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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

What’s Wrong with Medieval?

Something from my Pinboard: http://menwholooklikevikings.tumblr.com/post/35315102848/viikinkisoturi-ii-jarkko1I recently read an interesting post by Tamara Leigh, a multi-published author: … [Read more...]


ABA// CBA// Christianity// GOD'S DAUGHTER// Gudrid// historical fiction// Iceland// Icelandic Sagas// medieval// Middle Ages// Paganism// Pinterest// Thor// Vikings// volva

There are No Shortcuts

Me and my randomly scrawled notes...I've thought about blogging this before, then thought, "Nah--it's too bleak."But today during Sunday school, as we talked about growing in Christ and maturing in our Christianity, I realized it's true: There are no shortcuts.Same thing with marriage, or with … [Read more...]


agent// critiques// editing// editors// in due season// marriage// parenting// publishing// self-publishing// shortcuts// waiting// wisdom// writing// writing tips

Not-So-Deep Writing Thoughts with Heather…

Writing like a fiend, so I just did a brief vlog today! Enjoy and comment below on what you're writing on... … [Read more...]


genre// NaNo// NaNoWriMo// Suspense// Vikings// 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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LAST CHANCE: NO TRICKS, JUST BOOKS GIVEAWAY The N LAST CHANCE: NO TRICKS, JUST BOOKS GIVEAWAY

The No Tricks, Just Books giveaway ends October 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT, so get your entry in! Here are today’s featured authors:

Come Down Somewhere by @JennWright82
A Plain Confession by @suzannewoodsfisher
Matchmaking Christmas by @tonishiloh
Calculated by @nova_mcbee_author
Queen of Hearts by @heatherdaygilbert

GRAND PRIZE: One winner receives all 36 featured titles.
PLUS: 36 more winners will each receive one of the featured titles.

Enter through the link in my bio or at https://kingsumo.com/g/107jdq3/no-tricks-just-reads-book-tour

Book format is the author’s choice. USA mailing addresses only. Must be 18 or older to enter.

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Have you entered yet? There’s still time to win in the No Tricks, Just Books giveaway. Meet today’s featured authors:

Texas Forsaken by @sherryshindelarauthor
Squire of Truth by @jill_williamson_author
Burning the Raven Tree by @JanyreTromp
Made Like the Moon by @authorcarriecotten
Queen of Hearts by @heatherdaygilbert

GRAND PRIZE: One winner receives all 36 featured titles.
PLUS: 36 more winners will each receive one of the featured titles.

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More treats, no tricks! Here are today’s featured authors in the No Tricks, Just Books giveaway:

Queen of Hearts by @heatherdaygilbert
Things We Keep Hidden by @JillLynnAuthor
The Wings of Poppy Pendleton by @melbdobson
Battle Charged by @hannah.hood.lucero

GRAND PRIZE: One winner receives all 36 featured titles.
PLUS: 36 more winners will each receive one of the featured titles.

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