Sunday night. My suitcase yawns open in front of me, empty and waiting. My flight leaves in eight hours. Piles of clean clothes encircle me as I kneel by the case and examine each possible outfit. Where should I start? An unfamiliar question for a seasoned and decisive traveler who usually has her bags packed…
Category: Inspiration
The Heart Of An Artist
A friend of mine posted this picture on FB this morning and the truth of it resonated so strongly within me that I wanted to share some of my own thoughts. The heart of the artist is at the very soul of their creation. With every word on a page, in every dance step, in…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Since April, I have moved from Scotland to Texas via Iceland and Boston. Released my debut YA novel, Pretty Dark Nothing, met R2-D2, visited Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York City twice. Road tripped to Kansas City, Nashville, Houston, Tyler, and Princeton New Jersey. Appeared on a local news television show. Signed books and…
Vacation: It’s Over
I’m trying my best to stay awake. It’s only 1:30 in the afternoon and my eyes are drooping, my body confused with the time change. I hate this feeling. We arrived home yesterday around 4:30pm after a 10 hour plane ride from Orlando to Manchester followed by a 5 hour drive back to Scotland. It…
Story 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 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….
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…
Cursing the Blank Page
The cursor winks, mocking me as it looms above the blank page. “Come on. Do it. Write something.” Dark and evil it blinks, a beacon of my own inadequacy, each beat a challenge. “I dare you.” Fear grips me, anger too. My mind is blank. I wipe sweat from my forehead with a sleeve. I…
A Fab Day Reviving my Muse at Culzean Castle Scotland
Today, I went with my muse, Elarin, and Dave, my hubby, to Culzean Castle to soak up a little inspiration. We’ve been to Culzean several times in the last four years, but it’s still one of my favorite places in Ayrshire. The history and the views can’t help but inspire …