Heidi’s Blog
25 Epic Books That Carried Me Through 2021
I've heard it said that we read to know we're not alone. In the months following my father's death, grief heavily influenced my reading life. I looked for books featuring characters who were dealing with heartbreak and staggering loss. In my 35 years of being an avid...
The Best Holiday Gifts for Readers and Grievers
You know 'em, you love 'em, and you probably have several waiting for you in your inbox. 'Tis the season to peruse all the gift guides. I love a curated list of the "best this" or the "must have" that. To be honest, I'm starting to feel the pressure to get my shopping...
5 Last-Minute Tips to Prep for NaNoWriMo
So You Want To Write 50,000 Words in 30 Days? Here are 5 last-minute tips to prep for NaNoWriMo so you can start your new novel feeling confident and motivated. November is National Novel Writing Month, where writers collectively attempt to write 50,000 words in...
Now That’s News Worth Celebrating
A few years back (five? six?), I was falling asleep one night when a new fictional friend materialized. She seemed so real that I thought she was standing beside her bed. Don't judge. My vivid imagination has served me well. This character's name is Avery and...
3 Quick Tips to Get Your Summer Reading Underway
Make a Plan Summer is here! What are you reading? Now's the time to choose books you'll love, find the ideal reading spot and connect with bookish friends. It's no secret that I look forward to making my summer reading plans almost as much as I look forward to...
How to Write Fantastic Sibling Relationships
Have you ever started reading a series of books and fallen head-over-heels in love with a fictional family? I have. So many times. Little Women, Pride and Prejudice, Sweet Valley High, The Cullens in Twilight, Susan May Warren's Christiansen Family series and Becky...
