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 About the Author

Heather L. Barksdale was born in Waterville, Maine. Her adventure into travel started young when her parents packed up the two year old and drove across the country to Seattle, Washington. They then flew to Fairbanks, Alaska to live until she was eight years old. She would move several more times throughout the years, living in places as different as Larimore, North Dakota, and Keflavik, Iceland.

As a military brat, her experience with travel grew throughout the years and her passion for reading thrived. With all the travel came many different schools and both the challenge and opportunity to make new friends. Constant though, was the presence of a good book. Her mom, an elementary school teacher, always encouraged her to read and eventually write. It was her mom that often introduced her to the books and genres that she would grow to love.

After realizing that one of the friends that she had made along the way was actually the love of her life, she and her husband married. They settled in Jacksonville, Florida where they continue to make a home today. Heather finds time to travel whenever possible. She has now traveled throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia seeking new adventures. She is an avid fan of historical fiction and calls upon her adventures as inspiration for her stories.

One such adventure, in Barbados, provided the motivation she needed (as well as some of the inspiration) to write her first book, Arriving Through Time. Heather is currently working on a sequel to her time travel adventure while also delving into her darker side with a new storyline filled with compelling characters - and killers.

 Latest Updates & Events

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Bling for Book Lovers is launched

7/1/21

An Etsy store featuring gifts for authors, readers, and book lovers!

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Eliza Stopps gives a great book review for Arriving Through Time

3/9/21

“It was exciting to see the characters be thrust into different historical settings.”

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Author Collaborative launched

2/4/21

Features authors of scifi and fantasy working together

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Bonnie DeMoss gives a 5 star review for Arriving Through Time

10/31/20

“If you are a fan of young adult novels, time travel, genealogy, and/or historical fiction, you will enjoy this book.”

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Heather L. Barksdale featured in interview by The Indie View

10/4/20

The interview features topics on blogging, reading, writing, and reviewing.

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Marian Dribus posts a great review for “Arriving Through Time”

9/27/2020

“Arriving Through Time is the sort of story I would like to read on a rainy day when I need something to cheer me up. I hope there will be a sequel. I would love to experience more of Lizzie’s adventures!”


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Heather’s Bookshelf launched!

9/5/2020

A place to read book reviews and recommendations by Heather L. Barksdale


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Learn How to Break Through with The Secret to Writer’s Block:

7/26/2020

Heather L. Barksdale launches “The Secret to Writer’s Block”- a blog that gives writers the inspiration and distractions necessary to break through even the worst writer’s block.


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Heather L. Barksdale interview featured in NWF Daily News

07/3/2020

The interview covers a wide range of topics including Heather’s writing process and her favorite genre.


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Adventure Awaits: Arriving Through Time - Now Available

06/19/2020

Heather L. Barksdale’s debut book released for purchase in print and e-versions.

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