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Author H.R. Burkett


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


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


"Daydreaming" (By Author HR Burkett)
In April 2005, I was driving sleepy when I ran a red light, leading to an accident with a City Dump Truck.
This is that story.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 15, 20242 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


...But He Didn't Hit Me... (By Author H.R. Burkett)
He threatened me and made my life a living hell...but he didn't hit me. So it wasn't abuse...right?
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Jul 9, 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


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


Reaper of Time
Being hyper focused on death isn't always a bad thing. Here, I list some of the surprising perks.
Heather Burkett-Ocasio
Mar 10, 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


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
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