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Heather Henson

Heather Henson
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Heather Henson

Heather Henson grew up in Kentucky and recently returned to her home state after spending many years in Brooklyn, New York, where she worked as an editor of children's books and a freelance writer. She now lives on a farm with her husband, Tim and... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Be true to yourself.
Learn more about Heather Henson
My life in 8 words: "A "Green Acres" remake plus three."
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October 14, 2010
Wow, it's been a busy couple of weeks.  I spent several days signing copies of my latest book, Dream of Night, at the World...
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October 5, 2010
I will be at the Books by the Banks Book Fair in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, October 2, sponsored by one of my fav book...
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October 5, 2010
Last night I signed books at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, Kentucky.  It was rainy and a little cold for...
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September 20, 2010
I've just found out that The Kentucky School Media Association has chosen me to receive the 2010 KSMA Jesse Stuart Media...
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September 13, 2010
The World Equestrian Games, or WEG for short, is kind of like the Olympics of the horse eventing world.  The Games have...
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September 7, 2010
Yes, it's true.  While the rest of the country, or at least those living in the northeast, are taking their vacations,...
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August 10, 2010
I'm just back from the Norfolk Literary Festival in Norfolk, Nebraska.  Flew into Omaha, and then drove north. ...
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August 2, 2010
Here I am waiting in the Chicago/Midway airport, on my way to Omaha, Nebraska.  Smooth sailing so far.  I'm on my way...
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July 22, 2010
I have been asked to speak and give a writing workshop at the Norfolk Public Library's 16th Annual Literature Festival on...
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June 1, 2010
Lots of people (non-Kentuckians) have asked me over the years:  what's the deal with bluegrass?  Is the grass really...
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May 19, 2010
To read.

To value quiet time.

To cherish books.

A few years ago I moved back to my hometown in...
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May 17, 2010
The Blue Marble Bookstore in Fort Thomas, Kentucky (just across the river from Cincinnati) is one of my favorite places to...
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May 12, 2010
I think it was Winston Churchill who said, "There's something about the outside of a horse that's good for the inside of a...
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May 3, 2010
As a freelancer, I’ve done a fair amount of ghost writing over the years in order to make ends meet.  Now, with Dream of...
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October 26, 2009
I was born and raised in Kentucky, but I left when I was about 17 to go to college in NYC. I loved NYC! I already had friends...
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That Book Woman will be released on July 26, 2011 in eBook
Jul 26, 2011
That Book Woman is now available in eBook
Jul 26, 2011
News:
Dream of Night has won an award
Jul 14, 2011
News:
Dream of Night has won an award
Jul 14, 2011
Angel Coming is now available in Trade Paperback
Mar 29, 2011
Angel Coming will be released on March 29, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Mar 29, 2011
Author Voices:
Busy, busy, busy...
Oct 15, 2010
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WEG Update
Oct 06, 2010
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Books by the Banks
Oct 06, 2010
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A wonderful surprise!
Sep 21, 2010
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What's WEG?
Sep 14, 2010
Sep 08, 2010
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Great time in Nebraska
Aug 12, 2010
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Waiting in Chicago
Aug 03, 2010
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Heading to Nebraska!
Jul 23, 2010
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Is the grass really blue?
Jun 03, 2010

Heather Henson Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Be true to yourself. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Being a rock star. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. A horse. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. No Woman No Cry -- Bob Marley; In My Life -- The Beatles; Challengers -- The New Pornographers; Private Life Drama -- The Pretenders;  Avalon -- Roxy Music. Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. Greece. Learn more about Heather Henson

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Toon Zone, June 1, 2011
...good humor to be completely winning. "That Book Woman" is probably my favorite short on this disc, adapting Heather Henson's book about the Pack Horse Librarians, who roamed the mountains of Appalachia to serve the literary needs of people who were...
Peachtree Corners-Berkeley Lake Patch, March 3, 2011
...by Terry Kay ● " We can't all be rattlesnakes" by Patrick Jennings ● "That Bookwoman" by Heather Henson ● "The girl who kicked the hornet's nest" by  Stieg Larsson ● "Shiver" by Maggie Stiefvater...
Mom's Focus on Cyber World, May 30, 2011
...all ages will be inspired to navigate their full potential and follow their dreams. THAT BOOK WOMAN (By Heather Henson, illustrated by David Small, narrated by Walker Harrison) This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and...
Mom's Focus on Cyber World, May 30, 2011
...all ages will be inspired to navigate their full potential and follow their dreams. THAT BOOK WOMAN (By Heather Henson, illustrated by David Small, narrated by Walker Harrison) This is the moving story of the Pack Horse Librarians, whose bravery and...
Connected2Christ, May 18, 2011
...in encouraging young minds in learning to read. Bonus features include an interview with That Book Woman author Heather Henson and illustrator David Small. I highly recommend this collection to add your own personal DVD library today! Visit...
Pied Piper Pics, March 4, 2011
...Today’s book “was inspired by the true and courageous work of the Pack Horse Librarians,” who were part of FDR’s Works Progress Administration. The librarians were affectionately referred to as “Book Women” by the folks who lived in the...