Did someone say New Year’s Resolutions? Nothing in the world would normally send me fleeing with my hands in the air as if a horde of zombies was fast on my trail! But this year, it was necessary. Feeling resignation as if I’d just lost the bet with my family and agreed to clean out…
Scary Stories & A Show at the Lyric Cinema
Join the Colorado Horror Writers for Scary Stories and a Show! Starting at 5:30, local horror writers will share their dark creations in honor of our most sacred of holidays, Halloween. Free to the public. Come for the scary stories and stay for a showing of The Witches of Eastwick at 7pm.
Writers of the Hour at Poudre Library!
Join Heather Hein and other local authors at the Old Town branch of the Poudre Library this evening at 6 to hear snippets of their latest works, and share some of your own.
Preparation is the Key to Success to NaNoWriMo!
Join me for a four-week journey in preparing to WIN NaNoWriMo this year! Email foconanowrimo2023@gmail.com to join us for the first session October 5, 2023! Zoom Sessions on: For more information on NaNoWriMo visit https://nanowrimo.org/
The Horror Writers Association Presents The Mortality Report
Free online Q&A panel with Medical Experts on Medicine in Horror Join Sean Murphy, Luther MacKinnon, and Heather Hein on Zoom for free Wednesday, September 27th at 7 pm (Mountain Time) as they answer author questions about medical realism in horror. No registration needed. To join, click here at 7 pm on September 27th. Share…
Heather Hein and Writing Heights Presents An Introduction to Kindle Vella Workshop July 29, 2023 10 AM-Noon
An introductory workshop on choosing, using, and excelling on Kindle Vella! Join Heather Hein on July 29th at 10 AM to learn how to publish your own Kindle Vella story. This valuable presentation provides actionable tips on how to write, publish, and promote your episodic Vella tale. Learn tips and techniques to adjust your story…
Writing Conferences—what’s in it for me?
I just attended the 2023 Writing Heights Writers Association Conference in Colorado! I had a great time, learned some stuff, talked to some cool people, had some drinks, and did a presentation. I was exhausted by the time Sunday rolled around. Conferences aren’t just for learning. You never know who you’re going to connect with….
Stoked about StokerCon 2023!
Five-minute childbirth? Nope! Stabbed in the neck with a needle? Nope! Join this panel of medical professionals to learn about the common mistakes writers make in books and film when writing scenes involving medical themes, and how to avoid them. Moderator Heather Hein With guest panelists:EV Knight, Bridgett Nelson, Sean Murphy, NJ Gallegos StokerCon 2023…
National Pet Month 2023—The Heavenly Hound and The Hell Cat.
It’s National Pet Month! Yes, this is the month where we acknowledge and bestow extra treats on our furry, feathered, or scalycompanions. (Sorry if I left anyone out!) I’d like to nominate Blue, The Bestest Boy Ever, my hiking buddy and vigilant protector of things that go bump in the night for animal saint-dom. He…
Heather Hein to Present Introduction to Kindle Vella for the 2023 Writing Heights Writers Conference May 25 at 1 PM
Join Heather Hein on May 25th at 1PM to learn how to publish your own Kindle Vella story. This valuable presentation provides actionable tips on how to write, publish, and promote your episodic Vella tale. Learn tips and techniques to adjust your story to appeal to Vella readers and explore the settings available when making…