- C.A. MacConnell -

4/09/2025

Air 3, Never Give Up.

Air 3, Never Give Up by C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

Good morning. Love to you. C.

NOVELS: Four published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! Need writing help? M.A. English/Creative Writing, Hollins University. Over 30 years of experience in all genres. You name it; I can do it. Book Five coming SOON. PHOTOS: custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here.

4/08/2025

Pretty

Pretty. C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

Good morning. Feeling gentle this morning. Feels nice. And new. What comes to mind? Well, I've been thinking about how important it is to not assume things by looking at people's "outsides."

I don't see anything wrong with taking care of myself and doing some things for myself...although lately, I've been slacking in this area, ha, I admit. But these days, I don't give a fuck about "pretty."

I believe that we are all children looking for love.
C.A. MacConnell.

Book five coming soon. Love to you.

4/07/2025

ILY, Shark

ILY, Shark, by C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

Two of my more abstract shots. I dig them for different reasons. But always looking for magic in the small stuff. XO.

Have a beautiful day.

Did standup the other night. I killed it this time, ha. It was fun. I was "on," so to speak. I may try this again, ha. I enjoyed it, and it's nice to make folks crack up.

Writing songs, working on Book Five, making deliveries, the usual. Having fun in the moment, for sure. Grateful for all those who make grocery orders! Grateful for all those stopping by my site! Thank you. And thank you for loving my photos and books!

Love to you, C.A. MacConnell

4/05/2025

Three

Three, C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

Have a beautiful day. I'm working on Book Five, editing. I'm working on a bunch of songs as well. Thank you for being here. I'm doing standup tonight...wish me luck, ha. Fun! XO.

Love to you, C.A. MacConnell

4/03/2025

Books, Writing, Editing

Here are my four amazing books. I guarantee they'll all take you on an adventure you'll never forget. Dialogue is my specialty, and I'm a master at it. Oftentimes, when people read my books, regarding the male characters, they can't believe I wrote the voices; that's because I heavily research and dive into voices. Perfect.

Book Five, nonfiction, coming soon! Can't wait to share it with you.

I have a master's degree in English and Creative Writing. Any genre, I can do it. Over 30 years of writing and editing experience. Recently, I've helped folks out with college essays, nonfiction, poetry, nonprofit writing, and much more. I can make anything slick. I've done a vast amount of work on numerous projects, from bios to script editing to book editing, and everything in between.

Feel free to contact me.

NOVELS: Four published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! Need writing help? M.A. English/Creative Writing, Hollins University. Over 30 years of experience in all genres. You name it; I can do it. PHOTOS: custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here.

Love to you,

C.A. MacConnell

4/01/2025

August

Good morning. Maybe it's not August, but I love this, so I posted it anyhow.

Be easy. Like the old cliche, progress not perfection. :)XO. I'm telling myself, really.

Maybe it'll help you too.

Have a great day. I've been learning how to "stay." With friends, with jobs, with support groups. And I've been learning how to return too. It's tough as hell for a person who wants to disappear into the imagination, or "morph into a wild horse" like I wanted to when I was little. All of this comes in handy when I'm writing fiction, of course, as long as I channel it. Tough balance at times, for sure, but I'm fully aware, and I have been for many years. Tricky, aye.

Anyway, I'm going to try to stay in the moment and make others laugh today. I'm doing standup comedy this weekend and so, I have to practice anyhow, ha.

I hope you find or have found what makes your heart happy.

We all deserve such things. Life is difficult.

Personally, I'm muddling through...at the moment, trying.

Working on book five, nonfiction, and I'm looking forward to sharing it with you.

Have a great day.

Love to you,

C.A. MacConnell

3/31/2025

Carousel ... and Some Words.

Good morning. I guess I try to focus on what's right around me...the people near to me, the situations in front of me. When I glance at the news, it's fear-inducing. I don't want fear to rule my day. Not that I don't want to be informed...it's just that I want to get quiet and come from my heart.

I'm one small person. Can I make a difference? Let's see, I believe so. My heart tells me to do the best I can and help people. That's my news, right now. I may not be perfect at anything, but I try to enjoy the small stuff and spread some kindness, when I can.

We're all going through a lot at any given time, even if we don't speak of it.

The storm calmed me, actually. I was able to rest some, which I'm grateful for.
And I hope you have a beautiful day.

Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

Carousel, by C.A. MacConnell C. 2025. Film shot. <3

NOVELS: Four published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! Need writing help? M.A. English/Creative Writing, Hollins University. Over 30 years of experience in all genres. You name it; I can do it. PHOTOS: custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here.

3/27/2025

Tell the World

C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

Good morning. What comes to mind? A gentle smile, a smirk, a sweet moment, a secret whispered between two friends. The baby who was crying in a cart...I was able to talk to her for a few minutes, and I saw a smile creep out. Three days later, I ran into the mom again at Target, and she remembered, and she thanked me, and I thought, I made a small difference in someone's day. Cool.

Perhaps that is my profession.

Yesterday, after work, I put my arms around an ancient tree, and I gripped him tightly. Yes, him. I felt a certain safety there. I felt heard, comforted just for a moment.

Yes.

Notice when my heart is touched. XO. Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

P.S. NOVELS: Four published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! Need writing help? M.A. English/Creative Writing, Hollins University. Over 30 years of experience in all genres. You name it; I can do it. PHOTOS: custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. Book Five coming soon. Thank you! C.A. MacConnell

3/26/2025

Here

C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

I guess I was riled up about a lot of things last night. I had some vivid dreams. But when I asked for some help, what I heard in my mind was this: trust.

Trust.

Sometimes I doubt myself...or my path. Because it's a new one for me, in many ways...and it's unfamiliar. But I know I'm at my best when I try to stay in the moment, in the flow, and head toward love and lightness. Sometimes, I stop and think, I have no idea what I'm doing. Exactly. It's OK. Doing the best I can. XO. Trying to add to the flow of goodness, because that's what feels right to me right now.

Being hard on myself doesn't help. There is no place in my life for "tough love."
Just do the best I can and trust.

Perhaps this will shed some light for someone else.

Good morning. Love to you,
XO, C.A. MacConnell.

3/24/2025

Fall to Touch 5

C.A. MacConnell C. 2025
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Number One. And Thank You.

Good morning! Thank you for supporting my books and photos! Book Five coming soon! Editing stages. I think you'll be surprised at the result. XO. A totally new style for me, and it's nonfiction. Cool! Can't wait to share it with you.

Until then, check out my four novels! You'll never forget the ride! Thank you for loving my novels! On the way to number ONE!

There have been a lot of windy, magical days. Hey, speaking of magic, I'm looking for a weighted keyboard, if anyone has any leads...shoot me a message. Thanks! Have an awesome day. Love to you, C.A. MacConnell

3/22/2025

Lost Glove 68.

Glove 68. <3 XO, C.A. MacConnell C. 2025.

Have a great night! Love, C.A.

Fall to Touch 4, Hoping.

The first is one from a series. The second stands alone. Just sharing some of my different styles of shots. <3 I really love these two. Custom, signed prints? See the P.S. below.

Hope you have a beautiful day. I'm going to work hard and then, work some more. Ha, right now, I'm doing deliveries and editing my fifth book...so, it happens to be a busy time. But I love my jobs; it doesn't feel like work!

Later, I'm going to write some piano songs. I was listening to Cranberries yesterday...would love to cover some of that amazing work. I'd like to cover some Alice in Chains and Blind Melon too. I love that era. But I'm going to get the sheet music and transfer it to piano; I think that'll sound rad. But punching out some originals...it's my secret, fun time. I get wild when I play and sing, especially when I'm alone. :) I have a bunch of guitar songs too. Enjoying the newness of piano...I played when I was a kid. I'm just rolling with it...feels really freeing. That's what I do for fun. Creating makes me feel alive. I spend a lot of time alone, but I enjoy it.

But when I'm doing deliveries and such, during my workdays, I cut it up with folks all day long. Customers, employees...so many of them fill my heart every single day, and I'm grateful. XO. Like everyone, I have tough days, sure, and I've been grieving some things, working through stuff but right now, overall, my life makes me really happy. Loving my jobs is a true gift.

Thanks to all those supporting my art! Look for Book Five soon. In the meantime...

My four novels are on Amazon now!

C.A. MacConnell

P.S. NOVELS: Four published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! Need writing help? M.A. English/Creative Writing, Hollins University. Over 30 years of experience in all genres. You name it; I can do it. PHOTOS: custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. Working on Book Five every day. In the editing stages. Excited to share it with you. Stay tuned. <3, C.A.

3/20/2025

February Sunset, Big Cat.

