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🖤 Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Characters 🖤

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Our Genesis of… series on Patreon is all about diving deeper—exploring the untold backstories, pivotal moments, and emotional turning points that shaped the characters you love most.

This week’s publicly available post brings the spotlight to Aides the Unseen—where the story came from, what I loved most about Hades and Persephone, and how writing this story affected me.

Read “Genesis of Aides” now (free to all):
https://www.patreon.com/posts/genesis-of-aides-138812053

If you’ve ever wondered what really forged a story—what moments broke them, shaped them, and eventually made the boo you can read today, this one’s for you.

Whether you’re a longtime reader or just starting the journey, the Genesis of… series offers a deeper connection to the characters behind the chaos, power, and heartbreak.

No membership required. Just hit the link, read, and let us know what you think.

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🔥 Think You Know Hades and Persephone? Think Again.

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What if everything you thought you knew was just the beginning?

We’re excited to announce the release of Aïdes the Unseen—a bold and lyrical reimagining of the Hades and Persephone myth that peels back the layers of a story long shrouded in shadow.

Is theirs a story of abduction or awakening? Of domination—or true partnership?

This novel doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it invites you into a myth recast in richer, stronger hues.

Infused with poetic prose and mythic intensity, Aïdes the Unseen is more than a retelling—it’s a descent. A reckoning. A love story wrapped in ruin and resurrection.

Step out of the daylight and into a world where gods fall, girls rise, and nothing is ever just one thing.

Also, there’s a dog. Who doesn’t love a dog?

Grab your copy now!

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🔥 THE SIGNED BOOKSTORE IS NOW OPEN 🔥

Calling all dark romance addicts, myth-thirsty mortals, and 82 Street Vandals die-hards — your moment has arrived.

For a limited time only, you can get your hands on signed editions of your favorite Heather Long books. Yes, actual ink. Actual heartbreak. Actually yours.

Featured titles include:

Aides the Unseen — a brand new mythic standalone
BLOOD Brothers — blood ties, betrayal, and brutal heat
82 Street Vandals — the obsession speaks for itself
Untouchable — the one that started it all
Blue Ivy Prep — prep school, power plays, and passion
Wolves of Willow Bend — primal, pack, perfection
…and even more exclusive favorites.

Shipping to the U.S., U.K., Australia & beyond
No restocks. No second chances. Just ink, fire, and stories that leave scars.

These signed editions won’t last. Snag yours before they vanish.

Shop here!

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🔥 COVER REVEAL: Aides the Unseen is almost here…

The gods told one version. This book tells hers.

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I’m beyond thrilled to finally reveal the cover for my upcoming novel, AIDES THE UNSEEN — a dark, seductive retelling of the Persephone and Hades myth that flips the story you thought you knew on its head.

She was never the damsel.
He was never the villain.
Their love didn’t follow fate — it shattered it.

For centuries, the Lord of the Dead has searched for her — his soul’s twin, his queen, reborn and forgotten in mortal lives. Now she is Irina, a woman haunted by dreams that aren’t dreams, shadowed by gods who remember too much.

But something is waking.
And this time, she chooses.

AIDES THE UNSEEN is a lyrical, emotional journey through myth, memory, and a love that defies time.
Steamy. Addictive. Unapologetically powerful.

Preorder today and be among the first to witness her rise.

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📺 New Episode! “Why Your Characters Don’t Listen to You (and Why That’s a Good Thing)”

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Writers (and readers who want a look behind the curtain), you know the feeling.

You’ve outlined the scene. You’ve done the character work. You’re just trying to get them to walk across the room and say the line—and suddenly they’re off, burning down the plot and making morally questionable choices you definitely didn’t sign off on.

What gives?

In this week’s delightfully chaotic episode of Long Story, Short, we dive headfirst into the rebellious minds of characters who refuse to follow the plan. Why they go rogue, what it really means, and how you (yes, you) can turn that mutiny into pure narrative gold.

You’ll get:

Practical tips for wrangling—or working with—unruly charactersInsightful takes on what rebellion actually reveals about your storyEncouragement to embrace the mess and keep writing anyway

So grab your coffee, your cat, or whatever else helps you focus (or procrastinate), and hit play on an episode that I hope is honest, hilarious, and exactly what your writer-brain needs.

Watch now:

Let’s make some story magic out of the mayhem.

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🔥 Deadly. Desirable. Reborn. The Cardinal Sins Covers Just Got a Lethal Makeover. 🔥

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CARDINAL SINS is a dark reverse‑harem thriller and just got a killer new look.

Vienna was raised to hunt the world’s worst—serial killers, traffickers, monsters hiding in plain sight. Trained by her father, she lives and breathes dark justice…This series is adult, intense, and unapologetically dark—featuring graphic violence, psychological tension, and a complex poly romance driven by a badass heroine who saves herself and her chosen family.

