A Dream Come True

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As a young writer I wanted nothing more than for my books to sit alongside some of the great bestsellers in fantasy on the NYT bestseller racks in the bookstores. As I grew older and the world changed, I longed to have my books sit alongside those greats on the online bestseller lists on retail websites. Today that dream came true in a HUGE way.

In the fantasy realm of writing there are few~if any~names bigger than George R. Martin and Robert Jordan and last weekend my epic fantasy novel, The Dragon Empire, sat among them on Amazon's Epic Fantasy bestseller list. I couldn't be more honored, humbled, and utterly grateful to everyone who bought a copy this weekend and helped propel me up amidst such greats. Thank you for helping to make one of my greatest dreams come true.

Comments

  1. S.A. LarsenッMay 22, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    OMGosh!! You are amazing. What a thrill!!! Congratulations, Heather.

    (BTW - I will get to reading it this summer & have a review for you. Promise.)

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    1. HeatherMay 22, 2013 at 8:09 AM

      You're such a sweetheart, thank you so much!

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  2. Fida IslaihMay 22, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Congratulations!!!

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  3. Connie KellerMay 22, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Congratulations!!! Great news!

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  4. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Congrats Heather!!!! You deserve to be on that list for not only this book but for the channler series as well!!!!

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    1. HeatherMay 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      Ah, you're SO sweet! Thank you so much. That means the world to me to hear. :)

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  5. Crystal CollierMay 22, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Wow. Congrats! That's totally awesome. =)

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  6. LinWashMay 22, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Wow!!! So happy for you and proud of you!!

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  7. Karen StrongMay 22, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Wow, what a great thing for you. So happy for you love! Congratulations!

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    1. HeatherMay 22, 2013 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks honey! Now if only I could stay there... One step at a time. :)

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  8. Linda GrayMay 23, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Whoa, that is FANTASTIC! So many congratulations, Heather! I think you're allowed to wallow in the pleasure for a few days, don't you? Nice work!!!!

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    1. HeatherMay 23, 2013 at 8:43 AM

      I sure hope so, because I am! LOL! Thank you!

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  9. Lorel ClaytonMay 24, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Congrats Heather! That is a fantastic dream come true!

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  10. Karlene PetittMay 31, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Congratulation Heather! This is so awesome. I'm so happy for you!!! Way to go!

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  11. Martina BooneJune 1, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    That would give anyone a thrill. Congratulations, that if fantastic and inspiring news!

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  12. YelenaCJune 4, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Oh my gosh, how exciting! I'm so happy for you, a huge congratulations on your dream coming true!! I love it!

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