by Connie Connally | Sep 27, 2023 | Events
On Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, 2023, I will join other writers and speakers at Rivers of Ink in Pacso, WA. Rivers of Ink is an intimate and friendly conference, full of helpful teaching and information, and an excellent way for Eastern Washington writers to...
by Lisa Dailey | 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 | Jun 4, 2022 | Events
This June 20-24 in Grand Rapids, MI, I’ll be attending a wonderful new writing workshop. Scriptoria is a joint effort of three universities: Calvin, Cornerstone and Aquinas. It follows the format of an MFA residency, with critiquing workshops in the morning,... 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...