We broke in.
It was all
about the weather.
Seven times,
the scattered sky
spoke through
heat lightning,
and new clouds
coughed above us,
mostly hanging
in patchy rows.
Behind us, the stone
mansion. Someday,
I'll put up an offer.
We swam close
in the strange,
perfect pool;
we were the ice
on the dog day.
Let’s get dressed.
Rain’s comin’.
On the deck,
you checked
my muscle.
C.A. MacConnell
9/30/2019
9/29/2019
9/28/2019
ONE WEEK AWAY!
Photo: Church, by yours truly, Kenwood, OH
Book signing one week away...Oct. 5, 2-4, Luckman Beechmont, reading at 2:30pm. More details here.
Can't wait to see you all!
Love,
C.A.
9/27/2019
Eight Days Away!
Hi there! Only eight days away! My first book signing for STRANGE SKIN will be...
Saturday, October 5th
2-4pm (reading at 2:30pm sharp)
Luckman Coffee Shop
5200 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(It's the original Luckman location, set in Anderson Township at the base of Mt. Washington and the end of the Beechmont Levee where Hwy 32 meets Hwy 125 (Beechmont Ave.) And I must say, it's a rad shop with some delicious brew.
Signed books are $20, cash or check only. You can also order online here, if you're feeling stoked.
I will also have a few copies of GRIFFIN FARM & THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR on hand. And there will definitely be some free goods, so DON'T MISS OUT!
AND...
A percentage of the profits will go to BRING CHANGE TO MIND.
MISSION: To end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.
VISION: We create multimedia campaigns, curate storytelling movements, and develop youth programs to encourage a diverse cultural conversation around mental health.
I can't wait to see you all there!
Bring friends! Spread the word! Help me make a difference and create hope!
Love,
C.A. MacConnell
9/26/2019
Migration
Something I've been tinkering with ... <3 to you, C.A.
Migration
You, like a strange
Hawk,
Live on the wind;
You bring the glide.
You bring the climb,
The vision,
And the furious dive.
How I've always wanted
To be a flier,
To let the air and the sky
Keep me
Alive,
To swallow
Up
All distant
Shapes --
The crawlers, and the motionless --
Like a wild fire.
You are quick
And nearly
Silent,
but for the tree calls.
Perhaps, with weather,
Comes
A sudden, hidden message.
You are safe,
I imagine,
Nesting,
Looking backwards
In the pine.
Human now.
Secret.
Black licorice
and dark chocolate.
Here and there, I step
On the heels
Of your shoes.
Hurry,
Fall.
I look to you for
Wheat
Pancakes.
C.A. MacConnell
Migration
You, like a strange
Hawk,
Live on the wind;
You bring the glide.
You bring the climb,
The vision,
And the furious dive.
How I've always wanted
To be a flier,
To let the air and the sky
Keep me
Alive,
To swallow
Up
All distant
Shapes --
The crawlers, and the motionless --
Like a wild fire.
You are quick
And nearly
Silent,
but for the tree calls.
Perhaps, with weather,
Comes
A sudden, hidden message.
You are safe,
I imagine,
Nesting,
Looking backwards
In the pine.
Human now.
Secret.
Black licorice
and dark chocolate.
Here and there, I step
On the heels
Of your shoes.
Hurry,
Fall.
I look to you for
Wheat
Pancakes.
C.A. MacConnell
9/22/2019
Barn Girl
She watches the ladies
ride. For hours,
she watches.
Keeping
time.
The adults come in the morning.
Breeches and
tall,
leather
boots.
The kids roll in
some
afternoons.
Jeans and half-chaps.
She knows that
together,
what she sees --
what they wear --
is worth
thousands.
Today the high is fifty-two.
Tomorrow looks
similar.
The chestnut mare and Orion, the black,
may
need
sheets.
One grey, dirty, barn cat
loves her.
She pushes the
thing away.
Nine stalls left.
And then the shavings.
She pretends
that the bay one is
hers.
She cleans her
paddock boots. For no reason,
she polishes the toe
until it
shines.
Ryan shakes her hand,
and she goes
home.
C.A. MacConnell
ride. For hours,
she watches.
Keeping
time.
The adults come in the morning.
Breeches and
tall,
leather
boots.
The kids roll in
some
afternoons.
Jeans and half-chaps.
She knows that
together,
what she sees --
what they wear --
is worth
thousands.
Today the high is fifty-two.
Tomorrow looks
similar.
The chestnut mare and Orion, the black,
may
need
sheets.
One grey, dirty, barn cat
loves her.
She pushes the
thing away.
Nine stalls left.
And then the shavings.
She pretends
that the bay one is
hers.
She cleans her
paddock boots. For no reason,
she polishes the toe
until it
shines.
Ryan shakes her hand,
and she goes
home.
C.A. MacConnell
9/20/2019
9/19/2019
More from Hollins University...
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| Main Building, Hollins University |
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| What used to be my Senior room...is now the creative writing center! |
Photos of Hollins University, my alma mater.
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| Hollins University Front Quad |
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| View from Hollins Graveyard |
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| Bushes in graveyard. I used to crawl in here and write... |
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| Inside the bushes! |
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| Inside the bushes! |
9/18/2019
9/11/2019
UPCOMING BOOK SIGNING DETAILS!
Hi there! I'm excited to announce that my first book signing for STRANGE SKIN will be...
Saturday, October 5th
2-4pm (reading at 2:30pm sharp)
Luckman Coffee Shop
5200 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(It's the original Luckman location, set in Anderson Township at the base of Mt. Washington and the end of the Beechmont Levee where Hwy 32 meets Hwy 125 (Beechmont Ave.) And I must say, it's a rad shop with some delicious brew.
Signed books are $20, cash or check only. You can also order online here, if you're feeling stoked.
I will also have a few copies of GRIFFIN FARM & THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR on hand. And there will definitely be some free goods, so DON'T MISS OUT!
AND...
A percentage of the profits will go to BRING CHANGE TO MIND.
MISSION: To end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.
VISION: We create multimedia campaigns, curate storytelling movements, and develop youth programs to encourage a diverse cultural conversation around mental health.
I can't wait to see you all there!
Bring friends! Spread the word! Help me make a difference and bring in the hope!
Love,
C.A. MacConnell
9/10/2019
9/09/2019
9/06/2019
Book Signing Planning!
I'm thrilled about the feedback I've gotten so far...people have really been reaching out, and it's magnificent.
I saw the film "Ready or Not" last night...I really enjoyed the sucker, especially Samara Weaving, who got more and more kickass as it went on. Reminded me of "68 Kill," Trent Haaga's film w/ Matthew Gray Gubler <3. Loved that one more.
Anyway, details on the signing coming to a blog near you (this one) very soon. Can't wait to see you all. An October reading will be lovely.
Thank you so much for reading! Much love,
C.A. MacConnell
