The cover and title for GRAVE MERCY were an ‘Oh Shiny!’ for me. Enough so, that I downloaded the sample. I’ll admit that Robin LaFevers had me with the very first line. “I bear a deep red stain that runs from my left shoulder down to my right hip, a trail left by the herbwitch’s…
Author: Heather Reid
Shine a Light on Autism
My sister is my hero. When she gave birth to my nephew, 18 years ago, Autism diagnosis was still in its infancy, information was hard to come by, support was few and far between. It was apparent early on that my nephew was different. He would cover his ears at loud sounds, breaking his routine…
Squee!
I’ve hit the publishing jackpot. After 26 years of dreaming about being a published author, I’ve sold my debut novel, Pretty Dark Nothing, to Month 9 Books in a 2 book deal. Come read all about my journey at Hugs and Chocolate, and find out why you should never give up on your dream.
Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties
Fill your plates with haggis, neeps and tatties. Don your kilt and toast The Bard for his birthday supper. A stanza of his poetry. A dram of fine Scotch whiskey . Now raise your glass to Rabbie Burns, Scotland’s favourite son, Robert Burns, the Ploughman Poet, Robden of Solway Firth, the Bard of Ayrshire and…
Enter the Dragon
Happy Chinese New Year. Gung Hay Fat Choy! May prosperity be with you. Today we leave the Year of the Rabbit enter the Year of the Dragon. The Western traditional New Year is past. The champagne is gone, the ball has dropped, and resolutions have been made and broken. I didn’t make resolutions this year….
My Scotland
The fabulous Karen S Elliott asked me to write about Scotland for her blog’s International week. Come take a look at what I had to say about this beautiful country. http://karenselliott.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/my-scotland-by-heather-l-reid/ Have a great day, everyone! I’m off to Texas tomorrow to see my family for Thanksgiving. Happy Turkey Day to you and yours….
How I Beat the Post Manuscript Blues
Ten days ago I typed ‘The End’ on the last page of Touched by Darkness. I had finished the fourth and (hopefully) final rewrite of my labour of love. The beta readers were waiting and my baby was all dressed up and ready for her debut. Giddiness consumed me. I jumped around the room, did…
Already 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. …
Reviving 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…
Reflections
I’m pensive, restless, my thoughts a jumble of past mistakes and future hopes. I woke up sad and confused but now I feel lonely and at peace. Seems strange that peace and loneliness would go together, but today, for me, they do. Perhaps we are all lonely, even in a crowd. I think all humans…