Category Archives: Personal

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

  I wanted to thank all my blog followers for sticking with me this year through the ups and downs of my writer journey. You are the absolute best! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Happy Holidays! Seasons … Continue reading

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Grandma H Moments of December

I get in the car with Grandma H and pull out my lip balm. (It’s in a tube) Grandma H asks, “Is that lipstick?” “No,” I say, “It’s lip balm.” “You could put on a little lipstick.” “I don’t like … Continue reading

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Grandma H Moments

I’ve been going through a rough patch with my writing. I really started to feel like all these agent rejections left me facing a dead-end road. So I’ve been down the past few weeks. Grandma H picked me up for … Continue reading

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What I’m Thankful For…

After stuffing myself with Thanksgiving food, it’s time to reflect. To think. To ponder. Actually, I can’t move. So it’s the perfect time to pause and be thankful for the wonderful people and things in my life. I’m thankful to: … Continue reading

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What Comes Next…

  I sent my revised manuscript to the agent on Sunday. 1000 lbs off my shoulders. And Monday morning I faced a new unknown… What comes next. I still had blog posts and social media stuff to do. But this … Continue reading

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Reblog: August McLaughlin’s Daydreams Really Do Come True

As I’m finishing up revisions on my manuscript, I needed a shot of August’s infectious positivity. This is one of my favorite posts by her and I’ve wanted to share it for a while. Please enjoy: http://augustmclaughlin.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/daydreams-really-do-come-true/

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Harris Ranch–The Best Lunch of my Lifetime

A few hours into our roadtrip from LA to Napa, we reach The Harris Ranch Restaurant. Located in the middle of America’s breadbasket, which produces a large portion of our food source. It’s not just a lunch spot but a … Continue reading

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Things Grandma H Said at the Mall

I’m at Ihop with Grandma H and she says, “You should go to a drive by.” I ask, “You mean a drive through?” “What’s the difference?” “One I get shot at, the other I order my food to go.” She … Continue reading

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Reblog: Passion Feature on Fervour and Forever with Cat Forsley

The lovely Catherine Forsley did a feature on me today for her Fervour & Forever blog. Please check it out if you have a second. http://fervourforever.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/passion-feature-4-kourtney-heintz-cat-forsley/

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I’m On Vacation!

It sorta started last Wednesday night. I took the train into NY. Arrived at Grand Central and cabbed it over to my friend’s Chelsea digs. I was cat sitting for a couple days before I flew to LA. Well, to … Continue reading

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