Heather M. Harris

Heather M. Harris is an emerging writer of memoir, poetry, short stories, and children's books, and an illustrator who lives and writes in the New Orleans area. Heather recently left the corporate world after approximately twenty years to pursue her passion for writing on a full-time basis.

Heather holds a Master's of Arts and Teaching and a Bachelor's of Arts and Sciences in Psychology, both from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her literary accomplishments include: Finalist in The William Faulkner Words and Wisdom competition for her poem "Hallelujah Lost," First Runner-Up for her memoir A Friend Named Hope in the Pirates Alley Words and Wisdom competition, poetry in both The Blue Mountain Review and The Hobo Camp Review, and co-authoring an episode of NCIS: New Orleans.

Professionally, Heather has worked as a freelance ghostwriter for Option Books and has edited several non-fiction manuscripts for clients. In her community, she has served on the Board of the New Orleans Chapter of D.B.S.A., supporting and advocating for those with mental health illnesses, and as creative director for a local MOPs chapter.

Currently, Heather has several manuscripts under review, including a memoir, short story collection, a chapbook, poetry book, and children's picture book.