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Author H.R. Burkett


Scene Stealers: The Characters Readers Love
Meet the secondary characters who weren't supposed to steal the spotlight—but became unforgettable anyway.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
1 day ago3 min read


Fall Author Boutique Spotlight: Brenda M. Lee
Meet author Brenda M. Lee as she shares her writing journey, creative inspiration, cancer experience, and what readers can expect at the Fall Author Boutique.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
7 days ago6 min read


Fall Author Boutique Spotlight: Meet Cindi Handley Goodeaux
Meet children's author Cindi Handley Goodeaux as she shares the inspiration behind her books, her passion for kindness, and what she'll bring to the Fall Author Boutique.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 2714 min read


Stories, Drafts & Concepts: Inside My Writer's Brain
Step inside H.R. Burkett's writer's brain for a peek at published stories, works in progress, and book concepts waiting to be explored.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 255 min read


Going Home Again...
After revisiting her childhood home on Zillow, author HR Burkett reflects on home, memory, and the unexpected inspiration behind her homecoming novel.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 183 min read


Fall Author Boutique Spotlight: Meet R.A. DeMarco
Meet retired NYPD detective and author Robert DeMarco as he shares the true story behind The Line That Held and his upcoming appearance at the Fall Author Boutique.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 138 min read


Fall Author Boutique Spotlight: Meet Fyre Hart
Meet midlife fantasy author Fyre Hart in this exclusive Q&A about her writing journey, Celtic-inspired worlds, and The Fall Author Boutique.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 64 min read


Pictures In My Head (by: Author HR Burkett)
"Writing inspiration comes to me in pictures. It took an argument with my husband to realize not everyone thinks this way.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Day 37 of Living with a Boy (by: Author HR Burkett)
Living with Angel for 37 days: fallen into the toilet, whiskers in the sink, but loving every moment because of his smile & our shared life.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 4, 20244 min read


Disbelief (by: Author HR Burkett)
Struggling to accept my father's passing, I find comfort in memories and the feeling that he'll always be with us, even if I can't see him.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 4, 20242 min read


The Blue Notebook (By Author HR Burkett)
HR Burktt reflects on her late mother's love and legacy, unveiling a deeply emotional journey of letters that transcend time.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 28, 202410 min read


Moving Day (By: Author HR Burkett)
You are the first place I ever came home to.
The first place I ever dreamed.
You witnessed my 1st ouchie,
My 1st broken heart,
My 1st loss.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 25, 20243 min read


"Possibility" (By: Author HR Burkett)
She had diamonds in her eyes,
a fire in her heart,
and her soul was the song
of a lark on a breezy spring morning...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 11, 20241 min read


Who Is Heather? (by: Author H.R. Burkett)
For those of you who don't know me, allow me to introduce myself.
For those of you who DO know me, allow me to RE-introduce myself.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 6, 20241 min read


The Long Goodbye (by Author HR Burkett)
This was originally written on June 29th, 2015. At the time, I was sitting vigil by my mother's bedside in hospice care...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 5, 20244 min read


A Conversation With My Younger Self
If I could speak to my younger self, I would speak gently and with compassion, because I realize now how very much she needs that...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jun 24, 20243 min read


My Beloved Elena Michelle
It was a rainy Tuesday morning, my darling little girl, when your Daddy rushed me to the hospital and you came into the world...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jun 16, 20242 min read


"Socks" (By H.R. Burkett)
I think about you when I put on socks.
But that’s an improvement...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 31, 20242 min read


Please Say Goodbye (By: H.R. Burkett)
Someone chose to walk away today. And when I asked “Why?”, they said “You.” But I stood my ground, I didn’t waiver- Didn’t give chase as...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
May 27, 20241 min read


Furbabies Weave Themselves Into Our Lives
A love letter to Nova and Yaya, our beloved furbabies.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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