May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be safe from harm. May you live with ease.

Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. To all the military spouses, I send you virtual hugs and high fives. I wrote this when I was still a military spouse, but I could have written it today. Read about my 13 years as a military spouse in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE. www.military.com/military-fam...

Happy 15th birthday to Gunner! This dog has been through a lot, with 3 near death experiences. He was by my side during my divorce, he’s been a companion for my kids and he’s the inspiration for my Chicken Soup for the Soul essay. Thanks for bringing so much joy to our family. 🐾

"I was so terrified of life on the other side of divorce...I think that I was in such denial that I was unhappy in my marriage that I just thought I have to fix this no matter what." @heathersweeney.bsky.social, author of Camouflage: How I Emerged From the Shadows of a Military Marriage:

I wrote this 9 years ago, and it's among my favorites of all my essays. That apartment holds such a special place in my heart, and even after all this time I smile whenever I drive past it. Read more about my post-divorce apartment in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE. www.washingtonpost.com/news/soloish...

I had such a great conversation about being a military spouse, identity, divorce, and rebuilding my life on the This Mama Is Lit podcast. Thanks for having me on as a guest, @literarymama.bsky.social! open.spotify.com/episode/1PUR...

New month. New goals. New words. New milestones. New possibilities. Welcome May. #WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub

***NEW EPISODE!!!*** Amanda Fields & @hollyrizzutopal.bsky.social talk w @heathersweeney.bsky.social, author of Camouflage: How I Emerged From the Shadows of a Military Marriage, about divorce and rebuilding after years as a military spouse:

18 years ago I started what would end up being my last military pack out as I prepared my farewells to Sasebo, Japan, a duty station I’ll always be thankful to have experienced for 3 years. 📕Read about my time in Japan as a military spouse in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE. Available wherever books are sold!

Six months ago today, my memoir CAMOUFLAGE greeted the world! Of course in reality, this book has been a part of my life for way longer than six months. On Substack today I'm reflecting on my six months of being a published author. (Subscribe for free.) heathersweeney.substack.com/p/happy-half...

I was thrilled to hear the amazing @rachelkramerbussel.bsky.social talking about my memoir CAMOUFLAGE on the @bookwild.bsky.social podcast. Such a great episode called "Memoir Isn't Dead." Thanks for including CAMOUFLAGE in a list of stellar books! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be safe from harm. May you live with ease.

"I would argue that all spouses, military and civilian, can recognize within her story similar aspects of their own." I'm honored to have this book review in Cleaver Magazine for CAMOUFLAGE, written by a military spouse. Thank you! www.cleavermagazine.com/camouflage-b...

I’ve had a lot of different hair colors in my life. In this essay for @opensecretsmag.bsky.social, I’m sharing the story behind the hair dye. Read more about how I dyed my hair during my divorce in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE, available wherever books are sold. opensecretsmagazine.com/p/hair-dye-c...

May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be safe from harm. May you live with ease.

Super excited to share my episode on The Crazy Ex-Wives Club podcast, where we’re chatting about my military divorce, missed expectations, identity loss, resentment and much more. I hope you'll give it a listen/watch! open.spotify.com/episode/23Cx...

I’m so grateful for all of the amazing reviews like this one that readers are leaving for CAMOUFLAGE. Reviews really help books get seen and help the right readers find them. If you’ve already left a review for CAMOUFLAGE, thank you. I appreciate you, readers!

Seeing my book in a bookstore…never gets old. Thanks to 2nd & Charles in Virginia Beach for selling signed copies of CAMOUFLAGE!

Did you know April is the Month of the Military Child? Several years ago, I wrote about my military divorce and how it affected my children for the magazine Military Kids' Life. You can read more about my military divorce in my memoir CAMOUFLAGE.

Lunch break bike ride to the beach 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

New month. New goals. New words. Welcome April. #WritingCommunity

Gunner is very happy it’s Friday.

Writing a book and getting it published isn’t easy. And I've learned a lot about writing and the publishing industry on my path to becoming an author. I’m over at Authority Magazine sharing my 5 things you need to know to become an author. medium.com/authority-ma...

Lessons from a walk under the cherry blossoms: ✅ Need self-care? Go outside. ✅ Make time for things that bring you joy. ✅ Put your heart into what you're passionate about. ✅ Be present. ✅ Notice details alongside the big picture. ✅ Beauty is all around. So look around. ✅ You have to start somewhere.

