Author of Literary Fiction and Literary Mystery
Winners of the 2021 New York City Book Awards Contest were announced on February 26, 2021. Honeysuckle Blue Revenge, A Wrenn Grayson Mystery, was the recipient of a Bronze Medal in the Historical Thriller category. The book was released in April, 2020, and is the fourth mystery in the series. Learn more about this award-winning novel on Amazon. Available in paperback and eBook...
Connie Chappell welcomes a new work of literary fiction to the lineup. Summers Only covers thirty summers in Terri Miller’s life. The story begins at her lowest point. She’s living on the streets when she meets homeless advocate, Frank Cordell. Together, they forge a partnership to establish shelters across Michigan. Read more about this amazing journey on Amazon. Available in paperback and eBook...
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Welcome you to my website. I’m the author of seven books, both literary fiction and literary mystery. My novels are published by 4am Books.
The fall of 2020 brought the release of Summers Only, the Wild Raspberries series finale. Summers Only takes protagonist Terri Miller on a lifelong journey. This story was written in my heart before Proper Goodbye, the second in the series, was published. I feel I have journeyed with Terri, experienced her joys and sorrows, and because she’s homeless and on the move, experienced her sore aching feet. The story is unique, and you will find yourself drawn in from the first scene.
I stay very busy with my writing. In 2021, I hope to publish two novels. Every Cloud is a work of literary fiction. It has been great fun to write. The characters keep me entertained. The fifth Wrenn Grayson Mystery will follow. Wrenn tackles an assignment that is both personal and dangerous. The historian is forced to make difficult decisions that affect many of her new friends.
Feel free to look around my website. You’ll find the many extras I provide my readers. These downloadable extras include the first chapters from all my novels, character lists for all my mysteries, and four free short stories. My best-selling novel, Wild Raspberries, is available on Audible. I’m pleased to offer this option for those who prefer to have the story read to them. I personally love the audio edition of books.
Please make use of my website. From here, you can purchase my books, send me a message, and take a look at maps of Havens, Ohio, the town I created for the Wrenn Grayson Mystery series.
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Connie Chappell with her best-selling novel, Wild Raspberries.
Extensively reviewed
Wild Raspberries, a work of literary fiction, and Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont, a Wrenn Grayson mystery, have been extensively reviewed since their release.
Each is the first installment in their respective series.
"A gripping story in which forgiveness and acceptance would have to start on solid ground." ~~ Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ Read more...
"This best-selling mystery pops off the shelf as truly unique in this incredibly popular genre. Delightfully witty!" ~~ Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ Read more...