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Author G.P. Ching's Cover Reveal: GROUNDED

Today I'm excited to be revealing the cover of the YA Sci-Fi novel Grounded by my friend G.P. Ching. I don't recommend it just because G.P. is my friend though, I recommend it because she is an...

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Writers Road ReCap: Family Dynamics

Last week we chatted about family dynamics and ways to work it into your writing. Here are the highlights from the chat: EbonyMcKenna Within a family, members often pulling in diff directions. Ripe...

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Cover Reveal for the latest in the Debt Collector Serial

Today I'm thrilled to be participating in the cover reveal for the latest Debt Collector serial, Fallen by Susan Kaye Quinn. If you haven't dove into this serial yet, you're really missing out! It...

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The Girl Guide: Finding Your Place in a Mixed Up World

In a world of bad news that is only getting worse, books that help teenagers are becoming more and more important. Today I'm thrilled to be celebrating one such book, The Girl Guide by Christine...

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How Music Inspired A Story

Today I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend~and fabulous author of adult sci-fi~Jessica E. Subject over for a chat about her latest release. Take it away Jessica! First of all, thank you, Heather...

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Conclusion to an Epic Series

I'm excited to share the trailer for Christine Fonseca's up coming release, Dominus. If you haven't read the other novels and novellas in Christine's Requiem series, you are really missing out....

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Happy Release day to The Forgotten Ones

I'm thrilled to announce the release of a fabulous new book by an outstanding author. The Forgotten Ones, book one of The Danaan Trilogy is now available exclusively on Amazon! Here is a bit about...

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How Spring Relates to Writing

It's May! This is one of my favorite times of the year, time to pull out the gardening gloves, amend the soil, and plant new things. Ironically, I'm also starting a new novel right now so the...

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WritersRoad Chat: Key Elements of a Bestseller

Last week on the writer's road chat on Twitter, our topic was: Key Elements of a Bestseller. Here are the highlights: @HeatherMcCorkle Element #1 is a compelling voice, which is easier said than...

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Reading and Reviewing

As an author, I understand the importance of reviews more than I ever did before. They effect reader's decision to buy, which directly effects the success of the book and the author. Unfortunately,...

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Welcome Fantasy Author Amy Raby

Today I'm pleased to welcome fantasy author Amy Raby over for an interview. Amy's debut novel, Assassin's Gambit released from Signet books this month! Isn't that cover just beautiful?! No, I...

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WritersRoad Chat Recap 4/15

Here is an abbreviated recap of the live #WritersRoad chat from last Monday during which we discussed a final checklist to run your novel through before submitting of publishing it: Wyld_Dandelyon...

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Welcome Sci-Fi Author Cassandra Rose Clarke

I hope you'll join me in welcoming sci-fi author Cassandra Rose Clarke to my blog for an interview. When I read about her novel, The Mad Scientist's Daughter, I knew I had to read it. Heather: A...

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Welcome Fantasy Author Amalia Dillin

Today I'm thrilled to be welcoming my friend and fantasy author, Amalia Dillin over for an interview. Amalia's debut novel, Forged By Fate, just released! Heather: Welcome to my place Amalia!...

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Explosion of Spammers

Those of you who frequent the blogosphere may have noticed an invasion. The explosion of spammers, as I like to call it. Lately they are slipping through the cracks absolutely everywhere on...

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#WritersRoad Chat Recap: Novel Structure

Last Monday night we had another fantastic chat that ended up trending on Twitter! The topic: Novel Structure That Will Hold up. Here are the highlights: @Heather McCorkle Novels need structure....

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Call For Guest Moderators

Myself and the fabulous editor, TS Tate, moderate a weekly chat for writers on Twitter (most use Tweetchat) every Monday night at 6pm Pacific Time called #WritersRoad. We chat about everything to...

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Welcome Fantasy Author Francis Knight

Today I'm excited to introduce you to fantasy author Francis Knight. Her debut novel, Fade To Black, released this February from Orbit Books and it's one fantasy fans won't want to miss! It...

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2013 Debut Adult Fantasy Authors

When I first began blogging I loved to feature debut authors. Now that I'm diving into a new arena (adult fantasy), I wanted to get back to my roots and do that again. If you are an author of adult...

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Feed Your Muse Friday: Things Unfinished

I recently came across a great quote for writers that struck a cord with me. It made me think of all the people out there who start a book and never quite finish it. Here it is: “The road to hell...

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Soul Mates and Twin Flames in The Space Between

Today I'm excited to welcome one of my favorite authors, Kristie Cook, over to celebrate the release of her new adult paranormal novel, The Space Between. This book blew me away. You're going to...

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Shadows of the Hidden Contest

Today I'm helping a dear friend and fantastic author, Anne Riley, spread the word about a contest to win a copy of her paranormal YA novel, Shadows of the Hidden. The fun part, at different...

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Be Yourself, Or Not

Whether through books, movies, television, friends, parents, or others, we are taught from birth to be ourselves and to embrace our individuality. Diversity is a gift, not always an easy one to...

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Absence Makes the Heart Grow...

You may have noticed a serious decline in the number of my posts lately. In fact, you may have noticed a major decline in the posts on a lot of your favorite blogs lately. Never fear, blogging...

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Frailties of the Bond Book Blitz

My good friend, and fabulous author, Angela Brown has just released her latest novel, Frailties of the Bond and I'm taking part in the book blitz that is celebrating the rest of the month. You'll...

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The Debt Collector from Susan Kaye Quinn

Today I'm crazy excited to be celebrating the release of The Debt Collector by Susan Kaye Quinn (one of my favorite authors!) From the author of the bestselling Mindjack series (one of my favorite...

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Happy St. Paddy's Day All!

Being of Irish ancestry, today is a special day for me. Not for religious reasons as the day would suggest, but for cultural reasons. I'm proud of my ancestry, proud of the land my great, great,...

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On #WritersRoad: Evolution of Agents

Yesterday on the live #WritersRoad Twitter chat we discussed the evolution of agents. Here are some highlight tweets from the chat: ‏@HeatherMcCorkle Having an agent is still the best way to get a...

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THe Dragon Empire Tour Winner

Thank you to all who participating in the Dragon Empire tour. I had a lot of fun and truly appreciate all who liked, followed, or otherwise helped me spread the word about The Dragon Empire. The...

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Author G.P. Ching's Cover Reveal: GROUNDED

Writers Road ReCap: Family Dynamics

Cover Reveal for the latest in the Debt Collector Serial

The Girl Guide: Finding Your Place in a Mixed Up World

How Music Inspired A Story

Conclusion to an Epic Series

Happy Release day to The Forgotten Ones

How Spring Relates to Writing

WritersRoad Chat: Key Elements of a Bestseller

Reading and Reviewing

Welcome Fantasy Author Amy Raby

WritersRoad Chat Recap 4/15

Welcome Sci-Fi Author Cassandra Rose Clarke

Welcome Fantasy Author Amalia Dillin

Explosion of Spammers

#WritersRoad Chat Recap: Novel Structure

Call For Guest Moderators

Welcome Fantasy Author Francis Knight

2013 Debut Adult Fantasy Authors

Feed Your Muse Friday: Things Unfinished

Soul Mates and Twin Flames in The Space Between

Shadows of the Hidden Contest

Be Yourself, Or Not

Absence Makes the Heart Grow...

Frailties of the Bond Book Blitz

The Debt Collector from Susan Kaye Quinn

Happy St. Paddy's Day All!

On #WritersRoad: Evolution of Agents

THe Dragon Empire Tour Winner

Fire With Fire is Finally Coming!

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