Who is this guy?
When I signed on with Del Rey, they asked me for a biography. Unfortunately, my biography is so unbearably dull that, instead of providing one, I gave them a list of things that didn’t kill me.[1]
- A tumble down a flight of stairs onto a concrete basement floor when I was five
- Beatings by nuns in elementary school
- Beatings by junior high public school kids
- Daisy’s green dock light of hope
- A combination of a good friend, a sports van and several six-packs
- An avalanche of beers and bong hits beyond that
- A Separate Peace
- Years as a fan of ’70’s and ’80’s heavy metal
- Ten months living on a couch in a friend’s Seattle apartment
- Seven years picking up dirty towels and flushing urinals at a gym
- Four exceedingly gentle attempts by my then-girlfriend, now-wife to break up with me
- That guy in the Volvo who turned in front of me, nearly snagging my front bicycle tire on his rear bumper
- A long string of menial jobs answering phones, filing and making copies.
- My son (so far)
- Deadlines
- This book (whichever it happens to be)
[1] For values of “kill” that include ruining my life or making me miserable.
If you need to contact me, email me at harryconnolly at sff dot net.
Thanks!
“A combination of a good friend, a sports van and several six-packs”. We were re-telling this story @ Thanksgiving w/Skip & Tom. did you know that I saw the van the next day as it was being towed to a body shop? i remember thinking, “man that thing got totally mangled”, then “holy S**T, I know who that belongs to!”
Oh, yeah, what fun that night was. As we were heading home afterwards, I thought *What the hell am I chewing on?* And I realized it was broken glass.
I really need to use that in a book someday.
I always thought you could do it, Harry. Congratulations from someone who knows what you were up against. Kudos and best of luck!
Thanks!
Jeez, it took long enough, though, didn’t it?
I cant wait to buy your book, I mean read your book!
Hey, Joe! Good to see you!
And of course you’re welcome to do both. 
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Hi Harry: I got a message from your wonderful wife Mary Ann about your book signing on Oct 3rd–is that right? Can you tell me where and what time? Would love to stop by and get the book for my sons who love thriller and fiction, PLUS, I LOVE Mary Ann and would do just about anything to support her and everyone she loves–YOU foremost among that set! Congratulations on this amazing milestone! Best and love, Robin Amadon
Harry,
Good on ya’
I heard your day sponsorship on KUOW. Your wife sounds proud of you, it was a great moment. Can’t wait to read your book.
Ed
hi uncle harry. i am impressing my friends with your published-ness. so proud! can’t wait to read it =)
Hi, Rachel! Tell all your friends that I could never have done it without your help.
Harry, I just read child of fire. That was a great debut novel ! I am a 47 year old over educated professional and I read a book every few days…so I have read a great deal of fantasy and sci fi. I thought your novel was an absolute barn burner and I couldn’t put it down. Read in 2 days (but only because I also have to work !).
Jim butcher is in the same realm as you and I love his stories, but I think you are a better writer. And frankly, you have a hell of a new character there and I can’t wait for the next installment.
If you would like a proof reader to bounce your stories off, I am willing and able. You would find me to have relevant comments based on my experience, and my love of books. Happy to do it on my own time.
Nice job !
Gary Tenison
Gary, thanks very much for the kind words and the kinder offer.
Can’t wait to read the book Harry!!
Still wish we had finished that comic book years ago!!
Congratulations!
Thanks you guys!
Just finished reading Child of Fire and really enjoyed it. I was once an avid fantasy reader, a particular fan of Del Rey books, but not so much for a while. Your novel was the most fun I’ve had reading a recent fantasy since the first Dresden book. Congratulations!
From a fellow stay at home dad.
I’m am reading your novel and discover the secret behind how you got published and then steal it for myself. So far I believe it is something called talent.
In all seriousness, Harry, this is a really great story and I’ve been finding it hard to put down.
Thank you, both.
Just finished “Child of Fire”! Couldn’t put it down. Congrats! I know you’ve worked hard to get his far and I’m sure it’s just the beginning. I look forward to more from someone else who survived our HS.
Thanks, Susan.
omg, love the website, can’t wait for the books!!! Hurry Del Ray!