Photo: Thinking of You.

Thinking of You

<3 This was just some plant in a pot in the middle of downtown, but I thought there was something special about it, especially the shadows. :) Saw a deer, my friend Argo the dog, Moe the dog, my friend Jill, met a new friend, and I have a new rock. Also talked to some people about THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR! Of course. Every day! Trooping along, feeling good. Hope you are as well.

C.A. MacConnell

Photo, and a Note from Me to You.

I wrote the book for you.

I hope it becomes a movie someday.

That's my dream for THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR. Have you read it yet? You can buy it right here.

I've gotten some feedback on the monster now. So far, people are hooked, and they love it. I'm thrilled. And these are people who have never been skateboarding. It's all about the characters, see...they're special. It's about scene, voice, getting lost in another world. :)

You are special as well,
C.A. MacConnell

Hi! Here Are Some More Shots That Inspired the Book!

Last of the bunch of photos, for now. Some more photos that inspired THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR. DO YOU HAVE YOUR COPY YET. It's genius, amazing. :) If I do say so myself. Ha.

I gotta get outside. Too much computer staring. Time to search for hawks and turtles.

Love you,
C.A. MacConnell

Some More...

Another photo that inspired THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR.

And another ...

None of the guys I knew ever wore helmets, though, ha.

'Course we never used to wear them when we rode horses when we were little either. Or when we rode bikes. Everything used to be so much more dangerous. Also, we never picked up dog poo. That was dangerous as well.

Did you buy The Anchor yet? It's awesome!
C.A. MacConnell

Photos Inspire Books!

One of the many photos that inspired my new book, THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR, which is mostly set in Seattle in the nineties. I'm often inspired by images. I'll be posting some more that complement the book this week.

Hope you enjoy the ride...the book and life in general. :)

Remember, through the end of July only, books sold online or at the signing July 9th (see featured blog for more details) will benefit The Prospect House, a long-term drug/alcohol treatment facility. Get your copy now!

If you have a copy, after you read, please leave a comment/review on Amazon! That would be awesome.

Thanks and have a special day. Magic, creation, nature, whatever you wish,

C.A. MacConnell

Photos: June Walk

I just like these simple little pics, just the feel. Hope you do too. They make me feel peaceful. Sending out peace,
C.A. MacConnell

Photo: No Crybabies

Ha, hells yeah! Well, this applies most of the time. The other part of the time, feel free to cry your eyes out. Only not at the tattoo parlor...then you're just a wussy.

Hope you have an awesome day! Hope you're reading THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR! You will be amazed before you're halfway through, I promise.

Love,
C.A. MacConnell

Photos: Skate Park

Skate Park

I used one of these photos for my cover art on my new book, THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR. Do you have your copy of the book yet?

Remember, through the end of July only ... online or at the book signing (The Main Cup, 5-7pm, July 9), 10% of each book sold goes to The Prospect House, a long-term, grass roots, drug/alcohol treatment facility.  

Now is the time to buy a book! Celebrate art and give back!

Rad.

Thought I'd share the real thing. :) The cover photo, that is. I love it, actually.

Hope you have a beautiful day! In general, I'm stoked.

C.A. MacConnell

BOOK SIGNING AND BENEFIT! COMING SOON! DON'T MISS OUT!

You are invited! Celebrate art and give back!!

Book signing and benefit—

Support the release of C.A. MacConnell's second book,

THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR,  and…

For each book sold, 10% goes to The Prospect House, a local, long-term, residential drug/alcohol treatment center.

Okay, when?

Sunday, July 9, 5-7pm. Doors open at 5.

Talk/reading at 5:15 sharp! Don't miss out!

Signing/reception to follow.

Where should you show up?    

The Main Cup, 126 Main St, Milford, OH 45150

(513) 248-2089 (In the heart of Old Milford)

What should you wear?

Whatever! Nineties attire encouraged.

Yes, you can buy books at the event, but … if you can't wait, you can also purchase one on Amazon books right now; the donation still applies!

Why are we doing this?

To gather, celebrate art, and give! Now's the time—when you buy a book, you're helping others and supporting a great work of art that'll send you to another world.

What's the book about?

Both terrifying and humorous, with vivid, gripping characters, THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR is a nineties-era, fast-paced mystery set in Seattle. MacConnell has a M.A. in English/Creative Writing from Hollins University, and she's a nationally published writer.

Will you help today? Will you buy a book on Amazon or purchase one at the signing and share the adventure and hope today?

RSVP:  camacconnell at gmail dot com

P.S. At event, signed books are $20 cash/check only … or … it's available today online on Amazon books. Will you buy a book, give back, and create hope for others now?

New Friend

Pretty Amazing.
C.A. MacConnell

Do You Have Your Copy of THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR Yet?

