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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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