* Niall Horan This song came on while I was listening to my Helplessly Hoping playlist this afternoon and almost knocked me off my feet with its sentiment. It’s a contender for my 2026 Theme Song: If everything was easy, nothing ever brokeIf everything was simple, how would we know?How to fix your tears, howContinue reading “Hold Tight… Get ready for the ride*””
Author Archives: Heather J. Bennett
1st Week’s Musings
It’s a strange feeling of both excitement and wonder when I release a book out into the world. For the months leading up to it, I’m panicked and worried about whether I’ve done enough. Are people going to roll their eyes and groan, “What was she thinking?” Did a section of the ebook come throughContinue reading “1st Week’s Musings”
Will They Dance to It?
After almost six years of writing a novel, I am at the end of the process. The story has been written, put aside, re-done, edited, critiqued, re-edited, and formatted. The cover has gone through several options and settled on, re-done and tweaked. More so than ever before, I’ve built the marketing around it and haveContinue reading “Will They Dance to It?”
My Own Personal Scary in Spooky Season
Welcome to Spooky Season. For so many folks, it’s their favorite time of year. I’m not that big of a fan, to be honest. Although I love a good ghost story, I hate being scared. And blood and gore. And jump scares. Horror movies. Zombies and werewolves? Meh. Just not my thing. I’m also a Summer Girl,Continue reading “My Own Personal Scary in Spooky Season”
Meet the Author
I’ll be headed to Arlington, TX, Saturday, June 7th, between 10am – 2pm as part of an event for all things bookish. Stop by, grab a coffee, and find me on the 2nd floor where I’ll be selling and signing copies of all four of my novels!
Come Say Hi!
Hey all! Come visit me on Saturday, June 7th in Arlington, TX at the Bookish Bazaar at Inclusion Coffee. I’ll be on the 2nd floor with copies of my novels for sale and to sign! Would love to meet you. More details can be found here.
Welcome March
It’s Ma Birfday!(Well, almost…) Not that I’m usually all that excited by my birthday, but this year I’ve been reminded that time is not a guarantee, so, I’ll be celebrating with gratitude for another year around the sun. In other news … I just got back from Vegas where I spent a few fun filledContinue reading “Welcome March”
I Hate February
For a myriad of reasons. While this image was taken almost 15 years ago, it’s a good representation of how February feels to me. I can’t even complain about snow or cold as right now, while I type, I’ve got the patio door open, it’s sunny, and in the mid-70s. I had dinner on anContinue reading “I Hate February”
Happy 2025 Gang!
As you can see, I had quite a holiday and was gifted most of the books on my wishlist ::Insert Happy Dance Here:: It’s research, honest, and I’ve got my reading cut out for me this year. I can’t wait to dive in! It’s been a quiet but productive holiday for me as I spentContinue reading “Happy 2025 Gang!”
2024 Taking Its Final Bow
Hey all!I was thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Demetria Head from A Look Inside Podcast to discuss my latest novel, Helplessly Hoping!We had a fun conversation about characters, inspiration, the writing process, music, and more! Watch/Listen Here This year has been an exciting ride for me. I released my 4th novel, Helplessly Hoping, started this newsletter toContinue reading “2024 Taking Its Final Bow”
