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Heather Day Gilbert

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5 Practical Ways to Keep Moving Forward as an Author

Just going back in my mind and thinking of the years I spent trying to become traditionally published, and I know some of you have just entered this stage of your writing careers. The querying and waiting. Signing your agency contract…and waiting. Submitting your book…and waiting. There will be times when you’re tempted to quit. When the agents don’t bite… Read More

Novel Rocket!

I’ve shared on my FB author page, but just wanted to share something here today. I’m now a contributor to the wealth of online author/industry information, Novel Rocket! I’d love for you to check out my first post today. I’m often asked what authors need to do before self-publishing. There are three key elements to get into place. I feel… Read More

When it’s not Personal

I’m just pondering how paralyzing it is to spend time worrying about our online stats. When I first got on Facebook, I remember being shocked when someone would unfriend me. Had I come across the wrong way? Offended someone? Then twitter. As I was building my numbers, I noticed when people dropped me. Was it personal? (Answer–almost never! Twitter is… Read More

Guest Interview: GRAEME ING, author of YA Fantasy Novel OCEAN OF DUST

Graeme Ing, author of OCEAN OF DUST Today, I’m privileged to interview an author who’s supported my Viking novel from the moment he heard about it–he has Viking roots! Graeme’s young adult novel entitled Ocean of Dust has recently released. Here’s a little info on Graeme: Graeme Ing is a writer of fantasy and SF novels, both adult and YA…. Read More

Just Bing Me!

Hilarious! Would our spouses/friends agree? Just a short fun post today! I was just telling my closest writing peeps that I’d googled and binged myself (sounds weird, but you know what I’m talking about!). Trying to keep up with the ol’ platform-building AND I check periodically to make sure no pics of my kids show up (very OCD about keeping… Read More

A Bone to Pick–A Jealous Bone

St. John the Baptist–Donatello Ever catch yourself comparing?As women, we might compare how put together we look, how big our houses are, how many activities our kids are involved in.Men compare jobs. They also might compare wives, or intelligence, or cars, or video games. I don’t know, since I’m not a guy. Whether it’s spoken aloud, or whether it’s just… Read More

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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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Happy #WestVirginiaDay! You might know that I love Happy #WestVirginiaDay! You might know that I love setting my contemporary mystery series in my home state of WV. What you might not know is that there was a time I wanted nothing more than to move away and spread my wings (somewhere like NYC! Where I wound up living for a year when I got married!). But years down the road, I felt my mountain roots pulling me back. Suddenly, I could see nothing but beauty in these comforting mountains and moody skies and honeysuckled summers. West Virginia is so many things—good and bad as any state is—but it’s entirely unique. My husband once marveled at how many people “came back” to their home state here, even after being gone for years, and I see that all the time. These #Appalachianmountains have a way about them, and it becomes a part of you, a love you don’t want to let go of. I’m a #mountainmama, and I’m glad to bring this truly #wildandwonderful state to readers with my books.
#Coverreveal for my #cozymystery releasing 1/26/27 #Coverreveal for my #cozymystery releasing 1/26/27 with @harlequinbooks—ALL THE SUSPECTS ON CAMPUS, featuring an English professor amateur sleuth who starts a #bookclub with her daughter to read #agathachristie mysteries is now available for preorder! #bookstagram
My hubby and I had a great date to #lewisburgwv la My hubby and I had a great date to #lewisburgwv last night. My #BarksandBeansCafe #cozymystery series is set there, and note the #greenbrierghost performance coming up there—my Halloween/fall mystery Trouble Brewing features this very ghost story! Here are some pics of our jaunt on a gorgeous evening. And yes, I miss Macy and Bo and the Barks & Beans Cafe gang. This is their town ❤️☕️🐶
All my #WestVirginia friends can probably guess wh All my #WestVirginia friends can probably guess what I’m fixing to make with the fresh lettuce and onions from my garden… #wildandwonderfulwv #wvmountainmama #wvauthor
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