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What’s the Point of the Proposal?

Let me just say, I realize what a bear proposal-writing is for most writers. Anyone who knows me at all knows that proposals (synopses in particular) are my arch-enemies. However, each time I've written one, I've learned something, and I'm happy to share what I've discovered along the way.First off, … [Read more...]


ACFW// agent// crit partners// debut author// Genesis contest// proposals// publishing tips// synopsis// writing tips

When Mama Bears BACK DOWN

    “Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”--Elizabeth StoneThis week, I was again reminded of how deep those Mama Bear feelings run.You carry a child for nine months, you nurse that baby, … [Read more...]


children// father// God// greater good// hurt// mama bear// pain// parenting// protection// suffering

Winner of ANGELGUARD and Bloggy Deep Thoughts

I've been pondering something and would love your input...we'll chat more below. BUT FIRST. The winner of ANGELGUARD is...Becky Doughty!Becky, you're going to enjoy this one. I'll get your email address to Ian ASAP. And thank you, Ian Acheson, for the great interview and for offering this free … [Read more...]


ANGELGUARD// author// blogging// branding// FB author page// marriage

Book Giveaway and Guest Interview with IAN ACHESON, Author of ANGELGUARD

Ian Acheson, Author of ANGELGUARDFrom the moment I read an interview with Ian Acheson here at Elaine Stock's blog, Everyone's Story,I knew I had to read his supernatural book ANGELGUARD. I'm a big THIS PRESENT DARKNESS fan, and this series sounded right up my alley. I was also impressed with how Ian … [Read more...]


angel// ANGELGUARD// beta readers// crit partners// demon// editors// Ian Acheson// mentors// paranormal fiction// persistence// Speculative Fiction// spiritual warfare

Writing an Effective QUERY

I'm not going to elaborate here, I just want to refer you on to the Married...with Fiction post today, because it's something I wish I'd had when I started querying. ALL kinds of info from all kinds of agencies, compiled in one place. PLEASE check it out, tweet and FB it all over the place for … [Read more...]


Married...with Fiction// Query// query writing

Posting on Married…with Fiction today!

  Come get to know a little more about me on the Married...with Fiction site today: https://marriedwithfiction.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/heather-day-gilbert-a-gift-basket-and-a-winner/.AND follow Married...with Fiction for a chance to win the Southern Sweetness Gift Basket, this week's giveaway! … [Read more...]


biography// gifts// giveaways// marriage// Married...with Fiction// Southern Sweetness

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Hi, I’m Heather…

I write contemporary mysteries and Viking historicals. Born and brought up in the mountains of West Virginia, I enjoy writing about small towns, family relationships, and women who aren't afraid to protect those they love. Read More…

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A bit late on things that made me happy this week, A bit late on things that made me happy this week, but they include #peonies I transplanted from my mother-in-law that have thrived in #westvirginia, a coral poppy that’s doing great this year, the detective show #DeathValley that is actually set in Wales, beating #tombraider2remastered with my girls and sharing crazy screen shots of our journey, like a floating dead guy, and finally, my sweet #sealpointsiamese Sagwa and her pretty blue eyes 🩵🌺#authorlife #authorsofinstagram #wvwriter #wvauthor #wildandwonderfulwv #flowerstagram #catsofinstagram #springflowers #tombraider #gamergirlsofinstagram #gamergirlsunite
Got to visit my husband’s family in #westernny, Got to visit my husband’s family in #westernny, and just a public announcement that rural New York State is beautiful. It’s not all NYC 🥰🌳
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