Connie Morgan
Connie writes under the pen name Connie Morgan.
Even before she became a licensed mental health counselor, Connie was a story collector — both fictional and real.
Fascinated by life stories of any type, Connie is especially drawn to transformational and second chances stories.
She has a passion for understanding the inner workings of people and the why behind their behavior.
Connie worked with children and adults in the mental health field, in various capacities, for twenty years.
More than likely, in every book she writes, you will find a mental health component encouraging the reader to be their most courageous self.
She is a Washington state native who lives with her husband, George, a retired assistant chief/fire marshal. From their back deck, they enjoy a view of Mt. Hood and Connie’s organic raised bed garden.

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After our radio talk, Connie shared a few more insights into her book journey
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Tip 2:
The book is inspirational. That is not just me saying it but also comments from my beta readers.
I also received 5 stars from an advanced Reader’s Favorite Book Review – “I enjoyed the book immensely and highly recommend it to readers looking for an inspirational romantic story.”
I have spent decades studying motivational and transformative movements before and after I received my master’s degree.
My monthly newsletter is designed to give tips for navigating life transitions, which is a broad topic.
I enjoy writing about this theme because as a counselor, working with difficult cases as a child and family therapist, the outcome was not always sunshine and roses.
As an author, I get to create the outcomes that my heart wants my characters to have.
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Yes, I will be 75 years old when my first novel comes out.
I have met a few authors my age but they already had several books out or have had a long career in this field.
My view is if a “seasoned” person has a passion for writing, then follow it and see where it takes you.
Find joy in the journey.
Find a writing group, learn to accept criticism, and immerse yourself in learning the craft and the business end of being an author.
Learn from young writers and hopefully, they will learn from you.
You have lived a history that young writers can’t even imagine – that wisdom can be put into your stories.
Find your support system or create one.
Be generous to other writers and build a network.
Other writers are resources.
Continue to live in the world; we writers can sit too many hours in front of a screen.
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Tip 5:
Although I think a reputable Hybrid publisher can do a fantastic job, they are expensive.
The one who offered me a contract appeared to do fantastic work but I couldn’t justify the cost since I had another option to go with.
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