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…
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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…
A New Month, A New Free Story
It’s the beginning of the month when I like to share a short story as free for a short time. This month it’s the third story in the Mysteries, Magic, and the God of Secrets short story collection. These are the origin stories of my new heroine Rye Gannon. The first novel of the series…
The Water in Our Blood
The book has been released! The first novel of the new P.I. Rye Gannon Supernatural Mystery series is out and I am excited to introduce you to this Urban Fantasy world and my new private detective, Rye Gannon. It is currently available as an ebook in most places where people buy ebooks, and the paper…
Spooky Season
It’s that time of year for pumpkins, apples, ghosts and ghouls. I love it even though I have to start putting my garden to bed. My trip to San Diego for Bouchercon 2023 was amazing. I met so many wonderful people – writers and readers. It’s always so inspiring. My release date for The Water…
Bouchercon, and a free story!
Happy September! This is a busy time of year for me. The garden is in full swing with tomatoes, eggplants, beans, and herbs. I also released book 4 in my Rowan O’Donnell mystery, Exposure. Thanks to everyone who has already bought a copy! (Available as an ebook and in paper at Amazon). I’m also at…
New Novel!
Happy News! My newest Rowan O’Donnell mystery has been released. This is the fourth novel in the series. Click here for purchase links. Rowan O’Donnell is nervous about being the center of attention at the gallery opening for her photography, but also excited for her future – until she is forced to endure the sight…
A Winter Tale for a Hot Summer
It is hot, hot, hot. A trip to the mountains in early July was a nice break from the hot city. In my garden the tomatoes, basil, and eggplant are loving the heat. The lettuce, less so – but I have lots of chard in the garden for summer greens. To cool off, and also…
Summer Begins, and a Free Story
Hello, lovely readers! The days are long enough now that I can get some gardening done after work in my community plot. And I have been so happy with the garden this year. The weather isn’t too hot, and not too cold, and a bit of rain almost every day. It’s totally unheard of here…
Happy Beltane!
Wishing beautiful May flowers for those of you in the Northern hemisphere. This is also my birthday month, so one of my favorites. We have actually had a bit of spring here in Denver. Usually we go right from snow to 80 degree days. This spring we’ve had some rainy days and the trees are…
April First! And a New Story
Hello to all you fools and non-fools alike. Here’s a new story for you to enjoy. I’ve chosen a gentle one for April. I hope you’re seeing spring where you live. It’s been slow to come here in Denver. As always, it is only available here for free for one week. It is available for…
Some New/Some Old
Hello, dear friends and readers. This is to let you know that I have some new short stories available for sale as ebooks. Two have been seen before, two have never before been published. See below for covers and the universal links by clicking on the titles. I hope you enjoy them and thanks for…
Heather Ormsby 