MY NEW BOOK: CONFESSIONS OF A THEME PARK PRINCESS

My new book is out! Confessions of a Theme Park Princess is available on Amazon now!

I have been writing this young adult novel for years and am so happy to announce it's release. 

About this novel: 

Emmy Gardner is ready for the perfect summer as a theme park princess at William Gardens. With her best friend, Marissa, by her side, she can't wait to join the enchanting world of glittering gowns and sparkling tiaras. But as the season begins, her fairy tale takes an unexpected turn. Emmy is asked to play not only the princess roles, but also the notorious villain characters. Playing evil queens and wicked witches was so not in her summer plans. To make matters worse, her hidden anxiety looms large, threatening to unravel her dreams.

 

Amid the chaos, Emmy meets Teddy, a teenage boy who also plays villains at the theme park. In an unexpected romance, Teddy sees Emmy for who she truly is, regardless of her role as a princess or a villain, and he sweeps her off her feet—glass slippers included.

 

Confessions of a Theme Park Princess follows Emmy on a whirlwind ride of self-discovery, acceptance, and unexpected romance. With humor and heart, this adventure unveils the captivating world of portraying villains and princesses. Can Emmy learn to embrace both the magical and messy of her world and accept her life with anxiety?

Link to Amazon: https://amzn.to/3thDYRd

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New Book Alert! NOT HER FIRST RODEO

My friend, Lisa Harris, has a new book release! Not Her First Rodeo is a sweet western romance. It has romance, humor, and so much heart. I LOVE this book! Please go and check it out now on Amazon. 

More about the book: 

The last thing rodeo queen Liberty Redd needs is another man in her life, not when she has four over-protective cowboy brothers. The only male she’s really interested in is her horse, Trooper. She has big dreams, like winning Miss Rodeo America. But when British tech trouble-shooter Rory Collins comes through the drive-through at her fast-food side job, she is intrigued by him. For his part, Rory is only in Utah for six weeks for a project, but when he meets Liberty, he’s utterly gobsmacked by her intelligence, her kindness, and their undeniable chemistry.

But no one, not her family or his colleagues, thinks their relationship is a good idea, and her oldest brother Scott will do anything, including risking other people’s lives, to keep them apart. Everything comes to a head at Rory’s first rodeo, where Liberty will reign (and rein) as queen. Will Liberty be able to save Rory from her brother’s plan? Do they even stand a chance together when they come from such different worlds?

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH8W2SD8

I'm Baaaaaaaaack

Hi, fellow readers! 

It's been a minute since I've been on here, but I wanted to stop in and say hello. I am currently working on a new manuscript called "Confessions of a Theme Park Princess." I am so excited about this project! It's a young adult novel that I'm hoping to release in the next few months. 

Stay tuned and see you soon! 

Heather 

Welcome to Adventures in Writing. 

This blog is not updated often, but please feel free to read past posts about writing, reading, and everything related to The Shapeshifter's Secret Series. Recently I've been working on a new young adult series and will post more when I have updates! 

Thanks for stopping by!

What's in YOUR future?

Hey guys! How is your 2015 going so far?

I've been wanting to share this drawing for some time. Remember that amazing, talented, wonderful fan named Anastasia? Well after reading The Secret of Darkwood Castle, she sent this image of Caleb and Julia. It just really made my day. One of the most rewarding feelings as an author is meeting readers who were inspired by your writing. Thank you so much, Anastasia! I love it.

I don't know why, but reality has just decided to hit me. I feel this sort of sadness knowing that The Shapeshifter's Secret trilogy is done. It's weird. 

Anastasia's drawing reminded me of something from long ago. I pulled out these sketches I drew when I young and daydreamed about being an author. Next to my drawing of a girl is a list of possible character names. One of the names is Julia. As a thirteen year old, I had already picked out my main character's name. 

It got me thinking. 

It seems that undoubtedly what we fill our heads with daily will affect our future. Our day to day actions will add up and one day we will look back and reflect on them. If we constantly think negative thoughts, how will things turn out? But on the opposite side, what if we constantly think positive thoughts? What if we dream big NOW and fill our heads with hopes, goals,  kindness, and world-changing ideas? Where will that put us in the future?

It's something to think about. 

Oh, and by the way, it's never too late.

Writer's Group: Wedding Edition

Can I tell you  how much I love my writer's group? Sometimes we dress up when we meet together. This month's theme was The wedding edition. Yes, you heard right. We dressed up in wedding gowns, ate wedding cake, and took wedding pictures. You can see more proof below.

I love these girls a) because we can have fun and be silly, but mostly because b) they help me so much with my writing, and their friendship has been invaluable. If you are serious about your writing and want to meet your full potential as an author, I highly recommend finding or creating a writer's group. How do you do this? Network, connect with and make friends with other writers at events like LTUE, Storymakers, Comic Con, or even author signings. I met some of these girls at Barnes and Noble's Authorpalooza and one through an English class. Find a few writers who write similar genres to you and make it happen!