Heather’s Bio (feel free to use all or part in reviews/articles)
Heather is a natural 1200-wpm speed reader and the author of twenty-two novels. She came to writing after careers as a software developer and elementary school computer teacher and can’t imagine ever leaving it. In her spare time, she reads, swims, walks, lifts weights, crochets, changes her hair colour, and plays drums and clarinet.
Generally not all at once.
Ten facts about me
- I’m so lucky to be a natural speed reader!
Check out what I’ve read this year!I no longer track my reading, because I didn’t find it useful to me, but that link will show some of my past reading choices. - I’m Canadian, but
I write in American English (so ‘favorite’ not ‘favourite’) because the majority of my readers are in the United States.This was true, but all books published in 2023 and beyond will be in Canadian English when set in Canada and American English when set in the States. Makes more sense that way! - I’ve been obsessed with polar bears for as long as I can remember. No idea why, but they’re my favoUrite animals! Every book I write mentions them at least once. (It’s actually part of my pre-release checklist: “Is polar bear in here somewhere?”)
- In 2013, to celebrate the five year anniversary of the release of my first book (Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo), I had the adorable cover bears and moon tattooed on my right arm. (Ask to see it if we meet!)
- I love cobalt blue, purple, and teal. I’m rarely seen wearing any other colours.
- The hair coloring: this picture isn’t as dramatic as usual as it’s been months since I had it done (#pandemic) but it’s usually, again, some combo of blue/purple/teal. And yes, it’s permanent! My natural hair’s all gray so it holds the dye easily. No bleaching needed!
- I love swimming, and also walking and lifting weights, and I have recently gotten back into running. Good to counteract all the time I spend sitting at the computer.
- Favourite foods: dark chocolate, watermelon, popcorn. Favourite beverages: iced coffee, vodka coolers, tea.
- I’ve been married since 1995 (no kids).
- I adore my Kindle and much prefer reading electronically to paper (although I do have four bookcases full of print books too!).
Want even more?
- Join my Readers Group for updates at the frequency you’d like to receive them.
- Please note: I am no longer on any form of social media. If you find an account claiming to be me, please send me an email so I can get them shut down.
- And of course, don’t forget to snag your free ebook of “Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo” if you haven’t already!