I love writing short stories, and after a few years of writing them, I have found that a great many of these stories take place in winter or around the holidays. So I went all in and decided that each year I would compile a collection of Christmas stories and publish them. Mainly as a…
Author: Heather Ormsby
I am a writer and photographer living in the Rocky Mountain West.
Greeting Card Sale
Fine Art America is having a sale on Christmas/Winter greeting cards today. You can visit my collection of holiday images here.
Looking for Other Spooky Reads?
I just released my ghost story, Ghostly Mischief, but there are many more haunted, eerie, and creepy stories that I have written and are still available for sale as short stories in ebook form. Check them out! Crow Feather: In this short story, Martina and Jim make a surprising discovery of an Indian burial in…
Spooky Season is Here
I have a new short story available in time for the early evenings of October. I don’t know about you, but the crispy, crunch of autumn leaves underfoot make me want to curl up with a cup of tea and a gothic tale or creepy story. Here’s a ghost story to satisfy that craving. Ghostly…
Upcoming Open Studios
Central Park Artists Open Studios Tour is happening in less than two weeks on Sept 27 and 28th. I’m previewing here a few of the photographs I’ll have available as prints or cards. You can view the booklet of the Open Studio stops by clicking here. I will be at stop #9, along with several…
I have a Substack
I’ve been writing a substack newsletter for a while now as a way to expand my readership and play the promotions game for my fiction. The newletter is focused on my supernatural mysteries and invites readers into my thoughts about character, setting, plot, and the old chestnut “where do ideas come from”. Feel free to…
Lord of Misrule
My new short story, Lord of Misrule is now out. This story is told from the point of view of Cam Sharp, Rye Gannon’s partner in Gannon Investigations, a P.I. firm in the modern world but with an Urban Fantasy twist – magic is real. Rye had learned the year before that she has the…
Christmas in July Sale
Now is your best chance to find my entire ebook collection for a promotional price at @Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer Sale! Find my books and many more at Smashwords all month! #SWSale2025 #Smashwords
New Year, New Show
I took time off last year from entering Art/Photography shows. I just had a little burnout, plus they can be expensive if I don’t sell enough to cover my costs. But, it’s a new year now, and I’m entering my first show of the year. Tonight, Friday, and Saturday, I’ll be showing and selling at…
End of Another Year
I can’t believe it’s December already! I know I’ve been quiet on this website for a while but I had taken some time off from exhibiting my photography this year. I am gearing back up to go again very soon. Stay tuned. I’m also here to announce a new short story collection. Holiday Tales of…
Christmas Story Release
My short story, Closed For Christmas, has been released as a stand-along ebook. This story was first published last year in the anthology Magick and Mistletoe by Dragon Soul Press. It’s a sweet little crime story that takes place in a cozy public library. Full of quirky characters and a touch of magic, it reminds…
Short Days, Cold Winds, Warm Hearts
I love this time of year. The longer nights are easier to take when there are twinkling lights and candles to brighten the dark. Good food, family and friends – it’s a time for hygge and cozy sweaters and warm cocoa. This is the last month I’ll be offering a free story here on this…
Heather Ormsby 