Why you should read it:

An unstoppable FMC at the center of everything—lean, lethal, complicated, and absolutely compelling.A refreshing take on reverse harem, where each man joins her world through purpose, obsession, and loyalty—not drama or coercion.A carefully woven mystery and suspense arc that rewards readers across all four books—it’s complete, satisfying, and full of twists.Loved by readers and reviewers alike: “Holy grail of RH,” “thoroughly hooked,” “great plot even if you skim the smut.”

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Confessions of a Hybrid Author: Wisdom, Wobbles & the Write Life

Ever wondered what it’s like to live life between the lines—literally? In the latest episode of Long Story Short, we pull back the curtain on the publishing world to let you in on the beautifully messy, rewarding, and evolving journey of being both a traditionally published and indie author.

This episode is for:

New writers wondering what the heckMid-career authors questioning if the hustle is worth itAnyone who’s stared at a blinking cursor and whispered, “Am I doing this right?” Highlights from the Episode:The Hybrid Hustle: Let’s dish on what it really means to be a hybrid author.Publishing Unfiltered: The myths, the mistakes, the moments of “I should quit”… and why I didn’t.Writer Fuel: Encouragement so real and relatable, it might just be the pep talk your writing soul needs today. Why You Should Watch:

Because this isn’t just about publishing—it’s about perseverance. Whether you’re in your first draft or your fifteenth release, your journey is valid, the struggle is shared, and the story is always worth telling.

Watch the episode here: Long Story Short – Heather’s Publishing Journey

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Do the Books Slap? Spoiler: It’s All About the Story.

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Let’s be real: reader engagement isn’t just about Discord servers, behind-the-scenes tidbits, or shiny bonus content.

Those are fun—but if the story’s not hitting? Readers bounce.

In this spicy episode of Long Story Short, we spill the tea:

The real magic starts with the book.

No gimmicks. Just great storytelling that makes readers want more.

We get into:

The reader connection that starts on page one The messy, glorious highs and lows of writingWhat actually keeps fans coming back (hint: it’s not just the freebies )

Writers, readers, lurkers—we see you. You’ll love this one.

Watch now

New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe for your weekly hit of story-fueled truth bombs.

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✨ What If… Everything Changed? A New Untouchable Twist, Exclusively on Patreon!

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Hey Readers,

What if the story you know is just one path we followed?
What if Frankie’s story started somewhere entirely different… and everything unraveled from there?

I’m thrilled to share something special I’ve been working on for the past year:
“Rules, Roses, and Rivals” — Book 1 in a brand new twist on the Untouchable universe, available exclusively on Patreon.

This isn’t a sequel. It’s not a deleted scene.
This is a full “What if” reimagining of Untouchable — based on the direction I almost took the first time around.

New chapters are posted Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturdays are saved for more behind the scenes fun!

So what’s the twist?

Imagine this:
Frankie meets Mathieu over the summer—before senior year ever begins.
They’re already in a relationship when the school year kicks off.

That one decision? Changes everything.

Her dynamic with her so-called best friends.
Her choices, her confidence, her place in that complicated social web.
Every familiar moment starts to twist, evolve, or completely derail.

It’s bold. It’s raw. It’s Frankie like you’ve never seen her—stronger, sharper, and walking into senior year on her own terms.

Why Patreon?

This story is personal. It’s something I’ve explored deeply and wanted to share in a more intimate, behind-the-scenes way. Patreon gives us space to dig into the Untouchable world from a fresh angle, and connect over every twist and emotional gut-punch together.

So if you’ve ever wondered “What if Frankie had made a different choice?”
Now’s your chance to find out.

Read “Chapter One” now, only on Patreon.
Become a Patron & Dive In

Thanks for loving these characters as fiercely as I do. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this brand new version of their story.

With love (and plot twists),

Heather

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Locked. Loaded. Unstoppable. The Blood Brothers Return in OWN.

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She was rescued from a nightmare.
Now she’s willing to walk through fire to finish what they started.

The third book in the gripping Blood Brothers series is here. If you haven’t read Burn and Lure, now’s the time to catch up—because the stakes are only getting higher, the truths more twisted, and Grace’s path more dangerous than ever.

Previously in Blood Brothers:
After being saved from traffickers, Grace thought freedom was next. What she got instead was a covert ops team on a mission—and one man in particular who sees her as both liability and puzzle. As the team chased leads from Mexico to Montana to Paris, Grace was forced to confront not only the shadows of her past, but her growing connection to every single one of the men on this team, including Bones—the team’s coldest and most ruthless member.

Now, in OWN:

“The closer I get to the truth, the further away it feels.”

Grace is done waiting. Her sister is still missing. The team is fractured. Now it’s just her and Bones—stubborn, infuriating Bones—on the run.
What happens next? Grab your copy and find out!

Enemies are closing in. Loyalties are tested. And Grace is about to find out just how far she’s willing to go to bring all of them home…

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