Hey friends in the Bay Area, I’m exhibiting at the 8th annual #BayBookFest in Berkeley, California and would love to see you there. I’ll be volunteering at the California Writers Club booth #72 on Allston Way near the food court on Sunday, May 8th from 11:00–12:30. I’ll also be selling and signing copies of my … Continue reading Bay Area Book Festival
Beauty
Cranky, crabby, grumpy, grouch. I woke up a porcupine this morning, and I can’t shake off the quills. I was fine when I went to bed, so what happened between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. that caused this transformation? Did I have a bad dream? I have a vague wisp of leftover dream—or maybe just … Continue reading Beauty
My Interview on George Cramer’s Author Blog
I sometimes volunteer for the California Writers Club Mt. Diablo Chapter interviewing members about their writing for the newsletter. This time it was my turn to be interviewed. I was honored to be interviewed by author George Cramer for his blog, and you can read the interview here: https://gdcramer.com/2022/01/06/heidi-eliason-runaway-to-adventure/ Before becoming an author, George had … Continue reading My Interview on George Cramer’s Author Blog
Bodie’s Adventures in 2022: January 1st – Golden Gate Bridge and Baker Beach
Bodie and the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco I got my people to take me to Baker Beach in San Francisco today to celebrate New Year’s Day. It’s not always easy to transfer my ideas into their heads telepathically—they have a lot of nonsense occupying their brain space—but I managed to get this one to … Continue reading Bodie’s Adventures in 2022: January 1st – Golden Gate Bridge and Baker Beach
One-Armed Christmas Preparations and My Next Book
Light at Sensorio, Paso Robles by Heidi Eliason I’m three weeks past shoulder surgery and I’m pleased with my progress. I’m only taking ibuprofen occasionally as needed, and I can sleep lying down now. It’s slowly getting better. I start physical therapy in another three weeks. Like many others, I’m busy with holiday preparations. This … Continue reading One-Armed Christmas Preparations and My Next Book
My Tripping Up Author Podcast Interview
I was recently invited to be interviewed by Canadian Nina Clapperton for her podcast, Tripping Up. Nina interviews travel authors about the times when their trips didn’t go exactly as planned. It’s a comedy show where she interviews some pretty amazing people who have done some really interesting adventures, like Mt. Everest and around-the-world sailing. … Continue reading My Tripping Up Author Podcast Interview
What Inquiring Author Minds Want To Know About Book Publishing
I’m two weeks post-shoulder surgery and happy to report I’m driving! I was cleared for driving at my last medical appointment, and that does make things a bit easier for Dan, my hubby. I’m still wearing the sling, but I’m able to do more myself and I’m celebrating my progress. I was able to drive … Continue reading What Inquiring Author Minds Want To Know About Book Publishing
Giving the Gift Of Accepting Help
This is the season of giving and helping those in need, but recently I’ve been reflecting on what it means to let others help us. I had surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and remove a bone spur, and I won’t have the use of my left arm for four to six weeks. (I’m … Continue reading Giving the Gift Of Accepting Help
Escaping the “Dismal Failure” Book Sales Benchmark
I have the privilege of being part of an author panel at the December meeting of the California Writers Club Mt. Diablo chapter. We’ll talk about the three different types of publishing: traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing. For those that don’t know, traditional publishing is when writers get a book contract and are paid an advance … Continue reading Escaping the “Dismal Failure” Book Sales Benchmark
Trip Tales
Trip Tales Cover I recently had the pleasure of working with Rose McHenry to edit her book, Trip Tales: From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger, which was just published. Not only was Rose a joy to work with, but her book is funny! She's a really gifted storyteller who makes you feel like … Continue reading Trip Tales