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Heather Novak

Heather Novak
BIOGRAPHY

Bold, Breathtaking, Badass Romance.

When she's not pretending to be a rock star with purple hair, award-winning author Heather Novak is crafting sex positive romance novels to make you swoon! After her rare disease tried to kill her, Heather mutated into a superhero whose greatest power is writing stories that you can't put down.

Heather tries to save the world (like her late mama taught her) from her home in the coolest city in the world, Detroit, Michigan, where she lives with Mr. Heather and their hypoallergenic pets.

2019 WRITE TOUCH READERS' AWARD WINNER
2019 NEW ENGLAND READERS' CHOICE
WINNER
2019 THE CAROLYN READERS' CHOICE AWARD FINALIST

Heather Novak's Books

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Dead Like Romi: Book 3 in the The Lynch Brothers Series
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Dead Like Romi: Book 3 in the The Lynch Brothers Seriesby Heather NovakPublish: Sep 20, 2019Paranormal Romance
Fire Trucks, Garter Belts, & My Perfect Ex (Edie's Automotive Guide Book 2)
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Fire Trucks, Garter Belts, & My Perfect Ex (Edie's Automotive Guide Book 2)by Heather NovakPublish: Apr 23, 2019Series: Edie's Automotive GuideContemporary Romance
Headlights, Dipsticks, & My Ex's Brother: Now With More Awkward First Kisses! (Edie's Automotive Guide Book 1)
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Headlights, Dipsticks, & My Ex's Brother: Now With More Awkward First Kisses! (Edie's Automotive Guide Book 1)by Heather NovakPublish: Nov 19, 2018Series: Edie's Automotive GuideContemporary Romance
Hunting Witch Hazel: Book 1 in the Lynch Brothers Series
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Hunting Witch Hazel: Book 1 in the Lynch Brothers Seriesby Heather NovakPublish: May 14, 2016Series: The Lynch Brothers SeriesParanormal Romance

Heather Novak's Series in Order

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  • Edie's Automotive Guide

    1 Headlights, Dipsticks, & My Ex's Brother: Now With More Awkward First Kisses! (Edie's Automotive Guide Book 1) - Published on Nov, 20182 Fire Trucks, Garter Belts, & My Perfect Ex (Edie's Automotive Guide Book 2) - Published on Apr, 2019
  • The Lynch Brothers Series

    1 Hunting Witch Hazel: Book 1 in the Lynch Brothers Series - Published on May, 2016

Heather Novak Interview On 18, May 2021

"Award-winning romance author, Heather Novak has read stacks of books as a kid. It took her five books to finally figure out what she was doing and decide to become a published writer. Her novels make for a great read with well-developed and engaging characters. She is currently working on book two in her new LGBTQ+ paranormal romantic comedy series."
What is the one thing you hated the most when growing up?

Dinosaurs! Blame it on too many viewings of Jurassic Park in the dark with my brothers. I still can’t watch Jurassic Park to this day, although adult Heather now thinks dinosaurs are pretty cool.

What developed your love of reading?

I developed a rare disease as a child and also had six siblings! When I didn’t feel well or just wanted some alone time, lost in a book was the best place to be. Especially in the closet with a flashlight.

When did you decide to become a published writer? How has the journey been?

Many (many) years ago when I was in film school, my screenwriting teacher pulled me aside and said, “You have an incredible gift. You need to quit all your jobs, sit down at your computer, and just write. You’re very descriptive, so maybe even try books.” That moment stuck with me for the next decade.

It took me about five books to figure out what the heck I was doing and probably another six books to find my story. Now I’m a multi-award-winning, hybrid author!

Do you remember the first book you read? Was the intention to read the book influenced by the number of pages or the graphics on the cover?

No idea. I was reading stacks of books as a kid. When I was younger, it didn’t really matter about the cover or the number of pages, as long as it had words and I had free time. As an adult with very little reading time, number of pages and graphics absolutely matter more.

How did you find an audience for your writing when you are just starting?

