Author Archives: Heather

Fire in them Hills

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Heather

So I can’t go home because my neighborhood is trying hard NOT to burn down.  Yup, I’m in THAT canyon that’s been on the news smack between the 2 and the 134.  Literally watching the helicopters circle the fire trail … Continue reading →

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Current News

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Heather

Well Internet fans, I’ve had a head-cold the last few days.  “And yet you still blog,” you say.  Well, no… I usually blog in big batches and then pop them up during the week.  NOT cheating… I’m just being efficient! … Continue reading →

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How I saved my sanity with this calendar

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Heather

Everyone talks about how kids need structure and I believe kids need it because they’re whirling balls of chaos!  Really its the mother who needs structure. When I first moved into my current house I was a new mother of my … Continue reading →

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Menfolk alone

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Heather

The following is an excerpt (with commentary by me in parenthesis) of an email from the home front while I was away at the convention.    Dinner was a hit. We had sausage on a stick, fresh off the charcoal … Continue reading →

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Shawn of the Dead

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Heather

Its been recently pointed out to me that I missed a crucial favorite movie in my movies blog.  Shawn of the Dead.  I must admit this flick should have been included in the list. I dislike horror flicks and zombie … Continue reading →

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Flying the downside

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Heather

The flight to Orlando, FL for the conference we took the Red Eye, something I’d never done previously and something I hope never to do again unless I have Bose headsets and a very nice neck pillow!  I cat napped … Continue reading →

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I Mispoke!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Heather

At a conference there is the usual sales talk to everyone who comes to your booth.  And then there’s the personal talk between the exhibitors.  I think I enjoy that much more.  And of course, my Conference Peeps were all … Continue reading →

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Orlando Trip – GNO

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Heather

BEST GNO… EVER!!! While Kim napped I went to the concierge to find a place to take the girls on GNO.  And passed right past him because he looked 70!  Instead I went to a young male check in clerk who, … Continue reading →

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Orlando trip

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Heather

Since I’m compulsive about things I can’t go straight to the best story of my trip… I have to do it in order.   So  in the interest of NOT torturing all of you too long the next few posts will … Continue reading →

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Writing 102

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Heather

As a beginning writer I’m learning my craft.  And I’m learning how I use or work my craft.  Apparently I write every little itty bitty bit down, writing minute to minute real time for my characters.  Only occasionally lumping action … Continue reading →

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