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Author H.R. Burkett


My Two Favorite Love Stories
I’ve written my fair share of love stories. I’ve decided who meets, who falls first, who screws it up, and who gets the happily ever after.
But I didn’t write my two favorite love stories...
I lived them.
One taught me what love was supposed to look like. The other showed me I could find it for myself.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Sep 154 min read


Peckers: By Design Is Live!
Celebrate the release of Peckers: By Design and discover Sierra’s vision for Peckers, the friendship at the heart of the series, and what’s in store.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Sep 13 min read


Fall Author Boutique Spotlight: Meet Tina Minshall
Meet photographer Tina Minshall as she shares her passion for storytelling, preserving memories, and serving as MC of the Fall Author Boutique in St. Augustine.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Aug 205 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


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


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


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


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


The .5%
Coping with infertility through writing and friendship.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 16, 20243 min read


"God's Grace In Spite Of Me" - The Piper Prinzi Story
My interview with the extraordinary Piper Prinzi.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 2, 20243 min read


Healing
Poetic thoughts on what it means to truly heal from something and move on to love yourself.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 29, 20231 min read


Sacred Gibberish
The story of how a the gibberish I uttered as a toddler became the most significant word of my life.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20231 min read


The Heartbreak Club
A brief creative writing project for those who have lost someone they love and care for immensely.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 27, 20232 min read


The Ornament (aka: A Christmas Miracle)
A short Christmas story for those grieving a loved one.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 25, 20235 min read


"When He Sleeps"
Creative writing about the love a wife feels for her husband.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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