Category Archives: historical fiction

TIME TRAVEL–for research

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Connie Stevens

It’s no secret that I love research. Of course, my husband may have a differing opinion, especially when supper is late because I’ve been “time traveling.” Since I write historical fiction, sometimes it’s not easy finding the details I need … Continue reading →

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WHO IS THIS PERSON?

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Connie Stevens

Who hasn’t read a book and encountered a character that seemed familiar—as if you’ve met that person before. A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about finding images—vintage photographs—to represent the characters in my historical fiction. Those pictures help me … Continue reading →

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Thanks for joining my party!

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Connie Stevens

Thank you for celebrating with me! Winning the Inspirational Readers Choice Award has been such a thrill, and sharing it with my readers is only right since my readers are the ones who made it possible. I have drawn three … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATE WITH ME!!

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Connie Stevens

Two weeks ago, I was honored—not to mention thrilled out of my socks!—to received notification my novella, Hope’s Dwelling Place, had won the Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Since I couldn’t be present when the winners were announced in San Antonio, … Continue reading →

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WILL YOU TELL MY STORY?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Connie Stevens

One of the most frequently asked questions I hear is: “How do you come up with your characters?” My normal answer is “My characters have to speak to me before I can get to know them, and in order to … Continue reading →

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ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Connie Stevens

Yesterday I compiled a list of all the names from those who left comments on my blog, those who responded through my webmail, those who LIKED my Facebook Author Page , and those who LIKED and SHARED the Facebook posts … Continue reading →

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ANNOUNCING…THREADS OF TIME

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Connie Stevens

THREADS OF TIME is a seven-story collection of romantic novellas that span more than 150 years following the journeys of a quilt and the comfort it offers to the many hands through which it passes.  Authors: Constance Shilling Stevens (Connie … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S IN A NAME

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Connie Stevens

One of the questions authors are asked (along with Where do you get your story ideas?) is How do you come up with the names for your characters? Naming my characters is part of getting to know them, and I … Continue reading →

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MY FIRST BOOKSIGNING

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Connie Stevens

With the release of my first novella, Hope’s Dwelling Place—part of the SUNDAYS IN FREDERICKSBURG collection, Lifeway Christian Store at the Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA is hosting my very first book signing. I’ve been planning special vintage touches … Continue reading →

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NEW SPRING RELEASE

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Connie Stevens

Calendar alert! It’s SPRING! What is your favorite thing about springtime? For many, especially those who have been inundated with more snow than they care to measure, spring means relief from the icy conditions. Others love the first blooms of … Continue reading →

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