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Heather Day Gilbert

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Critique Partners–Worth It?

Today, I’m pleased to be a guest blogger on Seriously Write, talking about crit partners for our writing. I hope you get to check it out here: http://seriouslywrite.blogspot.com/2013/03/critical-thinking-by-heather-day-gilbert.html. And thank you all who checked out my Viking women post on Gina Conkle’s blog–I just saw your comments and responded! I appreciate you! Hope to do a vlog sometime soon on… 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

Writer Stuff I Wish I’d Known…

After five attempts at writing a deep blogpost, I gave up. I know some of you have asked about my writing journey. So I thought I’d list a few things I wish someone would’ve told me when I started out. I wasn’t blogging then, so I didn’t really have any fiction-writing mentors (though I’ll give a shout-out to Brian Jones,… 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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A bit late on things that made me happy this week, A bit late on things that made me happy this week, but they include #peonies I transplanted from my mother-in-law that have thrived in #westvirginia, a coral poppy that’s doing great this year, the detective show #DeathValley that is actually set in Wales, beating #tombraider2remastered with my girls and sharing crazy screen shots of our journey, like a floating dead guy, and finally, my sweet #sealpointsiamese Sagwa and her pretty blue eyes 🩵🌺#authorlife #authorsofinstagram #wvwriter #wvauthor #wildandwonderfulwv #flowerstagram #catsofinstagram #springflowers #tombraider #gamergirlsofinstagram #gamergirlsunite
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 🥰🌳
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🌸🌺🌼🌷❤️
Brunch at the #generallewisinn in #LewisburgWV for Brunch at the #generallewisinn in #LewisburgWV for our 28th anniversary. Delicious food and the best company ❤️ #marriedlove #authorlife #authorsofinsta #wvauthor #wvwriter #barksandbeanscafecozymystery #wvbooks #mysteryauthor #wildandwonderfulwv #almostheavenwv
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