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My Agent Story, Sample Query Letter, AND a Query Crit Offer!

One of my original "author" shots from my old blogspot. Yes, my dog is kissing my cheek...I was at a loss for what to blog about, but my writer friend Cynthia Herron (http://authorcynthiaherron.com/blog) suggested sharing my "When I got the Call" story about when I got my agent. I'm only too … [Read more...]


agent// Andy Scheer// contract// critiques// e-mail// first-person// Gudrid// Hartline Literary Agency// query letter// querying

Guest Interview: GRAEME ING, author of YA Fantasy Novel OCEAN OF DUST

Graeme Ing, author of OCEAN OF DUSTToday, I'm privileged to interview an author who's supported my Viking novel from the moment he heard about it--he has Viking roots! Graeme's young adult novel entitled Ocean of Dust has recently released. Here's a little info on Graeme: Graeme Ing is a writer of … [Read more...]


beta readers// crit partners// fantasy// Graeme Ing// guest interview// marketing// Ocean of Dust// platform-building// sci-fi// self-publishing// world-building// YA

My Word for 2013!

Wow! Seems like I haven't seen you all in forever! Been keeping my nose to the grindstone up until Christmas break, then did some traveling (in all that snow--so thankful I married a Yankee driver...) and had a wonderful, relaxing visit with my in-laws.Just wanted to pop over and share my "word for … [Read more...]


Blessing// Marshwiggle// new year// one word 2013// thankful

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

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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 stranger is wearing her missing father's coat.
And he isn't saying why…

The last place Rosalyn Snow expects to find her father's coat is beneath Exeter's old Exe Bridge.

Especially not on the back of a man fleeing the police.

Convinced the stranger holds the truth she’s spent years searching for, Rosalyn brings him home for Christmas. But Simon avoids giving answers, and what little he reveals only deepens the mystery.

As Dunn House fills with glittering guests, whispered ambitions, and holiday celebration, Simon moves through society as though he belongs there... yet he’s just as at home among the vagrants on the docks. And when Simon’s carefully guarded past reaches Dunn House during the Twelfth Night celebration, the fragile peace of the estate begins to unravel.

What has become of her father?
And who is the man wearing his coat?

Bringing Simon Balfour home might unravel Christmas.

Discovering who he is will make it unforgettable.
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