Skater, Roanoke, VA

Did you pick up your copy of THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR yet?

It'll take you to another world. And the characters are so vibrant; they'll become a part of you. They won't let you go without feeling the whole story deeply...

Don't miss out. Get your copy now while it's in stock! Now's your chance.

Book signing/benefit coming soon! An opportunity to support art, listen to art, and give to a great cause. Stay tuned for details.

I can't wait.

If you're reading already, thank you for your support! And if you finished the book already, please leave a review on Amazon. Every comment matters.

If you're not reading this book yet, please purchase your copy today!!

C.A. MacConnell

First Date

Some flash poetry for you... Love, me.

First Date

No movie. Let's
Really
Skydive.
Look.
That red-winged
Blackbird
Was fierce.
There's another.
Five.
The pipes on him!
Or her.
Did you hear?
Yes, Singles.
Bet those
College kids
Have never seen
The lawnmower boy
In the film,
Can't Buy
Me Love.
I'm sorry
I hate
The Beatles.
Who cares.
Look,
Seven.

C.A. MacConnell

Photo: Skater, Devou Park

Skater, Devou Park

Currently, I'm planning a book signing for THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR. Details coming soon. I'm looking forward to it, and I'll have some special surprises this time. An opportunity to share creativity and give back as well. Stay tuned.

This book is set in Seattle in the nineties, and it's an epic literary mystery. Skateboarders, misfits, dangerous ones, hilarious lost boys and girls, you name it. I was, and still am, a lover of the whole grunge era...to the point that I followed Pearl Jam across the country, and I saw so many shows. It was wild. I was a mosh pit lover. I was a crowd surfer. Bruises came with the territory. Bloody noses, you know. In a way, this book pays homage to that whole scene...a part of it, anyway. I lived in Seattle in the nineties, and I was there in the middle of the mess. I took notes. I became these notes.

I still love the music, for sure.

My heart hurt when I heard the recent news of Chris Cornell's passing. Much love to his family and friends. And my heart hurts whenever I hear of such things, and it happens a lot. Just this month, we lost one friend who took his own life. I'd say that at least once a month, someone I know loses the battle of addiction and/or severe depression and other mental illnesses. Much love to anyone out there suffering from addiction and illness, as we all have our struggles, no matter the source. <3

Peace out,
C.A. MacConnell

Photo: Lost Glove 23

Lost Glove 23

"You should never underestimate a woman with good hair and a lifetime of target practice."
-- The House of Anchor

:)
C.A. MacConnell

Photo: Her Own Space

Her Own Space

C.A. MacConnell

THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR. AVAILABLE NOW!

Hello everyone. I'm happy to say that THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR, my second novel, is available for purchase right now. Just follow this link.

Book description:  THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR is a fast-paced, intense, literary mystery set in Seattle in the nineties. Sometimes dangerous and often humorous, this novel is a deep, epic adventure packed with vivid dialogue. The slick use of voice is fresh, addictive, and engaging; it'll stick with you. This is C.A. MacConnell's second novel.

Wow. It's been a long time coming! I hope you like the book! I think it'll take you to another world, for sure. Man, did I work hard on this monster; I feel like the final product is all that it should be.

I feel tingly.

I'd be grateful if you left feedback on Amazon. And please spread the word! Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Yes, I created, wrote, edited, designed, and published this book all by myself. I even did the cover photo, ha. A one-woman publishing house, right here.

Details for a book signing coming soon.

Support creation and artists today!

Hope your day is full of love and light.

<3, C.A. MacConnell

Photos: Butterflies

Something to make you smile. Magic!
C.A. MacConnell

FINISHED! THE HOUSE OF ANCHOR.

Hi. Here's what it looks like. I'm thrilled! My novel #2 is done. It'll be ready for purchase in just a few days...everything's all done, all ready, all slick. Just processing on the publishing end. Right now, I have the only copy. :)

I'll post a link as soon as it's ready. SPREAD THE WORD!

C.A. MacConnell

Personal, Big

Dream Poem

Personal, Big

I was surrounded
by wolves. They gnashed their teeth.
Wickedly, they
spat.
They made sounds upon sounds
like highway, pile-up
accidents.
How they wanted to make me
into a meal.
But I stretched up tall,
to the tip of each toe,
and raised my arms
as high as small woman arms can rise,
and then my fingers seemed
to grow
and somehow, I even
stretched my knuckles,
turning into the personal,
big, magic man,
and then I barked back.
The sound was far
from perfect,
but little by little,
with fire,
each one in the pack
tore away, hind end tucked
under,
tail between the
legs, seemingly shocked,
terrified,
and
over.
Soon,
I was flat to the ground,
covered in doves.

C.A. MacConnell

Photo: Painter Tom

Painter Tom

C.A. MacConnell