I actually found a lot of my audience through fandoms I participated in. Sometimes fandoms of other authors, sometimes of movies or television shows, sometimes genre-specific book clubs. I also joined local and national writing groups and connected with even more through social media.

How would you present the character of Jack from Fire Trucks, Garter Belts, & My Perfect Ex in a creative way to your friends?

I would hold up my book and say, “See this hot guy? He’s not afraid of his feelings. He shows physical affection to his friends and family. He also knits. And is a firefighter. You may now swoon.”

How much does a book's cover influence your decision to read it?

The book cover has to make me stop scrolling. It has to grab my attention out of all the other books on the page. If the book cover is poorly done, I’m going to assume the book is also poorly done.

As a fiction writer, do you figure out the whole plot of a book before writing it?

Absolutely. As an author on a deadline, I don’t have time to write six drafts because I can’t figure out the conflict. I will sometimes write about 10,000 ish words first to really get a feel for the characters, then do a lot of up-front plotting and characterization. The more work I do on the front end, the less edits I usually have.

What is the one thing that you want to change about yourself?

If anything was possible, I would like to cure my rare disease, or maybe downgrade it to something popular and easily treated. If that’s not on the table, I would like to grow my own purple hair instead of coloring it. That would be pretty awesome.

How long does it take for an award winning author to write a best selling novel?

I think we all have our own process and our own timing, and even that can vary with each book. Some people can write a book every few weeks, and others work on the same manuscript for two years. I’ve had books take me a month and other books that are five years in and on the backburner, waiting for another draft.

There’s no one-size-fits-all. The trick is to know when to set something aside to rest or to keep going. Ideas aren’t precious, but our time is. Use it wisely.

Should you write for yourself first, and only later for an audience outside of yourself?

I mean, in a perfect world yes. But authors need to eat and pay bills. The trick is to find the balance. How does an author write a book they love while still making it marketable and relevant? I believe it’s all about knowing the market and understanding your target audience and genre.

A writer who wants to make a career out of publishing would benefit from knowing the market well enough to understand where and if their book fits. Things that were popular five or ten years ago just will not sell the same now. A good, high concept hook is currently all the rage. If an author can work with the story they want to tell within the parameters of a strong hook, that would be the best of both worlds.

What are the biggest myths about rock stars?

I mean, my “rock star” days were spent in front of a theatre organ, so they differ immensely from, say, Dave Grohl. People often think touring is glamourous and you get to see the world, and I’m sure every musician has a different story, but for this teenage musician, not so much. My travels through the US and Europe were basically spent on a bus or train, and then any free time was used for practicing in a dark theatre. I did make it to the top of the Eiffel tower though when I was in Paris.

Is it still good to get a literary agent, or do novelists go straight to publishers in 2021?

Everybody has a different path and there are many different options for authors. Agents are great at doing the hard battles with publishers that allow authors to focus on their work. They also can get authors into areas of publishing that are unavailable to unagented authors.

That said, there are many paths for unagented authors to take as well.

If an author goes straight to a publisher, always always always get a lawyer familiar with media contracts to review anything before you sign, including NDAs. [Agents typically review or have a team review contracts.] You will never ever have to pay a reputable publisher or agent money upfront (they make their money from a percentage of your sales).

Do your research before submitting to a publisher or an agent. Talk to peers in your genre about their own journeys. There is no single or best approach to publishing.

Note: Some genres are better with agents because they do better in traditional publishing

(like YA and middle grade). Other genres do better in indie publishing. Your research and peer conversations can help illuminate the best path.

What are some of your plans for the future? Are you working on a new project at the moment?

I’m always working on a project! Right now, it’s book two in my new LGBTQ+ paranormal romantic comedy series. This series stars bisexual heroines and drops Spring 2022 from Tule Publishing. I can’t wait! I’m also having fun with flash fiction, which is available for free on my website www.HeatherNovak.net (under news).

Who or what was it that first introduced you to AllAuthor? What are your thoughts and opinions on it so far?

I learned about AllAuthor through my local Romance Writers of America chapter and I think it’s a really cool resource for authors to connect and for readers to find out more about their favorite authors!

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