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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I snapped this photo with my pink Le Clic camera on my 5th grade field trip to the Statue of Liberty in 1987 when I lived in New Jersey. It feels so special to have this now. Never forget. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New month. New goals. New words. New possibilities. Welcome September. #WritingCommunity

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

In my latest Substack I share my thoughts on The President’s Military Spouse Commission. Will this actually help military spouses? Subscribe for free! heathersweeney.substack.com/p/the-presid...

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The President’s Military Spouse Commission: Will This Actually Help Military Spouses?

I'm not holding my breath.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

“I had a tough work week, and I’m taking the day off from writing on this lazy Saturday,” said the woman who just wrote 1,000 words of an essay she didn’t even think she wanted to write.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Happy Left Handers Day to all who celebrate! (Like me.)

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I’m thrilled to share that my memoir CAMOUFLAGE has been named a finalist in the 2026 Military Writers Society of America book awards! Medals will be announced in October. I’m honored to be included in this incredible list of military books. www.mwsadispatches.com/2026-season

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Military Writers Society of America

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Honored to have my memoir CAMOUFLAGE included in this amazing list of Davidson College alumni authors! Go Wildcats!

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Literal note to self as I stare down the blinking cursor in the Google doc of my second book.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

One year ago my prose poem "Impermanence" was published in Unbroken. I enjoy dabbling in poetry, and this was my second published poem. Hopefully more to come! www.theunjournals.com/unbroken46bd...

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

In my latest Substack I'm sharing 5 takeaways from my interview with 2 therapists on my Substack Live last week. You can join me every Monday as I chat live with authors, freelance writers, editors and experts related to themes in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE. heathersweeney.substack.com/p/5-takeaway...

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5 Takeaways from My Interview with 2 Therapists about Communication, Relationships, and Divorce

A conversation with Colette Jane Fehr and Oona Metz

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July! Wishing you all a fun and safe holiday! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New month. New goals. New words. New possibilities. Welcome July. #WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Gunner wishes you a bright sunshiny weekend

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

When your alumni magazine gives a shout-out to your book. Thanks Davidson College! And hello to my fellow Class of '98 Wildcats!

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! ❤️ And if you find today difficult, I’m sending you light, love and hugs. 💫

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I've been sick for almost 3 weeks now. What started as a sinus infection morphed into an ear infection and then the viral upper respiratory crud that seems to be going around. But I felt good when this photo was taken last week. Focusing on positive vibes!

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I’m delighted to share my author Q&A over at @booknotions.bsky.social, talking about how I felt about writing my memoir CAMOUFLAGE, what I hope readers take away from my book, and how proud I am of my collection of bylines. I hope you’ll give it a read! booknotions.com/qa-with-heat...

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Q&A With Heather Sweeney - Book Notions

Newsletters Q&A With Heather Sweeney New Information about Upcoming Book Related News Q&A With Heather Sweeney Heather Sweeney is an author and essayist whom I’m glad to be interviewing. Heather is t...

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I had a blast at the Books + Booze event at Dave & Buster's. I signed copies of CAMOUFLAGE, gave out bookmarks and red candy, and chatted with so many interesting people. The event was packed for 3 straight hours, with hundreds of book lovers coming out to support local authors and vendors. So fun!

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Virginia Beach really came out to support local authors and vendors tonight at Dave & Busters!

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wait, don't all authors dye their hair to match their book covers before an author event?

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I’ll be at the Virginia Beach Dave & Buster’s tomorrow night signing copies of my memoir CAMOUFLAGE. Come out for a fun night of Books + Booze from 6-9pm! Tickets are $5 online, $10 at the door, + include an unlimited video game play card. Hope to see you there! www.prekindle.com/event/45956-...

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The longer a piece sits In-Progress in Submittable the more likely you are to get a yes. That's what I'm telling myself anyway.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I've been fighting a sinus infection + ear infection all week. I have never been so happy to make it to Friday. #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

My latest Substack is about divorce and anniversaries of what once was. Read more about this photo on my wedding day in Chapter One of my memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage. heathersweeney.substack.com/p/divorce-an...

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Yesterday was the Monday-est Monday that ever Monday-ed. Please be kind, Tuesday. #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

New month. New goals. New words. New possibilities. Welcome June. #WritingCommunity

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

You know you’re a writer when…

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

My life as a military spouse ended with my divorce, but I treasure my memories of traveling the world thanks to the military. Read all about my three years in Japan, as well as the other duty stations I lived at in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE, available wherever books are sold.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

When you get a personal invite to join a fun book event at Dave & Buster's, you say yes without hesitation. If you’re in the Hampton Roads area, come out to Books & Booze on June 10 at the Virginia Beach Dave & Buster's from 6-9pm. I’ll be there signing my memoir CAMOUFLAGE!

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

As I celebrated my recent birthday — the big 5-0 — I reflected on some of the lessons I’ve learned throughout my life. What did a half century of living teach me? Here’s my list of 50 things I learned by 50 in my most recent Substack. Subscribe for free! heathersweeney.substack.com/p/50-things-iv…

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I’m so grateful for this amazing review a reader left for my memoir CAMOUFLAGE on my birthday. Thank you! The best gift you can give an author? Read their book and leave a review. Reviews really help books get seen and help the right readers find them.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

When I first started writing, my goal was to publish a book before I turned 50. Today is my 50th birthday. My debut memoir CAMOUFLAGE: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage was published in October, which means I hit my goal by 7 months! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Camouf...

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

This poem, my first ever published poem, went up two years ago. I wrote it in 2009. The marriage didn't end until 2013. That's too long to be that unhappy. maudlinhouse.net/this-is-how-... 📕Read all about my divorce in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage.📕

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This Is How The Marriage Ends

Circular argumentsplay on a loopwith no resolution,as we lose who we once wereto the friction chipping away at usin microscopic increments.Like overcrowded revolving doors,trapping us on different sid...

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

After my divorce I went through a phase of celebrating my birthday with annual sky adventures (because the sky’s the limit!). It kicked off with this one 11 years ago. The moment I remember feeling the most fear is when I look the most at peace.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I had such a great conversation about losing my voice in my marriage, the struggles of life as a military spouse, starting over financially after divorce, and much more on the Bent Not Broken podcast. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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Bent Not Broken: Starting Over After Divorce | Post Divorce Life

Social Sciences Podcast · Updated Weekly · Divorce changes everything and starting over is hard — but it doesn’t have to break you. Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, hosted by Deborah Griffiths, is...

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Four years ago I was in the NYT Tiny Love Stories for the first of two times sharing about families and my hysterectomy. Love my family ❤️

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate! And for those who find this day difficult, I send you hugs, light and love. 💐💕💫

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be safe from harm. May you live with ease.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. To all the military spouses, I send you virtual hugs and high fives. I wrote this when I was still a military spouse, but I could have written it today. Read about my 13 years as a military spouse in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE. www.military.com/military-fam...

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6 Reasons to Celebrate Military Friends

Military spouse friends are often more like family. Celebrate them for these six reasons on Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy 15th birthday to Gunner! This dog has been through a lot, with 3 near death experiences. He was by my side during my divorce, he’s been a companion for my kids and he’s the inspiration for my Chicken Soup for the Soul essay. Thanks for bringing so much joy to our family. 🐾

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Literary Mama @literarymama.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

"I was so terrified of life on the other side of divorce...I think that I was in such denial that I was unhappy in my marriage that I just thought I have to fix this no matter what." @heathersweeney.bsky.social, author of Camouflage: How I Emerged From the Shadows of a Military Marriage:

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Heather Sweeney: Life After a Military Marriage

Amanda and Holly chat with Heather Sweeney, author of Camouflage: How I Emerged From the Shadows of a Military Marriage, about identity, divorce, and rebuilding after years as a military spouse.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I wrote this 9 years ago, and it's among my favorites of all my essays. That apartment holds such a special place in my heart, and even after all this time I smile whenever I drive past it. Read more about my post-divorce apartment in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE. www.washingtonpost.com/news/soloish...

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Perspective | When I got divorced, I didn’t want to be in transition forever. Here’s how I moved on.

I would stay in my temporary apartment for three years, but I refused to get stuck there.

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Heather Sweeney @heathersweeney.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I had such a great conversation about being a military spouse, identity, divorce, and rebuilding my life on the This Mama Is Lit podcast. Thanks for having me on as a guest, @literarymama.bsky.social! open.spotify.com/episode/1PUR...

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Heather Sweeney: Life After a Military Marriage

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