Photos by C.A. MacConnell C. 2025. First one, digital. Second, film. Just showing some of my different, varied styles. :)XO.

Thank you for your support.

Book Five coming soon! PM me for prints and custom orders. Have a beautiful day. Love to you, C.A. MacConnell

P.S. NOVELS: Four published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! Need writing help? M.A. English/Creative Writing, Hollins University. Over 30 years of experience in all genres. You name it; I can do it. PHOTOS: custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. Working on Book Five every day. In the editing stages. Excited to share it with you. Stay tuned. <3, C.A.

3/18/2025

Thank you.

Taking some time out to thank those who have recently hired me for editing/writing projects. And thank you to those purchasing books and photos, as well as anyone visiting my site. I'm happy for the reviews, the feedback, and the interest.

And thank you to all of you who make grocery orders...this work makes it possible for me to pay the bills, keep moving, have fun, and focus on my dreams.

Just a heartfelt thank you.

Book five will be out soon -- in the editing stages. :) Yea! Excited to share this with you, although it's become a much bigger project than I had originally planned. But I'm stoked with the direction it's heading. XO. Hoping it'll help some folks. Writing it is actually helping me...a win-win situation. Tough sometimes too. XO. Soon.

Thanks again. Blessings and hope.

Have a beautiful night,
C.A. MacConnell

Push

Push, C.A. MacConnell

Been thinking about my friend E. lately. He could tell you...and my roommate in college could tell you that there are many times throughout the day when my mind moves swiftly. Ha! People have no idea, because my outside countenance truly hides it. I've learned how to channel it over the years. We all have our unique gifts and funny quirks. Mine has to do with words...and images too, but largely, words. I suppose that's why I've never experienced "writer's block." Never, haha. I see it as a gift. 😃👍Book five coming soon!

Have a great day! Remember to laugh.

Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

3/17/2025

Lost Gloves 66 & 67

Good morning. A pair, ha, a rare find. Miracles do happen. Have a great day.
Awesome love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

3/14/2025

Ghost Love

Good morning. I finally took part of the day off yesterday...was able to take some shots and take a walk. I'm in the process of editing Book Five. Excited to share it with you! When I'm not doing deliveries, I work on my next book every single day. Rolling along! It's all there...just fine tuning. Excited to share it with you. It's my first book of nonfiction, and it's quite unique. Until then...

I have four novels on Amazon now! Waiting for you. They are gripping and unique. Dialogue like no other. Hope you get a chance to check them out.

I have a master's in English/Writing...I also help folks with numerous writing projects, in any genre you can imagine, from bios to novel writing to scripts. Contact me if you need some writing/editing help!

Busy, yes.

I've had some pretty powerful fear the past few days...one tool I use is to set a time limit; that is, I'll feel the fear fully for ten minutes or something like that, and I'll just allow myself to go there. If I practice that, I can just feel it, curb it, and then, I go about my day. Sometimes that works. It may return throughout the day. I use prayer and meditation during my days; I may just sit in my car and breathe and pray about the fear. Other days, I call my spiritual adviser or write or whatnot. Try to learn from it and reflect, that kind of thing. Still other times, it helps to cry or keep moving. Creativity -- taking pictures, singing, playing piano, writing -- all of those things help too. Or I start joking with someone.

Depends on the day.

In all reality, fear is a lie. It's intangible. And yet, it's all around. With different folks, fear may show itself in different ways...but if you look at the world, it's ever-present. An underlying thread, an overall fear addiction. Aye, it's human, but it doesn't have to run the show. My fear contributes to the world's fear. And so, I try to take a look at my part.

Maybe this will help someone else!

I'm a transparent person. I really do tend to be pretty open. Just in my nature, but it's also a result of many years of self-work. Sometimes it frightens people. Other times people appreciate it.

But if you see me at work, you'll see that I also love to joke around, and I'm quite light and funny. Constantly. I'm always cutting it up with people. XO. Actually, I've done standup, and I'm doing it again soon. Wish me luck.

My next book, coming soon! I've been taking pics and writing songs too...and now, I have some other folks interested on the music end. Creativity all around. It fills my heart.

C.A. MacConnell

Have a beautiful day. Hope you feel peace in your heart.

3/13/2025

One Twelve Forever.

C.A. MacConnell

XO. <3 have a great evening. :) Hope you're enjoying my art. Working on Book Five. Love to you.

Am I OK

C.A. MacConnell

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