Heather Henson

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Heather Henson I've had terrible writer's block at different points in my life. I'm not sure there's an easy way to deal with it. But in my experience, sitting down …moreI've had terrible writer's block at different points in my life. I'm not sure there's an easy way to deal with it. But in my experience, sitting down at the same time and place every day is important. You may stare at the computer for an hour, stare out the window, but just sit for the allotted time -- and it can be 15 minutes if that's all you can spare. Don't be hard on yourself, just try to be there, try to be listening, when the words and images do start flowing again. (less)
Heather Henson Creating characters you want to stay with for a while.
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Busy, busy, busy...

Wow, it's been a busy couple of weeks.  I spent several days signing copies of my latest book, Dream of Night, at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, Kentucky.  People from all over the world traveled to Lexington to participate in many different equestrian events.  I signed books at both the Joseph-Beth Bookseller booth and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.  I also traveled to Ci Read more of this blog post »
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Published on October 14, 2010 00:00
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“Sometimes you don't know you'll miss a place until you're gone.”
Heather Henson, Making the Run

“It's like she looks at me and only sees what she wants to see. My father looks at me and sees only what he wants me to be.”
Heather Henson, Making the Run

“That's my problem. I just have to do the opposite of what I'm told.”
Heather Henson, Making the Run

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