In honor of National Single Parent Day, here's an essay I wrote about my single mom guilt for @newsweek.com four years ago. I see you, single parents. You got this. www.newsweek.com/i-suffered-s...

I wrote this essay 15 years ago. I could have written it today. If you know a military family, please reach out and check on them. They are not okay right now. I see you, military families. Sending you my love and support. archive.nytimes.com/atwar.blogs....

My latest Substack is about my first book award, a reminder of why I wrote my memoir, and a call to check on your military friends. heathersweeney.substack.com/p/call-me-an...

Always a great feeling to record a podcast episode with a host who asks great questions.

Two years ago @todayshow.com published my reported essay about the current conversation around divorce and women's pursuit of happiness. If you like this essay, my memoir CAMOUFLAGE dives deeper into these themes using a backdrop of my experiences as a military spouse. www.today.com/life/essay-l...

My first AWP conference was a whirlwind of excellence and inspiration. Wise writers sharing their wisdom. Literary citizenship at its best!

In 2024 I attended the Nonfiction Writers Conference, where I pitched my book to agents on a Zoom with over 80 people. Thx to that session, I signed with my agent. I’m thrilled that my memoir earned a Silver Nonfiction Book Award from the Nonfiction Authors Association, the host of that conference!

My first AWP. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. The panels, the books, the connections. I met writers I’ve only known virtually, and I spent the entire conference buzzing with inspiration. I wrote about my AWP takeaways in my latest Substack. heathersweeney.substack.com/p/happy-writ...

On this International Women’s Day, I’m celebrating these women writers who signed their books for me at AWP in Baltimore. If you don’t have these books, you should.

Dear women who write, I read you. I see you. I hear you. I support you. Write on. #InternationalWomensDay

AWP: So many amazing people. So many amazing panels. So many amazing photos. More later but for now…what a blast I’m having. Wish big, writers.

Hello, Baltimore. #awp2026

One year ago today, my life-changing news was announced. What a year it’s been! So thankful for my agent, my publisher, my editors, my writing community, my family, and everyone else who helped make this happen. I take nothing for granted.

Out of office reply set. Car gassed up. Weather reports scrutinized. Snacks packed. App downloaded. AWP prep is almost done!

I’m so grateful for all of the amazing reviews like this one that readers are leaving for CAMOUFLAGE. Reviews really help books get seen and help the right readers find them. If you’ve already left a review for CAMOUFLAGE, thank you. I appreciate you, readers!

New month. New words. New possibilities. Welcome March. #WritingCommunity

My latest Substack is all about book updates and AWP. Raise your hand if I'll see you in Baltimore! heathersweeney.substack.com/p/my-first-a...

I had a blast at my book signing at 2nd & Charles in Virginia Beach. I signed books, gave out red candy to match my book cover, and chatted with so many interesting people. Can't make it to an author event? You can purchase my military divorce memoir CAMOUFLAGE wherever books are sold.

Today I'm having a great conversation on the Eager to Please podcast, chatting about military life, divorce, setting boundaries, and finding my voice. www.podbean.com/media/share/...

Can’t resist an author trend. ✍🏻 The author 📄 The first page 📕 The cover My military divorce memoir CAMOUFLAGE is available to order whenever books are sold!

Just me selling and signing some books at 2nd & Charles in Virginia Beach!

A reminder for Hampton Roads friends....I'll be at 2nd and Charles in Virginia Beach TODAY for a book signing from 3pm to 7pm. I'd love to see you there!

Coffee to keep my eyes open. Dog walk to breathe some fresh air. Wordle to wake up my brain. Time for writing.

I'm excited to be over at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter with Kiran Singh talking about midlife, menopause, divorce, and identity. kiransinghuk.substack.com/p/5-minutes-...

Hey Hampton Roads friends! This Saturday, Feb. 21 I'll be at 2nd and Charles in Virginia Beach for a book signing from 3pm to 7pm. I'd love to see you there!

I'm thrilled to be featured in the Memoir Land Author Questionnaire where I share fun facts, from my origin story as a writer to the hardest parts of writing my memoir and much more! Honored to be included in this very cool series of authors. memoirland.substack.com/p/the-memoir...