Wes' Museum

 

Good afternoon. Not sure why I picked this photo today...probably because it makes me chuckle. It reminds me of something that'd be in the background of a Wes Anderson film -- hence, the title. Sort of like a secret, hidden joke that's not hidden at all, which is why it's so funny. Anyway, I'm weird.

Hope you're doing well! Thank you to all those who are supporting my new book, RECOVER WILDLY:  DAILY SPIRITUAL ESSAYS FOR SURVIVORS. Do you have your copy yet? XO.

All five of my books are spectacular; the first four are fiction, and the fifth is nonfiction. You can find them all on my author page. Every single one is fast-paced and gripping. Let's get to number ONE! We've been awfully close.

I wrote the suckers. Now, all I need is you! <3 I've been spending some time with the woolly mammoths (well, where they used to roam anyhow, ha) and reading a ton of books, mostly Richard Bach and Melody Beattie, that kind of thing. I'll switch it up here soon. I'm in the mood for some Steinbeck. Perhaps some young adult too. And some Wally Lamb. I dig pretty much everything. I like crime as well, but my favorite is Chester Himes, because he's way outside the box.

Harry, the black snake, is living in the attic I think, which is fine by me...b/c he's an elusive roomie. I'm actually not afraid, oddly. All I need is a shark in my bathtub, and I'll be set.

Hope you're having an awesome day. Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

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Yellow Field

Good afternoon. Just getting my brain in gear. Here's some flash poetry for you. I'm sure I'll edit it, but it's kinda fun to just create and share right now. :) I come back to poetry to get in a zone...it puts me right in the moment. Love to you. C.A. MacConnell

Yellow Field

I bury myself
in the scorched, yellow field.
Beside me, my weapon --
a sharp, wooden sword
carefully carved
by my own hand.
Butterflies circle
my weak, bony wrist,
easily measured
by anyone's circle of touch.
You know, pointer to thumb.
Horses -- there are two --
and the gray, right side
of the farmer's house
is vertically splintered
like ancient train tracks
heading to heaven.
Only the shutters are solid.
Shade turns
all windows gray.
Resting there, 
I see you, Stand by Me.
I feel the horrible quiet.
I hear the sudden whistle,
and along with the boys,
I am running
for my life,
lost in a surprise
game of chicken.
I know the scene.
I know the speed.
We are one.

We are the same.
Jesus Christ,
I can smell the dead man.
Eternally, I am trapped
inside a thin, striped T-shirt,
racing River
in the openness, 
tripping on the ties, forever
eleven. Yes, I am in love
with spiders.

C.A. MacConnell

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Photo: Here, and a Note to You

"Here," by C.A. MacConnell

Good morning. It's 4:33 a.m. to be exact. Last night, I fell asleep at like 7 p.m. Much needed. I suppose I've been going through many changes and emotions since releasing the book! Interesting. Also, I'm having some quick and steady realizations about old and new thinking, how I talk to myself, and that kind of thing. Rapid fire learning, for sure.

Releasing nonfiction is quite different from releasing fiction. Both put a writer in a vulnerable spot, but nonfiction can touch that spot even more, for sure. Feels like a tornado that's been rolling inside of me...but it's slowly settling down. Interesting as all hell to walk through it...

Whatever you're going through, be patient and be kind with yourself! <3 This morning, I'm feeling much more centered.

But all of my art comes from my mind and heart...and it's worth it. I'm always hoping to touch, entertain, help, and connect with folks. That's what it's all about.

Thank you to everyone supporting my books! I'm excited by the response, and I'm looking forward to seeing what rolls out next. One thing I'm planning is a book signing, but it may take some time, as I'm going to do this one a little differently. I'm excited about it though. It may have something to do with music and clowns, I'm hoping. :)

Hope you have an amazing day. Sami, my car, and I are out to do deliveries and then, they get a tune-up, ha. Perhaps I need a tune-up as well. My mom says I need a tune-up in the wardrobe area, ha, which is probably true, but I do hate shopping, ha, so I will probably continue to wear my sweats and t-shirts from the 90s.

Again, thank you for supporting my art. All of my books are here. Or, you can just click on the covers on the right side of this page. Hopefully, I'm helping some folks. From the feedback so far, that is the case! Awesome.

If you're reading, please leave a review! Some people have already done so, and I thank you.

Expect magic. Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

P.S. FIVE published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! 

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Hello. Forward. :)

Good evening! It's fun pasting my book covers here. Proud of this hard work, over 30 years of it! Click/Touch any of the covers, and it'll send you straight to the purchase info. Or you can find them all on my Author Page right here.

I recently read "Radical Forgiveness," by Colin Tipping; it was fantastic. I highly recommend it. The process of reading and following the suggestions was difficult to feel, but I'm seeing some newness and some light creeping in, for sure. I enjoy trying new things. Certainly, I suggest that book to anyone! It's eye-opening. Now I'm re-reading "The Secret." That's good as well. I'm always chiseling away at something new. Why not.

