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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
1 day ago5 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
Sep 36 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 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


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


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


"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


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


"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


"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


No Expiration Date On Excellence
I missed the deadline to be an extraordinary kid. But that doesn't mean my chance to be extraordinary has expired...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Feb 21, 20242 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


"A Vast, Cosmic Ocean"
A cosmic ocean of energy - All souls rolled into one – The sea from which we come from And return when we are done. For just as a glass...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jan 4, 20241 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


Defining Art
I've learned something about art this go around the sun. Growing up, I thought that art had to be beautiful. Now, I know different...
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Dec 30, 20232 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
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