A Question Frequently Asked by Writers: Why Do I Keep Doing This?
Sometimes persistence pays off–if not in money, in other rewards. A friend of mine, Ruth Tiger, recently had the satisfaction of seeing her first novel in print. Titled The Away Place, the book draws on Ruth’s rich and varied experience working with...Painting by a dear friend, hangs in my dining room.
This watercolor was painted by my friend Susan Austin at my request. When I gave her daughter guitar lessons, Susan asked what she could pay me, and I asked for a painting. At the time, I had recently visited Spain and was taken by its beauty and also its music. ...Frequently Asked Questions
Q Connie, are you Hungarian? A Nem. That is, no. Q How did you get interested in writing about Hungary? A While working as a music teacher, I learned about Zoltán Kodály’s influence in developing Hungary’s musical literacy. I was impressed and intrigued, and when my...First Post
This is the inaugural post on my blog. Being a writer, I’m sure I will find this a great outlet, provided you become my regular audience. See you soon. CHC
Welcome!
I am a writer who loves good music and good stories. It’s been my privilege to combine these loves by writing fiction that honors the creation of beauty, even in the bleakest of circumstances, through the creation of music. Writing has also led me to a deep interest in the recent history of central and eastern Europe.
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