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5 Ways Authors can be Tweeps, not Twits

I know lots of authors love Twitter, but I think just as many hate it. Here are a few ideas for those getting started with twitter or for those who want to maximize their time there. Rule number one when you JOIN twitter is to follow a lot of people–people you have things in common with. That’s the best way… Read More

5 Practical Ways to Keep Moving Forward as an Author

Just going back in my mind and thinking of the years I spent trying to become traditionally published, and I know some of you have just entered this stage of your writing careers. The querying and waiting. Signing your agency contract…and waiting. Submitting your book…and waiting. There will be times when you’re tempted to quit. When the agents don’t bite… Read More

Getting Ready for a Facebook Party!

I emailed my newsletter followers (are you one? If not and you want to be, click on the link here and plug in your email!), but wanted to share about a Facebook End of Summer Suspense Party I’m participating in this coming Saturday (August 29th). The party starts at 10 am. There will be lots of Christian Suspense/Mystery authors participating… Read More

Five Ways to Bruise An Author’s Spirit…and Five Ways to Bolster It

Today I’m ruminating a bit on the author life… Author life in today’s internet-saturated era has unprecedented highs and lows. Authors get immediate feedback on books, from more readers than ever before. It’s a wonderful thing, reaching more readers–but it does come with a price tag. If you ask anyone who knows me well, they’ll tell you I have mentioned… Read More

Interview with CJ Darlington & Giveaway of her YA Sci-Fi Novel, Jupiter Winds

Today, I couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce you to one of my new favorite YA authors, CJ Darlington. I have been mentioning her YA sci-fi novel, Jupiter Winds, just about everywhere, and today she’s going to tell us more about it, as well as offer an e-book OR softcover copy (winner’s choice!) to one lucky reader. Check out the Rafflecopter… Read More

Interview with Debut Novelist, Dawn Crandall, & E-Book Giveaway of her Novel, The Hesitant Heiress

So glad to introduce you to a fellow first-person point-of-view historical author, Dawn Crandall–you don’t run into that every day! Dawn let me read an early copy of her historical romance novel, The Hesitant Heiress, and you can find my review here on Goodreads. After the interview, please comment below for a chance to win an e-copy of The Hesitant Heiress! I will draw a… 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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