Heidi’s Blog
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. ...
Throwback Thursday: Preschool Firsts and Lasts
I took our last child to his last first day of preschool this morning. Are you with me? Good. It was a milestone that passed with little fanfare. I didn't cry and he didn't, either. After a few hugs initiated by him and words of encouragement, compliments of me, I...
A Read-a-thon?! Yes, please.
I'm home from vacation and trolling the internet planning my blog's editorial calendar for the next several weeks. Much to my delight, Tanya@ Mom's Small Victories posted about the upcoming Bout of Books Read-a-thon. Be still my heart. Here's the deets from the...
