A Heep of Words: Books by Alexandra Heep, Helena Parx, Lexa Drane

Tag: short-story

  • Mongolia, Metal, and the Languages We Invent to Understand the Stars

    Today, December 29, is Mongolia’s Independence Day — a date that rarely appears on international calendars, yet carries a quiet, enduring gravity. On December 29, 1911, Mongolia declared independence from Qing rule, reclaiming sovereignty after centuries of external control. It was not a loud revolution. It was an act of remembrance — a return to…

  • National Day on Writing

    The Economics of Inspiration Today, October 20, is National Day on Writing in the USA, and I almost missed it!That’s why I’d like to take this opportunity to give you a quick sneak peak of one of my (currently) three works in progress — and show you the real world behind it. “Before your kind…

  • Good Things Come in Threes

    I’ve already introduced you to the seeds, sprouts, and seedlings of my writings—now it’s time to dig into the roots. Gnome Roots, that is. Book three of the Gnomeward Bound series—officially titled Gnome Tree: Gnome Roots. My fiancé and I trade puns daily. Humor’s our compost—it helps things grow, especially when life feels overgrown with…

  • Gateway to Whimsy

    In my prior posts, I explained how my writing journey began — and how it started, somewhat unwillingly, with skunks. So, around that same time, I was looking for something to take my mind off things. Yes, including the pesky skunks. Neuroplasticity teaches new ways of reacting to old triggers, after all. Sure, normal people…