I’m a writer of Speculative Fiction novels and short stories. I work as a software release engineer and write fiction in my spare time. I have maintained a blog about writing and technology since 1998. I’ve done such diverse jobs as being an assistant cameraman for indie films, building munitions for the Air Force and testing multi-function printers for HP.
I try and post at least twice a week, sometimes more often. Topics range from my thoughts on Science Fiction to writing with a bit of my personal life tossed in for good measure. I live in beautiful Boise, Idaho with my wife, two sons and a dog and cat.
Unlike most computer geeks, I actually enjoy watching baseball and football. I have been a Cubs fan (Go Cubs!) since the 1980′s and a Boise State Football fan (Go Broncos!) for the past decade or so. My kids both play baseball and my oldest is now playing football (Go Titans!).
I’m currently a member of Partner’s In Crime, the Sisters In Crime chapter in Boise. I’m a member of the Speculative Fiction Writers Group in Boise and the Idaho Writer’s Guild. I’m also a member of the Association of Independent Authors.
I subscribe to two paper magazines, Wired and The Planetary Report. I read e-books, paper books, newspapers and blogs. My favorite genre is Science Fiction. I also read non-fiction science books and books on writing.
I use Linux at home and Windows and Linux at work. I’m a huge supporter and user of Open Source and Free Software. I don’t talk much about politics or religion on the blog, but you can assume that I’m an independent voter with strong, skeptical inclinations. I also don’t use profanity on the blog or anywhere else online.
You can reach me at ken_dot_mcconnell_@_gmail.com or follow me on Twitter, user name: KenMcConnell. I’m on Google+ here: +Ken McConnell. I have a Facebook page, but I’m never there.
Press and Blogger’s Kit – Photos of myself and my book covers.
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Send me an email and let me know how you like my novels. Tell me what parts you loved and perhaps more importantly, what you really don’t care for. I aim to please.
