“Mind if I lift your kilt?”
Where a Writer Finds Her Inspiration Thank you so much for having me here on Writerspace today! I’m Heather McCollum, mother of three overly dramatic kids, wife of one Highland hero (so I know what’s under his kilt!), ovarian cancer slayer, lover of chai lattes and dragonflies, and USA Today bestselling author of Scottish historical… Read More
“What a Powerful Fiddle You Have.”
Words. There are millions of them. They are the tools we use to create and weave together stories. As a writer, I must choose them wisely, especially when writing my historical romances. Many words were not used hundreds of years ago. For example, the word “penis” was not used for the male sexual organ until… Read More
When Life is a Hot Mess – Collage
By Heather McCollum These days with social media, readers are able to peek into the worlds of their favorite authors. What you might discover is that we rarely have a place to write uninterrupted. I often dream of living alone in a tiny house in the forest with my dog, sipping chai tea lattes and… Read More
Do You Believe in Curses?
What gives you the heebie jeebies? Humans are amazing creatures in so many ways. We imagine futures, remember and ruminate over the past, and create dramas that may or may not be going on around us. The human mind can come up with both fantastic and horror-filled ideas. This is why things like scary stories… Read More
A Pinch of True History and A Guaranteed Happily-Ever-After
I love history, especially British history, which is why I write historical romance. While most accurate accounts of the past do not include happy endings with wars, murders, famine, and plagues, a happy ending is essential in the romance genre. Therefore, Scottish historical romance is the perfect place for me to immerse myself. When I… Read More
An Author’s Real Life Haunted House
Happy Autumn! I’m thrilled to be here on Writerspace! Cooler weather, pumpkin spice, and spooky stories make October my favorite month. I am Heather McCollum, mom of three dramatic kids, wife of one Highlander, kicker of ovarian cancer’s arse, and author of Scottish Historical romance. Since it is close to the spookiest day of the… Read More
CARDS UP
Hi, everyone! I’m Heather McCollum, author of happily-ever-afters featuring brawny Highlanders and feisty heroines. I’m thrilled to be here today on Writerspace to celebrate my newest Scottish historical romance, THE WICKED VISCOUNT! This story takes place in the 17th century, during a time of great political, religious, and social upheaval in Scotland and England. Cat… Read More
Mixing Fiction & True History
Characters in the Highland Hearts series by Heather McCollum Thank you so much for having me here today on Writerspace to talk about my Highland Hearts romance series set in 16th century Britain! I’m thrilled about the release of the third full-length book in the series, CRIMSON HEART! I have always loved history and the… Read More