I'm also writing a ton of songs, which is fun. The more I go along, the better they get. Long story, but b/c of stress and such, my muscles/nerves/chronic pain has been intense and so, because of the muscle issue, the singing is now at about 75-85% I'd say. Getting there. Some days, I'm at 100, and that's fun as hell. Literally "getting my voice back." It's been a long, slow recovery process, and it's still going on, but I'm hopeful this evening. Soon, I'll be a powerhouse. :) Yeah. You got it.

It's amazing what stress and repressed emotion can do to the body. I've been walking right through it all, and part of the process included writing that fifth book, and I'd say I look rather rough right now, ha, but I'm OK with it. It's been a very tough couple of years, and I'm super proud of my continued perseverance.

Thank you to all of you supporting RECOVER WILDLY:  DAILY SPIRITUAL ESSAYS FOR SURVIVORS, my fifth book. I intend to have a signing, and to be trite, I have some other things "up my sleeves." Rad.

Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

P.S. FIVE published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! 

P.P.S. 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. 

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Thank you, and a Flash Poem: Rattle

If you haven't checked out my fifth book, please do so. It is awesome. Nonfiction. RECOVER WILDLY:  DAILY SPIRITUAL ESSAYS FOR SURVIVORS. I've been so close to number one in Inner Child Self Help! So close! Help me get there! I'm thrilled with the response. This book will touch your heart for sure. I also have four published novels, all of which are amazing, I might add.

All of my books are solely created, written, edited, and designed by me. Everything, me. I'm proud of over 30 years of hard work. XO. 

Again, Author Page right here.

So, here's some flash poetry for ya...I'm getting back in fiction gear for book six. Poetry brings me back to the moment :)

Rattle

High-pitched, cicadas click
and whine, tymbal-singing
of thirteen underground years.
They seem not afraid that death
will come soon. Three to five
weeks, to be exact. How brief
they rattle this world with life. 
Simply, like butterflies, they rejoice
in the flight. Perhaps, of their story's
brevity, they are not aware. Perhaps,
neither are we. 

C.A. MacConnell

P.S. FIVE published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! 

P.P.S. 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. 

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The Response!

 

Good morning and thank you. 

Do you have your copy yet? We're on the way to number one! Help me get there. I'm so excited by the response so far...dreams coming true day by day. And, helping people day by day. Win-win. <3 From my heart to yours...

Hope you have an amazing day. 

C.A. MacConnell

P.S. FIVE published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! 

P.P.S. 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. 

Only 42 Away from Number ONE!

  I can hardly believe it. I woke up and checked...and realized that my book is at NUMBER 43 in Self Help Inner Child on Amazon. That means, I'm only 42 away from NUMBER ONE!

HELP ME GET THERE! 

We're so close. Thank you!

"Dream like a fire tearing through kindling." C.A. MacConnell, RECOVER WILDLY
C.A. MacConnell

Thank you. Good morning. Recover Wildly.

Good morning! Thank you.

Wow, there have been a lot of emotions, ha, that's putting it mildly, with publishing this sucker, RECOVER WILDLY. With nonfiction, the experience is quite different. I'm so happy and proud as well. It's a mix of random feelings, but it's unique to me, and it's quite interesting to feel it unfold. I've had a lot of tossing and turning at night. Last night, I finally chilled and rested. Yay.

And this morning, I'm feeling light and mischievous. ;) I feel a little spark. 💓I prayed and that's what rolled in. Ready to have some fun and laugh today. I'll try my best to stay out of trouble, ha. Or "stay in it," as the skaters in my second book, THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR, would say. Haha. I love those guys. Literally, my characters are real to me, just saying. I adore that book. What an adventure that one is, for sure.

I'm so thankful to those who are purchasing my fifth book! Do you have your copy yet? It's right here. It's daring, raw, real, and also humorous at times. It's so rad, and I'm so happy to share it with you. I'm hoping it'll help some folks. I'm amazed at the response already. 

I'll be planning a signing as soon as things settle a bit. Not sure where yet, but I have some ideas. :)

Here is my author page.

Five books! What a journey.
I wonder what's going to happen today! <3 to you,

C.A. MacConnell

Recover Wildly

 

Good morning. I am happy to announce that my fifth book, RECOVER WILDLY:  DAILY SPIRITUAL ESSAYS FOR SURVIVORS, is available right here.
It is a heartfelt journey of nonfiction, from me to you. We are all survivors. We are all in recovery from something. And this book touches that secret place.

I created, wrote, edited, and designed this. No AI was used in the creation of this work. I am so proud of the many years of hard work that have gone into this, and I know you will love it! Raw and daring, sometimes humorous, and other times deep, this book will take you on a journey you'll never forget.

