Hey there!
I’m Heather.

I’m a certified book coach, and I help busy women write romance novels.

The beautiful photos of me are by @vanessamirandaphoto

Your Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Romance Novel

A no-BS roadmap to take your spark of an idea from “someday…” to “holy hell, I’m really doing this.”

Inside, you’ll get:

  • The 3 things every romance premise must have (no more guessing if your idea “counts”)

  • A simple way to define your heroine’s emotional journey so your story actually means something

  • The core romance beats — explained without jargon, spreadsheets, or a headache

  • A quick-start method for pantsers AND planners so you can finally figure out what the hell you’re doing

  • Common beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them before they eat your draft alive)

If you’ve been circling the dream of writing a romance novel but haven’t taken the first real step, this guide is your moment.

Download it. Read it. And then start writing the damn book.

Because the world needs your story — not another year of “maybe someday.”

Grab your free guide now.

Hey, Bestie. I see you.

You’ve had this story living in your head for years. Maybe you’ve started it a dozen times—new document, new notebook, same damn frustration. You love to read, you know what makes a good story, but when you try to write yours? It feels like a tangled mess of ideas, characters, and half-baked plot lines.

You’ve devoured writing advice on Instagram, maybe even bought a few courses—but you’re still not sure how to actually finish a book. You want a story that works, one that readers can’t put down—but right now, you can’t even figure out where to start or what’s missing.

You’re smart, driven, and wildly capable. You’re juggling a career, family, or just… life. But the dream of writing a novel hasn’t gone away—and you’re tired of saying someday.

You don’t need another quick fix or one-size-fits-all “write your novel fast” plan. You need real guidance that helps you actually finish the book you’ve been dreaming about.

You need a guide who gets it. Someone who can help you turn that big, beautiful mess of an idea into a clear, compelling novel—and help you believe you can actually do it.

If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Let’s stop dreaming and write the damn book.

I value the relationship I’ve developed with Heather as my editor over several years. She’s easy to work with and quick to respond. Heather is direct but encouraging, and my pieces always come out looking better after her edits. I trust Heather with my writing.

– Amanda, writer

Heather is a super patient and fantastic editor to work with. She listens openly to my ideas for articles and lets me know where she thinks they’ll fit best in a magazine or kindly rejects them. I enjoy reading her articles and appreciate how she edits mine. I find Heather to be an ideal editor, leader, and creative thinker.

– Jules, writer

Heather brought such a positive energy to my project, both on and off the page. Her passion for the industry shone through every email and video interaction we had. She took what once felt overwhelming and broke it into simple, actionable steps with insightful, heartfelt feedback I could apply right away. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to elevate your writing project to the next level and beyond!.

– Darrah, Writer

My Services

Book Coach

I’m a certified book coach, helping women write romance, commercial fiction, and book club fiction. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused about how to make this dream a reality, I have a proven process to help you achieve your goal.

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Magazine Editor

I’m a big-picture editor who deftly manages editorial planning, assignment and budget tracking, photography needs, deadlines and production. I have a unusual mix of left brain organizational skills and right brain creativity.

Writer

I love that writing allows me to explore a variety of topics, travel to new places, and meet interesting people from around the world. Thanks to this amazing career, I have published articles on home and design, travel, lifestyle and more.