by Connie Connally | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog, Events
It’s now been four and a half months since Fire Music was released on April 9. Last fall and winter when I looked ahead to that date, I made the mistake of assuming I’d then just dedicate several months to promoting my book, and life would cooperate with that. Silly...
by Connie Connally | Aug 25, 2023 | Blog, Books
Some things are years in the making, and that’s especially true of books. My novel Fire Music has been one of those long projects, and I used to wonder how I’d ever finish it. But now I’m delighted to announce that this huge labor of love is not only finished but has...
by Connie Connally | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog, Faith, Family
Earlier this year I wrote in this blog about Peru (https://conniehamptonconnally.com/a-trip-to-the-peruvian-amazon-part-1/https://conniehamptonconnally.com/a-trip-to-the-peruvian-amazon-part-ii/ https://conniehamptonconnally.com/peru-and-its-children/), where my son... by Connie Connally | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog, Writing, Writing Advice
My novel The Songs We Hide came out May 1, and since then I’ve done eleven book events. I’m using the term “events” loosely, because these gatherings have come in different sizes and taken different forms. I’ve presented at bookstores,... by Connie Connally | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog
My son Brendan is a missionary in Peru. He and his wife and children live high in the Andes among the Quechua people. He uses the Quechua language daily, as well as Spanish. Brendan and his family eat the foods of the region (including guinea pig) and are observant of... by Connie Connally | Sep 29, 2017 | Blog
While the rest of the U.S. stampedes to mass arenas for rock concerts, I gravitate toward classical and folk music in small places. Some of my favorite musical experiences have happened in venues not much bigger than a classroom. I love the informal rapport that...