Just Saying Hello.

 

Hi there. How are you? Just saying hello. Here's a selfie from last week. Very recent. Proof of life, ha. It's not my usual expression, but I thought it was amusing and so, I posted it. My hair has been driving me wild. I may shave it or go for a Mohawk, not sure which one. Wanna do it for me? That'd be helpful.

Thank you to those supporting my books! If you haven't had a chance to check them out, I have four fiction works and one nonfiction. Right here. Or you can click/touch any of the book covers on the right side of this page, and it'll take you right there -- description and purchase info. 

I did all of the work. I created, wrote, edited, and designed each one, inside and out. I even did the cover art. Sweet. No AI, no assistance, just me. :) If you want to support independent art, here I am! Independent as all hell.

The novels all have a mystery element, and they're all intense, but they're not without humor and light as well. I guarantee you'll never forget the ride. They're all literary but fast paced. That's my niche. Also, dialogue is my specialty. XO. 

The nonfiction book, RECOVER WILDLY:  DAILY SPIRITUAL ESSAYS FOR SURVIVORS, is my latest. People have been loving it...some read it as a daily reflection type book; others read it all the way through. It's written to work both ways.

Well, I'm sitting here having macaroni and cheese...white cheddar, to be exact. And an avocado. I've been overwhelmed by the expense all around; everyone has been struggling. But right now, I have everything I need. 

Right now. Right here, right now. I hear a little bird. I'd like to be a bird, actually. I really would.

I'm excited because I now have a perfect place to practice piano and write songs. My little, secret place. Not so secret. Everyone knows I'm in there. But it's safe, and I don't get in trouble, ha. I'm also excited about Book Six. I guess I'm about fifty pages in. As is my custom, at the moment, it's a mess. All of my books begin with a mess, and I'm not worried.

Hope you're having an amazing day. Hope your life is peaceful. I suppose I can decide to have peace in this moment. I feel a little spark of adventure in my heart too, and that's nice. 

Love to you,
C.A. MacConnell

Intuitive Thought, March 1, March. And a Note to You.

 
Intuitive Thought

March 1

March

Hi there. I took these photos today; I'm really happy with how they turned out.

A Note to You. March 15, 2026

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about AI...

I just wanted to mention that I've dedicated my life to the craft of writing. For over thirty years, I've studied and worked hard to both enjoy and perfect all of my work, from poetry to fiction to nonfiction, and then some. I have studied numerous genres, everything from medical copy to screenwriting to journalism to music writing to...obviously, writing novels and nonfiction books. 

I've really tackled the gamut, and I continue to do so. For my books, I do copious amounts of research and sometimes, the inspiration comes from strange places -- strangers, other books, photos, magazine pictures, friends, you name it. I'm always hunting and learning. I'm as curious as they come.

I have a master's degree in English and Creative Writing and for that, I am grateful.

I created, edited, wrote, and designed all of my books. There was absolutely no use of AI in any of my work. And in the future, there will be no use of AI.

I will continue to create authentic art...in the same way that I have for many years. XO. Straight from my tricky brain to you. I realize that the world is changing, and what others do is not of my concern. But I strongly feel that this is the right route for me. I want to share to you from my experience, heart, and soul. I want to share my life, my mind, my darkness, my lightness, my hopes and dreams. And I want to continue to expand my craft authentically.

The way my brain works...indeed, there is a label for it; however, as much as it can be difficult to harness my thinking when it comes to certain aspects of daily living, when writing, it is an absolute gift. See, without even trying, every moment of the day, I file away dialogue, scenes, descriptions, and the like. People often say that I'm quiet. I suppose that's why. I am constantly writing, without even trying. And later, when I'm actually writing and rolling, the words I've "stored away" just come flying out of my brain, as if from nowhere.

A true gift. Awesome. It took me many, many years to understand this truth.

Just wanted to share that with you. I also wanted to thank you for supporting my work. In every way, the creativity that stems from me keeps me alive. I am grateful for this gift, and I am grateful that God has given me numerous opportunities to keep right on growing. 

I have begun to write my sixth book, and it is fiction, and I will create it in the same way that I approached my other five; that is, directly from my mind and experience. And I will edit it the same way as well; that is, directly from my eyes and hands. I am proud of my creations. I am proud of my gift. And I will continue to share it with you, without the use of anything artificial.

Today, I have a rare day off from making deliveries. As far as my photos, I take the same approach. I don't use photoshop. I take one shot, in the moment, and what you see is the shot I took. I merely tinker with lighting, and that is all, but I approach it as if it is film. 

Just sharing my approach and my plans as I move forward in this ever-changing world. I had a beautiful walk today, and I've noticed that lately, the sunrises have been incredibly moving. Glorious, indeed.

