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Classics Challenge!

You know what? I’ve been reading a lot of modern authors over the past few years, and while I love doing that (sign up for my newsletter here for updates on what I’ve been reading lately), I feel I’ve fallen way behind in my reading of classics. Ya’ll, I love me some classics. πŸ˜‰ I’ll share four of my faves… 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

Hook, Line and Sinker

Yesterday I bungee jumped for the first time, and all would’ve gone well if that cord hadn’t…. Did I hook you yet? Nope, I didn’t REALLY go bungee jumping (although it’s been a wild-girl dream of mine for awhile now). But the purpose of hooks in writing is to pull the reader in so tightly, they don’t want to let… 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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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 πŸ₯°πŸŒ³
Well, you know I have to share my #flowerstagram p Well, you know I have to share my #flowerstagram posts, as usual! This year I had ONE red peony bloom and it was spectacular! And the coral peonies and the irises are also lovely. Just sharing to brighten your day! #flowers #appalachianspring #westvirginiaauthor #wvwriter #authorlife #flowerlover #springflowers🌸🌺🌼🌷❀️
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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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