Heidi Hormel's Blog

I’ve been missing in action (cliche 2) for a bit. But I’m back at both writing books (with fingers and toes crossed for publication — cliche 3) and keeping my web pages up-to-date.

First up, I wrote two short stories for a cat-centric book featuring bookstore cats: Squeekie and Annika from Cupboard Maker Books.

Second up, the Bull Rider’s Redemption has been re-issued in a two-book package with the awesome Cathy McDavid as Arizona Country Legacy: The Bull Rider’s Honor.

Third up, I may try something new on the blog featuring my local community theatre … I’m still working on that idea.

Privacy

Heidi Hormel will never share or sell your information with anyone… period.

But here is more information privacy and data usage.

Heidi operates her own website, www.HeidiHormel.net, which provides information related to Heidi.

This page is used to inform website visitors about my collection, use, and disclosure of personal information policies, including if you signed up for Heidi’s newsletter and/or enter any sponsored contests.

If you chose to sign up for Heidi’s newsletter or enter sponsored contests, then you agreed to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The personal information I collect is used for providing information and updating subscribers/contestants lists only. I will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

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Children’s Privacy

I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case I discover that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I will immediately delete this. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me so that I will be able to do these important actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update my privacy policy from time to time. I’d suggest you review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

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If you have any questions or suggestions about my privacy policy, do not hesitate to HeidiHormel@hotmail.com.

Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. I’ll be reading from The Surgeon & the Cowgirl at 2 p.m. (and answer any of your questions — really!)

The Markets at Hanover, 1649 Broadway, Hanover, PA

Also, Meet Local Authors 

Cara Sue Achterberg – Practicing Normal 

Tory Gates – Live from the Cafe

Allison B Hanson – Witness in the Dark

Ann Diviney, Lisa Kane, Georgia Simpson, & Justine Truckness – The Hanover, PA, Bucket List

Page Mason – What Tomorrow Brings

Bill Sachs – Sarah’s Wish & The Dragon’s Tale

Misty Simon – Cremains of the Day 

Karen Rose Smith – Murder by Lemon Cakes 

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Aspring Writers 

Join a FREE Workshop to talk about 

– Publishing; Writing & Required Research; Writing Mysteries; and Getting Started as a Writer 

Once a week on Twitter, there is a fun hashtag — #bookqw. That’s Book Quote Wednesday. Most weeks I try to participate with a quote featuring the word that @MindyKlasky provides. For April 12, it was #important. I think this was a fun quote.

Today, I have a fun surprise. I’ve teamed up with more than 40 fantastic romantic comedy authors to giveaway a huge collection of novels to TWO lucky winners, PLUS a Kindle Fire to the Grand Prize winner!
 
You can win my novel THE KENTUCKY COWBOY’S BABY, plus books from authors like Vicki Lewis Thompson and Katie Macalister.
 
Enter the giveaway by clicking here
 
 
Good luck, and enjoy!

The Long and Short Reviews website gave THE KENTUCKY COWBOY’S BABY 4.5 stars! Woohoo! Here’s what the review said (in part):

“Cowboys and babies, that was what sold me on this one right away.

I loved EllaJayne, who always seems to do a disappearing act. She may be the smallest character in this story but she’s also pivotal. Pepper and AJ both think they’re fighting for the same thing. The Property. In reality what they both want is love, family and belonging. It’ll take a pint sized princess to show them the way.

How they go from fighting with each other to fighting for each other was the highlight of this story for me.

The ending and the climax was great, I wasn’t ready for the story to end.”

For the full review, visit Long and Short Reviews.

 

On Twitter each Wednesday @MindyKlasky leads a fun group of posts: #bookqw aka book quote Wednesday. Each week she suggests a need word and then we author-ly types find it and post snippet. I forgot to post mine this week on Twitter, so I’m sharing it here. Can you guess the word?