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Author H.R. Burkett


Fall Author Boutique Spotlight: Meet Leslie Kirby DeVooght
Meet Southern romance author Leslie Kirby DeVooght and learn about her books, writing journey, and upcoming appearance at the Fall Author Boutique in St. Augustine.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Sep 105 min read


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
Sep 83 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


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


#4 - Floss Daily
A funny, short story about the things that get in our way when trying to stick to our new year's resolutions.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 31, 20234 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


"Season of Peace"
A poem about the holidays and the true spirit of celebration!
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 22, 20231 min read


"Home"
For as long as I can remember, I’ve chased shooting stars. And every so often, I catch one by the tail...so I grab onto it with both...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read


"Making Memories"
A creative writing project about the legacy we hope to leave behind.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read


"A Conversation With My Younger Self"
A creative writing of how I might speak to my younger self, if given the opportunity.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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