A.J. O'Connell
A.J. O’Connell is the author of two published novellas: Beware the Hawk and The Eagle & The Arrow. All she’s ever wanted to do in life is read and write books, and so, is constantly writing at least one novel. She holds an MFA in creative fiction, but despite the best efforts of her teachers at Fairfield University's low-residency program, remains a huge dork for sci-fi, fantasy and comic books. She is a journalist and has taught journalism to college students. She blogs about feminism, the writing life, and whatever else comes into her head at www.ajoconnell.com.
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Why, as a Parent, I’m Finally Starting to Read YA
A.J. O'Connell
July 27, 2017
YA — fiction about a time when kids are seeking agency in their own lives — has been a powerful antidote to one Rioter's barrage of parenting worries.
9 Ways Being A Parent Has Changed the Way I Read
A.J. O'Connell
July 7, 2017
My doctor is 20 minutes late to my appointment? Awesome! I get to finish my chapter.
A Love Letter to My Mediocre Summer Read
A.J. O'Connell
June 29, 2017
There is a place in the world for you, unexceptional hardcover, and that place is my beach bag.
8 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Series that Need to be Adapted for TV
A.J. O'Connell
June 20, 2017
Dear Netflix and Showtime, these books are just begging for adaptation.
Tor.com is Giving Away EVERY HEART A DOORWAY for Free Today
A.J. O'Connell
April 26, 2017
if you haven't read this award-winner yet, you've got no excuse today.
Author Cassandra Khaw and the Compassion of Horror
A.J. O'Connell
March 28, 2017
The author of 'Hammers on Bone' tells us why reading about monsters might make you a better human.
Want to Encourage Debate? Maybe Don’t Ban Howard Zinn’s Books.
A.J. O'Connell
March 6, 2017
Last week, Arkansas Representative Kim Hendren (R-92) introduced a bill that would ban the works of Howard Zinn —the late ...
Breaking Up with Books: One Woman’s History
A.J. O'Connell
February 28, 2017
“Maybe you’ll change.” The first book I finished out of spite was an advance review copy that had been sent ...
6 Inexpensive Essentials for Reading in the Bath
A.J. O'Connell
February 22, 2017
How to keep those pages dry.