thing is more fun when done in community.For more, please check out Gina's interview with Bold Journey Magazine.

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PORCH LIGHT ONComing August 2025A teenager 12 years missing.
A haunting secret.
A life-altering decision.Blake and Lily are women from opposite shores and opposite stages of life. An unlikely friendship manifests in a kismet melding of their two worlds. But when Blake's past and Lily's present are revealed, their lives turn upside down. Bound by shared trauma, the two women will need to reckon with what they've lost and face the fear of losing once again.Porch Light On is a work of contemporary women's fiction that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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