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YouTube Channel for Vlog posts!

Hi my friends, after working on it a little today, I've got my Youtube channel up and running with all my previous vlog posts! Just wanted to share the link in case you want to get caught up. Blogger had completely erased them somehow! I know it helps to "see" the one who's blogging sometimes. Here … [Read more...]


vlog// youtube channel

My Video Pitch for GOD’S DAUGHTER, Since I Can’t be at the ACFW Conference

Today, I'm announcing the winner of the Submerged book giveaway on my video blog. I'm also throwing myself out there and giving you the pitch I might have given the editors at ACFW, had I been able to attend.I based my pitch setup on Rachelle Gardner's excellent pitch post here: … [Read more...]


ACFW// author pitch// Book Giveaway// character vs plot pitch// conference// Dani Pettrey// editors// Submerged

Yup, I’m Jumping on the “Bloggy-Break” Train!

Thank you all so much for visiting my guest post at Southern Writers on Wednesday! Loved your comments!So, I've decided that since my brain is all but derailed this month, I need to take a blogging break. Still waiting to hear back on submissions for my Viking novel (yes, I'll freely admit it's been … [Read more...]


2013// blog break// blogging// Merry Christmas// writing

Guest Post on Southern Writers: Suite T!

I hope you can all stop by and read my guest post over on the Southern Writers: Suite T blog--"Death of the Opinionated Writer." It was honestly one of the most "inspired" pieces I've written thus far--a shout-out to all you writers in the trenches!Here's the … [Read more...]


Death of the Opinionated Writer// guest posting// Southern Writers Suite T

Just Bing Me!

Hilarious! Would our spouses/friends agree?Just a short fun post today! I was just telling my closest writing peeps that I'd googled and binged myself (sounds weird, but you know what I'm talking about!). Trying to keep up with the ol' platform-building AND I check periodically to make sure no pics … [Read more...]


Bing// comments// Google// internet// pictures// platform-building

What is your Book’s PURPOSE?

One of my fave histfic books ever. Not too many details yet evokes a time period. Driving first-person storyline.I just read an excellent post by Baker acquisitions editor Chad Allen here: http://www.chadrallen.com/2012/11/29/the-not-very-sexy-essential-to-your-books-mind-blowing-success/.Basically, … [Read more...]


absentee husbands// depression// Girl with a Pearl Earring// GOD'S DAUGHTER// historical fiction// lust// marriage// purpose// Vikings// worldview

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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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