- My name is A.J. O’Connell.
- I’m an author.
- I wrote a novella, Beware the Hawk, which was published in 2012.
- I have another novella (the sequel,) coming out in June of 2013.
- I’m a member of Sisters in Crime New England and The New England Horror Writers Association.
- I teach at a community college.
- I’ve been a journalist for several years.
- I obtained my MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University in 2011.
- I’m working on the second draft of a novel.
- I live in Bridgeport, Connecticut with my husband, cat and dog.
Want to contact me?
Send me an email at annjoconnell (at) gmail (dot) com.

Hi, nice to meet you !
Hi. Thanks for visiting.
Your mom emailed us about your major journal and write the book. So I forward to our children Wendy, Jennifer & Tony. They graduated from UCONN but they did not go for Masters. They might be interested in your materials.
Wendy’s major was journal at UCONN but she changed her major. They love to read the books.
Hi Diana! It’s been a very long time. I remember your children – especially Wendy – from when I was little. I didn’t know that she had been interested in journalism. I hope you and your family are well. Give my best to everyone, and thank you for checking out my blog.
HI A.J. I’ve just given you a Sunshine Award for being one of my favorite blogs. You can check it out at gabicoatsworth.wordpress.com.
Hi,
Like any award recipient, I want to congratulate my fellow winners! Congrats on receiving the Sunshine Award from Gabi Coatsworth. I hope to check out your blog soon.
Why thank you! Congratulations to you as well. I hope to visit your intriguingly-titled blog soon!
hello A J
congratulations on the birth – publication of Beware the Hawk
David in Maine USA
Thank you, David. And thank you for reading (and liking) so many of my posts.
Protaginist name:
Hendrikke Penelope Brackensfeld (don’t call her henny penny, she hates that)
Hendrikke. I like. Thank you – I’ll add it to my list.