Showing posts with label Heather Hobson Lewis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heather Hobson Lewis. Show all posts
Thursday, April 9, 2026
My Books and I Will Be at an Event!
This year is the year I am determined to do more out in the world projects with my writing and not just in my head imagining and writing in the corner of my favorite coffee house.
So, to go along with this I will be working an event at the NIWA table on April 18, 2026. The event is The Salem Paper Arts Festival in Salem, Oregon. The day fair runs from 11 am to 5 p.m. and is free to attend. At that time you'll be able to find some of novels for sale. Then the great event, the one I'm looking forward to, is The Evening Ball (runs 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.). This ticket event ($45 a ticket) allows you to attend this costume/formal ball. That is the part of the day you will find me at the NIWA table, and of course I will be dressed up.
These book experiences are being held at The Grand Ballroom and Lodge located at 187 High Stree NE, Salem, Oregon.
I hope to see you there!
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Two Months!
Well, I guess it has been more than two months since I have blogged. So much for my goal of at least twice a month. May and June just got away from me, consumed by both planned and unexpected events.
The end of April marked another birthday for me, and for it I took a day train ride to Mt. Hood to see the pear blossoms. While the train ride was nice and enjoyable, I didn't see as many tree blossoms as I wanted.
May got devoured by a night class and my dog Fern getting sick, and then injured a week after she got well. She's fine now, except her weak leg acts up now and then causing her to whine and limp.
June exploded with a construction disaster, resulting in the hired worker being fired and Tom and I taking the entire month to undo the damage done. I'm glad to report that we are done now, and the mistakes the fired worker made have either been redone or hidden with molding. The whole experience was very disappointing, and makes me think of the old quote, "If you want something done right, do it yourself."
Needless to say, my writing ended up moving like a snail these past months, but I am slowly writing the first draft of book 8 of The Conrad Chronicles, though what I really need to do is finish formatting book 4 and editing book 5.
Happy Readings!
The end of April marked another birthday for me, and for it I took a day train ride to Mt. Hood to see the pear blossoms. While the train ride was nice and enjoyable, I didn't see as many tree blossoms as I wanted.
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| Pear Blossoms-April 2019 |
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| Heather Hobson Lewis-April 2019 |
May got devoured by a night class and my dog Fern getting sick, and then injured a week after she got well. She's fine now, except her weak leg acts up now and then causing her to whine and limp.
June exploded with a construction disaster, resulting in the hired worker being fired and Tom and I taking the entire month to undo the damage done. I'm glad to report that we are done now, and the mistakes the fired worker made have either been redone or hidden with molding. The whole experience was very disappointing, and makes me think of the old quote, "If you want something done right, do it yourself."
Needless to say, my writing ended up moving like a snail these past months, but I am slowly writing the first draft of book 8 of The Conrad Chronicles, though what I really need to do is finish formatting book 4 and editing book 5.
Happy Readings!
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Christmas Poem 2018
Christmas 2018
by Heather Hobson Lewis
As 2018 closes, my pen writes this holiday poem
to bring you joy and good cheer.
Two small trips marked this year.
One bore us via Southwest wings
to Dad’s 75th birthday bash
for a jovial time,
while the other sent us to Alturas in search
of our missing friend, Konrad Reichenberger.
Books two and three of The Conrad Chronicles,
Realizations and Rejection,
have found book form,
while Stubby and Tale of Butts
are now alive as audio books on Audible, i-Tunes, and Amazon.
Fern and Boomer enjoy play and happiness every day,
from professional photo shoots to
participating in the Walk-n-Wag to
Fern’s first visit to the beach.
Merry Christmas and a magical winter to all!
by Heather Hobson Lewis
As 2018 closes, my pen writes this holiday poem
to bring you joy and good cheer.
Two small trips marked this year.
One bore us via Southwest wings
to Dad’s 75th birthday bash
for a jovial time,
while the other sent us to Alturas in search
of our missing friend, Konrad Reichenberger.
Books two and three of The Conrad Chronicles,
Realizations and Rejection,
have found book form,
while Stubby and Tale of Butts
are now alive as audio books on Audible, i-Tunes, and Amazon.
Fern and Boomer enjoy play and happiness every day,
from professional photo shoots to
participating in the Walk-n-Wag to
Fern’s first visit to the beach.
