by Connie Connally | Jun 21, 2020 | Events
Write in the Harbor is an intimate and high-quality conference for writers. This year it’s digital. I’ll give two presentations, one on historical fiction and the other on writing the opening pages of a novel. For more information about the conference, see... by Connie Connally | May 7, 2020 | Events
Podcast interview on A Novel Talk with co-hosts Wendy Kendall and Carl Lee. Discussion of The Songs We Hide. I’ll share what compelled me to write the novel, and how the characters developed as I wrote. We’ll also explore the novel’s bleak... by Connie Connally | Oct 16, 2019 | Life
I have eight grandchildren, the first one born in 2010 and the newest one born two-and-a-half weeks ago. With the birth of each child, I’ve written a blog post, and today it’s a pleasure to write about Lydia Norah Connally, born September 28, 2019 in Peru.... by Connie Connally | May 31, 2019 | Writing
A few months ago I read a blog post by a woman trying to become a professional writer. The post is funny yet communicates the frustration and embarrassment of the not-yet stage. The blogger, Sandra Ebijer, describes how you feel reluctant to tell people what you do... by Connie Connally | Feb 26, 2019 | Life
As a writer I’m often asked how I chose my novel’s setting or how I came up with the story line. Last fall, for the first and only time, I was asked how I chose the musical pieces in my book. It’s a great question. Naturally, the person who asked is...