MarcyKate Connolly

writer, composer, arts administrator

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The Obligatory Birthday Post: The Best Presents Ever. And Muppets.

The Obligatory Birthday Post: The Best Presents Ever. And Muppets.

Today is my birthday and this year Mr. MK outdid himself. He bought me a house. Best. Present. EVER.

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The Writer’s Voice Blog Contest Entry

The Writer's Voice Blog Contest Entry

So there's this thing going on called The Writer's Voice (if you don't know what I'm talking about, read all about it here) and not surprisingly, I've entered :) The First part is to post your query and first 250 words on your blog for public feedback and preliminary judging. So, please help me out and let me know what you think of MONSTROUS!

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I’m in the Spotlight!

I'm in the Spotlight!

Guess what? The delightful Cupid over at Cupid's Literary Connection is spotlighting unagented writers - the first two are up and one of them is MOI. Stop by, say hi, and let me know what you think of my query and first 250 words for MONSTROUS.

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April Reads – 2012

April Reads – 2012

This month I read 8 books. Finally making up for my slacking earlier this year. :)

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The Haunting Refrain of “What If?”

The Haunting Refrain of What If?

I've been hearing a lot of chatter over the last few weeks from other writers about giving up. Querying is hard. All that rejection takes a serious mental toll. Sometimes you get to a point where you have to ask yourself: "Is it worth it?" Some people may answer with a Hell No, and give up or self-publish* instead. Others may say Hell Yes, and continue slogging through Queryland trying out every rollercoaster ride and doing their damnedest not to ...

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ABOUT ME

I’m a writer, composer, and arts administrator living in New Hampshire with my husband and pugs. I’m also a coffee addict, voracious reader, and recurring commuter.
MY NOVELS

CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE CYBORG, YA Science Fiction

THE GHOST WRITER, YA Ghost Story

MONSTROUS,  YA Fantasy

 
SPRING FEVERS ANTHOLOGY

Spring Fevers AnthologyAn anthology of short stories, Spring Fevers explores tales of relationships in their varied states: love – requited and unrequited – friendships discovered and lost, family in its many guises, and the myriad places in between.
"Since the one thing we can say about fundamental matter is that it is vibrating and, since all vibrations are theoretically sound, then it is not unreasonable to suggest that the universe is music and should be perceived as such." -Joachim-Ernst Berendt