I’m Heather Renee Wittman. I fell in love with reading when I was in the second grade and my mother brought me home a fantasy comic book, ElfQuest, she found at the library. Apparently, she thought that, if it would get me to read, the boobs and violence were worth overlooking. Needless to say, I was hooked instantly.
From that day on, I told myself stories, first in my head, then two my friends, and finally on paper with the encouragement of my school librarian. Then, one day, I stood frozen and transfixed, staring at this grotesquely fascinating zombie on the TV screen, and I just knew I had to write about them.
Now that I’m an adult (and slightly more grownup), I write books featuring harems, strong female relationships, unbreakable bonds, and of course…plenty of gore. It’s likely my somewhat obsessive interest in “doomsday prepping” also influences the stories I write.
When you read my books, my hope is that you come to realize what you think you need in a romantic partner isn’t always what you actually need. I’m not ashamed at all to admit, I met my husband on OKCupid (back when that was a thing), and he wound up being absolutely nothing like the kind of man I thought I needed. Instead, I eventually realized he was everything I really needed (and wanted) in a partner.
I’m snarky, sarcastic, and a bit of a troll, but at my core, I’m a die-hard, loyal friend to anyone who earns it. I am fascinated with learning and mastering new skills. The harder the skill is to learn, the more stubbornly determined I become to master it. It’s probably why I love writing so much, despite the roller coaster ride of emotions it takes me on every day!
If you see me at a book event or at Comicon, I’m probably wearing the most god-awful, garishly patterned shirt. I enjoy wearing them, and I get a kick out of watching people I meet try their best to compliment them and manage their facial expressions at the same time. I’ll admit…it’s wildly and endlessly entertaining.
While you’d never find my home easily, even with GPS, I will tell you I live in Rivers and Bluffs, Wisconsin with three big, fluffy, adorable, snow dogs and my sweet and reclusive game developer husband.