Merry Christmas and a magical winter to all!
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| Fern and Boomer playing on the beach in 2018 |
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Farewell to My Cherry Tree
Last night sometime between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm my beloved cherry tree laid down and died. My husband went out to water, and the tree was down. Amazingly enough she fell diagonally across the yard avoiding all there trees, the two fences nearby, and the neighbor's house. In addition the dogs weren't outside when it happened.
My heart is saddened. I had just finished the last piece of cherry pie the day before from this season's crop. Also, only two days before I had been under the tree pruning lower branches.
When I rose this morning, I wrote a poem in honor of this old, magnificent tree. Here it is:
Farewell to a Cherry Tree
by Heather Hobson Lewis
Arising at my husband's beckoning
I flicked on a light
and followed him into the night.
We tread into the backyard
where the words I thought must have been exaggerated
proved to be completely true.
You, my beautiful tree, had laid down and quietly died.
Leaves still green,
cherries still at your top,
you now rested sprawled diagonally across the ground.
Mere hours before, out the window, I smiled at you,
all tall and strong,
you, who had just provided fruit upon fruit earlier this month,
some of which is now sealed in glass jars.
Just the day before I had eaten
the last piece of this season's pie from your cherries.
Just two days before,
I had been raking discarded pits and limbs
from beneath your wide spreading boughs,
while I thanked you for such an abundant harvest.
Yet this morning I awaken,
knowing your last summer and final cherry season
are now behind you.
Silently you laid down,
and in your kindness found a spot,
evading the other trees, the fences, and the neighbor's yard.
What a loving, amazing creature you were.
Kind enough to wait one more season,
to wait for the dogs to be on a walk,
and to wait for me to no longer be on the ladder beside you
when you chose to fall.
With love in my heart for you my dear cherry tree,
I say farewell.
My heart is saddened. I had just finished the last piece of cherry pie the day before from this season's crop. Also, only two days before I had been under the tree pruning lower branches.
When I rose this morning, I wrote a poem in honor of this old, magnificent tree. Here it is:
Farewell to a Cherry Tree
by Heather Hobson Lewis
Arising at my husband's beckoning
I flicked on a light
and followed him into the night.
We tread into the backyard
where the words I thought must have been exaggerated
proved to be completely true.
You, my beautiful tree, had laid down and quietly died.
Leaves still green,
cherries still at your top,
you now rested sprawled diagonally across the ground.
Mere hours before, out the window, I smiled at you,
all tall and strong,
you, who had just provided fruit upon fruit earlier this month,
some of which is now sealed in glass jars.
Just the day before I had eaten
the last piece of this season's pie from your cherries.
Just two days before,
I had been raking discarded pits and limbs
from beneath your wide spreading boughs,
while I thanked you for such an abundant harvest.
Yet this morning I awaken,
knowing your last summer and final cherry season
are now behind you.
Silently you laid down,
and in your kindness found a spot,
evading the other trees, the fences, and the neighbor's yard.
What a loving, amazing creature you were.
Kind enough to wait one more season,
to wait for the dogs to be on a walk,
and to wait for me to no longer be on the ladder beside you
when you chose to fall.
With love in my heart for you my dear cherry tree,
I say farewell.
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| Cherry Tree has Fallen. This is actually the top of the tree. |
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| Notice the small tree in the cage that the cherry just missed? |
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| So close to the fence line. |
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| So close to the other fence line. |
Friday, September 15, 2017
Backyard Archaeology: Under the Deck!
With the swampy pond finally cleaned out, I was able to climb under the deck (Well, actually I wedged myself partly under, as far as I could crawl and then used a grabber stick). I knew a few items were under there, but I had no idea what I was in store for when I started dragging stuff out. Besides the obvious trash and aluminum cans, as well as a bottle of leaking weed killer, I found a surprising number of shoes.
Seven shoes emerged, one for each of the Seven Dwarfs. The eighth one is possibly still under there, hiding in some corner.
Shoes weren't the only interesting items to see the light of day from beneath the deck. Amongst the items retrieved were an assortment of gardening items, three balls, a brush, a motorcycle toy, part of a bike helmet, a pen, cup, scrub brush, mixing bowl, and a Pringle's chips snack container.
