News from Heather McLeod
June 2023
Critique groups. Beta readers.
Book #3 is paused so Heather can share her work-in-progress with beta readers and get feedback before writing beyond 40,000 words. What will they say?
May 2023
Deadline Month
Heather committed to writing 40,000 words of her new novel by May 30. Plagued by tendinitis, self-sabotaged by her decision to start a new business, time is running out …
Photo by Winter Wren Photography, 2023.
Apr. 2023
Heather turns 43 in April!
The crunch is on to get the first draft of book #3 written before summer break chaos destroys Heather’s writing routine. Will she reach her April word goal? Let’s watch:
Mar. 2023
Finding Balance
What a great season for murder! Heather’s new novel is set NOW: the light, the snow & all the details need to be recorded. What does a writer do daily? Find out:
Feb. 2023
When the body battles the heart
What’s a writer to do when deadlines loom but it hurts to type? Let’s watch as Heather strives to achieve her goals while battling tendonitis:
Jan. 2023
Goal: 20,000 words
Will Heather reach her word count goal for January? Or will the amazing new Lego set she ordered New Year’s Day distract her? Let’s find out:
Dec. 2022
Family holidays vs. writing time
When Internet research isn’t an option, mental health, writing advice from others, making time to write, inclusive novels, and the magic of creativity.
Nov. 2022
Starting mystery novel #3
RCMP research, finding a “room of one’s own,” entering crime writing contests & other writerly activities.
