by Heidi McIntyre | May 23, 2023 | Dark River Magic
I’m knee deep in writing the second book in my Hidden Gem series. The best part is I get to keep all my beloved main characters while adding a few new ones to spice up the storyline. Sea Magic set the stage for the entire series because it told the story of...
by Heidi McIntyre | Jan 26, 2023 | Behind the Book
It was in the early 1700’s, during the Golden Age of Piracy, when Captain Samuel Bellamy and his crew captured 53 ships plundering $130 million (in today’s currency). This reign lasted just a little over a year and Samuel became the wealthiest pirate in recorded...
by Heidi McIntyre | Dec 16, 2022 | Behind the Book
I’m excited to reveal my cover design. This was a labor of love thanks to Lynn Andreozzi who worked so hard to create this hauntingly beautiful image. Sea Magic is in the vein of Brackston’s The Little Shop of Found Things and Penner’s The Lost Apothecary....
by Heidi McIntyre | Nov 10, 2022 | Behind the Book
Mermaids don’t exist, right? That’s what Madeline assumed until she saw an unusual creature in the ocean after she’d first arrived in the quaint, New England town of Penbrook. She was thirteen years old at the time. I created this short story that documents the...
by Heidi McIntyre | Oct 6, 2022 | Author Experiences
I’ve often heard authors talk about the need to fill up their creative piggy bank with pennies (experiences) that either inspire or help with writer’s block. It’s made aware of when my creative well is running low, and I need to spend time in nature, visit an art...
