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Query Submissions and other tales of horror

by Heather Hambel Curley | May 29, 2013 | Writing

I don’t even know where to begin. Part of the problem is that I’m half watching Hang ‘Em High, which is completely uncalled for because I’m not interested in Hang ‘Em High.  I actually caught myself thinking, “Clint Eastwood...

This Republic of Suffering: Reflections on Memorial Day

by Heather Hambel Curley | May 27, 2013 | history, Writing

Happy Memorial Day, friends!  I wrote this piece some time ago for a blog tour, but I think it’s kind of appropriate for today.  And, if you want more of my normal sarcasm twinged hilarity, check out last year’s post on how Army Guys get me hot by clicking...

And we have our first rejection: Let's rip that bandaid right off!

by Heather Hambel Curley | May 25, 2013 | Writing

So, the first submission is a rejection. Therefore, the slogan of today is: Accept failure as part of the process. The one thing I am curious to is: was it the writing or the query that was bad?  Or was it “good” and just “not good enough?” ...

My author bio might need some work. That said: I'm drawing a blank!

by Heather Hambel Curley | May 22, 2013 | Writing

And when I say might need some work, what I mean is really needs a complete overhaul. Maybe not so much my “About Me” page.  I put legitimate effort into that.  Not that I don’t put legitimate effort into everything (Okay.  Most things.  95% or so of...

Writing Conference Day Three: And then I won some wine!

by Heather Hambel Curley | May 19, 2013 | Writing

That sound you hear right now is me weeping over the fact conference is over. Look, if you have the chance to ever go to a conference, I’m telling you: do it. Stop thinking about it and do it. I cannot adequately describe (and that’s sad, because I call...

Writing Conference Day Two: With no time to pee, I just ate cookies

by Heather Hambel Curley | May 18, 2013 | Writing

So here’s the thing. I once was a college student. In fact, I went for four years and graduated. I know at some point in my life, I had a schedule of classes and minimal time to work in bathroom breaks while getting from point A to point B. Because I hate being...
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USAToday bestselling paranormal and urban fantasy author. Tattooed. Fake red head. Unabashed Lynyrd Skynyrd & Hamilton fan. I love Jesus but I drink.

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I’d let him ruin me. No shame. 

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It was frigid in Gettysburg yesterday. I discovere It was frigid in Gettysburg yesterday. I discovered that as much as I don’t enjoy climbing the Longstreet tower in warm weather, I don’t enjoy it even more in cold weather. Wahoo. 

Photo on the fly as we left the park because I was cold and windswept. As usual. 

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Your validity is not dictated by an executive orde Your validity is not dictated by an executive order. #translivesmatter #ally
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1. Crab Rangoon Dip
2. Spinach Dip
3. Burrata
4. Bacon Gouda Dip
5. Dunk-a-Roo Dip
The fact that the grocery store was out of chili s The fact that the grocery store was out of chili sauce won’t stop me from making party meatballs today—NO, I’m making my own chili sauce!!!! Unfortunately I don’t remember what chili sauce is supposed to taste like. I’m sure it’s fine. 

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Got that 70s vibe tonight. @thehippieshake #70sf Got that 70s vibe tonight. 

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Party at the polls!! Now to sit back and watch the Party at the polls!! Now to sit back and watch the horrors roll in. 

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Why yes, I did wear gold go-go boots to church tod Why yes, I did wear gold go-go boots to church today. #gogoboots #hippie #70sfashion @thehippieshake
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!! 👻 This year, I’m “tha HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!! 👻 This year, I’m “that girl your mom warned you about.” 🕸️
Retro verses Vintage Retro verses Vintage
Ya gal is celebrating the 70s over on #youtube!! C Ya gal is celebrating the 70s over on #youtube!! Come witness the chaos: vintage clothes, records, and Gary Rossington. Swooon. Links in my bio. 

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Another #youtube video is up on my channel!! Thus Another #youtube video is up on my channel!! Thus far, it’s my most viewed: a Temu haul of CLOTHES!!! And a fashion show starring meeeeeee!

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I accidentally took a picture of myself instead of I accidentally took a picture of myself instead of starting to record my latest YouTube video. It’s all about my plotting notebook and you can’t see the terror in my eyes from this angle hahaha. Links in bio!

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I have no idea where I’m going to wear this dres I have no idea where I’m going to wear this dress, but it’s definitely not to church. Maybe my next book signing. With wine. And go go boots. 

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My second YouTube video is up! Not demure, not min My second YouTube video is up! Not demure, not mindful. But weird and wacky just like ya gal!! 

Links in bio. 

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