Though I tried there was one item wedged under the deck I just couldn't manage to dislodge enough to pull out. I figure it will have to remain there until the deck is replaced in the future. That is unless Santa Claus decides to get out the green Christmas tree stand for me!
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| Seven Shoes |
Seven shoes emerged, one for each of the Seven Dwarfs. The eighth one is possibly still under there, hiding in some corner.
Shoes weren't the only interesting items to see the light of day from beneath the deck. Amongst the items retrieved were an assortment of gardening items, three balls, a brush, a motorcycle toy, part of a bike helmet, a pen, cup, scrub brush, mixing bowl, and a Pringle's chips snack container.
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| Gardening items found beneath the deck |
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| The Three Balls |
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| Other random deck relics |
Though I tried there was one item wedged under the deck I just couldn't manage to dislodge enough to pull out. I figure it will have to remain there until the deck is replaced in the future. That is unless Santa Claus decides to get out the green Christmas tree stand for me!
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Solar Eclipse, August 21, 2017: Path of Totality
Lucky for me I was in the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017. During my life I have seen a solar eclipse and several lunar eclipses, but never really got the full experience until yesterday when I witnessed the full totality. Now I understand why people travel to areas that will provide the full show of the eclipse.
With a tripod, my camera (a 14 mega pixel Kodak), and a pair of solar glasses, one for me, and one I cut in half and used to cover the camera lens, I got some amazing shots. When totality was reached, I took a few amazing shots without the filter, but then covered my camera lens back up. Also, when I wasn't shooting photos, I covered my entire camera with a hat for extra protection.
Here are a few raw photos I took with the camera. Nothing has been edited or enhanced other than what I could do when I set up the shot (which was basically set the camera to distance and adjust the zoom).
With a tripod, my camera (a 14 mega pixel Kodak), and a pair of solar glasses, one for me, and one I cut in half and used to cover the camera lens, I got some amazing shots. When totality was reached, I took a few amazing shots without the filter, but then covered my camera lens back up. Also, when I wasn't shooting photos, I covered my entire camera with a hat for extra protection.
Here are a few raw photos I took with the camera. Nothing has been edited or enhanced other than what I could do when I set up the shot (which was basically set the camera to distance and adjust the zoom).
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| Solar Eclipse 2017-taken by Heather Hobson Lewis |
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| Solar Eclipse 2017-taken by Heather Hobson Lewis |
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| Solar Eclipse 2017-taken by Heather Hobson Lewis |
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| Solar Eclipse 2017-taken by Heather Hobson Lewis |
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| Solar Eclipse 2017-taken by Heather Hobson Lewis |
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| Solar Eclipse 2017-taken by Heather Hobson Lewis |
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| Solar Eclipse 2017-taken by Heather Hobson Lewis |
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| Solar Eclipse 2017-taken by Heather Hobson Lewis |
Monday, April 10, 2017
Additional Site for my writing
Thanks to some writing information my sister sent to me, I decided to create another site to promote my writing. Thus today, I started playing around with WordPress. As I have looked around and created a page, I noticed some of the set up is similar to using Blogger, while some of it I am finding harder to locate. I spent ten minutes just trying to set the Title and finding the page to do so. Everything that I posted on there, can be found on here, but I figured learning something new would be good for my mind.
If you want to check out what I have done so far, head to:
https://thewritingsofheatherhobsonlewis.wordpress.com/
Since the site option I picked on WordPress is the free one, I think you may have to endure some ads.
Enjoy.
If you want to check out what I have done so far, head to:
https://thewritingsofheatherhobsonlewis.wordpress.com/
Since the site option I picked on WordPress is the free one, I think you may have to endure some ads.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
A Writer's Life
Originally I created this blog to provide an avenue to share my writing adventures with those who might be interested. Though I don't often blog about my writing, I am putting pen to paper or keyboard to computer most days.
For those who may interested this is what I am currently working. I just finished the first draft of a legend based novel that takes place on the planet Karna (see my books Callings, Unicorn's Milk, and Revolt for more information on this planet). This new novel once finished sparked an instant idea for a sequel, which I have already started to pen. As I am typing up and editing the first legend book, I am writing the second one.
Meanwhile, I have a manuscript that I have been waiting for a publisher to print for almost 5 years now. Every few months I call and he says he is working on it or will check on it, and then nothing. Since I only agreed to the print rights for this book, I have now started to format the manuscript to be an e-book. (and yes I could yank the book from him, but what is the point as I have so many other projects I am working on?)
Those my dear readers are what I am creating currently.
For those who may interested this is what I am currently working. I just finished the first draft of a legend based novel that takes place on the planet Karna (see my books Callings, Unicorn's Milk, and Revolt for more information on this planet). This new novel once finished sparked an instant idea for a sequel, which I have already started to pen. As I am typing up and editing the first legend book, I am writing the second one.
Meanwhile, I have a manuscript that I have been waiting for a publisher to print for almost 5 years now. Every few months I call and he says he is working on it or will check on it, and then nothing. Since I only agreed to the print rights for this book, I have now started to format the manuscript to be an e-book. (and yes I could yank the book from him, but what is the point as I have so many other projects I am working on?)
Those my dear readers are what I am creating currently.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Books for Sale in store in Salem, Oregon
My novels are now for sale at The Fussy Duck in Salem, Oregon. So if you live near that area, and aren't into buying books on-line, here is your chance to get copies at a store. All these copies are signed too!
The Fussy Duck is located at 3170 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Oregon. The books can be found in Booth B19. The workers there can help you find them if you don't want to spend time searching through all the wonderful antiques and other unique items for sale.
Of course, if you can't get to the store the books are all available on lulu.com and amazon.com as paperbacks and kindles. Enjoy reading!
The Fussy Duck is located at 3170 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Oregon. The books can be found in Booth B19. The workers there can help you find them if you don't want to spend time searching through all the wonderful antiques and other unique items for sale.
Of course, if you can't get to the store the books are all available on lulu.com and amazon.com as paperbacks and kindles. Enjoy reading!
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Books Published by Friends and Self
Over the years I have mentioned my own published books, as well of those as my friends. I realize the links to all those books are scattered throughout this blog. Thus, I have decided to create one blog entry with all the links.
If I have forgotten anyone, please let me know and I will add you.
Happy Reading
List of Paperback Books Available for Direct Purchase through the Publisher:
Callings: Tales of the Conrads of Karna Paperback-Heather Hobson
Unicorn's Milk Paperback-Heather Hobson Lewis
Stubby, the Magic Pencil Paperback-Heather Hobson
A Tale of Butts: The Story of a Couch Paperback-Echo Ryan
Apex Paperback-John Stepehn Pinto
Homuncula Paperback-John Henri Nolette
Webs of Paradox Paperback- KC Heath
Lies Retold- Elle Dee
List of Paperback and Kindle Books Available on Amazon.com
Stubby, The Magic Pencil by Heather Hobson
Unicorn's Milk by Heather Hobson Lewis
Callings: Tales of the Conrads of Karna
A Tale of Butts: The Story of a Couch by Echo Ryan
Apex by John Stephen Pinto
Webs of Paradox by KC HeathHomuncula by John Henri Nolette
If I have forgotten anyone, please let me know and I will add you.
Happy Reading
List of Paperback Books Available for Direct Purchase through the Publisher:
Callings: Tales of the Conrads of Karna Paperback-Heather Hobson
Unicorn's Milk Paperback-Heather Hobson Lewis
Stubby, the Magic Pencil Paperback-Heather Hobson
A Tale of Butts: The Story of a Couch Paperback-Echo Ryan
Apex Paperback-John Stepehn Pinto
Homuncula Paperback-John Henri Nolette
Webs of Paradox Paperback- KC Heath
Lies Retold- Elle Dee
List of Paperback and Kindle Books Available on Amazon.com
Stubby, The Magic Pencil by Heather Hobson
Unicorn's Milk by Heather Hobson Lewis
Callings: Tales of the Conrads of Karna
A Tale of Butts: The Story of a Couch by Echo Ryan
Apex by John Stephen Pinto
Webs of Paradox by KC HeathHomuncula by John Henri Nolette
Monday, December 14, 2015
Sweet Maggie has passed away
Just after moving, our beloved Maggie reached the end of her time. On November 29 she got really sick, and on November 30 I found a new vet. The vet confirmed what I thought, Maggie had a new cancer tumor and she had started to internal bleed.
So, after reaching the age of 14 years and 4 months, and having spent 8 of those years with me, I had Maggie sent over the Rainbow Bridge where she can play with her sister Indigo again.
