Current Home:Lake Charles, Louisiana,
Neil Connelly
Biography
Keegan Flannery, the main character in St. Michael's Scales, first appeared in a short story Neil wrote during his first semester at McNeese State University. The story focused on an experience of Keegan's in sixth grade. “The character wouldn't leave me alone,” says Neil, “and I kept wondering what would happen to him when he reached high school. Pure curiosity drove me to work on the novel.” That novel turned out to be an explosive blend of humor, wrestling, religious guilt and self-discovery. Kirkus Reviews calls it “a richly layered, thought-provoking novel of how one boy learns to make weight.”
Currently a professor of English at McNeese State University, Neil's past professions ranged from landscaper to book store manager. “I plan to make a career of teaching writing,” states Neil, “as it gives me so much satisfaction and fuels my own work. And, of course, I plan to keep writing books.” He also runs a fiction workshop in the McNeese graduate program.
Neil Connelly currently lives in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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The Pirate Princess and Other Fairy Tales
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The Pirate Princess and Other Fairy Tales
by Neil Philip and Mark WeberRabbi Nahman of Bratslav said, "If one is to believe what people say, stories are written to put them to sleep. I tell mine to wake them up." This is the first-ever collection of his tales for a general audience. These seven stories of dreamers and doers are beautifully retold by master folklorist Neil Philip, with jewel-toned Chagallesque illustrations by noted artist Mark Weber.
$19.99
Hardcover Book | Grades Pre-K-8
Grades Pre-K-8 $19.99
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How Kittens Grow
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How Kittens Grow
by Millicent E. Selsam and Neil JohnsonPhotographed by a noted science writer, this book traces the development of four kittens with delightful, easy-to-read text.
$3.99
Paperback Book | Grades K-2
Grades K-2 $3.99
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