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Getting a Little Heartfelt…

I’m so excited to be at my new site! Thanks for following me over here! Today I felt like talking writing journey. Everyone’s is unique. Here’s a little rundown of mine: 2009–complete first novel for NaNoWriMo (Paranormal fiction, Otherworld)–find agent–out on submission–rejected in 6 months flat–book too short at 50,000 words. 2010–start second novel (Viking historical, God’s Daughter) 2011–finish second… Read More

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, every agency has different proposal rules. Some want comparable… Read More

E-Book Giveaway–THE TENTH PLAGUE–and Guest Interview with Suspense author ADAM BLUMER

Adam Blumer, author of THE TENTH PLAGUE I’m blessed today to have Adam Blumer answering my nosy author questions. Adam and I went to the same college (didn’t meet there, but we had many of the same writing teachers!). Adam’s first novel, Fatal Illusions, kept me hooked to the end of the book. And he’s just released his second suspense… Read More

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 happy to share, because I remember scouring blogspots… Read More

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 parenting. You can read every book out there before you give birth,… Read More

NaNoWriMo–Is it worth it?

Just wanted to share some of my NaNo experience from waaay back in January, 2009. My friend, Sara Harvey, challenged another friend (Janet Berry–her NaNo post is here: http://heatherdaygilbert.blogspot.com/2011/09/googling-handguns-for-greater-good-by.html) and me to join her in writing a book in a month–only not the “proper” month of November–we did it in January. Jan broke down our writing schedule into words per… Read More

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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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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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Things that made me happy this week: my willow tre Things that made me happy this week: my willow tree, steadily growing bigger every year; bought myself a copy of Sunrise on the Reaping (but am I really feeling dystopian enough to read it? Not yet); my first irises of spring; and finally an Etsy decal I’m thinking about getting for my car since I’m such a #tombraider fan and still playing through #TombRaiderRemastered. What made you happy this week? #authorsofig #authorlife #writerofinstagram #westvirginiawriter #wvmountainmomma #wvauthor #southernwv #gamergirls #gamermom  #springflowers #appalachianspring
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