Author | Heidi Slowinski

Featured Short Story: What Is Your Emergency

Posted on November 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

Welcome reader! This week, I’m featuring a short story I recently submitted to Reedsy Prompt, Contest 67: The Great Escape. “What Is Your Emergency” is based on the writing prompt: write a thriller about someone who witnesses a murder…except there’s no evidence a murder has taken place. What Is Your Emergency “911, what is your […]

Reader’s Favorite Gives The Package, A Novella 5 Stars

Posted on November 10, 2020 Leave a Comment

Early reviews are coming in for The Package, A Novella. I am honored to receive a five star review from Readers’ Favorite. From Readers’ Favorite The Package by Heidi Slowinski keeps you engaged from beginning to end. Noa is a travel blogger who is and has been since childhood a spy thriller junkie. On a […]

Guest Post: Money for Dinner, a Short Story by Rita Ashley

Posted on November 9, 2020 1 Comment

Thank you to everyone who submitted work for the October Short Story Contest. The 2nd place featured entry is: Money for Dinner by Rita Ashley First published when she was nine – a tiny story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The dye was cast. Rita Ashley has been writing all her life for business and […]

Guest Post: The Foundation, a Short Story by S. J. Schwaidelson

Posted on November 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

Thank you to everyone who submitted work for the October Short Story Feature Contest. The 1st place featured entry is: The Foundation by S. J. Schwaidelson New York born, but living in Minnesota, S. J. Schwaidelson is a playwright, political blogger, and novelist. Her blog, The Wifely Person Speaks, has been around since since 2010. […]

October Book Review Wrap Up

Posted on October 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

So many books, so little time! I am an avid reader and love to share recommendations with fellow readers. My choice in books tend to vary by my mood but some of my favorites are mystery, suspense, thriller, and humor. Get my reviews direct to your inbox every Wednesday and check back here for monthly […]

How to Write a Killer Book Review

Posted on October 28, 2020 4 Comments

[Content Updated July 2, 2022] Why Do Book Reviews Matter? Book reviews are an important way to support the work of authors you love. They are a simple way to thank your favorite authors for the work they do. Readers select books based on recommendations. So leaving reviews on sites like Amazon and Goodreads are […]

New Release Coming Soon: Ruth Long, Age 88. Read the Preface

Posted on October 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Preface My upcoming novel, Ruth Long, Age 88 will soon be available for pre-order. This week, I’m giving you a look at the preface. Since the protagonist is deceased, I wanted to do something unique with the preface. Give it a read and tell me what you think: Ruth Long, age 88, entered eternal […]

How to Proofread Like a Pro

Posted on October 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

Why Does Proofreading Matter? Whether you’re working on a professional document, an academic assignment, or the next great American novel, nothing kills your credibility with your reader faster than poor editing. Spending a little extra time polishing your document is worthwhile. But running a simple spell check isn’t enough. While great for catching misspelled words, […]

Coming Soon: The Package, a Novella by Heidi Slowinski

Posted on October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

You read that headline correctly! I have a new novella coming before the end of 2020, official release date to be announced soon. The Package is a short thriller following Noa, a travel blogger who finds herself working for an international spy agency. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be releasing more details, including an […]

Coming Soon: Ruth Long, Age 88, A New Novel by Heidi Slowinski

Posted on October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

You read that headline correctly! I have a new novel coming in early 2021, official release date to be announced soon. Ruth Long, Age 88 is a humorous first-person narrative as Ruth reflects on her life. We also meet Ruth’s friends and family as they remember her. Did I mention the whole thing takes place […]