I’m Still Here
I wanted to check in with all of you to let you know I haven’t been abducted by aliens or fallen into a pit of rabid groundhogs. I’m still here, tucked away in my writing cave and only allowed to come out for chocolate breaks and the occasional book signing event. Between an international move, finishing Pretty Dark Nothing 2, and promoting book 1, life has been a bit overwhelming. My blog has suffered along with my social life. I wish I were superwoman, but I’m not. Believe me, having an invisible jet would save a lot of time and money traveling to...
Read MoreChanneling the Chaos: A Poem
A Scottish wind blows a gale outside my window. Night fades as anaemic daylight fights through the dark dense clouds and thin veil of rain. A gray mist swirls through every minute of every hour, seeping into my very soul. Winter has devoured the sun and won’t give her back again until April. Everything is whizzing, whirring, turning around in my busy little brain: sucking my positivity, motivation, creativity down into a black hole of chaos, into oblivion. I’ve lost control of the growing disquiet inside and the demons are unleashed. They whisper my name,...
Read MoreStory Magic
An hour ago, I decided to take a walk down to my favourite spot on Troon beach where surf surges hungrily against the dark craggy shore. It’s beautiful, the sun is shining and the sea is full of a glittering jewels, ‘sparkle time’. I sit on a tartan rug, the roar of the waves fill my ears and I sit, pen in hand. You see, I’m meant to be working on the first draft of the Pretty Dark Nothing sequel, but I’m struggling to hear Quinn and Aaron in the noise and confines of my flat. The salty wind helps me tune in to their voices. I close my...
Read More5 Questions with Heather L. Reid: Redirect
My very first author interview is up on L.S. Murphy’s blog, Banshee’s, Books, and Baseball. I had so much fun answering her 5 questions. Come find out if I prefer Star Trek or Star Wars and where I got my idea for Pretty Dark Nothing. Thanks, Linda for hosting me on your blog! I am honoured and...
Read MoreAlready There
Heather, here. I want to introduce my guest blogger today, Vaughn Roycroft. Vaughn and I met through Writer Unboxed and have since become fast friends. His comments and insights are inspiring, wise, and always right on target. He’s one of the most supportive people I’ve met and is always ready to help a fellow writer. He’s also the newest reviewer for Reader Unboxed, a site for readers by readers. Congratulations, Vaughn! As he doesn’t yet have his own blog, I asked if he would consent to share some of his thoughts here at I’d Rather be Writing....
Read MoreReviving my Muse: The Beauty of Scotland
I’m sure you’ve seen those pictures of Scotland shrouded in mist. You picture wind-swept moors, weeping grey sky, and men roaming the country side in Kilts. It’s all true, except for the Kilts. Unfortunately, most men opt for pants these days with the exception of special occasions such as Weddings. I love a man in a kilt. *sigh* But the, rugged, brooding, atmospheric landscape of Scotland has one of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve ever seen. I feel blessed to live here. With one exception. It rains. A lot. Which makes it difficult to go out...
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