Mary Connealy

Mary Connealy is a well-established American author, best known for her romantic comedies that feature cowboys and a strong suspense theme. With a faith-based perspective, her works emphasize Christian values, which are in line with her personal beliefs. Connealy has received significant recognition for her writing, including being a two-time Carol Award winner and a finalist for the Rita, Christy, and Inspirational Reader's Choice awards.

In her career, Connealy has written a total of 65 books and novellas, with her most recent series being "Braced for Love," "A Man with a Past," and "Love on the Range," all published by Bethany House Publishing. In addition to these, she has written four series for Barbour Publishing and numerous stand-alone books for various publishers. With nearly a million books in print, Connealy has been a published author for ten years as of 2017, and her works have been popular among readers.

Connealy has a degree in broadcast communications with an emphasis in journalism and has experience working at her local newspaper. She is a lifelong Nebraskan and lives with her husband, who she proudly refers to as her "romantic cowboy hero." Together, they have four grown daughters and four grandchildren. Connealy can be found online on her website, maryconnealy.com, and her blog for aspiring writers, Seekerville. She also has a blog for lovers of western romance, Petticoats & Pistols, and maintains a newsletter that readers can sign up for on her website. Connealy is active on Facebook, under the handle facebook.com/maryconnealy, and on Twitter, as twitter.com/maryconnealy.