Heidi’s Blog
Wordless Wednesday: Unexpected Gifts
I had the pleasure of visiting a book club recently, which is a total "pinch me" experience, by the way. On the drive there, I kept asking myself, "is this really happening?" They gave me the gift of great conversation, a reminder of who I belong to, and access to...
A Life Intercepted: A Conversation with Author Charles Martin
I am honored to be a part of the blog tour for Charles Martin's new release, A Life Intercepted. I became a fan of his work last year when a book blogger declared Unwritten the best book she'd read in 2013. So of course I had to read it. In fact, I couldn't stop...
I Think I Feel a Plot Coming On!
I'm often asked by readers, "Where do you get your ideas for your novels?" At the risk of sounding completely absurd, I have to say the ideas that prompt the initial paragraphs are a gift. There's no other explanation. In the case of my current work-in-progress, I...
Ten Book Characters Sitting At My Lunch Table: {A Guest Post}
When I saw the prompt for this week's Broke and Bookish link, two things happened: I saw the posse from the movie The Breakfast Club (I know, I know that's not a book) and I envisioned Owen from John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany. The fictional characters that I...
Wordless Wednesday: First Day of soccer
This little fella played soccer for the first time ever last Saturday. It was blazing hot with a side of stifling humidity. I'm surprised they all stayed on the field for more than a few seconds. It didn't seem to dampen his enthusiasm at all. Look at that expression....
An Interview with Helsinki Sunrise hero, Adam Carter
As a writer, I thoroughly enjoy meeting other writers and getting to know the characters they craft in their stories. Adam Carter's story is a delightful read and I'm grateful he took the time to stop by the blog today and share some interesting things about himself. ...
