Connie Helena finds her creative inspiration in nature, both human and otherwise. She is a Generation X writer and artist who self-published her first collection of writing, The Green Orchid, on April 20, 2020. She is currently at work on a science fiction novel that is a prequel and sequel to her short story “The Last Violence”. In addition, she released a volume of poetry entitled Journal of 1000 Days on February 14, 2025. Her work has been featured in Moss Gossamer, Resilience, Florida Bards, AC Papa, Flora Fiction, and ManifeSTAtions.