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My latest novel, an Appalachian mystery, is set in West Virginia. It’s not something I ever saw coming. Twenty years ago, I was dead-set on getting out of the mountains’ grip for good. I wanted big skies and open spaces. I read Architectural Digest in college and pictured myself, CEO of a huge firm in Manhattan, wearing spike heels and… Read More
(My creepy, mysterious headshot…to emphasize the mystery vibes) I’m a guest-blogging fiend recently! Just wanted to give you a heads-up on a vlogpost my friend, Bethany MacManus, did, reading through my answers to interview questions about my latest novel. Bethany came up with the coolest questions, and she’s doing a great vlog series with authors. Hope you can check it… Read More
Hi, ya’ll! Just did a video post about my latest novel (not published yet!) that’s set in WEST VIRGINIA. Today, let’s talk all things West Virginia…hope you enjoy this video and feel free to respond to my vlog question below!
West Virginia creek like the one in my novel… I’m torn between some titles for my latest novel–a contemporary suspense/mystery set in the Appalachians (West Virginia!). Right now, I’m having FB peeps vote for their favorite pick–please PLEASE stop by and vote so I can get a clear direction of what captures readers’ attention/curiosity best. Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heather-Day-Gilbert/255797467834948?ref=hl THANKS… Read More
Just talking today about how I got that accent…and other stuff!
There are many times when you just have no words for what you’ve been through. This is not one of those times for me. We got hit, square-on, by the derecho storm that ran through much of the northeast on June 29, 2012. Here’s a NASA clip on Youtube of what it looked like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xjmUZq4I7M. It’s basically like a huge wall… Read More