Research for Writing Historical Fiction: Getting Started
For the last several years my writing time has been absorbed by two novels. The one I’m currently writing, tentatively titled Voice, is about ¾ complete in its first draft. The other, The Bomb Shelter Quintet, has been finished, but I will be revising it after I...An Act of the Soul: Thoughts after attending The Glen Workshop
This blog post is sympathetically dedicated to all artists, especially writers, who have ever wondered if they are wasting their time. I spent June 12-18 at Mt. Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA, attending an arts gathering called The Glen Workshop, a yearly event...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...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.
Come and explore with me!