behind the stories
Meet Connie Carson
Connie Carson’s love of reading began in childhood, when historical fiction first captured her imagination. Through stories that brought earlier eras to life, she developed a lasting fascination with the past, often finding its lessons more memorable within the pages of a novel than in a history textbook.
Shortly before retiring from her government career, Connie decided to pursue her own storytelling ambitions. Drawn to the resilience, aspirations, and experiences of those who helped shape early America, she devoted considerable thought and research to choosing the setting for her first novel. The American Revolution became the starting point for her literary journey.
While writing Colonial Romance, Connie grew so attached to her characters that she felt their story deserved to continue. That connection inspired The Bugle’s Call, which follows the second generation of the Black family and carries their unfolding legacy into a new chapter.
Beyond her writing, Connie enjoys giving back to her community through volunteer work at an animal center in her hometown of Austin, Texas.
“The past becomes unforgettable when we experience it through the lives of others.”
a closer look
Bringing America’s Past to Life, One Story at a Time
Connie Carson’s novels invite readers into a world of enduring love, family bonds, and the courage to begin again. Inspired by her lifelong fascination with historical fiction, she began writing to explore life in early America through the experiences of characters readers could come to know and care about.
In The Marshal’s Lady, romance and resilience meet against the rugged backdrop of the American West. Texas Bound follows an adventurous pursuit of freedom, belonging, and a lasting family legacy on the Texas frontier. The Bugle’s Call continues the story of the Black family into a second generation, reflecting Connie’s attachment to characters whose lives inspired her to keep writing.
Her storytelling journey continues with the upcoming republication of The Ranger’s Choice and The Cowboy’s Cousin through Expresso Publishing. These new editions will introduce more readers to her historical fiction while welcoming returning readers back to her stories.
At the heart of Connie’s work is the fascination that first drew her to reading: discovering the past through the lives of others. Her novels invite readers to look beyond dates and events and imagine the hopes, sacrifices, and relationships that give history its human dimension.