Pass it on. Here we go. Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

Number One. And Thank You.

Good morning! Thank you for supporting my books and photos!

Book Five coming soon!  Nonfiction. 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!

P.S. NOVELS:  Four published books by C.A. MacConnell on Amazon NOW! 

P.P.S. 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.
I'm working on design and fine tuning. Soon!
Thank you! C.A. MacConnell <3 Have a beautiful day.

Reflection, by C.A. MacConnell C. 2025. XO.

You Will Be Rewarded for Your Courage

 

Good morning. Love to you. Hope you have a good day. Feeling a lot of nervousness...ha, not so much about the book, actually. I'm ready for that. But I have worry about the physical nature of my delivery job in the mix, for sure. I suppose I'll just do the best I can.

Be gentle with yourself today. I'll try that too.

My book will be out within days. Just looking over the last proof, making sure everything is right on. :) I think you will love it...many years of hard work have gone into this sucker, that's for sure.

Until then...

P.S. My four novels are on Amazon now! Book five in a few days! You'll be able to find it at the same link.

P.P.S. 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. Custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. 

Thank you for supporting my photos and books. On the way to number one!

Photo: Self.

 

Me, in the backyard, getting ready for one of my field adventures. Wearing my brother's jacket. And my favorite dress, which I wore every day, if I could, ha. I even wore it with jeans if it was colder. Purple jeans, to be exact.

Have a great day. Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

P.S. My four novels are on Amazon now! Book five days away!

P.P.S. 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. Custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. 

Thank you for supporting my photos and books. On the way to number one!

Lost Glove 69

 

Lost Glove 69

Just days away on Book Five. 

GETTING READY TO BE NUMBER ONE. HELP ME GET THERE!

FOUR BOOKS ON AMAZON NOW. :) XOXOXOXO. BOOK FIVE SOON.

Love and light.

C.A. MacConnell

Last Proof, Book Five

Howdy. About to receive my last proof for Book Five. It'll be out within days now. So excited, so ready, so tired.

A real milestone for me. Never give up.

My four novels are on Amazon now. My fifth, nonfiction, coming soon; it'll be available for purchase at the same link, on my author page. Yea! XO.

Way to go. Time for a bath. Almost there now.

Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

Jumping Man

 

C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

Book Five so soon! In the end stages. :)XO

P.S. My four novels are on Amazon now!

P.P.S. 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. Custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. 

Thank you for supporting my photos and books. On the way to number one!

Enjoying the End Stages

Elephant, by C.A. MacConnell. Film shot.

My elephant for some luck. :)

Good morning. What comes to mind? Slow, rest, return to the quiet. Resting, building strength so that I can give to myself and give back. Just what I'm getting reminders of lately. Thought I'd pass it on.

I'm in the end stages of editing/designing Book Five...it'll be out so soon. I created, wrote, edited, and designed it, yes. I even did the cover art. Same with all of my books. All from my tricky brain. Just a few small details left to go. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm trying to stop and enjoy the process of finishing it as well. Last night, I celebrated the process with ice cream and a Three Musketeers. Ha.

Sending out love and light, always.
Have a great day. 

Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

P.S. My four novels are on Amazon now!

P.P.S. 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. Custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. 

Thank you for supporting my photos and books. On the way to number one!

ALMOSSTTTTTTTTT THERE....... Book Five.

Ha, hi. I'm chiseling away at this proof. I'm so close...it'll be so, so soon on Book Five. Of course, I decided to change something quite big at the last minute...which was a necessary headache.

:)

Hope you're well and happy. I need some rest and ice cream for sure. 

Can't wait for you to see this. It's really awesome. XO. Hard work, many years of it, for sure.

Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

P.S. My four novels are on Amazon now!

P.P.S. 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. Custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. 

Thank you for supporting my photos and books. On the way to number one!

Fall to Touch 6

 

C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

Good morning. :)

Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

P.S. My four novels are on Amazon now!

P.P.S. 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. Custom, signed prints. Or prints on metal or canvas, ready to hang. Email: right here. 

Thank you for supporting my photos and books. On the way to number one!

Have a Seat

 

C.A. MacConnell C. 2025

Book Five soon! Working on cover and proofing... :) Hope you like my creepy shot. Took it today. 
C.A.

My four novels are on Amazon now!

Book Five Proofing Stages.

Good morning. I just ordered my first proof for Book Five. So excited. It's the first time I'll see the manuscript in book form. Still needs a little love and care, but it's really close now.

As with all of my books, I created, wrote, edited, and designed the whole thing by myself! No AI or outside influences whatsoever. :) XO. Feels true. Feels rockin.

So soon!

A few more run-throughs on the proofs...and then, presto! I'm nervous and excited. I'm sharing my heart with you...it feels good, and it feels scary. Kinda like life.

My four novels are on Amazon now!

Hope you have a beautiful day.

C.A. MacConnell