I always had an unwavering passion for creative endeavors. I went to college, first at SUNY, Cobleskill, and later at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in fine art At first, I was interested in children’s books from an illustrator’s point of view. The writing part was always there, but it took me a while to acknowledge that. I sense that studying art taught me a lot about writing. I finally realized that my heart and head were full of story and that I should pay attention! My ideas come from everyday life, and I write for readers of all ages I live in the Connecticut woods with my husband, where we relish the changing seasons. Our kids are big. They come and go a lot now, trying on homes of their own in various parts of the world. We keep the bird feeders full, garden a little, and stack walls of firewood to keep our home fires burning. Every morning, I hike or ski the trails near my home with our three (mostly) loyal rescue dogs. I think about my work while I’m out there. Once I get back home, I make a pot of tea. Then the dogs and I get to work. What do I do on a writing break? Well, I still love to create—everything from art collages to artisan pizzas and pots of soup. I also love to bike to town and meet friends. I like to believe that every plot problem can be solved over a good cup of Earl Grey tea… and maybe a piece of dark chocolate. https://www.leslieconnor.com/
