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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


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


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


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


Beautiful Pictures/Beautiful Soul
A Behind The Scenes look at the photo shoot that changed my life.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jan 18, 20242 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


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


"Grandma's Famous Pumpkin Pie"
The, funny true story of the first time I ever tasted pumpkin pie.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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