Bruce McConnell Writes
@bmcconnellwrites.bsky.social
Bruce McConnell is an experienced shapeshifter. A collection of his poems, Living from Here, was published by Anvil Press (US). His first novel, Crows Calling: An Inspiring Journey into Our Better Natures, is scheduled for publication in September.
Author Copies Received!
August 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Author Copies Received!
A Lotta Love in Crows Calling: Love and connection grow among the characters as they get closer with nature.
July 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A Lotta Love in Crows Calling: Love and connection grow among the characters as they get closer with nature.
What happens in Crows Calling? Now that Crows Calling has GONE TO PRESS (yay!), we're excited to tell you more about it in the weeks ahead! www.crowscalling.org
June 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What happens in Crows Calling? Now that Crows Calling has GONE TO PRESS (yay!), we're excited to tell you more about it in the weeks ahead! www.crowscalling.org
It's time to try something different! Young people have new ideas. Strong women know how to get things done while caring for others.
June 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It's time to try something different! Young people have new ideas. Strong women know how to get things done while caring for others.
On Fathers Day, we take a moment to honor our ancestors, reminding ourselves of their courage and their failings,and resolving to being the best we can in our short time on this beautiful planet. www.brucemcconnell.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On Fathers Day, we take a moment to honor our ancestors, reminding ourselves of their courage and their failings,and resolving to being the best we can in our short time on this beautiful planet. www.brucemcconnell.com
Description: Like the community in Crows Calling, we become powerful when we take action together to tackle climate change.
June 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Description: Like the community in Crows Calling, we become powerful when we take action together to tackle climate change.
Last week's observance of Memorial Day had me asking the question, "What does service look like in today's world?"
June 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Last week's observance of Memorial Day had me asking the question, "What does service look like in today's world?"
All of us are wondering, “What can I do to make a difference?” As the song by Melanie Demore goes—“Put one foot in front of the other, and lead with love!”
May 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
All of us are wondering, “What can I do to make a difference?” As the song by Melanie Demore goes—“Put one foot in front of the other, and lead with love!”
What does it mean to “honor the sanctity of all life”? How is it possible to consider the effects of human action over seven generations in a time of such rapid change? In this excerpt from Crows Calling, the parents of its heroine consider their lifestyle and its effects on our planet.
May 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
What does it mean to “honor the sanctity of all life”? How is it possible to consider the effects of human action over seven generations in a time of such rapid change? In this excerpt from Crows Calling, the parents of its heroine consider their lifestyle and its effects on our planet.
On this Mothers' Day, we honor our mothers and grandmothers, the long line of the generations---and in particular, our dear Grandmother Earth.
May 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
On this Mothers' Day, we honor our mothers and grandmothers, the long line of the generations---and in particular, our dear Grandmother Earth.
What if we humans grew up—really "came of age" living in this beautiful world? That's the exciting future Crows Calling explores.
May 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
What if we humans grew up—really "came of age" living in this beautiful world? That's the exciting future Crows Calling explores.
Why did you write Crows Calling? An author interview, with Mara Anderson.
April 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Why did you write Crows Calling? An author interview, with Mara Anderson.
This year, Earth Day, Easter, and Passover are joined in a confluence of remembrance and renewal, reminding us that all of us, all creatures, are bound together in community.
April 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This year, Earth Day, Easter, and Passover are joined in a confluence of remembrance and renewal, reminding us that all of us, all creatures, are bound together in community.
Climate change is one of many dangerous challenges young people face growing up. Older people must "grow up" as well, and start acting more responsibly--caring for the Earth, for nature, and for each other. Time grows short for the world we dream, for earth and hearts to mend.
April 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Climate change is one of many dangerous challenges young people face growing up. Older people must "grow up" as well, and start acting more responsibly--caring for the Earth, for nature, and for each other. Time grows short for the world we dream, for earth and hearts to mend.
Announcing the cover for my novel ... which is also available for pre-order at major e-tailers--more at crowscalling.org. With gratitude to BrianPhillipsDesign (Austin) for the image, and to @dkerr23.bsky.social and the Greenleaf Book Group team.
April 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Announcing the cover for my novel ... which is also available for pre-order at major e-tailers--more at crowscalling.org. With gratitude to BrianPhillipsDesign (Austin) for the image, and to @dkerr23.bsky.social and the Greenleaf Book Group team.
We must become the midwives of a new era, even as we hospice the old.
March 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We must become the midwives of a new era, even as we hospice the old.
Do you ever talk with animals?
(Many people do!)
(Many people do!)
March 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Do you ever talk with animals?
(Many people do!)
(Many people do!)
Let's talk about Nature--
March 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Let's talk about Nature--
We're going to have to adapt to live with climate change!
March 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
We're going to have to adapt to live with climate change!
People, working together with nature, are the only hope for solving the climate problem.
March 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
People, working together with nature, are the only hope for solving the climate problem.
Reduce your climate anxiety by taking action!
February 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reduce your climate anxiety by taking action!
We need new stories.
#CrowsCalling #nature #family #books #climatechange #earth #animals #fiction #novel #indigenous #climateaction #globalwarming #newbook #bookrelease
#CrowsCalling #nature #family #books #climatechange #earth #animals #fiction #novel #indigenous #climateaction #globalwarming #newbook #bookrelease
February 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We need new stories.
#CrowsCalling #nature #family #books #climatechange #earth #animals #fiction #novel #indigenous #climateaction #globalwarming #newbook #bookrelease
#CrowsCalling #nature #family #books #climatechange #earth #animals #fiction #novel #indigenous #climateaction #globalwarming #newbook #bookrelease
I saw this on a wall in Tirana, Albania, and it reminded me of our long-time human fascination with our avian relations.
January 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I saw this on a wall in Tirana, Albania, and it reminded me of our long-time human fascination with our avian relations.