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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author
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Author of THE DIVA'S DAUGHTER / Order @ heatherwalrath.com/books. ✍️ Proud mom. 👧🏻 Opera & arts aficionado. 🎭 History lover. 📚 Baseball fan. ⚾️ MPS in publishing. 🎓 #WritingCommunity
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Heather Walrath | Historical Fiction Author @heatherwalrath.bsky.social · Apr 19
Lights, camera, read! THE DIVA’S DAUGHTER will premiere in paperback and e-book on November 28. #PosterPit #PosterPitP #A #HF
Can the power of one singer’s voice rise above evil? The Diva’s Daughter. Premiering November 28. Produced by Heather Walrath / The Book Guild. 1930s Munich & Vienna. Glittering grand opera. Sound of Music vibes. Heart, hope & resilience. Background image depicts rose petals on top of piano keys.
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My gorgeous gray galentine of 15 years! 😻 Miss Molly wishes you a wonderful day with all of your loved ones!

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February 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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#Romficfeb26 continues with the inspiration behind one of Angelika's outfits in The Diva's Daughter! 💃 I love this romantic and ethereal look, perfect for a lakeside summer love scene.

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February 11, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Many thanks to @maryanneyarde.bsky.social for shining a special behind-the-scenes spotlight on The Diva's Daughter today! 🎭 Discover the inspiration behind the story and learn more about my creative journey as the author.

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February 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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🎤📖 Author Interview!

Discover the story behind The Diva’s Daughter in this insightful interview with Heather Walrath, where inspiration, characters, and creativity take centre stage.

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February 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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One of these things is not like the others… 😻 Happy #caturday to all of our furry friends, whether felines or stuffies!

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February 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Along with the iconic Vienna State Opera, the famous Theater an der Wien made for an illustrious historical setting in The Diva's Daughter. I loved bringing to life the lavish red and gold house!

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February 5, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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While both of my novels are historical tales threaded with heart, hope, resilience & romance, The Banished Baker’s Forgotten Recipe (currently being pitched) also weaves in elements of mystery & crime.

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February 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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In all its many forms, love has the power to shine light into the darkness, inspire hope where there was none and help people understand that no matter what they may face, they don’t have to go through it alone.

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February 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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For day two of #romficfeb26, I'm shining a spotlight on my emotionally engaging debut historical novel, its pages threaded with heart, hope and romance. ❤️ The Diva's Daughter is available now!

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February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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I'm excited to be joining #romficfeb2026! 😍 As the author of emotionally engaging twentieth-century historical fiction, I bring the past to life through tales of heart, hope & resilience. 📖 I love opera, musical theater, baseball & being a mom.

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February 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Connected with these emotionally engaging stories on screen or the stage? 🎥 Discover The Diva's Daughter in print!

🎼 The Sound of Music
💃 Swing Kids
🎙️ Cabaret
🎭 The Phantom of the Opera
🛩️ Casablanca
🎶 Maria
🕵️ Babylon Berlin

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January 30, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.
A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Snowed in and ready to read? ❄ Readers call The Diva's Daughter "a powerful, evocative tale of courage" and love its "different and interesting" look at a singer's journey toward finding her voice in 1930s Europe. 🎼 Available via Amazon and major retailers.

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January 25, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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📖✨ The Girl Who Told the Truth is an unforgettable, heartbreaking WWII historical fiction by Catherine Hokin — courage, justice & sacrifice in every page.

Read with #KindleUnlimited
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January 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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As you can see, Molly is hard at work helping us make the final preparations for Winter Storm Fern! 😻 Hoping all of our feline and human friends stay warm and safe!

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January 24, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Thank you, readers! I appreciate each and every one of you! ❤️ The Diva's Daughter is available via Amazon and other major retailers.

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January 19, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Molly’s reaction after hearing about all of the delectable treats Elsa whips up in The Banished Baker’s Forgotten Recipe, coming soon to a query box near you!

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January 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Happy Throwback Thursday, and cheers to one of my favorite historical fashion research books, which helped inspire clothing for my Diva's Daughter heroine. 💃 So many gems to discover in How To Read a Dress by Lydia Edwards!

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January 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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It's Tues News time, and today, I'm shining a spotlight on my first newly released read of the year, the moving and powerful novel Benesh by Daniel Hock. 📖 Many thanks to the author for providing a review copy!

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January 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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I had a wonderful time at my first virtual book discussion for The Diva's Daughter this weekend! 😍 Thanks to the organizers and everyone who shared thoughts. 🎼 I can't wait to meet with more readers soon!

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January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Whether playing or laying, Molly is always down for a rainy, lazy Caturday!

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January 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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#BluePit is coming up fast, but even sooner is our pre-event #BluePitHype!

Starting on January 8th, we'll be doing a 5-day long Q&A for sharing advice, art, and finding new friends and stories!

We can't wait to see your pitches!

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#BluePitHype Pre-Event for #BluePit We can hardly wait until Jan 13th to see everyone’s amazing pitches. So join us for our pre-event Q&A! #BluePitHype Q&A Schedule Jan 8th - Introductions Jan 9th - Art Share Jan 10th - Character Interviews Jan 11th - Advice Share Jan 12th - Build Your List Jan 13th - #BluePit JOIN US STARTING Jan 8th! @bluepit.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Thank you to everyone who helped make The Diva's Daughter a reader recommended title for historical fiction and romance on NetGalley last month! 😍 Requests are still being accepted until January 9!

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January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Happy New Year, #momswritersclub ! Our first chat of 2026 will be next Wednesday, January 7, 6pm Pacific/9 pm Eastern, with @thegallowcat.bsky.social hosting. Excited to see you then! Meanwhile, let us know how your holiday writing is going - extra writing time or are you enjoying a break?
January 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Wishing a wonderful New Year's Eve and a happy 2026 to all of my amazing readers and fellow writers! 🎉 Your love, support and friendship have made all things possible throughout 2025.

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December 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM