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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As featured this week via The Fussy Librarian and Bargain Booksy, The Diva's Daughter e-book is currently on sale for a limited time! 🎼 Grab your copy for 99 cents/pence, and follow aspiring opera singer Angelika as she navigates fractious 1930s Europe. #booksky #bookish #histfic #romancebooks

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

May my next year be every bit as amazing! 🎉 Thank you, readers and fellow authors, for sharing in the journey! #booksky #bookish #historicalfiction #romancebooks #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“Angelika allowed the truth to unfurl, her words as sure and certain as the turning of beech leaves every autumn in the nearby Vienna Woods.” – 🍂 The Diva’s Daughter #booksky #bookish #historicalfiction #romancebooks #autumn

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Who says snakes can’t be cuddly companions? 😻 Happy #Caturday to all of our friends! #cat #cats #catsofbluesky #catlover

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Autumn is just around the corner, and I'm getting my author checklist in order! 🍁 There are so many exciting things to do and plan as we enter a fresh new bookish season! #booksky #bookish #historicalfiction #author #autumn #tuesnews

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The 9/11 Pentagon memorial beam, as seen from my neighborhood five years ago on the 20th anniversary of the attacks. 💔 May we forever continue to remember the victims, honor the heroes and never forget. #september11 #neverforget911 #weremember #911memorial

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Only about two months to go until the History Through Fiction Virtual Book Festival on November 14! 🎉 Visit the website to register for free & discover the festival's unique collection of featured books, including my debut novel, The Diva's Daughter. #historicalfiction #hftbookfestival #booksky

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

To all of my lovely readers who are kicking off a long holiday weekend, may the waning days of summer be filled with great memories and good books! 🌞 Wishing everyone a restful Labor Day! #booksky #bookish #historicalfiction #romancebooks #bookworm #bookrecs #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Molly and her #Caturday hideaway, complete with a secret toy stash! 😻 Have a happy day, friends! #cats #cat #catsofbluesky #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Please save the date for this fall's History Through Fiction Virtual Book Festival, where The Diva's Daughter will be a featured title! 📖 Registration is free, so don't miss out on the fun! www.historythroughfiction.com/book-festival #historicalfiction #hftbookfestival #booksky #bookish

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Older teens & new adults are connecting with Anni’s journey of self-discovery as the novel explores... 🎼 Coming-of-age transitions 🎼 Finding your voice & place 🎼 Forging an identity separate from parents 🎼 Navigating healthy vs. unhealthy relationships #booksky #historicalfiction #bookrecs #books

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's kinda chic to discover and celebrate music and books any time, any place! 😍 In The Diva's Daughter, a young aspiring singer in 1930s Europe fights to achieve her operatic dreams. 🎼 Can she ultimately risk everything to stand against the rise of the Nazis? #booksky #historicalfiction #bookrecs

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Happy sweet sixteen to the world’s best furry friend and writing buddy! 😻 Please join me in wishing Miss Molly a very happy birthday! #caturday #authorlife #cat #catsofbluesky #cats

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It’s always a great day when the latest HNS magazine arrives in my mailbox! 🤩 I was honored to receive an editor’s choice distinction for The Diva’s Daughter in their last issue, and I’m excited to see a fellow Book Guild author on the cover this month! #historicalfiction #books #booksky #bookish

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

One last post for the road! 🦅 Alaska, you’ve been amazing! 🐳 So much awesome inspiration for writing and life! #authorlife #alaska #travel #summer #nature

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Exploring the vast beauty and rich history of the last frontier… 🦅 First stop, the historic Klondike gold rush town of Skagway. 🐻 Gathering wonderful inspiration for future stories! #authorlife #nature #travel #alaska #inspiration

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Diva’s Daughter has traveled to Vancouver as we embark on our Alaskan vacation! 📖 A special shoutout and thank you to all of my wonderful readers throughout Canada! 🥰 I appreciate you so much! #booksky #bookish #historicalfiction #romancebooks #books

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Whew, all that packing sure was exhausting! 😻 I’ve decided to relax and nap at my cat hotel until you get back from Alaska! #cats #cat #catsofbluesky #authorlife #catlover

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Enjoying another round of unboxing, thanks to the support of so many lovely readers in my local area who have purchased copies and helped me sell out of my previous stock! 🥰 The joy of unboxing truly never fades! #booksky #bookworm #bookish #historicalfiction #romancebooks

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The packing saga continues… 😻 I guess Miss Molly’s coming with us to Alaska! #cats #catsofbluesky #cat #catlover #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

While first drafts and new projects can be daunting for a perfectionist author like me, I'm reminding myself that at this stage of the game, it's all about progress, exploration and enjoying the process! #authorlife #writingcommunity #amwriting #booksky #author

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

What an honor and joy it is to see The Diva's Daughter featured on the @wf-writers.bsky.social homepage alongside so many other fabulous stories! 😍 Thank you to this wonderful organization for always making a huge positive difference in my writing career! #booksky #bookish #books #bookrecs #book

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Adventures in packing, Molly edition! 😂 I’m sure my fellow cat parents can relate… #cat #cats #catlover #catlovers #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Amazon rankings are nice, but nothing beats dedicating and delivering copies to enthusiastic readers in my local community! 🥰 Thank you to the avid reader, fitness class friend and gift giver who allowed me to happily fire up my “bookmobile” this week! #booksky #historicalfiction #romancebooks

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

My summer spotlight newsletter is now live! 🎉 Sign up on my website if you'd like to stay up to date on my latest adventures in writing. #historicalfiction #romancebooks #booksky #bookish #bookworm #author #emotionalfiction #womensfiction

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Our Caturday post is a day late because Miss Molly gave me a bad scare and ended up needing emergency vet treatment. 😷 But I’m happy to say that my little bestie is now feeling much better and doing great! 😻 All my thanks to her wonderful doctors! #caturday #catsofbluesky #cat #cats #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

For everyone who attended my author event & asked about my next book… 🤩 The Banished Baker's Forgotten Recipe, a historical tale of romance & mystery set amidst the Great Depression & volatile end to Prohibition, is currently cooking in the query trenches! #historicalfiction #romancebooks #booksky

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Wishing a happy 4th of July to readers of all ages who are celebrating the spirit of freedom today! 🎉 Even as awesome new releases capture most of the attention, here are a few top picks from years gone by that are worthy of a read. #history #independenceday #america250 #booksky #historicalfiction

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Miss Molly’s got that “is it the end of the week yet” feeling… 😹 Have a great Friday, everyone! #cat #cats #catsofbluesky #authorlife #catlover

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A huge thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to everyone who joined us at the JCC of Northern Virginia for the Diva’s Daughter book discussion last night! ❤️ I was honored to speak to a full house of book lovers, and was truly moved by everyone’s kindness and support. #historicalfiction #booksky

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

As you can see, Molly has been hard at work helping me run through questions and prepare for my author event next week! 😂 Happy #caturday, friends! #cat #cats #catlover #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Just four more days until I'll be speaking at the JCC of Northern Virginia on June 30 @ 7 p.m. 📖 Come join us for a moderated Q&A about The Diva's Daughter, my author journey and more. 🎼 Register today via thej.org, and I hope to see you there! #historicalfiction #booksky #bookish #bookworm

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

To continue this week's summer kickoff, here are a few of my favorite emotionally engaging historical reads which, like The Diva's Daughter, shine a spotlight on the highs and lows of the season, in times good or bad. #historicalfiction #bookish #bookworm #summerreading #booksky #summerreads #book

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Summer has officially started, school is out, and it's time for books, travel and exploration! 🛫 Wherever your plans take you this season, I wish you plenty of new reads along the way! #historicalfiction #romancebooks #booksky #bookish #summer

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Looks like my best little writing buddy is ready for another cool cat summer of relaxing in the shade! 😻 Hope you’re all having a fun time with family, friends and pets as the season officially kicks off this weekend! #caturday #cats #cat #catlover #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

"Angelika riffled through the songbook, a dried daisy falling from its pages – a bittersweet reminder of many a hike near her family’s summer estate outside Salzburg. The one place she and her mother had felt joyous and free, where the outer world could never harm them." #onelinewednesday #booksky

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maryanneyarde.bsky.social 💙📚📜 @maryanneyarde.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🎉 A huge milestone today! Yarde Book Promotions has officially reached 5 MILLION PAGE VIEWS! 📚 Since 2015, I've been connecting readers with great books and championing authors from around the world. Thank you for being part of the journey. ❤️ maryanneyarde.blogspot.com

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

And we’re off! 🎉 I’m ready for a productive day learning from wonderful authors and celebrating historical fiction at the HNS day camp conference! #historicalfiction #hnsdaycamp2026 #author #booksky #writingcommunity

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy Women's Fiction Day! 🎉 Go beyond the page and connect with authors of emotionally engaging fiction virtually or in person all month long. 📖 Visit the WFWA website for a full listing of events. #womensfiction #womensfictionday2026 #emotionalfiction #historicalfiction #booksky

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

"You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you." -- General Dwight D. Eisenhower, D-Day, 1944 #dday #history #WWII #lestweforget

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For a limited time only, The Diva's Daughter e-book is now available for $0.99 / £0.99 on Amazon! 🎼 Join aspiring opera singer Angelika on an emotional journey to find her voice and fight for her dream amidst the turmoil of 1930s Europe. #historicalfiction #romancebooks #booksale #booksky

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Still putting together your summer TBR list? 📝 The Women's Fiction Day virtual book fair is now open! 🎉 Check it out to discover emotionally compelling novels in a variety of subgenres, including historical fiction and romance. #bookish #womensfiction #historicalfiction #romancebooks #booksky

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Women's Fiction Day is coming soon, along with a full month of awesome activities, including a virtual book fair and events lineup featuring The Diva's Daughter and other emotionally engaging stories! 🎉 Come join the celebration! #womensfiction #womensfictionday2026 #historicalfiction #booksky

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Molly and I wish a happy International Hug Your Cat Day to all who celebrate! #caturday #cats #cat #catlover #authorlife

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

With June fast approaching, I'm honored to announce that the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia has invited me to speak about The Diva's Daughter on June 30 @ 7 p.m. 📖 Register today, and I hope to see you there! #historicalfiction #romancebooks #booksky #bookish #author

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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

There’s something surreally spectacular about seeing your book reviewed in print! 🤩 I think back to all the times I nearly gave up, but then kept pushing forward. ✍️ Never stop fighting for your dreams, my friends! #historicalfiction #romancebooks #booksky #writingcommunity #bookish

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