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Heather Day Gilbert

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Indie Publishing Handbook: Four Key Elements for the Self-Publisher

  I’ve announced this on my Facebook author wall, but wanted to let you blog readers know I am preparing to release a handbook on indie (independent) publishing this December! Indie Publishing Handbook: Four Key Elements for the Self-Publisher compiles much of the information I’ve shared on my own blog and others about self-publishing. I have talked to SO many authors over… Read More

NEW Hashtag for Christian Indie Authors! #Christindie!

######################################################################################### Just wanted to share a new tag with all you Christian self-published or hybrid authors: #Christindie. Our Christian indie group decided we need a tag to share relevant self-publishing updates, links, and just have a place to congregate on twitter! Hope you can start using it to share all your self-pub news!   –Heather

Forgive Me if I’m Marketing Too Loud

When an author makes the decision to self-publish, generally we just see the tip of the iceberg in terms of what we’ll have to do to launch our books. Once we get down and dirty with the publication process, we realize just how much is going to fall on our shoulders. We’re responsible for everything: Cover Art Editing Formatting our… Read More

Getting a Little Heartfelt…

I’m so excited to be at my new site! Thanks for following me over here! Today I felt like talking writing journey. Everyone’s is unique. Here’s a little rundown of mine: 2009–complete first novel for NaNoWriMo (Paranormal fiction, Otherworld)–find agent–out on submission–rejected in 6 months flat–book too short at 50,000 words. 2010–start second novel (Viking historical, God’s Daughter) 2011–finish second… Read More

Big News on my Viking Novel, GOD’S DAUGHTER!

Okay…hope you have about five minutes to watch this…then please respond below! I hope you will share my excitement! I couldn’t wait till my regular Monday posting schedule to let you all know!  

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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Every #Appalachianspring, I have to share pics of Every #Appalachianspring, I have to share pics of my #tulips🌷my favorite flowers! #flowerstagram #wvauthor #writerlife☕
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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 💙😬 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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