Heather Dowell's Blog

I’ll be the first to admit it—I can be hesitant to sign up for something new, especially if I’m not sure what I’m getting. If you’re anything like me, you like to know exactly what you’re getting before committing to anything. And if there’s a “try before you buy” option? Even better. That’s why I’ve … Continue reading Why You’ll Love My Ream Page (With a Free Month to Explore!) →

I’ve been thinking a lot about how I spend my time as an author and what truly brings me joy in connecting with readers like you. After much reflection, I’ve decided to step away from social media and focus my energy on two places that matter most to me: ReamStories and my newsletter. Why the … Continue reading Why I’m Stepping Away From Social Media (And Where to Find Me Now) →

What Is ReamStories? If you’re an avid reader (or even an author), you’ve probably heard of subscription platforms like Patreon or Kindle Unlimited. But have you heard of ReamStories? It’s a newer platform specifically designed for authors and readers to connect in exciting, creative ways. Here’s everything you need to know about ReamStories and why … Continue reading What Is ReamStories—and Why You’ll Love It! →

Today is #highereducationday, so I thought I’d share a few pictures of my college days at #westernkentuckyuniversity. I started there in 2013 after leaving the Navy, switched my major a few times, and eventually graduated with honors in Interdisciplinary Studies with education as the focus in 2015. Then I took several months off and went … Continue reading Does a degree earn you success? →

This month has the shortest list yet, but that’s okay. Once again I’m featuring authors I’ve read from before and enjoyed. You can use the hyperlinked affiliate links to learn more about each book. 1. Tell Me What Really Happened by Chelsea Sedoti I loved The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett. It had the best … Continue reading April 2023 Releases →

The list of anticipated reads is short this month, but I’m still excited. I’ve read from all of these authors before and want to see if they have written new favorites for me. I’ve hyperlinked the titles if you want to explore any of them more. I’m an Amazon Affiliate, so I may receive a … Continue reading March 2023 Releases →

One of things I want to do with this blog is talk about the genres I write in as well as subject matter. My latest series, Merryville High Series, is composed of two couples, the males of which are both on the basketball team. So of course, I figured I should recommend some sporty young … Continue reading YA Sports Romances You Haven’t Heard Of →

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, so I thought I’d help you out with some gift ideas for the book lover in your life. In short, you can search for just about anything within popular fandoms from kitchenware to makeup. The weirder the item the more likely you’ll have to shop on Etsy. I’m going to … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gifts for Book Lovers →

This year, I’m really focused on saving money and reading books I already own. One of the ways I can resist buying new books is to simply put them on my future TBR list. This way, I won’t forget I was interested in these books, but I also don’t have any pressure to read them. … Continue reading 5 Books I’d Love To Get My Hands On →

I’m trying not to add to my tbr this year, at least not physical books. And I’m wanting to save money, so my primary goal is to read the books I already own and only buy books from favorite authors or ones that are series continuations. Let’s just say that for January I succeeded and … Continue reading January Book Haul →