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Heather Day Gilbert

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Mountaineers are always Free?

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!

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misperceptions// Mountaineers// mystery// prescription meds// state motto// supernatural// Suspense// West Virginia

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  1. Amanda says

    February 4, 2013 at 1:02 am

    Loved this peek into your mountains, Heather. When I think of West Virginia, I always think of the movie "October Sky". 🙂

  2. Jessica R. Patch says

    February 4, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    When I think of West Virginia it reminds me of the Southern Fried Sushi books. Beautiful snow! Brr!

  3. Jennifer Major says

    February 4, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Oh, I LOVED that movie!!Ahem, great vlog Heather. May I call you 'Heather'? I loved the view into your back yard. If people saw into our back yard, thy'd see plumes of smoke because our boys love to burn things.

  4. Heather Day Gilbert says

    February 4, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    OCTOBER SKY was such an amazing story, Amanda! And I haven't read those books yet, Jessica! And yes, you may call me "Heather," Jennifer. Grin. I think the plumes of smoke would be fun to watch!!!

  5. Becky Doughty says

    February 4, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    I heard some of my favorite new words in that post! Enigma and disingenuous. Brilliantly spoken, and in a bit of a classy southern style.Prescription drugs are a horrifying darkness these days. So sad. I'm really looking forward to seeing how you address this topic that touches the lives of so many.Blessings,Becky

  6. TC Avey says

    February 4, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    You are so funny! Great vlog!Look forward to reading your new book!!! (It will get published, I have faith in ya)

  7. Heather Day Gilbert says

    February 4, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Thanks, Becky…you know I'm fond of those words! And yes, prescription drugs…a whole can of worms there. And TC, thanks so much. Girl, you have more faith than I do! That's why I'm so thankful for friends like you who pray for me!

  8. Jill Weatherholt says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Country roads, take me home..I love this, Heather! Being from West Virginia, I've heard every joke out there. Thankfully, you and I both have good teeth. 🙂 When I think of WV, I think of my family who were all born and raised in WV. I recall the beautiful mountains, streams and wildlife. WV is truly a gorgeous state. I think it's a great setting for your suspense novel. I look forward to reading it.

  9. Heather Day Gilbert says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    Jill, lovely thoughts…the streams are so great, aren't they? And the family here. But the teeth…I'm thankful for my orthodontist, or mine might not have turned out so well! HEE.

  10. Heather Day Gilbert says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    Oh, and Jill–I was definitely kicking around "Country Roads…something or another" for my series title. I came up w/something else, but I always smile when I hear that song.

  11. Bethany Macmanus says

    February 5, 2013 at 12:34 am

    What fun to hear more about your story (and real) world! And yes, Jessica's right. Such beautiful snow! We're "toasty warm," all right! 73 was the high today. 🙂

  12. Gwendolyn Gage says

    February 5, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I lived in Fairfax Virginia for three years as a kid, so I can't imagine West Virginia being all that different–tall trees, woodsy feel–except maybe a bit more mountainous. 😉 I acutally did drive through the WV mountains with my family long ago, and I was clenching my teeth on those narrow roads, trying to look down at the steep drops!

  13. Heather Day Gilbert says

    February 5, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Fairfax! My dad grew up there, Gwen! THAT place has built up something crazy!And my main character lives down one of those driveways that seem to "drop-off" the side of the mountain. You know the ones–you wonder if there's a house at the bottom of it! Grin.

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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