I look forward to the day I will get to play with all my puppies again.
So, after reaching the age of 14 years and 4 months, and having spent 8 of those years with me, I had Maggie sent over the Rainbow Bridge where she can play with her sister Indigo again.
I look forward to the day I will get to play with all my puppies again.
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| Indigo and Maggie with Heather |
Sunday, November 8, 2015
My new office!
After months of packing, moving, and unpacking, my new office is finally done. Now I can get back to work on my next book project. I am still deciding if I should tackle the polishing on a romantic sci-fi I wrote a few years back, or get back to the The Conrad Chronicles.
While you wait for my next publication, you can take a gander of the office space I created for myself to work. It is mostly filled with vintage Battlestar Galactica that is complimented by Star Wars, with just a sprinkling of Indiana Jones and other movie memorabilia I have collected over the years.
While you wait for my next publication, you can take a gander of the office space I created for myself to work. It is mostly filled with vintage Battlestar Galactica that is complimented by Star Wars, with just a sprinkling of Indiana Jones and other movie memorabilia I have collected over the years.
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| Heather Hobson Lewis's Writing Den |
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| Heather Hobson's Lewis's Collection |
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Unicorn's Milk has been published!
Yet another book I have penned is ready for sale. Within the next 24 hours the Kindle Version on amazon.com will be ready. The paperback version came back from the printers and looks great. It should be available to order from lulu.com, amazon.com, or through any book store within the next 6 to 8 weeks, just in time for Christmas shopping.
Here's the press release for all you curious people. Feel free to copy and share it.
Here's the press release for all you curious people. Feel free to copy and share it.
Release Date: November 2015
Title: Unicorn’s Milk
Author: Heather Hobson Lewis
ISBN: 978-1-329-6045-4
Publisher: Lulu Enterprises, Inc.
Available in trade paper back or e-book at www.Lulu.com, Amazon.com,
or order through your
local bookstore.
Author’s Blog: HeatherHobsonwriter@blogspot.com
Author’s e-mail: HHWriter@gmail.com
Unicorn’s Milk
by Heather Hobson Lewis
On rumored advice from a holy woman, a desperate
seventeen-cycle-old Heort begs his village masters to grant him time to find
unicorn milk in order to heal his sister, Oriana, from demon fever. Reluctantly the masters agree and give Heort
one moon.
As Heort heads north in search of the unicorn, he meets a
clocked stranger, whom he assumes to be a traveling master and swordsman. The cloaked stranger is really Serene of the
House of Redston, fleeing to Crosleah in order to escape an arranged marriage.
As the pair journey, they must overcome a lack of supplies,
other travelers, Parvudom Kalec's men, who have been sent to bring Serene back,
and each other's stubbornness on where to go.
Day by day, Heort and Serene learn to tolerate each other's strengths
and weaknesses, while at the same time learning what is truly most important.
This is the tale of Unicorn's Milk, a quest of
self-discoveries, a story of magic and fantasy, and a journey of hope and
spirit.
Heather Hobson Lewis has
dedicated the past twenty-five years to developing her writing, especially The
Conrad Chronicles. She possess a BA in history from the University of San
Francisco and a teaching credential through Mills College. Her publishing
credits include The Conrad Chronicles: Revolt, Callings: Tales of the
Conrads of Karna,and Stubby, the Magic Pencil. She is a member of
the Siskiyou County Writer’s Club.
Ms. Lewis currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with
her husband and two wonderful dogs, Maggie and Boomer.
Michelle Hays of
Willow Creek is the cover artist for this book. She is a graduate of Trinity
High School in Weaverville and has
taken art classes from the Art Institute of Portland, Oregon.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Unicorn's Milk off to the Printers!
Unicorn's Milk headed off to the printers this morning. I should be receiving the proofs in about a week, and if all looks great, then I will have another book on the shelves for readers well before Thanksgiving.
I chose to publish this book under my full name: Heather Hobson Lewis. Something about sharing the same surname as the famous C.S. Lewis tickles my heart in a magical way.
Here's a peek at the cover.
I'll let you know when this one is ready for purchase.
I chose to publish this book under my full name: Heather Hobson Lewis. Something about sharing the same surname as the famous C.S. Lewis tickles my heart in a magical way.
Here's a peek at the cover.
I'll let you know when this one is ready for purchase.
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