So, from here, I plan to chisel away at Book Six, write songs on piano and sing, take photos, crack up as much as I can, and drive around on delivery adventures. My life is extremely simple, but it gives me the time and freedom to create. <3

Love to you. XO.

Thank you. Thank you for supporting my all-original art. Thank you for being here. I hope that your day is amazing. Maybe I'll see you out and about. Sending love and light to you. I hope your life is happy and peaceful. Again, thank you.

From my heart, C.A. MacConnell

Fitted Suit

Good afternoon. I wrote this just now. Hope you like it...have a great evening. XO, C.A. MacConnell

Fitted Suit

Right now, below me,
the neighbors pound the ground,
mumbling and shifting,
sweeping and stirring.
Boot steps. Voices. High pitches
turning to thunder.

With each sound, I shift,
tossing, no, jerking on the couch,
and I ask God to show me
the next right thing. I hear,
You have done enough. Wait
and see. First, get centered. Now, rise.

And then, I see a pure, pink
crowd vision of you. I call it
a glow-smile. There is such a thing.
Your skin is polished softly tan;
each cheek holds a golden hue.
You are dressed in a fitted suit.
Sudden wind. Long hair blown
left. No, right. And in one strange

moment of stillness, right now,
I believe that you see a clean,
green vision of me. I call it
a glow-smile. There is such a thing.
Awake, in this instant, face freshly
washed, I stand up to the underworld,
laughing at the noise.

C.A. MacConnell

Return, Lost Glove 74

 
Return

Lost Glove 74

I took the first one today. The other I took a week ago. I find them to give off a strikingly different vibe, for sure. Hope you have a good evening. I plan on starting my day over right now! Sometimes, that is necessary. It's OK to be a human being, ha. Hope you enjoy my photos. XO.

Love to you, C.A. MacConnell

Pray, Take Action, Wait, Pray.

Good afternoon. Love to you. Time to write!

Well! I've had repeated lessons in this:  pray, take action, wait, pray. Pray, take action, wait, pray. Pray, take action, wait, pray. Wait, wait some more. Now, I'm better at the "doing" than I am at the "waiting," I admit.

Recently, these series of circumstances or "battles," if you will, have happened to me regarding several big events in my life that have heavily pressed on my "fear buttons."

Certainly, with the first challenge, it rolled out haphazardly and proved to be incredibly messy, although I got through it, and it made me recognize the power of my fear...and how it can really destroy me if I allow it to take a hold. And it made me recognize my need to reach out for help and have faith in my higher power, to really trust. Trust. Aye, lessons in trust. For me, that means reaching out to friends, family, professionals, and listening for the answers on how to take the next step.

Humbling, indeed.

Now, I am in the middle of another similar situation. Pray, take action, wait, pray, take action, wait, pray. Here I am again. And again, it is challenging, but I am not allowing it to have the same amount of power. I'm proud of myself for this. Taking each step as it comes, I'm trusting and letting it unfold. 

I can't say I'm happy about the slow nature of how it's unfolding, no. The waiting is hard for me, for sure. But it creates a certain amount of integrity as well.

Life is challenging for everyone, I know. Events come at us from many different directions and sometimes, I honestly feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. And other times, I'll wonder how the hell something will work out. I suppose I'm thinking that thought right now. How the hell is this going to work out? Damn.

Not sure, to tell you the truth. I have no idea. I know what I desire but at this point, I have no control over whether or not that will happen. And perhaps, what I desire is not the best outcome. I don't know. More will be revealed. 

Maybe you are facing something similar. People around you are doing awful things, or events are unfolding in a jolting manner. Maybe the process to get through it is as slow as all hell, frustrating and demanding. That's what's happening to me. This morning, I took some action and now, I'm waiting, trying to take care of myself the best I can, trying to make wise decisions. 

And of course, talking to God all along the way.

It is uncomfortable. It is real. It is character-building. It is a chance to practice making repeated decisions to react to life's events in a new way. It is a chance to change the outcome that may have happened in the past. And that is why it is so difficult.

It is hard to look inward. It is hard to grow. It feels strange, unfamiliar, and shall I say, inherently sketchy. I find myself thinking things like this:  whoa, that move was risky. But was it risky? Or simply, new...and that feels like a leap in my mind.

I will write again when I get through this one. I'm sure I'll have another perspective. When faced with something jarring, I'm learning to pause and give the emotions time to settle, then persevere.

Tough stuff.

I hope that this day turns out peaceful for you. This morning, I made a decision to not allow others' actions to have power over my day, and I am sticking to that decision. After all, all we have is this moment. And I deserve peace. And so do you.

Perhaps I have helped you with my transparency. Remember to be gentle with yourself when you're learning new things. And I will do the same.

Pray, take action, wait, trust.

Wish me luck.

Sending love and light to you,
C.A. MacConnell

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

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