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Newbie Writing Mistakes Monday–KEEP TRACK OF QUERIES!

This post is going to be short & sweet, because a) the time change, combined with allergy-induced asthma, has brewed the perfect storm of sleep-loss for me, and b) this is an easy one–you probably already do it! Here it is: Keep Good Records of Agents You’ve Queried. When I queried my first book, I figured it would get picked up… Read More

Update on Otherworld

Well, here I am, still agent-less and crestfallen. However, I feel remarkably chipper when I re-read your lovely comments on Otherworld. The sad truth is that this book is on the very short side of adult fiction (at 50,000 words, as opposed to 80,000). So, my options are… 1) Add about 30,000 more words to my basically complete story–half the… 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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LAST CHANCE: NO TRICKS, JUST BOOKS GIVEAWAY The N LAST CHANCE: NO TRICKS, JUST BOOKS GIVEAWAY

The No Tricks, Just Books giveaway ends October 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT, so get your entry in! Here are today’s featured authors:

Come Down Somewhere by @JennWright82
A Plain Confession by @suzannewoodsfisher
Matchmaking Christmas by @tonishiloh
Calculated by @nova_mcbee_author
Queen of Hearts by @heatherdaygilbert

GRAND PRIZE: One winner receives all 36 featured titles.
PLUS: 36 more winners will each receive one of the featured titles.

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Have you entered yet? There’s still time to win in the No Tricks, Just Books giveaway. Meet today’s featured authors:

Texas Forsaken by @sherryshindelarauthor
Squire of Truth by @jill_williamson_author
Burning the Raven Tree by @JanyreTromp
Made Like the Moon by @authorcarriecotten
Queen of Hearts by @heatherdaygilbert

GRAND PRIZE: One winner receives all 36 featured titles.
PLUS: 36 more winners will each receive one of the featured titles.

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