Hi, I’m Heather.

I write things, mostly fiction + prose.

Recent Posts

  • year two

    year two

    I haven’t just come up for air. I’m on a boat. Quite a nice one, too.I’m not drowning anymore, barely ...
  • satsumas, in the dark

    satsumas, in the dark

    As I was peeling a satsuma in my dark kitchen tonight, I found my mind wandering to medieval Europe, of ...
  • past and present selves

    past and present selves

    I think I’m experiencing grief. I say “I think” because I’m not entirely certain what this feeling is. It’s sharp, ...
  • pumpkin strawberry

    pumpkin strawberry

    I hold you close, nose against your baby hair and inhale, where the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon greet me.

  • Imagine you've traveled a long distance. You're far away from home. You're tired, and it's cold outside. You notice a warm light in a window, and a cat by the back door. A sense of familiarity, of belonging, hugs your shoulders, like you've been here before. And then you remember. You reach into your pocket, find your own copy of the back door key, and let yourself in to make a cuppa tea. Welcome. I'm glad you're here.

Letters

Writings, musings, recommended reads + the occasional Tarot — on a semi-regular basis. Think of these as minimalist letters, from me to you.

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