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Heather Day Gilbert

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Why I Write Flawed Main Characters

It’s an interesting experience, writing in first person. You see, when you write in first person, the reader is in your main character’s head. And, well… SOMETIMES READERS DON’T LOVE YOUR MAIN CHARACTER. Sometimes your main character does things less than heroic. Sometimes your main men might not say something when they should. Sometimes your main women might not be… Read More

Why Read Classics?

Repurpose Classic Book Spines as Bookmarks–Pinterest link I love classic literature. Love talking about it, pondering it…I can never quite get enough of it. For an excellent post on how reading classics helps your mind, check this link: 10 Ways to Improve Your Mind by Reading Classics. I especially liked point nine, that reading classics helps you develop a distinct… Read More

Vlog Post–My Inspirational Painting

Okay, peeps! Here’s my first attempt at vlogging! Enjoy!

Who’s Bad?

Just a quick Friday question: In all your fiction reading, classic or modern, who’s the baddest of the bad villains you’ve ever come across? Or even the worst main character that you loved to hate? Both of these two were pretty bad! But we still loved reading about them… Or for a modern bad girl, how about Hilly Holbrook, from… Read More

Straight-Leg Jeans are not MY Staple

 Straight-leg jeans aren’t a trend, they’re a staple. I recently ran this magazine quote by my husband, lamenting the fact that I have yet to find straight-leg jeans that flatter me. His response? “The minute they say something’s a staple, a new must-have item will come out.” He’s right–I’ve already seen a baby bell-bottom backlash. What does my obsession with… Read More

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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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 šŸ’™šŸ˜¬ 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
My #MurderintheMountains #Christianmystery series My #MurderintheMountains #Christianmystery series is set in my home state of #WestVirginia—featuring a married #amateursleuth who lives next to her in-laws #wvauthor
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