Heather Sweeney

Divorce is having a moment. And I wish it had happened 10 years ago I thought I needed some catastrophic reason to get divorced, and so I felt isolated and embarrassed — now, I see that my own happiness was reason enough.

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

Thanks, Leslie!! 🥰

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.
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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 First AWP...Who Will I See There? The AWP Conference & Bookfair...Bring on the overwhelm!

My latest Substack is all about book updates and AWP. Raise your hand if I'll see you in Baltimore!
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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.
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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.

5-minutes with... Heather Sweeney Divorce, menopause, and rediscovering yourself at 50

I'm excited to be over at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter with Kiran Singh talking about midlife, menopause, divorce, and identity.

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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!

The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire 178: Heather Sweeney "I couldn’t find any memoirs about military divorce at a time when I so desperately needed them. So, as they say, I wrote the book I wanted to read."

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.

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12 years ago a friend introduced me to the very cool world of trapeze. Yes, that’s me. Yes, it was empowering. Yes, I felt like a badass. Highly recommend. 💪🏻

As I watch the Olympics, I feel for athletes competing while injured + enduring intense pressure. I wasn’t an Olympic athlete but my days as a swimmer were filled with injuries + pressure.

Two years ago I wrote for Grown and Flown about my life as an athlete.
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Friday the 13th
I’m not superstitious.
I’m not superstitious.
I’m not superstitious.
(Have to say it 3 times or it won’t work.)

Welcome to my podcast recording area!

Just finished a fun episode with a podcaster I love listening to. I never thought I’d ever say I enjoy recording podcasts about my memoir/divorce/military life/writing life, but friends, it’s been a blast chatting about it all with podcasters.

Fun fact: I had to audition to narrate my audiobook! And yes, I got the job.

So if you'd rather listen to a book than read a print copy, you're in luck. My military divorce memoir CAMOUFLAGE is available wherever audiobooks are found. And I narrate it.

Gunner told me to tell you hi.

Friday feeling = Closing out all those tabs and shutting down