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Shirley Kiger Connolly

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in Portland, The United States
May 25

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Award winning author, Shirley Kiger Connolly
aka Abigail Ruth is the daughter of a 1940s mystery writer. She enjoys penning historical fiction romances, romance suspense, and books filled with lighthearted reflections. After majoring in English and Journalism, she joined the graduates of ICL. Now living in Texarkana, TX with her husband, when not in the middle of a WIP, she enjoys reading Masterpiece specials on PBS or traveling on a train or in her motor home to parts unknown. She invites readers to come visit her anytime at her blogs,at her Author Pages on Facebook, or over on Twitter. You'll find her as Abigail Ruth or Shirley Kiger Connolly.
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Shirley Kiger Connolly I don't know the answer to that but I do remember that some of his short stories had the same flair as Philip Marlow's stories. …moreI don't know the answer to that but I do remember that some of his short stories had the same flair as Philip Marlow's stories. (less)
Shirley Kiger Connolly Thanks for the question. My brain gets fuzzed up often when it comes to the direction I'm going in my story. Being the seat-of-the-pantser that I am, …moreThanks for the question. My brain gets fuzzed up often when it comes to the direction I'm going in my story. Being the seat-of-the-pantser that I am, I find that I must get up off my proverbial seat in front of the computer and do something else. Go for a walk, do something around the house, pour myself a cup of coffee, or turn on an old TCM classic. Maybe I'll pop over to FB and make a comment then get responses I can reply to. After that I can sit back down and a few more ideas will pop into my head. (less)
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Say Goodbye to Yesterday

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That Impossible Dream

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Not Quite an Angel (Decisio...

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Flame from Within

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I See God in the Simple Things

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I See God on The Narrow Road

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Sharing with you a tidbit about a remarkable woman of the past

Who was Louisa May Alcott Really?
Although she lived a life and belief that caused her to travel in a completely different direction than me, one of my favorite authors of prose and poetry will continue to be the quintessential American Novelist from 19th Century, Louisa May Alcott. 
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William Shakespeare
“All that glisters is not gold;
Often have you heard that told:
Many a man his life hath sold
But my outside to behold:
Gilded tombs do worms enfold.”
William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice

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Shirley Connolly Shirley wrote: "Sally wrote: "Thanks for you Goodreads friendship, Shirley!
Blessings, Sally"

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May you have a great Christmas


Shirley Connolly Sophie wrote: "Thank you for the friendship, Shirley!" Have a lovely Christmas


Shirley Connolly Have a lovely Christmas too


Sophie Barnes Thank you for the friendship, Shirley!


Shirley Connolly Sally wrote: "Thanks for you Goodreads friendship, Shirley!
Blessings, Sally"


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Sally Chambers Thanks for you Goodreads friendship, Shirley!
Blessings, Sally


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Karen Malena Hi Shirley! Thanks for accepting!!!!! Great to see you in here!


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