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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

The Honest Homeschooler–Homeschooling for (Almost) Free, Part 2–by Janet Berry

We're going to jump right into part two of Janet Berry's awesome post, full of tips for saving on homeschooling. I know that lots of you checked out the post last week. Please comment with your own tips this week! I love getting new ideas for homeschooling!For Jan's bio, please check last week's … [Read more...]


budget// homeschool resources// homeschooling// Janet Berry// life skills// saving money// Swagbucks// The Honest Homeschooler

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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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My moving office this morning—Starbucks and then H My moving office this morning—Starbucks and then Honda. Edits for book two in my #AgathaChristie #bookclub #cozymysteryseries shall not be halted! (Avengers Assemble theme song to get this day started right) #authorsofig #authorlife
Every #Appalachianspring, I have to share pics of Every #Appalachianspring, I have to share pics of my #tulips🌷my favorite flowers! #flowerstagram #wvauthor #writerlife☕
Have you read my #ExoticPetSitter #cozymystery ser Have you read my #ExoticPetSitter #cozymystery series yet? Belinda Blake is a quirky sleuth who takes care of exotic pets and she’s also a professional video gamer in #GreenwichCT. Join Belinda on her unforgettable adventures today! #cozymysteryseries #authorlife
Just some pics from the last month or two—note the Just some pics from the last month or two—note the snow in March on these #wvmountains 💙😬 Also, our #borderdoodle got a haircut. And my son’s beautiful kitty had several bad asthma attacks but is doing better now, thankfully 🧡 ALSO note my first tulip of spring, somewhat the worse for wear after all these random freezing nights in March! Looking forward to April for many reasons! #authorlife #wvauthor #wildandwonderfulwv
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